About Dynamic Flow PT
Dr Andrea Lopasso, PT, DPT
Pelvic and Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Andrea is a Doctor of Physical Therapy focused on holistic well-being. Her journey with pelvic floor began over 20 years ago, driven by a personal quest to embrace feminine empowerment and take charge of personal pleasure.
During a Pilates workshop was when she first learned about pelvic floor and understood the importance of this muscle group for exercise and every day activities. Later, during PT school, she discovered pelvic floor therapy as a specialized field. Since then, her fascination has only deepened. Andrea has been a Pilates instructor for 20+ years and loves incorporating the concepts into her sessions.
She is truly passionate about pelvic health and its profound impact on various aspects of life. Her approach to physical therapy aligns with a holistic perspective, aiming to enhance not just physical well-being but overall health and vitality. Let's work together to unlock the potential for a healthier and more fulfilling life!
Outside of the clinic, Andrea has one son and is very involved in Brazilian dancing.
Dr Jacqueline Armstrong, PT, DPT, PCES, FMCHC
Pelvic and Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Jackie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic and orthopedic conditions. She takes a holistic and whole body approach - drawing on her clinical experience and extensive continuing education in pregnancy, postpartum, pain science, and lifestyle/behavior change - to address the root of her client’s complaints. She is passionate about helping individuals overcome their physical and emotional challenges, restore pelvic function, and return to the full and active life that they envision for themselves. She is a firm believer that movement is medicine, food is medicine, and medicine is medicine and there is an appropriate time and a place for each.
Knowing the impact of our everyday behaviors Jackie has also attained a certification in health coaching to guide and empower her clients through lifestyle and behavior change to enable an optimal and positive trajectory for their life. Jackie’s passion for the pelvic community really flourished after experiencing her own postpartum challenges with impairments developed post c-section and tailbone pain. Though she knows the hard work doesn’t stop at pregnancy and postpartum and envisions a strong and energetic life beyond those phases as well, and not just for herself, but for everyone!
Outside of the clinic you’ll find Jackie enjoying time with her husband, 2 kids, and her blonde cairn terrier. She enjoys trail running and strength training on a regular basis and in her more ample time enjoys sailing, ice hockey, hiking, and camping.
Dr Laura Currens, PT, DPT, PCES
Owner, Pelvic and Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Laura is the founder of Dynamic Flow Physical Therapy, is an expert in pelvic health, aiding women’s recovery from childbirth and pelvic-related conditions through a holistic approach. She leverages her experience with athletes and various individuals to pinpoint underlying issues and empower them with self-management strategies for a robust recovery. Laura also supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Her commitment to professional growth is evident in her ongoing education in specialized areas including pelvic floor and pregnancy/postpartum care. She loves treating the abdomen and feels it can be a huge link to pain from low back pain, mid back pain, GI issues, and pelvic pain.
Outside of the clinic, she is a proud mom of two girls, their 100+ pound lab mix, and two cats! She loves anything outdoors- surfing, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and staying active.
How I Became a Pelvic Health Therapist
After giving birth to my first child, I had horrible tailbone pain, the feeling like my insides were falling out, and other pelvic floor symptoms. Running, jumping, and sitting were all painful and I started noticing episodes of stress incontinence.
I couldn’t sit without terrible pain which made breastfeeding my baby difficult, my workouts were limited, and I couldn't go down a slide with my child due to the pressure at my tailbone. I felt lost and had no idea what was wrong with me.
At this time I decided I needed to get help and learn everything I could to get myself back to being active and feeling like myself again. This is when I started my journey of becoming a pelvic floor therapist, transitioning away from my love of sport and orthopedic physical therapy.
I started taking as many courses as I could to grow my knowledge. I found a pelvic physical therapist who could help me with manual techniques to help relax tight muscles, started focusing on my posture and correcting bad habits, and slowly added in more exercises to build towards my goal of getting back to impact exercises. I realized my pelvic floor symptoms started a decade earlier when I had a hard fall snowboarding, I just wasn’t aware that urinary urgency and frequency were not normal, and the nagging SI and hip pain was pelvic floor related. I thought I had a “small bladder”. These symptoms were made worse after childbirth but had been “brewing” for years.
Changing habits can be slow and take time but I am so happy to be back to 100% and had a significantly easier recovery after my second baby. I contribute this to my improved knowledge and good foundation that I worked hard to build.
Nicole Ethier
Admin/Marketing
Nicole was born and raised in Ventura, she has lived there for most of her life besides living in San Diego to complete her degree in Nutrition at Point Loma Nazarene University. Her passion for holistic wellness has only gotten strengthened by her own experience of overcoming digestive, as well as pelvic floor dysfunction. Nicole is currently working on a certification in nutritional therapy to further help others with their nutrition related problems. She is excited to be apart of the growing and empowering wellness community that Dynamic Flow PT has created!
Laura Davenport
Admin/Marketing
Laura is a dedicated professional who graduated with a degree in psychology from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. She recently moved to Ventura from the Seattle area, and is excited to be part of the community. With a strong desire to understand human behavior and help others, she brings a compassionate approach to her work. She also aligns with the holistic healing approach, believing that true well-being comes from nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. In her free time, Laura enjoys going to the beach, where she finds peace and relaxation watching the waves. She also loves watercolor painting, cooking, and going to new restaurants. As building and maintaining close relationships is very important to her, Laura loves creating a welcoming environment for everyone. She looks forward to contributing her skills and expertise to improve the well-being of those around her at Dynamic Flow Physical Therapy!
Our Mission
At Dynamic Flow Physical Therapy, we are a premium physical therapy practice in Ventura, CA that specializes in pelvic floor and visceral therapy. Our goal is to deliver one-on-one care that is designed for YOU so we can reach your goals as fast as possible.