Dr. Danielle Cowan, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA (She/Her)
Dr. Danielle Cowan is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 30 years of professional experience. She has extensive training in the specialty area of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). Dr. Cowan is also in the process of earning the Certificate of Advanced Practice in Obstetric Health (CAPP-OB) through the American Physical Therapy Association.
Recognizing that access to specialized care is limited in many rural communities, Dr. Cowan founded Decades Physical Therapy. With a focus on telepractice, she now enjoys the flexibility and wider reach of sharing expertise, collaboration, and support online.
When she is not working, Dr. Cowan enjoys the always entertaining time spent with her spouse and adult stepchildren, as well as the peaceful moments in between. She is an avid traveller who has visited over 20 countries, and 32 states, with a few “once in a lifetime” trips still on the bucket list.
Academic Training & Certifications
1996 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of New England
1999 Earliest Pelvic Health speciality training
American Physical Therapy Association
2007 Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Klose Training & Consulting
2009 Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
Credential by examination
2018 Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Arcadia University
2027 (Anticipated)
Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy - Obstetric Health
(CAPP-OB)
American Physical Therapy Association
Professional Education Training Highlights
Prenatal Exercise Guidance
Supporting High Risk Pregnancies
Prenatal Back & Hip Pain
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Return to Exercise
Correcting Diastasis Recti
Postpartum Pain
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Urinary Urgency & Frequency
Urinary & Fecal Incontinence
Perimenopause & Menopause
Kinesiotape Techniques
Graston Technique
Non-Clinical Professional Work
Dr. Cowan has had the good fortune of a variety of professional experiences ranging from FDA safety testing for a stair climbing wheelchair to teaching a 2-day PT/PTA licensing exam prep class at colleges and universities across the country. She has also been a credited author for multiple editions of the textbook PT EXAM: The Complete Study Guide, published by Scorebuilders. Closer to home, she regularly presents to professional and community audiences on a variety of topics related to her work.
