Meet Our Team
DR. ALISON ANKIEWICZ, PT, DPT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND FOUNDER
Alison Ankiewicz, PT, DPT has been working with pelvic health clientele for well over 27 years. As a graduate of Boston University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Dr. Ankiewicz focused on pelvic health and followed her dream to establish a pelvic health clinic for her community. Her clinical expertise has been well received and respected by clients, physicians, and healthcare professionals in her local community and nationally. Working in the health care industry was sparked by Dr. Ankiewicz surviving childhood leukemia. She was the recipient of the NJ State American Physical Therapy Association Women’s Health Award for her dedication to her field for NJ and her community. Most recently she has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for Mary’s Place by the Sea. Dr. Ankiewicz serves as the first medical professional to hold a position on this Board. She is proud to be part of this incredible non-profit organization which serves as a place for peace and serenity for women suffering from cancer at no cost.
Alison is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. In addition to her membership, she has held the section's NJ State chair and vice chair positions for 8 years. Dr. Ankiewicz was an adjunct professor for Columbia University for 10 years where she developed and instructed the Women’s Health Across the Lifespan Elective Course. She was also a guest lecturer for Rutger’s University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. Due to her love of pelvic health, she has attended several educational courses in this specific realm of physical therapy. She continues to share her knowledge and clinical expertise in order to assist others by instructing national courses on the East Coast. Locally, Dr. Ankiewicz has offered and continues to offer workshops for the community and neighboring hospitals, as well as hosting doctor of physical therapy student affiliations with a focus on pelvic health in the office.
Dr. Ankiewicz works with men, women, and adolescents dealing with bladder and bowel issues, pelvic pain, and reproductive/infertility or sexual dysfunction. She works closely with rehabilitating sexual abuse clients as well. Her clinical skills and expertise enable her clients to lead a functional and comfortable lifestyle. She has done extensive research to support the efficacy of physical therapy for Mondor's disease found in post breast cancer clients. In addition, she has been working with radiation oncologists to prevent vaginal stenosis with gynecological cancer survivors. She also has made great strides with using anorectal balloon sensory training for those with constipation, bowel urgency and rectal pain. Alison takes great pride in her research and has a tremendous motivation when working with patients due to her personal experience of being diagnosed with childhood Leukemia.
When she’s not treating patients, Alison is breeding Rhodesians Ridgebacks, being a show dog handler for her Champion Rhodesian Ridgebacks, or enjoying the sun and golf at our local Jersey Shore with her husband and children who are now both in college.
DR. TAMRA WROBLESKY, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CO-FOUNDER
Tamra Wroblesky, PT, DPT is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. As a Monmouth county native, Tamra first played high school tennis at Freehold Borough and then became captain of The College of New Jersey's female tennis team, playing both singles and doubles.
Tamra is an avid mountaineer, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Pico de Orizaba, and Mount Rainier. She ran the Ocean Drive Marathon and frequents the gym for weightlifting. As a former collegiate athlete with an active lifestyle, Dr. Wroblesky has special interests in treating the female athlete, with an emphasis on preventative protocols to limit injury. She is a USAW certified Sport Performance Coach and works closely with several weightlifters, including Katie Montague who took home 6 gold medals when Tamra accompanied her to University Nationals in spring 2017. She also works closely with CrossFit boxes and USA Weightlifting to give her "Pelvic Health for Performance" lecture. Her “Supercharge your Pelvis” article can be found here on USA Weightlifting’s website. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, who awarded her the 2017 Emerging Leader award, as well as the Section of Women’s Health. She is also the 2016 recipient of the Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore, "Phenomenal Woman under 40."
Dr. Wroblesky became interested in pelvic health physical therapy after her own medical obstacles dealing with severe pelvic and hip pain over six years. She has had several surgeries, including two hip labral tear repairs, allowing her to be mindful of the patient experience. Tamra is able to offer compassion and a unique perspective to her patients. Prior to moving her pelvic health advocacy to the treatment room, she shared her experiences recovering from pelvic pain on her award-winning health blog, “Sky-Circles.” She is also a contributor to the bestseller, “Pelvic Pain Explained”, available for purchase on Amazon.
When she’s not treating patients, Tamra is probably hiking up a mountain, reading a good book, or drinking specialty coffee.
