We are a pelvic therapist-owned clinic with a focus on improving pelvic floor muscle function. Our therapists are specially trained in this unique area of practice with over forty years of combined experience. Our clinic has had a reputation in the medical community for providing top-notch care since 2012. Individual treatment is provided one-on-one in a private treatment room by the same highly trained pelvic or occupational therapist, from initial evaluation through discharge.
Melissa Gillis
Owner and Occupational Therapist
Melissa Gillis, OTR/L, MPA brings occupational therapy to Core Plus Pelvic Therapy. As an occupational therapist, she will review the influence of pelvic pain on your daily life as an individual, family member, spouse, parent, and worker.
Melissa’s interest in pelvic dysfunction began in 2002 after completing a women's health course. There, she was both trained in and experienced myofascial release personally, following years of bowel pain due to post-surgical scarring beginning as an infant. She has experienced pain-free bowel movements for the past 19 years.
Melissa has over 35 years' experience as an occupational therapist with a specialty interest in acute and chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, urinary and fecal incontinence, and prolapse.
Melissa is a 1984 graduate of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Health-Related Biology, and is a 1993 graduate of Penn State University with a Master of Public Administration. She is married and shares 7 grown children with her husband, Scott.
Shelley Bitner
Physical Therapist
Shelley Bitner, PT has been practicing physical therapy for over 40 years and has been treating pelvic health patients for over 25 years. She really enjoys working with patients to help them improve the quality of their lives and having good pelvic health, whether it be bowel and bladder function, sexual function or functioning without pelvic pain.
Over the years she has focused on developing skills in a variety of manual therapy techniques including, but not limited to, myofascial release, visceral mobilization, neural tissue tension techniques, and a variety of joint techniques. She then started taking pelvic health courses and now combines that knowledge when addressing my patient’s pelvic health issues. She enjoys educating people about their condition and empowering them with information and selfcare options. Treatment consists of manual therapy techniques and exercises specific to their condition.
When not working she enjoys spending time with her family, her husband, Dave, their two grown children, their spouses, and their grandson. She also enjoys walking, reading and traveling.
Terry Pruett -Fisher
Physical Therapist
Terry Pruett-Fisher, MS, PT received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and her Master of Exercise Physiology from the University of Delaware. Terry's initial years were spent in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and orthopedics while teaching at the University of Delaware. Terry has advanced training in pelvic floor physical therapy. In a previous position, she developed the Pelvic Floor Program, incorporating her experience in chronic pain and orthopedics. Terry's advanced manual training and skills allow her to effectively treat patients with complex and chronic pain while integrating treatment of the tailbone, hip, abdomen, and spine.
When not working, Terry enjoys spending time with her three grown children and her husband, Chris, who is also a physical therapist. She shared that she "appreciates very much working at Core Plus with experienced clinicians with advanced skills, and caring hearts and hands.
Katy Klebon
Physical Therapist
Katy Klebon, PT, DPT graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Francis University in 2016. Katy has experience working with ages ranging from birth to geriatrics in a variety of settings. She recently found her passion in pelvic floor physical therapy after having her first baby in October 2023, and loves working with clients throughout the pregnancy continuum as well as with new mothers.
In her free time, Katy enjoys spending with her family and dog, traveling, yoga, and crafting.
Stefanie Kaplan
Office Manager
Stefanie Kaplan earned her undergraduate degree in Biobehavioral Health from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Salus University. After gaining experience in multiple direct patient care settings, she transitioned into a non-clinical role in healthcare, where she supports patients behind the scenes by helping prepare them for care and achieve their goals—while remaining grounded in the core principles of therapy. Outside of work, Stefanie enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, and taking walks with her dog.
Miriam Heffernan
Administrative Coordinator
Miriam Heffernan joined our team in April 2025 with her faithful service dog, Chanel. They have been a wonderful addition to our team by greeting our patients with a smile and a wagging tail. When not at work, Miriram enjoys crafting and styling hair. In Chanel's freetime, she enjoys cuddles with her mom, eating treats, and getting belly rubs.
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Our team is committed to providing compassionate, specialized pelvic therapy designed around your unique needs and goals.