In this episode, Dr. Courtney Johnson — known as The Female Athlete Doc — breaks down the overlooked connection between pelvic health, performance, and long-term athletic longevity. She explains why common symptoms like leaking, core tension, and chronic tightness aren’t “normal,” and how proper breathing, pressure management, and strength training can transform how female athletes move and feel. Courtney also shares her journey building a thriving virtual practice and reshaping the future of women’s health and rehab.
For those who don’t know her, Dr. Courtney Johnson — better known online asThe Female Athlete Doc— is one of the leading voices in modern pelvic health and women’s performance. She’s a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a strength and conditioning specialist, and the founder of a 360wellness - a company that’s helping female athletes around the world lift heavier, run faster, and live without the symptoms they’ve been told are “normal.”
Her blend of clinical expertise, coaching skills, and entrepreneurial grit is what encouraged me to reach out to connect for a conversation. She also has this contagious energy that I now you will enjoy during the conversation.
In today’s conversation, you’re going to learn three big lessons.
First, why pelvic floor dysfunction often shows up in athletes who look strong on the outside — and how to recognize the early warning signs.
Second, how breathing mechanics, core control, and pressure management directly impact performance, recovery, and longevity.
And third, the business side: how Courtney built a scalable, virtual model that’s changing access to women’s health and creating new career paths for rehab professionals.