Women’s Health Program Lead
Physiotherapist Yoga & Pilates Instructor @yogeras

Sijam Brito is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with over 12 years of clinical practice, specializing in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. Her expertise spans chronic pain management, sports injuries, complex musculoskeletal conditions, and movement re-education, with a strong focus on holistic and integrated rehabilitation.

Current Role & Program Leadership

• Women’s Health Program Lead at FSHN
• Leads and develops specialized women’s health rehabilitation services
• Integrates evidence-based physiotherapy with yoga, pilates, and manual therapy
• Originally joined FSHN in 2011 and has since returned to continue advancing women’s health services

Education & Academic Background

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSc. PT)
• Master’s Degree in Anatomy (MSc. Anat) – Kuwait University
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Diploma in Physical Therapy with specialization in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation – USA

Certifications & Professional Training

• Certified Women’s Health Specialist
• Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
• Certified Manual Therapist
• Registered Yoga Instructor
• Registered Pilates Instructor (Mat & Reformer)

Community Education & Advocacy

• Active educator for both medical and non-medical audiences
• Passionate about raising awareness of women’s health needs within the community
• Regularly delivers educational sessions and workshops

Techniques & Therapeutic Approaches

• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Acupuncture
• Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Techniques (IASTM)
• Spinal Manipulation
• Functional Movement Re-education
• Functional Ultrasound for Abdomino-Pelvic Rehabilitation
• Dynamic Taping
• Yoga
• Pilates (Mat & Reformer – 1:1 and Group Classes)
• Barre

Conditions Treated

General & Musculoskeletal Conditions

• Orthopedic cases
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Sports injuries
• Postural complaints
• Cervicogenic headaches and migraines
• Stress and anxiety-related musculoskeletal conditions

Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Conditions

• Pelvic floor dysfunction (weakness, prolapse, pain)
• Pre- and postnatal conditions:
  • Muscle strain
  • Back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Pregnancy preparation
• Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
• Diastasis Recti
• Chronic and general pelvic pain
• Core instability and postural imbalance
• Perimenopausal and postmenopausal musculoskeletal symptoms
• Urinary incontinence
• Fecal incontinence
• Overactive bladder
• Coccyx pain
• Post-episiotomy rehabilitation

Languages Spoken

• Arabic
• English
• Spanish