Meet the Squad

Dr. Susan Oakley

MD, FACOG, URPS

Creator and Host of The Lady Bod Podcast

Dr. Oakley is a board-certified urogynecologist and the creator and host of The Lady Bod podcast — a platform dedicated to breaking down the silence around women's pelvic health. She brings her expertise and signature warmth to every conversation, making complex medical topics accessible and empowering for women everywhere.

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill then Columbia University School of Medicine at Ben-Gurion University of The Negev

Training

Residency at USC-Columbia then Fellowship at TriHealth Hospital, Cincinnati

Areas of Focus

Pelvic organ prolapse repair
Urinary incontinence
Minimally invasive pelvic surgery
Defecation Disorders
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Menopause Syndrome

Dr. Kesha Williams

PhD, MSW, LSW, LCDCIII, Social Worker/Innovator

Founder and CEO of Cool Comforts Co

Dr. Kesha Williams is the Founder and CEO of Cool Comforts Co, a company dedicated to improving quality of life for women navigating pelvic health challenges. Her research and entrepreneurial work bridge the gap between clinical science and everyday wellness solutions for women.

Education

B.S. Xavier University then M.S. University of Cincinnati

Advanced Education

PhD The Ohio State University and Recipient of UC Venture Lab Grant

Areas of Focus

Vulvovaginal pain disorders
Pelvic floor health
Women's rights
Female empowerment

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Dr. Marina Branch

PT, DPT, MHS, CLT-LANA

Physical Therapist & Lymphedema Specialist

Dr. Marina Branch is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified lymphedema therapist with advanced training in pelvic health rehabilitation. She brings a hands-on, whole-body perspective to women's pelvic health, helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and reclaim their quality of life.

Education

M.S. University of Indianapolis then Doctorate of P.T. University of Kentucky

Experience

Physical Therapist at SEH since 1994 and serves as the Specialty Program Coordinator for Cancer Care

Areas of Focus

Pelvic floor physical therapy
Lymphedema management
Postoperative rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary pain management

Dr. Regina R. Whitfield-Kekessi

MD, MPH, FACOG, MSCP

CEO & Founder @ RWK Medical Group, Inc.

Dr. Whitfield-Kekessi is a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist and the CEO & Founder of RWK Medical Group, Inc. She is passionate about closing health equity gaps and providing culturally competent, evidence-based care for women at every stage of life.

Education

M.D. from Rush Medical College then MPH in Public Health from Emory University

Advanced Training

Ob/Gyn residency at Wright State University with Menopause Certification earned in 2024

Areas of Focus

Menopause & hormonal health
Preventive women's health
Integrative gynecologic care
Health equity & advocacy

Dr. Emma Schmidt

PhD, LPCC-S, CST-S

Licensed Counselor & Certified Sex Therapist & Author

Dr. Emma Schmidt is a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified sex therapist, and author with a specialty in women's sexual health and pelvic pain. She brings a compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic approach to help women reclaim confidence, intimacy, and quality of life.

Education

B.S. and M.A. from Cincinnati Christian University in Psychology and Counseling

Advanced Education

PhD in Clinical Sexology with ASSECT certification and training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Areas of Focus

Sexual health & dysfunction
Pelvic pain & intimacy
Trauma-informed therapy
Relationship & couples counseling

Dr. Susan Oakley

Dr. Kesha Williams

Dr. Marina Branch

Dr. Regina R. Whitfield-Kekessi

Dr. Emma Schmidt

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