Welcome to The Bump Life.
My name is Dr. Kymi and I am a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with certifications in pelvic health and obstetrics. I am originally from Louisville, KY where I graduated with my bachelors in Exercise Science (Go Cards!), and in 2014 I graduated with my doctorate in physical therapy from Hampton University. I am married with two amazing little boys, and they are the reasons I started The Bump Life. The Bump Life was initially designed to provide therapy services to prenatal and postpartum women. Over time, my passion has expanded to include all genders that suffer from pelvic floor dysfunctions.
After having my first son in 2018, I gained a love for women’s health. Two years later during the thick of COVID-19 and while pregnant with my second son, I worked to become a certified breastfeeding specialist. My goal at the time was to fill the void at my hospital as a lactation consultant. During this pregnancy, I sustained an injury to my left hip. After having my son in January of 2021, an MRI revealed I had an acetabular labrum tear, and given the severity, I needed surgery.
I decided to rehab at the outpatient clinic attached to my hospital for convenience during my workday. This allowed me to be treated by a colleague who was also the pelvic health PT for the clinic. During my treatment sessions, she would rave about pelvic floor therapy and how I “would be perfect” for this population. She knew my passion for helping people and ensuring they had access to the support they needed. She also knew from my hospital days that I didn’t mind rolling up my sleeves and getting “dirty.” This planted the seed that would eventually bloom into the dream I didn’t know I had.
I began taking the APTA courses to work towards CAPP-Pelvic certification and shadowed clinicians I worked alongside to learn everything I could. Although it took me 10 years to find my niche, I believe the route to get me here was very beneficial. My home healthcare experience has allowed me to assist patients in being more compliant with their home exercise program and problem-solve modifications. My pediatric experience and having 2 kids of my own has helped me answer questions regarding infant development and figure out how to prioritize yourself when life is chaotic. My hospital experience has allowed me to easily treat colorectal patients and not physically react to “messy” situations.
I have taken all courses to achieve the APTA’s CAPP-Pelvic certification and CAPP-Obstetrics certification, and I am working towards board certification in Women’s Health. I am back to truly making a difference in the lives of my patients, their families, and the community. Learning about how much your pelvic health can affect your mental health has been extremely eye-opening and provided even more of a fire for advocacy. This transition has also made me realize that no matter the setting, my work through physical therapy has the potential to assist in healing this world physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is never too late to make the pivot. It’s never too late to learn a new technique. It’s never too late to change lives. I know God makes no mistakes and everything blooms in His time. Turns out this is His time for me.