DR. JAMIE SCOMAK, PT, CLT, PRPC, LPF-CT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND TOMS RIVER OWNER
Jamie Scomak PT, DPT, CLT, PRPC, is an Ocean County native whose passion for physical therapy began after a high school lacrosse ankle injury landed her in treatment. She sought Kean University's accelerated program with Rutgers University earning her BA in biology and doctorate of physical therapy. Dr. Scomak has an insatiable thirst for learning, attending over 30 continuing education courses. She is certified in lymphedema treatment and management from the Norton School and pelvic rehabilitation from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. In addition, Dr. Scomak has earned her LPF-CT (certified trainer) from LPF International and YTT-200 from Yoga Alliance.
Dr. Scomak immediately specialized in orthopedics and pelvic health physical therapy after an inspiring student clinical rotation in Gainesville, Florida. She returned home to the Jersey Shore to develop a successful local hospital outpatient program. After building this program for eight years, she is thrilled to start a new path by leading IDPT’s second office location in Toms River, in order to benefit the community located in southern Jersey. Dr. Scomak joins Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy, eager to be a part of, and continue to grow, a team of pelvic therapists to serve a population that often suffers silently and unnecessarily.
Jamie understands the frustration many patients have who believe they must suffer silently, due to her personal experience with childhood bladder and bowel problems that followed her into adulthood. In addition, she has grown a fierce passion for the prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum woman after her own fertility struggles. Dr. Scomak is a outspoken advocate for more research in physical therapy addressing the mechanical barriers to infertility and is currently a site for a national study of physical therapy treatment for the mechanical barriers to physical therapy. In addition, Dr, Scomak has done extensive training with working closely with the LGBTQI+ communities.
When she’s not treating patients, Jamie is probably knitting, doing yoga, or dancing with her husband and her beautiful daughter and son.
DR. LESLEY STEWART, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Lesley Stewart, PT, DPT has over 30 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, where 20 of those years have been dedicated specifically to pelvic health physical therapy. Since 1999, Dr. Stewart has been treating patients suffering from pelvic floor disorders in the New Jersey and New York area.
Throughout her career, Dr. Stewart has remained actively involved in the physical therapy community by studying numerous special fields. She studied under Dr. Sarah Meeks, PT, in order to obtain her osteoporosis advanced training. In addition, Dr. Stewart has numerous certifications including LeDuc Lymphedema management, American Institute of Balance, and the LeBed Method of Healing through Movement and Dance. She remains an active member of the Arthritis Foundation, where she is a self program leader.
Dr. Stewart loves to support preconception, prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal women in their journey of developing a family.
When she’s not treating patients, Lesley is gardening, playing pickle ball, or spending time with her grandchildren at our local beaches of the Jersey Shore.
DR. VICTORIA LAMANNA, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Victoria received her undergraduate education and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University School of Health-Related Professions, where she was awarded the physical therapy department Awards for Academic Excellence and Community Service. Her clinical studies include training in orthopedics, pediatrics and advanced pelvic floor physical therapy from University of Florida Health Rehab in Gainesville, Florida.
Victoria specialized in orthopedics and pelvic health physical therapy immediately upon graduation from Rutgers University. She is Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Institute. She has also taken numerous continuing education courses through the Institute of Physical Art and is in the process of completing their Functional Manual Therapy certification (CFMT). Additionally, Victoria is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Her CLT training uses complete decongestive therapy—manual lymphatic drainage and compression garment fitting—to treat conditions such as post-surgical/radiation lymphedema, lipedema, and post-traumatic edema. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Victoria has also studied visceral and neural mobilization through the Barral Institute.
After her own frustrations from personal experiences with pelvic pain, bladder and bowel problems, Victoria was drawn to pelvic health physical therapy as an extension of a passion and commitment to helping individuals who suffer silently from pelvic floor dysfunction. Her experiences as a pelvic health patient highlights the need to address the body holistically. This philosophy of treating the interconnected body systems through individualized specific interventions frames Victoria’s approach to patient care and continuing education framework.
Victoria is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association's section on Women's Health and Orthopedics.
When she’s not treating patients, Victoria enjoys running, CrossFit, yoga, hiking with her rescue dogs and swimming at the Jersey shore.
DR. MELISSA WALDRON, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Melissa Waldron, PT, DPT is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Health Professions. She completed her most recent clinical residency with the Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy team where she lead a return to running video series for those wishing to get back to running following pregnancy or orthopedic injury.
