Shannon DeSalvo completed her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995. She found her passion for Women’s Health Physical Therapy just three years later when she was asked to develop a prenatal fitness program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

It was then that she witnessed the lack of treatment options available for pre and postnatal women when they experienced musculoskeletal dysfunction. After completing several hours of continuing education in the area of women’s health, she founded one of the first pelvic physical therapy programs in the region.

Shannon DeSalvo founded one of the first pelvic physical therapy programs in the region while working at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1996-2002).

After a successful tenure, Shannon was hired by Olathe Medical Center to develop its first Pelvic Rehab Program and relocated to Kansas City.

She has championed pelvic physical therapy throughout her career, becoming CAPP Certified in 2007 (Certificate in Pelvic Physical Therapy) and co-authoring a physical therapy textbook “Prevention Practice – A PT’s Guide to Health & Wellness.” Additionally, Shannon became an Adjunct Professor at Rockhurst University (2013-2017) where she developed its first women’s health elective course for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.

Shannon remained with the Olathe Medical Center practice until 2014. She was then asked to join a private practice in Kansas City where she remained from 2014-2017 with a focus on female and male pelvic pain anddysfunction, incontinence & pre/postnatal conditions.

In 2018, Shannon opened her own private Physical Therapy company, Rehab For Her, a one-of-a-kind practice that focuses on women and the rehabilitation they need throughout their lifespan. Additionally, Shannon is a community educator on pelvic health and rehabilitation at local birthing centers & mom groups. 

Throughout her career, Shannon has had a passion to Educate, Empower and Enhance the Healing of women suffering from complex pelvic, abdominal, spine or hip conditions that are often, but not always, caused by the effects of pregnancy, childbirth, and aging.  

She also has recently became quite passionate about helping the young women of our community; teens and adolescents. There are many conditions she has helped patients to successfully overcome, including Imperforate Hymen, Vaginismus, Lichens Scleroisis, and inability to use a tampon due to pelvic floor tension/myalgia. 

As the owner of Rehab For Her, Shannon loves her ability to provide compassionate care—getting to know the whole person to give personalized, targeted care and invaluable education. She actively adds to her skillset through a number of memberships and continuing education.

Shannon has a CAPP Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Additionally, Shannon is a member of:

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Section on Women’s Health (SOWH)
• Kansas Physical Therapy Association
• Missouri Physical Therapy Association
• International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
• International Childbirth Educator Association (ICEA)
• Corinth Elementary Parent Teacher Association
• Saint Ann’s Catholic Church