Dr. Julie Peterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Dr. Peterson is the Director of Creighton Therapy and Wellness and Creighton Pediatric Therapy in Omaha, NE.  She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunctions. She has extensive experience in treating patients with pelvic pain, bowel and bladder disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and childhood bladder and bowel disorders over the last 21 years. Dr. Peterson graduated from Creighton University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2001 and completed her EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership in 2022. Dr. Peterson is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association.  Dr. Peterson also serves as the Director of Physical Therapy Residency Programs for Creighton University and is a mentor in the Women’s Health Residency Program. Her research interests include pelvic health in the rural communities, clinical reasoning, residency education, and clinical leadership.