ABOUT
Our Dedication
We take pride in our commitment to offering personalized and tailor-made assistance to our clients. Every client has unique healthcare needs and requirements that cannot be determined solely by insurance policies. Therefore, we prioritize our patient's specific needs and work collaboratively with their healthcare providers to ensure they receive the best possible care. Our ultimate goal is to equip our clients with the necessary tools and skills to achieve their goals independently, without relying on our assistance continuously. We believe in empowering our patients to take control of their health and well-being and strive to provide comprehensive support whenever needed.
Our Promise
Our commitment to our clients is rooted in confidentiality, whether they receive our services online or in person. We understand that each client has distinctive goals, and we take the time to understand each client's individual goals and develop a clear plan of action to help them achieve them. In cases where additional expertise is required to provide complete assistance, we are happy to refer clients to appropriate providers who can better meet their needs. Our top priority is ensuring clients feel supported and empowered throughout their journey towards a happier and healthier life.
Dr. MicHelle Weeks
Dr. Michelle Weeks is the founder of Weeks Wellness. After starting her career in orthopedics focused on treating musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions, she developed a strong interest in pelvic health, fertility, postpartum, and pregnancy physical therapy. She believes in a whole-body treatment approach and is passionate about helping people reach their optimal level of function. Her treatment philosophy balances proven manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise prescriptions individually designed for each patient to achieve their goals.
Dr. Weeks has gone through the CAPP-Pelvic program through the APTA and became a Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist, one of about 500 in the country. Dr. Weeks has also received certification in dry needling through Master Dry Needling. She received a Functional Fertility Certification through A4M and training from Next Level Functional Nutrition. She has obtained advanced training in the areas of visceral and neural manipulation through the Barral Institute, Mercier Therapy Certification for fertility, myofascial release, taping, pregnancy, and postpartum through the Institute for Birth Healing, Male Pelvic Pain with Gerard Greene, McKenzie assessment and management of spine and joint conditions and gynecological visceral mobilization. Through continuing education, she continuously advances her skills. She enjoys spending time with her family traveling, hiking, biking, running, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Dr. MicHelle Weeks earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University and her BacHelor of Science in Nutrition from Pennsylvania State University.
Laura Schembri
Laura Schembri is a Registered Dietitian. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from Murray State University and her Master’s and Dietetic Internship in Nutrition and Food Science from Florida State University.
Laura has served as a dietitian in many capacities, including public school health, college instructor, weight management, ‘Women, Infants and Children’, and outpatient dietitian. With each role, it became clearer how important nutrition is at every stage of life.
As a mom who dealt with pregnancy and breastfeeding challenges, she is passionate about supporting women through their own journey of preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
Her own health struggles brought her to functional nutrition and introduced to her a whole new approach to nutrition. She is a certified MRT/LEAP Therapist and has experience with the GI-MAP functional test. She has also completed advanced training with Mastering Gut Health by Health Takes Guts! Laura is dedicated to finding the root cause of digestive and nutritional health problems and helping everyone nourish their body through nutrition.
Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris, OTR/L, CLT, is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in Florida and Georgia and a lifelong native of Tallahassee. She earned a bachelor of science degree from Florida A & M University in 1998 and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2020. Melissa has received her pelvic floor training via Herman and Wallace. Melissa is also trained in visceral manipulation from the Barral Institute. She has taken the Institute of Birth Healing Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body, Jerry Hesch’s SI course, and is trained in Pessary fitting and management. Melissa specializes in a whole-body treatment approach for all adults. Before becoming an Occupational Therapist, Melissa worked for the Florida Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation, where she recognized a need and passion that could be pursued through the practice of Occupational Therapy. She has been practicing occupational therapy for 25 years working in skilled nursing, outpatient rehab, mental health, and home health settings.
Melissa has enjoyed a career of helping clients achieve improved quality of life and independence through a holistic approach to care. She looks forward to bringing her experience in Occupational Therapy and lymphedema management and pelvic floor training to you.
