Perry Academy Instructors
Our instructors are leading experts in their fields, bringing deep knowledge and experience to every course. They carefully curate the content to ensure it is evidence-based, practical, and impactful—equipping health professionals with the tools they need to support individuals through midlife and beyond.
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Ingrid Harm-Ernandes
Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, has been a physical therapist for 40 years and began specializing in women’s health more than 28 years ago. During her tenure at Duke University Health System, she treated a wide variety of pelvic patients in the Urogynecology and Physical Therapy clinics. In addition to her role as the Co-Director and a mentor for new Pelvic PTs in the Duke Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Program, she was responsible for the Women’s Health team program development and participated in Pelvic Floor Disorder Network (PFDN) research projects.
As a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS) and Pelvic Floor Biofeedback, Ingrid also served on committees for both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). In addition, she is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the National Menopause Foundation. She published “Assessment of the Pelvic Floor and Associated Musculoskeletal System” in the December 2021 FPMRS Journal, focusing on the importance of recognizing and assessing the pelvic musculoskeletal system.
As a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS) and Pelvic Floor Biofeedback, Ingrid also served on committees for both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). In addition, she is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the National Menopause Foundation. She published “Assessment of the Pelvic Floor and Associated Musculoskeletal System” in the December 2021 FPMRS Journal, focusing on the importance of recognizing and assessing the pelvic musculoskeletal system.
As a pelvic health PT specialist, Ingrid has addressed a myriad of pelvic health conditions that dramatically impact women’s lives, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pain with sex, prolapse, fecal incontinence, constipation, pregnancy and post-partum issues.
She readily shares the depth and breadth of her knowledge with health professionals, women, and the general public. In 2021, she published “The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to solve your pelvic floor symptoms”. This book helps to better educate patients and practitioners about women’s bodies, pelvic health conditions they may suffer, and what pelvic physical therapy is all about.
In addition to national and international speaking engagements, Ingrid has been featured in magazines, podcasts, webinars, on WRAL news, and is “The Pelvic Detective” on YouTube. She is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing this topic by providing individuals with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves and get proper pelvic care.
She readily shares the depth and breadth of her knowledge with health professionals, women, and the general public. In 2021, she published “The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to solve your pelvic floor symptoms”. This book helps to better educate patients and practitioners about women’s bodies, pelvic health conditions they may suffer, and what pelvic physical therapy is all about.
In addition to national and international speaking engagements, Ingrid has been featured in magazines, podcasts, webinars, on WRAL news, and is “The Pelvic Detective” on YouTube. She is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing this topic by providing individuals with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves and get proper pelvic care.
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