Dr. Erin Johnas

Physical Therapist

I grew up in Vermont and have always felt connected to the outdoors and movement. I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University and have focused on pelvic health throughout my career. My professional journey has been shaped by a desire to help people better understand their bodies and how to support them through different seasons of life.

I am a licensed Physical Therapist with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Quinnipiac University. I have specialized in pelvic health since the beginning of my career and have completed advanced training in pelvic pain conditions, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, dry needling, return-to-running programs, strength training, and the biomechanics of birth. I have also completed coursework through the Institute for Birth Healing and continue to pursue education that helps me provide evidence-based, whole-person care.

Core values

Compassion, curiosity, and connection. I am naturally a questioner, a learner, and someone who needs to see how everything is interconnected. I value lifelong learning, personal growth, and honoring the body’s innate capacity to heal. I also deeply value family, community, and living in alignment with the natural rhythms and seasons of life.

“Our problem with nature is not only that we dwell outside of it, but that we see ourselves as separate from it, even when walking through it.”- Katy Bowman

What is Dr. Erin Watching, Reading, or Listening to?

The Office (Tv Show)
Survivor (TV Show)
Harry Potter (Movie)

People are often treated as a collection of separate symptoms rather than a whole person. I want to help people understand how the body’s systems work together—from the connection between the feet, hips, and pelvic floor to the impact of sleep, stress, and emotions on physical symptoms. By helping patients see the bigger picture, they can better understand their bodies and find more meaningful, lasting solutions.

I specialize in pelvic health physical therapy for women across the lifespan, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and return to exercise. My approach combines hands-on treatment, movement assessment, dry needling, education, and lifestyle strategies to help patients build confidence and resilience in their bodies.

I enjoy treating:

Pregnancy-related aches and pains and birth preparation
Postpartum recovery
Pelvic pain
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
Pudendal neuralgia
Urinary urgency, frequency, and leakage
Diastasis recti and core dysfunction
Return to running and exercise after pregnancy
Complex hip pain

I appreciate being part of a team that values individualized care and patient relationships, and treating the whole person.

I can usually be found outside with my family. I love skiing, hiking, gardening, caring for our chickens, and spending time on our little homestead, usually all with my daughter in tow. I enjoy cooking from scratch, being in nature, and embracing the simple seasonal rhythms of life.

Client Testimonials

“Erin made me feel at home and completely calmed me the second I walked in. Erin heard me out, truly asked all the right questions, and was focused on finding the ROOT cause so that I could heal and retrain my pelvic floor. Erin was SUPER accommodating, always gave me options, and really just allowed me to be present and transparent with how I was truly feeling. Erin gave me endless exercises to work on, excellent hands-on relief, emergency flare-up plans, and guided me through relaxation techniques.”

“It was a pleasure working with Erin. She is extremely knowledgeable ,excellent at her job .She really listens to and helps her patients. Erin is also sensitive and caring and always puts the patient first. Thank you, Erin and I’m so lucky and grateful to have had you as my therapist.!”

“Erin was fantastic to work with! She helped me manage my low back pain through my pregnancy while educating me on what to expect and techniques to help during labor and immediately postpartum. After my baby was born, Erin helped me quickly return to being physically active again without pain!”