Who we are

Dr. Yates is a pelvic health physical therapist and has been treating for 6 years. She enjoys treating persons with pelvic, prenatal, and postpartum musculoskeletal concerns. She also enjoys educating the community and the clinical world on the pelvic floor and mentoring newer pelvic health therapists. She received her Women’s Health Clin

Dr. Yates is a pelvic health physical therapist and has been treating for 6 years. She enjoys treating persons with pelvic, prenatal, and postpartum musculoskeletal concerns. She also enjoys educating the community and the clinical world on the pelvic floor and mentoring newer pelvic health therapists. She received her Women’s Health Clinical Specialist Board certification in 2021, and Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy in 2024. She believes everyone should be informed on available options to allow for best care and informed decision making. For this reason, Dr. Yates teaches maternity class, collaborates in a multidisciplinary maternity care coordination team for veterans, and works one on one with pregnant persons for labor and delivery preparation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing kickball, cycling, dancing, vacationing, and occasionally dropping into fitness classes. 

Dr. Desai is currently an occupational therapist and has been an treating for 13 years. Along with earning her doctorate  in occupational therapy she also holds an Advanced Practice Certificate in Neuroscience.  Dr. Desai has worked in a variety of setting including inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, maternity care (both prenatal and po

Dr. Desai is currently an occupational therapist and has been an treating for 13 years. Along with earning her doctorate  in occupational therapy she also holds an Advanced Practice Certificate in Neuroscience.  Dr. Desai has worked in a variety of setting including inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, maternity care (both prenatal and postpartum), and the general adult population. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for Women’s Health with the community and other healthcare professionals.  She teaches interdisciplinary maternity classes and has provided individual treatment for upper extremity complications for pregnant and postpartum women. Dr. Desai takes a holistic approach to care taking contextual factors, mental health, interests, roles, and routines into consideration for treatment planning.  To ensure she is providing informed care, Dr. Desai considers herself a lifelong learner and actively seeks out opportunities for personal and professional growth. She is currently pursuing her certification in ergonomics.  Dr. Desai fills her cup by spending time outside with her 13 month old son, her husband, and her friends along with working out, traveling, and checking out new restaurants.

Dr. Valerie Rucker-Bussie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been a practicing clinician for 7 years across a variety of settings including outpatient hospital based, private practice, and skilled nursing. She is a Board Certified Neurologic Specialist with extensive training in women’s health, pelvic floor therapy, prenatal and post

Dr. Valerie Rucker-Bussie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been a practicing clinician for 7 years across a variety of settings including outpatient hospital based, private practice, and skilled nursing. She is a Board Certified Neurologic Specialist with extensive training in women’s health, pelvic floor therapy, prenatal and postpartum yoga, and Reiki. As the founder of Priority One Wellness, Dr. Rucker-Bussie treats individuals one-on-one with a holistic-based, personalized approach to care, infusing yoga and Reiki as desired. In addition to working with clients one on one, she enjoys collaborating with community partners to build sustainable programming centered around womens’ health and education. Throughout her professional life, Dr. Rucker-Bussie has worked with several interdisciplinary teams to provide individual and group maternal health and chronic pain classes. She is also currently an adjunct faculty at The George Washington University and MGH Institute of Health Professions where she lectures on teaching and learning skills, interprofessional collaboration, social justice/health equity, and population health. What makes her whole is spending time with her husband and daughter, hanging out with friends, acting, and dancing.