Bowel Bootcamp

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10am-5pm ET 
Live & Recorded

Top experts.
No crap.
All the gutsy details.

Hosted by Pelvic Global's Dr. Tracy Sher. 

PT/OT CEUs

  • 5 hours ONLINE CEUs 
  • PT/OT CEUs available in all 50 states.
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Access

  • Join LIVE November 8
  • Recording available after November 8
  • No Expiration

Audience

  • Health and Fitness Professionals who want to know more about bowel health
Early Bird Pricing Expires October 15, 2025! 

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What is Bowel Bootcamp?

Dr. Tracy Sher will host three seasoned experts as they guide you through everything you need to know about bowel health, covering stimulating topics like nervous system interactions, cutting-edge treatment strategies, nutritional insights, and a holistic approach to gut wellness. With a lineup like this, you're guaranteed to leave informed, inspired, and ready to implement positive changes into your practice!

Topics include: 
Medical Management of Chronic Overlapping Bowel Disorders
with Dr. Zachary Spiritos

Practical Pelvic Health Management for Bowel Disorders
with Dr. Susan Clinton and Dr. Alana Devlin

Panel Q&A Discussion hosted by Dr. Tracy Sher
with Dr. Susan Clinton, Dr. Zachary Spiritos, and Dr. Alana Devlin


Medical Management of Chronic Overlapping Bowel Disorders

Dr. Zachary Spiritos

  • Content: Clear comparison of IBS, IBD, and overlapping functional GI disorders
  • Highlights: Empowering patients without over-pathologizing
  • Includes: Clinical red flags, misdiagnosis patterns, communication strategies, testing (manometry /defecography)
  • Fiber differentiation and types
  • Mast Cell Activation (MCAS) - what role does it play in GI disorders? And how is this managed medically?
  • Diet recommendations for patients based on GI diseases or symptoms.


Practical Pelvic Health Management for Bowel Disorders

Dr. Susan Coel Clinton and Dr. Alana Devlin

Part 1: “From Brain to Bum: Mapping the Gut-Pelvic Connection”
  • Anatomy, physiology, enteric and autonomic nervous system influence 
  • How the brain connects vagus nerve 

Part 2: “Stuck, Strained, and Sensitive: Solving the Constipation Puzzle”
  • Chronic constipation types (slow transit, outlet, dyssynergia), testing strategies
  • Tissue issues with fissures, licen, and menopause
  • Balloon catheter training 

Part 3: “Beyond the Belly: Building an autonomic profile for Bowel Recovery”
  • Physiotherapy management strategies
  • Breath work
  • HRV training
  • Lifestyle and behavioral coaching

Part 4. “Tools, Tests, and Talking Points: Building Your Bowel Toolbox”
  • Clinical tools for assessment and treatment, interdisciplinary care
  • Structuring care
  • When to refer
  • Patient buy-in
  • Fibre supplements and stool manipulation
  • Splinting
  • Abdominal pressure
  • Nutrition basics

Bowel Bootcamp Schedule (ET)

10:00-10:15 Welcome

10:15-11:30 Medical Management of Chronic Overlapping Bowel Disorders

11:30-11:45 Q&A with Dr. Zachary Spiritos

11:45-12:30 LUNCH

12:30-3:15 Practical Pelvic Health Management for Bowel Disorders
  • Stuck, Strained, and Sensitive: Solving the Constipation Puzzle
  • From Brain to Bum: Mapping the Gut-Pelvic Connection
  • Beyond the Belly: Building an Autonomic Profile for Bowel Recovery
  • Tools, Tests, and Talking Points: Building Your Bowel Toolbox

3:15-3:30 Q&A with Dr. Susan Clinton and Dr. Alana Devlin

3:30-3:45 Break

3:45-4:45 Panel Discussion with Dr. Tracy Sher and all three presenters

4:45-5:00 Wrap Up


Meet the Host

Dr. Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS 

Dr. Tracy Sher is Founder/CEO of the global platform, Pelvic Guru, LLC/Pelvic Global and the Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership (GPHAM). She is also Owner/Clinical Director of the private practice, Sher Pelvic Health and Healing in Orlando.

