Dr. Kaylee Simmerman

OWNER, FOUNDER, CEO. ORTHOPEDIC & PELVIC FLOOR EXPERT

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Dr. Kaylee Simmerman founded The HOPE Doctors in 2018 after recognizing a frustrating truth: pelvic healthcare is too often misunderstood, dismissed, or simply ignored by the traditional medical system.

Throughout her early career, she repeatedly saw women (and men) struggling with issues like pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, prolapse, leaking, exercise during pregnancy and difficulty returning to exercise after pregnancy—yet they were frequently told these symptoms were “normal,” something they simply had to live with, or something that would resolve on its own. Dr. Kaylee knew we  deserved better answers, better care, and a better experience.

Determined to change that reality, she started The HOPE Doctors with a vision of creating a pelvic healthcare practice where people  would finally feel heard, understood, and empowered in their bodies.

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The owner and founder of The HOPE Doctors Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL

Dr. Kaylee’s philosophy is simple: healing should lead to resilience. Instead of helping clients feel “just a little better,” she works to help them build stronger, more capable bodies so they can return confidently to the activities they love—whether that’s exercising, lifting their children, running, or simply living without fear of symptoms.

She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and offers pessary fitting and management as part of a comprehensive treatment approach. She is also a Female Advanced Athletics specialist and Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, helping women safely return to high-level movement and exercise after pregnancy. Her approach centers around movement as medicine, and she is currently continuing her training to become a Corrective Exercise Specialist.

Dr. Kaylee is also a trauma-informed clinician with advanced training in pelvic pain, allowing her to support clients with complex pelvic conditions in a way that prioritizes safety, trust, and autonomy throughout the care process.

Beyond the clinic, she is passionate about improving access to pelvic healthcare. Through education, community outreach, and initiatives like Pay-What-You-Can care days, Dr. Kaylee is committed to helping more receive the support they deserve—regardless of where they are in their journey.

At the heart of The HOPE Doctors is a simple belief:
you  deserve answers, compassionate care, and the opportunity to feel strong and confident in their bodies again.

She hopes you join our family!

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