Our Team
Dr. Payton is a Florida native, born and raised in Orlando, settling in Gainesville after meeting her husband while attending the University of Florida. She had the unique experience after graduating from physical therapy school to specialize in women’s health while building a breast cancer recovery program, soon after branching out to female pelvic health. She has a passion for prenatal and postpartum conditions and preventative perinatal care.
She has two daughters and enjoys time at the beach with her family, traveling, and volunteering with her church.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy University of St Augustine
B.S. Exercise & Human Performance University of Central Florida
A.A. University of Florida
Dr. Payton McWilliams
Pelvic Floor & Breast Cancer PT, DPT, CLT
Pelvic Floor and Breast Cancer PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Susan Sims
Dr. Susan started practicing physical therapy in the orthopedic setting, completing a residency in orthopedics at the VA in 2017. Soon after having her own children her interest in pelvic health peaked and she pursued continued training in pelvic and women’s health.
She has a special interest in the mind body connection and lead a Tai Chi program. She is currently undergoing ICF credentialed life coach training and is motivated to bring women back into alignment and harmony with their bodies and minds.
Outside the clinic she enjoys all things outdoors, traveling, camping, and spending time with her spouse and two wonderful daughters.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy University of Florida
BA Biology Bennington College
Pelvic Floor and Breast Cancer PT, DPT
Dr. Rebecca Watson
Dr. Rebecca is a Florida native born and raised in Gainesville. She specialized in pelvic health immediately, treating individuals through all stages of life. She also has experience with breast cancer and lymphedema as well as dry needling. After working in Alabama and Arkansas she has returned home to Gainesville.
She’s expanded her clinical focus on hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), currently completing advanced training through The Ehlers-Danlos Society's ECHO program.
Outside the clinic, she spends time with her husband and two daughters, enjoys hiking and backpacking, practicing yoga, baking something delicious, or working on a creative project.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy Harding University
BSW Social Work Harding University
Massage Therapist
Katie Furst, LMT
Katie received her training through The National Institute of Massotherapy. She has worked with a variety of theater and dance companies, including the national tours of Kinky Boots, Cinderella, Mamma Mia, Something Rotten and The Cleveland Ballet as their on-site massage therapist. It has also been her privilege to work extensively with a variety of athletes including ultra marathon runners and triathletes.
She has extended training in Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release through the John Barnes Institute, and Prenatal Massage; however also specializes in TMJ and craniosacral therapy.
Education: BA in Communication Studies from Kent State University
Massage Therapy Training - National Institute of Massotherapy