Instructors
Missy Lavender is the Founder and Executive Director of Women's Health Foundation (WHF), the sponsor of the Total Control™ Program. As an "incontinence survivor" and avid runner and yoga practitioner, Missy wanted to develop programs that got women "out of the water closet and into the gym" if they, too were experiencing bladder control symptoms. At the same time, she wanted to create opportunities for all women to embrace and learn about the Pelvic Pyramid - the true center of female power. WHF is committed to sponsor research around Total Control™, to put on programs centered in pelvic health and fitness and to bring Total Control™ to women everywhere, especially those least able to afford access to private health clubs or gyms. She holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Speech Communication from Miami University.
Mary Drill is a certified Personal Trainer, ACE Fitness Presenter, and the Total Control™ Master Trainer. She is also one of the key professionals involved in the design of Total Control™ Program. Mary is ACSM certified, holds a BBA and an MS Degree in Kinesiology with special interests in spine, pelvis, and sacroiliac dysfunction; pre/post - partum health and fitness; sports specific training and fitness for the aging population.
Judy Florendo is a pelvic floor Physical Therapist in private practice in Chicago. Her career is focused on women's health, with an emphasis in geriatric rehabilitation, orthopedics, and pelvic and spinal dysfunction. Ms. Florendo is a member of the Section on Women's Health in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the practice chairperson for the International Organization of Physical Therapists (IOPT) in Women's Health. She earned a B.S. in Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois.
Stephanie Kelsick is a practicing physical therapist with special interests in women's health and orthopedics. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Moms in Motion certified, and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Stephanie has been involved with the Total Control Program™ since its start in 2004. She started as a participant in the class, instructor, and presently a master trainer. She is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) presenter. She earned a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Simpson College.
