1987 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Dean’s List.
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. October 2005, Maitland Australia Physiotherapy Seminars. Recertified 2011, 2016, 2021.
Certification in Neuro-development Treatment Technique. 1991. Neuro-developmental Treatment Assoc., Inc.
Pregnancy/Post-Partum Corrective Exercise Specialist. April 2023. Core Exercise Solutions.
October 1998-Present: Sole Proprietor, Lizanne Pastore Physical Therapy, San Francisco & Petaluma, CA
Private practice in manual orthopedics emphasizing a somatic philosophy. Responsible for all aspects of the business—marketing, clinical, and financial (insurance reimbursement and fee-for-service models.) Vast experience in acute and chronic neurologic and orthopedic problems. Specialization in treatment of the pelvic floor in women and men since 2005. Caseload of 32-35 patients per week, 80% pelvic floor/women’s health. Close working relationships with many local practitioners. Active in the pelvic floor and women’s health community: participate in local journal club with MD’s, attend conferences, and am a frequent presenter at local/professional levels. Member of Mama’s Resource Network, a consortium of Bay Area healers specializing in the pre, peri, and post-partum mama.
1989-1998: St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Level III PT for acute, rehab, SNF, and out-patient departments. Developed excellent communication and team-working skills for effective patient treatment and discharge planning. Lead therapist for SCI, Head Injury, CVA, Spine Pain and Rehab Center, and Post-Polio Programs. Developed standing protocol for rehabilitation of patients with Post-Polio Syndrome and lectured about this phenomenon. Co-leading PT for the development of the Ben Berman Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. California Children’s Services certified. Long-time student preceptor and Clinical Coordinator for Rehab Services.
1987-1989: Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, CT
Staff PT on acute medical floors including med-surg, ortho, neuro, and wound-burn units. Performed effective evaluation, treatment, and assisted in discharge planning for a variety of medical-surgical patients. Served as clinical preceptor.
2012-2015: Advisory Board Member, National Association For Continence (NAFC)
Provide guidance and information to board members and general public, write web content and newsletter articles about pelvic floor health.
2009-Present: PT Consultant to San Francisco General Hospital Women’s Health Clinic
Trained lead NP and RN’s in techniques of assessing and treating pelvic floor. Developed handouts, educational materials & created 90-minute self-help video on pelvic pain, all distributed to patients. Participate in NP-led support groups for pelvic pain.
1997-2004: La Clinica-El Centro por La Medicina Tradicionale, Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico
Worked 1 to 4-week stints each year as a somatic educator and PT in a rural, community-based clinic treating locals with a variety of medical and orthopedic problems utilizing primarily physical therapy, nutrition, hygiene, and somatic counseling skills. Taught classes in somatic education, sensory awareness, and experiential movement to visiting health-care professionals from around the world. Assisted lead clinician in research regarding the effects of globalization on the health of indigenous peoples. Worked closely with the women of this community in retrieving and documenting local healing methods and indigenous plant and herbal remedies.
April-June 1994: Obras Sociales de Hermano Pedro, Antigua, Guatemala
Volunteer pediatric PT. Developed guidelines for bedside therapy treatments and protocols to prevent bedsores and joint contractures, and instructed personnel to perform these activities.
January-April 1989: U.S. Medical Aid Foundation, Shanti-Mangalick Hospital, Agra, India
Volunteer PT working with local villagers of all ages and disabilities. Saw live cases of polio; taught classes on hygiene & sanitation; trained parents of children with disabilities in management strategies. Worked with local orthopedic surgeons to develop updated exercise programs for their patients. Volunteered at local Mother Theresa Orphanage in free time.
2021-Present: Stakeholder in PCORI Grant (Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute). "Engaging and Amplifying Women's Voices in Stress Urinary Incontinence Research Prioritization." Representing the PT field as a stakeholder for this group--assessing patient feedback and research prioritization and dissemination of findings to improve research quality in the field of SUI surgery. A collaboration between Virginia Mason Medical Center, Kasier Permanente, University of Washing, and NAFC.
2020-2022: Event Planning Committee Member for PASHN: Pelvic and Sexual Health Network of Northern CA. Organize, present, host conferences (Over Zoom due to Covid) to MD, PT’s, Sexual health professionals and other disciplines all involved in caring for the person with pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. Responsible for planning, creating meetings, organizing member lists and presenting educational and case studies during events.
2015-2020: Board Member, National Association For Continence (NAFC)
Board member for respected organization. Education committee lead—developing education content for practitioners and consumers, including the “Be Strong” campaign, which offers downloadable free PowerPoint lectures for community outreach/education about pelvic health.
2012-2015: Advisory Board Member, National Association For Continence (NAFC)
Provide guidance and information to board members and general public, write web content and newsletter articles about pelvic floor health.
2009-Present: PT Consultant to San Francisco General Hospital Women’s Health Clinic
Trained lead NP and RN’s in techniques of assessing and treating pelvic floor. Developed handouts, educational materials & created 90-minute self-help video on pelvic pain, all distributed to patients. Participate in NP-led support groups for pelvic pain.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. Recognizing Myofascial Pelvic Pain in the Female Chronic Pelvic Pain Patient, Pastore & Katzman, October 2012.
Ostomy Wound Managment. Continence Coach: Pelvic Floor Pain Syndrome in Chronic Pelvic Pain Revisited. A Case Study. Vol. 59-5. May 2013.
"Therapeutic Exercises for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain." A self-care video for women with chronic pelvic pain made in conjunction with San Francisco General Hospital Women's Health Clinic.