Melissa became interested in pelvic health physical therapy from her experience as a personal trainer. She was exposed to women who dealt with urinary incontinence postpartum as well as women with endometriosis and it directly affected the way they exercised and lived their lives. Melissa wishes to raise awareness and to help individuals who are silently suffering return to an active and healthy lifestyle with as little limitations as possible.
Melissa is passionate about providing individualized one-on-one care while being mindful of how mental health and stress affect recovery. Her approach to treatment focuses on the patient as a whole in order to improve quality of life and promote overall well being.
When she’s not treating patients, Melissa enjoys going for runs, soaking up the sun at the Jersey shore and growing vegetables and herbs in her garden to use for her latest culinary creations.
DR. CAROLINE BURNS, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Dr. Caroline Burns PT, DPT is originally from Princeton NJ, and is a graduate of Columbia University in New York City. She had the privilege of being a student of Dr. Alison Ankiewicz while attending Columbia University, which sparked her initial interest in pelvic floor health and therapy.
Upon graduating Columbia University Dr. Burns pursued a career in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, working in clinics in New York City, Washington D.C. and then back home in New Jersey. Her experience in these clinics over 10 years has given her exceptional manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation skills.
The path that led her transition into pelvic floor therapy started after the births of her daughters and after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She felt that there was a lack of adequate follow-up care and clinical guidance after her surgeries and knew she could improve this experience for others. Her own medical experiences enable a deep empathy and understanding for patients who find themselves in similar seasons of life.
Her extensive background in orthopedics combined with specialized pelvic floor training gives her a deep understanding of the whole patient and the association between the pelvic floor and the rest of the body.
When she is not treating patients, Caroline enjoys spending time at home and on the beach with her children, two dogs and husband. Her other interests include running, peloton, pilates, art, travel, food, music and spending time with good friends and family.
DR. CHRISSY WEBER, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Chrissy Weber, PT, DPT was born and raised in Central New Jersey. As a competitive gymnast for all her childhood and into her teenage years, frequent injuries introduced her to physical therapy as a career. She attended the University of Pittsburgh where her clinical studies focused on orthopedics and vestibular rehab.
Upon graduation from the University of Pittsburgh, Chrissy moved to Nashville, TN where she specialized in orthopedic and vestibular physical therapy. She earned her Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments (IAMT) which helped provide a solid foundation in both examination and treatment. Chrissy has also taken continuing education to further her knowledge in pelvic health, taping, and neurodynamics.
Chrissy became interested in pelvic health after recognizing the issues that can arise during pregnancy and postpartum. Chrissy hopes to normalize postpartum women seeking physical therapy for properly rehabilitating their body. She also appreciates the holistic approach taken by pelvic health physical therapists who acknowledge that hydration, diet, and lifestyle all play a role in pelvic pain and dysfunction.
When she is not treating patients, Chrissy enjoys quality time with her husband and dog, Willy, working out, going to the beach, and watching Penn State Football.
LISA SULLIVAN, PT
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Lisa Sullivan received her Master of physical therapy from Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions in 1994. Lisa's interest in physical therapy was sparked by her experiences with ongoing back pain and knee instability due to a track injury in high school. Lisa's personal journey with subsequent abdominal procedures and related groin and pelvic pain fueled her interest in orthopedics and pelvic dysfunction.
Lisa began working in women's health at Hackensack Meridian JFK Rehabilitation over 20 years ago, treating women with pelvic floor dysfunctions, osteoporosis, and providing post mastectomy care. Lisa has served as an adjunct instructor for women's health at Columbia University and UMDNJ Kean Physical Therapy programs. She has been an active voice in the community providing numerous lectures on pelvic health as well as exercise classes for the high risk prenatal exercise classes.
Lisa has spent over 25 years working in outpatient physical therapy clinics working with complex orthopedic issues including spinal and SI dysfunctions, osteoporosis, joint injuries, orthopedic surgeries, vestibular and balance disorders including BPPV and central nervous system disorders. Lisa is known for her exceptional manual therapy and orthopedic skills and her comprehensive treatment approach. She is extremely effective at supporting the patient’s transition from injury to wellness.
When Lisa is not treating patients, she enjoys cycling, gardening, practicing the art of Qi Gong or time with her husband, dog, and children who are now at college.