Welcome to Bloom. We are looking forward to meeting you! Kim, Caroline, Sarah, & Marisa have decades of combined experience as treating clinicians and each bring to Bloom a passion for connecting moms and babies through wellness.
Since becoming therapists, we have entered motherhood -each with a unique journey that gives us beautiful perspective to meet you in the space you are in. Scroll below for individual bios and credentials.
Meet Kim
Dr. Kim Durant has been a practicing physical therapist for the past 13 years. Her passion for pelvic health began a few years ago after going through her own pregnancies and experiencing minimal resources for the fourth trimester. Dr. Durant has taken further training to treat an array of pelvic floor conditions including pregnancy, postpartum, prolapse, pelvic pain, and incontinence. She enjoys treating the whole person utilizing hands-on approaches and empowering patients to overcome their pelvic floor complaints.
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Gannon University
Certified Clinical Instructor through APTA
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
State Certified Dry Needler
Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland
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Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Meet Sarah
Dr. Sarah Oleksak is a practicing physical therapist with 16 years of experience working with clients across the lifespan and she focuses her work on pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric clients. In giving birth to her own five children, her career intentionally shifted into the direction of supporting the most important unit -the mom and baby- in order to guide them towards a healthy start of physical well-being leading to optimal connection and secure bonding. Dr. Oleksak values connection and partnership with her clients and providing education for further empowerment. She aims to address client's concerns from a holistic approach. Read more about Sarah’s WHY here.
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Dual Bachelors of Arts degrees in Psychology and Human Studies from St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Advanced pelvic health training from Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
Obstetric training from the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association
Certified Babywearing Educator
Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland
CPR/BLS training
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Founder & Executive Director of the former 501c3 charitable organization Lift Me Up, Inc.
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Program Advisory Committee for the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Wor-Wic Community College
Project 7 1/2 Committee via Wicomico County Parks and Recreation
Meet Marisa
Marisa Newcomb has been a physical therapist assistant for six years. Supporting parents and children has been a growing passion that evolved even greater after becoming a mother herself. It is her goal to promote an independent and joyful childhood while also connecting with parents. She believes that physical therapy gives her a path to lead with a servant's heart. She offers both land and aquatic therapy to help your child reach their individual goals.
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Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University
2018 Graduate of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Wor-Wic Community College
Advanced Cervical/Thoracic and Lumbar/Pelvic manual training along with functional anatomy training from Great Lakes Seminars
Licensed PTA in MD and DE
CPR/AED certified
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Former Volunteer for Appalachia Service Project to ensure safe housing for community members
Meet Caroline
Caroline is a physical therapist and new mother to her daughter, Lila. Where worlds collide, she brings to the Bloom family the unique perspective of becoming a mama and Doctor of Physical Therapy all in the same day. As a therapist, she looks to empower prenatal and postpartum women in their metamorphosis into motherhood as well as foster growth, development, and connection with their sweet babies.
Caroline chose to become a provider because she believes in the necessity of cultivating an individualized therapeutic relationship with her clients that is intentional and authentic.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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