Meet our team

We are a group of women who are passionate about holistic women's health and the perinatal period.

Amy Aronson, DPT

Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Owner

Dr. Amy Aronson is a licensed physical therapist, yoga instructor and owner of Birth & Bloom PT. She is certified in obstetric physical therapy (CAPP-OB) through the American Physical Therapy Association. She specializes in treating pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor dysfunctions with a holistic and integrative approach. She is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere where she can empower women for a positive pregnancy, birth & postpartum experience. She founded Birth & Bloom in 2022 after giving birth to her son, where she realized first hand how important it is to have resources, community and support throughout this monumental time in your life. Having a baby changes you in so many ways! She hopes to level up the field of women’s health and normalize radical self-care during this transformative time in your life. Amy would love the opportunity to work with you!

Amy’s Credentials

  • NYS Licensed Physical Therapist

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester

  • CAPP-OB Certified through the American Physical Therapy Association

  • Pelvic floor trained through the Herman & Wallace Institute

  • Additional training with Pelvic Floor University, Institute of Birth Healing & Spinning Babies®

  • 200hr Certified Yoga Instructor

  • Libra Sun, Scorpio Moon, Sagittarius Rising

  • Fellow Mama

Autumn Terwilliger, DPT

Physical Therapist

Autumn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women's health, pregnancy and postpartum. She has recently undergone advanced training in fertility wellness, and is looking forward to serving the Rochester community with this practice. As a whole, Autumn believes that the pelvic health population is widely underserved, and she finds so much joy and fulfillment working with these individuals.

While she has been interested in pelvic health since she was a student at Ithaca College, it was Autumns own birth experience that further cemented her passion for all aspects of obstetrics care. The pre and postpartum periods are so intimate and cathartic, and she feels so honored to be able to play a role in these journeys. Autumn understands first-hand the importance in surrounding oneself with a supportive, nurturing and attentive environment.

Autumn is beyond elated and grateful to join Dr. Aronson in providing resources, support and care for the obstetric community in Rochester. Thank you for trusting us!

Autumns Credentials:

  • NYS Licensed Physical Therapist

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College

  • Bachelors in Clinical Health Science with a Minor in Nutrition from Ithaca College

  • Advanced Fertility Training with Triggered Academy

  • Additional training from the Herman & Wallace Institute, The Institute of Clinical Excellence & The Institute for Birth Healing

  • Fellow Mama

Samantha Donaldson, LMT

Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher

Samantha has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011. She approaches her work with a passion for therapeutic massage and mind body movement. Samantha strives to create a nurturing space where clients can experience compassionate touch, deep relaxation, and improved well-being. She specializes in Swedish massage, myofascial release, Thai yoga massage, deep tissue, pregnancy/postpartum, and women’s pelvic pain management. Mindful movement, meditation, and deep relaxation helped not only strengthen the relationship with her own body, but sparked her passion in supporting other women through their own process of healing and change. Outside of her bodywork, she is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher, NASM personal trainer, and perinatal corrective exercise specialist. 

Samantha’s Credentials

  • Licensed Massage Therapist in New York State since 2011

  • Member of the Associate Bodywork & Massage Professions (ABMP)

  • Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)

  • Certified Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage 

  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Boston Yoga School)

  • Certified Perinatal Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)

  • Certification in Level 1 of the Performance Stretch System