Orlando Family Magazine named Tracy as one of a select few “Readers’ Choice for Best Doctor for Women 2016” in the area of female pelvic medicine. She is a Pelvic PT, sex counselor, and strength and conditioning specialist.

Tracy has a passion for treating complex pelvic health cases relating to pelvic pain, sexual pain, and postpartum changes. As a leader in the area of pelvic health therapy with a biopsychosocial approach, she travels across the US and the world sharing her expertise, teaching courses, and speaking to the community and professionals. Tracy thrives on being a connector to bring people together and improve the way healthcare providers learn and help others. 
Patrick Jones - Course author

Guest Experts

Dr. Zachary Spiritos, MD, MPH

Dr. Zachary Spiritos is a Philadelphian turned North Carolinian, having made his way south for college and ultimately putting down roots after meeting his wife. He graduated cum laude from Davidson College before earning his medical degree at the University of North Carolina (UNC). He then completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University, where he developed a deep interest in neurogastroenterology and complex chronic conditions.

Dr. Spiritos treats a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders, but his clinical focus centers on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain, motility disorders, and conditions involving dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Known for his thoughtful and compassionate approach, he blends conventional GI care with cutting-edge insights into the gut-brain axis, incorporating nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and evidence-based mind-body therapies into his care plans.

A passionate educator and communicator, Dr. Spiritos believes that empowered patients get better faster—and has made it his mission to bring clarity to the often confusing world of chronic GI symptoms.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Spiritos and his wife stay busy chasing after their two young children. He enjoys hiking, playing pickup basketball, and squeezing in a workout whenever he can.

Dr. Susan Clinton, PT, DSCPT, OCS, WCS, FAAOMPT, WHC, NBC-HWC

Dr. Susan C. Clinton is an award-winning physical therapist renowned for her professional achievements and is the owner of LTI Physio in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. She is board-certified in both orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Additionally, she holds a national board certification as a health and wellness coach.


An esteemed international instructor and mentor, Dr. Clinton specializes in post-professional education focusing on women’s and pelvic health, orthopedic manual therapy, health and wellness coaching, and business psychology. She offers Pivotal Coaching, designed to help healthcare providers optimize their work-life balance, and Pinnacle Coaching, aimed at assisting mature women in maximizing their health and purpose. 

As the co-founder and board member of the Global Women’s Health Initiative: Global Women’s Health Initiative, Dr. Clinton actively supports global women's health. She also co-hosts two acclaimed podcasts: “Tough to Treat,” which provides guidance on managing complex patients, and “The Genius Project,”which focuses on reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain.

In her leisure time, Dr. Clinton enjoys walking, hiking, country line dancing, ballroom dancing, and is a passionate supporter of music, the arts, and international women's health initiatives.
Dr. Alana Devlin, BMR, PT, DPT, CAFCI, CMT

Alana Devlin is an advanced practice physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in female pelvic health. She holds a Physiotherapy degree from the University of Manitoba (Canada) and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a concentration in women’s health. Alana has completed extensive post-graduate training in Canada and the U.S., including certifications in anatomical acupuncture, dry needling, and manipulative therapy. She also holds the American Physical Therapy Association’s Certificates of Advanced Practice in both Pregnancy/Postpartum and Pelvic Physical Therapy. Alana teaches continuing medical education courses and is a respected mentor, speaker, and educator to healthcare professionals across disciplines. She is also the National Lead for Pelvic Health in Western Canada with Lifemark Health Group.


Alana’s clinical expertise includes pelvic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, dyspareunia, pelvic organ prolapse, and pre- and postnatal rehabilitation. She works collaboratively with gynecology, urogynecology, and gastroenterology specialists to support complex pelvic health needs, including pre- and post-operative care. In addition to her clinical work, Alana sits on the Scientific Committee of the Canadian Society for Pelvic Medicine and serves as the Education Chair for the Pelvic and Reproductive Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is deeply committed to advancing women’s health through evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education.
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