Dr. Shannon Russell, PT, DPT
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Shannon (she/her) earned her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia, while playing volleyball. She received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas State University in 2013 and spent the first 8 years of her career in an outpatient sports orthopedic clinic. After having her first child left her body feeling rocked, she sought help from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Her own experience recovering from childbirth opened her eyes to the dramatically underutilized discipline of pelvic floor physical therapy and it was during that time she decided she was ready to make a career change.
What kinds of patients or concerns do you especially love working with?
Truly all of them. We get to treat a patient population that has such a soft spot in my heart, from first-time moms to the peri/post menopausal groups. Not to mention I just love making people feel better as a whole, for both big and small concerns.
What do you want patients to know about your approach to care?
My goal is to set you up for success not just during our plan of care, but for the rest of your life. I have a passion for educating patients so they understand not just what we are doing, but why. My goal is to set you up so you never have to see me again. Additionally, my approach is from one of experience. Almost every concern we treat I have dealt with. This helps to give me an honest and unique perspective that has made me a better PT.
If a patient were nervous about their first appointment with you, what would you want them to know?
If you can take that first step in the door, you will never regret it. Also, you are not the only one and it's never too late.
What made you want to work at Lady Bird PT?
I loved the combination of womens health and activity. When I started here, it was a new environment at the time of not "babying" new moms, but instead helping to get everyone back out there to be as active as they wanted.
What are some things you're really into outside of work?
Gambling, fantasy football, my kids’ Booster Club, and beach travel.
Complete this sentence: “I'm the person who…”
…will always give you a straight answer even if you might not want to hear it.”
“It’s hard to overstate how life-changing this has been. So much of it goes back to the simple but profound discoveries and exercises Dr. Shannon at Lady Bird has taught me. I came in hoping for help with one part of my body and walked away with tools that have genuinely changed how I move through my life. I’m incredibly grateful.” -ADP