Meet Dr. Mallorie

Somatic Pelvic Health Rooted in Connection, Healing, and Whole-Body Care

Dr. Mallorie Hopkins, PT, DPT, is a pelvic floor physical therapist, clinical herbalist, and Co-Founder of Tonic & Phasic Holistic Pelvic Health. She specializes in somatic pelvic health and trauma-informed care, with a focus on unexplained pelvic pain, endometriosis, infertility, painful periods, GI symptoms, postpartum recovery, birth trauma, and pain with sex.

Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is not just physical — it is deeply connected to the nervous system, hormones, emotions, environment, and the relationship we have with our bodies. Through a blend of evidence-based therapy and holistic practices, Dr. Mallorie helps patients reconnect with themselves, better understand their symptoms, and rebuild trust in their body’s ability to heal.

“Healing is not about choosing between living and recovering.”

Dr. Mallorie’s journey into pelvic health began long before she became a physical therapist. It started through her own lived experiences with chronic pelvic pain and witnessing the struggles of the women closest to her. From a young age, she experienced severe symptoms including chronic constipation, abdominal pain, fibroids, brain fog, painful periods, pain with sex, and disruptions to school, work, and everyday life. Even then, she knew something deeper was going on.

“I learned something was not right.”

As she navigated her own health challenges, Dr. Mallorie began recognizing how many women around her — including family members and close friends — were also silently struggling with pelvic pain symptoms that often felt misunderstood, minimized, or left without answers. She saw firsthand the gap between traditional and holistic approaches to pelvic health care, and with that came an overwhelming amount of questions and so few explanations.

Her curiosity deepened into a passion for understanding the interconnectedness between pelvic floor function, hormones, nutrition, movement, emotions, and the nervous system. She became driven to look beyond symptoms alone and better understand the deeper “why” behind pain and dysfunction.

Her healing journey first led her into herbalism, nutrition, and hormonal health. But it was while working as an orthopedic physical therapist and reading Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims that her perspective on pain, hormones, and movement completely shifted.

At the same time, her mother’s experience with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis, along with her sister’s infertility journey, continued to deepen her understanding of how profoundly physical, hormonal, and emotional health are connected. These experiences ultimately led her into pelvic health, where she found the work she was meant to do and cultivated her specialties in unexplained pelvic pain, endometriosis, and infertility.

That same curiosity still guides the way Dr. Mallorie treats today. At the core of her approach is a deep desire to explore pain beyond the surface level and help patients better understand the relationship between the mind, body, nervous system, hormones, and lived experiences. Through extensive continued education, certifications, and holistic training, she has built a whole-body approach to care designed to help patients feel more connected, informed, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Education, Athletics & Clinical Foundation

Dr. Mallorie began her education at Pasadena City College, where she played competitive volleyball before transferring to Mercy University to continue both academics and collegiate athletics as a Division II volleyball athlete. She later earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercy University while also serving as an assistant volleyball coach for the university’s team.

Sports and coaching became a major influence on the way she communicates and teaches as a clinician.

“I learned how to adapt the way I explained things depending on who I was working with.”

She carries this same approach into pelvic health today — helping patients better understand complex symptoms and pain in a way that feels approachable, individualized, and empowering.

Her clinical experience includes:

• Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation

• Return-to-sport rehabilitation

• Post-operative rehabilitation

• Long-term care and assisted living

• Neurological rehabilitation

• Pelvic health therapy

• Medical mission work in the Dominican Republic

• ACL screening and prevention research for collegiate athletes

A Whole-Body & Trauma-Informed Approach

Dr. Mallorie’s approach to care is deeply rooted in the mind-body connection. She combines evidence-based pelvic floor physical therapy with holistic tools such as:

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy

• Visceral mobilization

• Herbalism

• Functional nutrition

• Breathwork and mindfulness

• Nervous system-focused care

• Movement and strength training

She believes healing happens when patients feel safe enough to reconnect with their bodies rather than fear them.

“I want people to know there is a dichotomy to life — we can heal and live at the same time.”

Her sessions are designed to help patients feel seen, educated, empowered, and supported while creating sustainable healing strategies that fit into real life.

Areas of Passion

Dr. Mallorie is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating:

• Endometriosis

• Infertility

• Birth trauma

• Pain with sex

• Chronic pelvic pain

• Painful periods

• GI symptoms and abdominal pain

• Postpartum recovery

• Mind-body and nervous system healing

She also holds continued training and certifications in: 

• Clinical Herbalism

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy

• iCareBetter Endometriosis Specialist Training

• Mercier Therapy for Infertility

• Nutrition Coaching

Outside the Clinic

Outside the clinic, Dr. Mallorie feels most connected while spending time outdoors with her husband, hiking, camping, trail running, kayaking, and exploring nature together. She also loves cooking, reading, learning about herbalism, and diving into topics that spark curiosity and deeper understanding.

That same curiosity continues to shape the way she learns, treats, and grows as a clinician.