Dr. Hollis (Holly) Herman
Dr. Hollis Herman (Holly) has been a physical therapist for 50 years. Her passion is musculoskeletal function and dysfunction in Women’s and Men’s Health, and she is Board Certified Orthopedic, Women’s Health, and Biofeedback Specialist. She has pioneered physical therapy evaluation and treatment of problems that involve urologic, colorectal, obstetric, gynecologic, and sexual medicine. She maintains a vibrant private practice in Cambridge, MA, in partnership with Weeks Wellnesss, seeing female and male patients and training thousands of health professionals in these areas of health worldwide.
Holly has authored numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. She has received numerous grants and awards for her dedication and work in physical therapy. Holly co-founded the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. In 2012, the Institute will offer 45 courses on women’s and men’s health, pelvic and pelvic floor function, dysfunction, and treatment worldwide. Holly believes all patients deserve to be heard, validated, understood, and educated about their musculoskeletal condition.
Dr. Ally OSSEGE
Dr. Ally earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Biomechanics from the University of Cincinnati. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado, where she graduated in 2013.
She started her career specializing in orthopedics and is a Board Certified Orthopedic specialist. She has been practicing trigger point dry needling for over six years. She became interested in pelvic therapy after having a personal experience where she required pelvic therapy as a patient. The treatment was effective in helping her pelvic floor condition, but it also helped her low back and hip pain. She decided to pursue additional training to help others get the same results.
She has taken additional pelvic floor training, including Holistic Treatment of the Pregnant Body with the Institute of Birth Healing, and visceral manipulation from the Barral Institute, and is passionate about continuing her education. Dr. Ally wants her patients to feel heard and understood. People tend to suffer in silence about their pelvic floor conditions because they have been told it is normal or their symptoms are embarrassing to talk about to others. Dr. Ally will make you feel comfortable and validated, but most importantly, she will do everything she can to make you feel better.
She can treat men and women with conditions such as urinary incontinence, constipation, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, vaginal pain, low back pain, hip pain, abdominal pain, pregnancy, postpartum, diastasis recti, pudendal neuralgia, interstitial cystitis, post-proctectomy, and more.
You can see Dr. Ally in our Cambridge, MA, location.
Dr. Lynn Gray-Meltzer
Dr. Lynn earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Anthropology and Psychology from Middlebury College. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2014. She went on to do an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, then became a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS) and Women’s/Pelvic Health (WCS). She has also completed certificates of achievement in pelvic and obstetrics PT through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Klose Training. Lynn did her 200-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training through Soma Yoga Institute in 2023. She is working on an Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certificate through Ginger Garner’s Living Well Institute and advanced perinatal training with Lynn Schulte’s Institute for Birth Healing. She is the president of the APTA MA Pelvic Health Special Interest Group.
Lynn works with patients of all genders and ages and treats all pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. She believes every patient has a unique story that needs to be carefully listened to and understood. Her approach is gentle and calming. She empowers patients to feel well educated about their condition and supports them throughout their wellness journey. She treats the whole body and can help a wide variety of orthopedic issues from head to toe.
Lynn enjoys working on various research projects such as Strength After Breast Cancer and pelvic health equity and access initiatives. She likes to get out in the community to lead educational workshops because while at least half of people suffer from a pelvic health disorder in their lifetime they tend to suffer in silence. Outside of work Lynn enjoys cooking, reading, jogging, electric biking and hiking with her kids and husband and quality time in the backyard with the family, dog and guinea pigs.
You can see Dr. Lynn at the Cambridge or Arlington, MA locations.
Dr. Melissa Kate Urrutia
Dr. Melissa Kate Urrutia is a dedicated pelvic health physical therapist with a comprehensive background in various aspects of physical and mental wellness.
Dr. Urrutia’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, followed by a Master of Education in Counseling. She then pursued a Doctor of Physical Therapy, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to address a wide range of physical health issues. Her expertise is further bolstered by specialized training in pelvic health rehabilitation from Herman and Wallace, and attaining a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise specialist certification ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
In addition to her primary focus on pelvic health, Dr. Urrutia holds a certificate in vestibular rehabilitation, and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach. These qualifications enable her to provide comprehensive care tailored specifically for her patient’s unique conditions.
Dr. Urrutia has a particular interest in the role of pelvic health in fitness, wellness, and sport. She is committed to helping her patients achieve optimal health and performance, whether they are managing postpartum recovery or training for athletic pursuits. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing individualized care plans that promote long-term wellness and active living.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Urrutia enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling to new and exciting destinations, practicing yoga, and participating in triathlons. These personal interests not only enrich her life but also enhance her understanding of the diverse needs of her patients.
Dr. Urrutia’s dedication to her field and her multifaceted expertise make her a trusted and compassionate healthcare provider, committed to advancing the well-being of her community through specialized and holistic care.
Dr. Jamie sorenson, MD
Dr. Sorenson (she/her/hers) is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She attended undergraduate at Florida State University and medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She trained in psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Sorenson worked in Denver before returning to Tallahassee in 2020. She is originally from Central Florida. Dr. Sorenson worked in multiple settings: inpatient, homeless outreach, telemedicine, community mental health and private practice.
Dr. Sorenson has special interests in Women's Mental Health/Reproductive Psychiatry, LGBTQI Mental Health, Climate Psychiatry, HIV/AIDs Mental Health, Addictions/Substance Use Disorders, and Psychedelic Psychiatry. Dr. Sorenson is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and is a co-chair for the APA Climate Caucus. She is also a member of the International Society of Reproductive Psychiatry.
Dr. Sorenson is on faculty at FSU College of Medicine and UCF College of Medicine. Dr. Sorenson is licensed in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Colorado. She is willing to see patients for telemedicine in all licensed states, however, she will only prescribe controlled substances for patients seen in the state of Florida.
Tammy Russell, RDN, LDN
Tammy Russell has a long history as a dietitian, an integrative nutritionist and a functional medicine-based counselor.
She has worked in the fields of inpatient and outpatient nutrition, clinical research, health coaching, private counseling and teaching. She has a bachelors and master’s degree in Nutritional Science from Rutgers University, and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Tammy trained in functional medicine with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine University, Apex Energetics and Metagenics. Tammy’s main areas of focus are gut health, autoimmune disease, hormone balance, fertility, cardiovascular, endocrine and other chronic diseases. Tammy is also a Reiki Master and intuitive energy healer. She maintains a private practice where she caters to a cohort of GI, cardiovascular, autoimmune and other chronic disease patients.
Currently residing in Portland, Oregon, Tammy enjoys hiking, walking, reading, creating new recipes in the kitchen, and spending time with her family.
Julia ScOtt
Julia is an intuitive Massage Therapist and Sound Healer who specializes in Sound Healing with Tuning forks, Acupressure with Tuning forks, Energetic Bodywork, Reiki, Craniosacral, Pregnancy Massage, Massage Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, and Cupping Therapy.
She provides a healing space for you to journey within a safe container to let go and relax from life's stressors. Julia believes having a clear mind, body, and spirit is essential to living a happy, full life! She is committed to helping others heal and build positive daily habits that are long-lasting and impactful!
Julia is also an infant craniosacral therapist and has received advanced training through both the Upledger Institute and with Carol Gray.
Carrie Anne
Carrie Anne was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. She developed a fascination with all aspects of health science in high school. Thus, she got her bachelor's degree in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She returned to Tallahassee and spent six years working in the hospital setting, two years in administration, and has experience in marketing and credentialing. She is also a certified Personal Trainer through NASM and enjoys providing one-on-one training to help clients reach their fitness goals. She enjoys incorporating the pilates reformer and TRX bands into her training plans.
She gained an immense amount of appreciation for healthcare and physical therapy after suffering a leg amputation in 2020. She is still working on her recovery; however it sparked a passion and understanding for those who suffer from a disability of any kind. The experience showed her the importance of the mind/body relationship and the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Her education, previous employment, and overall journey prepared her excellently for her current position as an executive assistant at Weeks Wellness. At work, she is detail-oriented, strives to provide excellent customer service, and loves people. In her spare time, she loves watercolor painting, and saltwater fishing, and she spends time outdoors shooting her compound bow.
Interested in BecOming a Weeks Wellness Clinician?
Current Openings:
PRN Pelvic Floor or Orthopedic Physical Therapist- Arlington/Cambridge, MA
Pelvic Floor and Orthopedic Physical Therapist (interest in Fertility and GI health)- Nashville, TN (west side)