Herman & Wallace

What Herman & Wallace does

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute is a Seattle-based continuing education provider founded in 2006 that trains licensed medical professionals in pelvic floor and pelvic girdle dysfunction rehabilitation. The company's primary audience is physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, with secondary audiences including occupational therapists, registered nurses, nurse midwives, DPT students, and a range of other rehabilitation providers (MDs, DOs, DCs, NDs, NPs, PAs). The company positions itself as a category-leading, niche specialty educator addressing conditions such as urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum recovery, bowel dysfunction, and pediatric and transgender health concerns.

The core product is a progressive curriculum spanning Pelvic Function Level 1 through Capstone, delivered through four formats: satellite courses at partner healthcare facilities, remote Zoom courses, self-hosted organizational courses, and in-person labs at venues including universities and the company's Cape Cod facility. Pre-course video lectures and course materials are hosted on the Teachable learning platform, and live instruction runs on Zoom. The Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) provides a credentialed endpoint for the curriculum pathway. State-by-state CE approvals (27 states confirmed) and HIPAA-aligned handling of professional licensure data support the credentialing and compliance posture.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course registration fees ($500-$695 per course, publicly disclosed), PRPC certification application and exam fees, and sales of course materials and downloadable products. Following the August 2025 strategic partnership with Summit Professional Education, Herman & Wallace now operates as a branded subsidiary ("A Summit Company") with its curriculum integrated into Summit's online platform, adding a licensing/royalty revenue stream and access to Summit's clinician distribution network. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Herman & Wallace

Legal name

Herman & Wallace Inc.

Website

https://hermanwallace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute is a Seattle-based continuing education provider founded in 2006, offering progressive pelvic health courses for physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation providers across the United States through satellite, remote, and in-person formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pelvic Health Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Women’s & Men’s Health) (HSADAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Pelvic rehabilitation education
• Continuing medical education
• Pelvic health training
• Clinical certification programs
• Physical therapy continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Herman & Wallace generates primary revenue through continuing education course registration fees. Courses are priced individually with set rates per course type. Registration can be completed online via credit card or through invoice request with payment within 30 days.
2. Certification Fees: Revenue generated from Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) application and exam fees
3. Products: Sale of products including course materials, manuals, and downloadable resources through the Herman & Wallace product catalog
4. Platform Licensing to Summit: Herman & Wallace curriculum integrated into Summit Professional Education's online platform, creating a licensing/partnership revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herman & Wallace delivers evidence-based continuing education courses for licensed medical professionals on the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor and pelvic girdle dysfunction. Offerings include a progressive Pelvic Function course series, specialty courses, and the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC), delivered via in-person satellite labs, remote Zoom instruction, and self-hosted organizational formats across the United States.

Product overview

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute offers a comprehensive continuing education platform for medical professionals specializing in pelvic health. The core product is a progressive course series structured around Pelvic Function levels (Level 1, Level 2B, and related courses), designed to take clinicians from foundational concepts to advanced clinical techniques. Courses are delivered through multiple formats: in-person instruction at partner facilities across the US, remote live courses via Zoom, and self-hosted options for organizations. The curriculum includes hands-on practical labs with internal examination training, trauma-informed care approaches, and preparation for the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC). Pre-course learning is managed through the Teachable online platform where registrants access video lectures, manuals, and complete prerequisites before attending live sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pelvic Function Level 1 (PF1) Foundational course providing a comprehensive introduction to pelvic health, pelvic dysfunction, and rehabilitation interventions including urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. Includes practical hands-on labs with external perineal and internal vaginal examination. Aimed at licensed physical therapists and other rehabilitation clinicians beginning pelvic health specialization.
• Pelvic Function Level 2B Intermediate-level course covering increased specificity of evaluation for urogynecologic conditions including urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. Includes overview of medical management and multi-disciplinary pelvic healthcare with practical trauma-aware hands-on labs. Priced at $695 per course with 21.15 contact hours.
• Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) Professional certification credential for pelvic rehabilitation practitioners demonstrating advanced competency in pelvic health treatment. Awarded to clinicians who complete the certification pathway, including application and exam.
• Transgender Health for the Rehab Professional Beginner-level remote course covering genital gender-affirming surgeries including vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, and metoidioplasty, along with rehabilitation considerations and supporting healing after surgery. Delivered as a single-day remote course via Zoom with pre-course learning requirements. Priced at $500 per course with 15.5 contact hours.
• Remote Courses Online live instruction courses delivered via Zoom, allowing clinicians to attend from anywhere in the United States. Includes pre-course video lectures accessed through the Teachable learning platform.
• Satellite Courses In-person courses held at partner healthcare facilities across the United States, with an instructor present on-site while participants attend at a local venue such as a clinic, hospital, or university.
• Self-Hosted Courses Organizations host courses at their own facilities with Herman & Wallace providing materials and curriculum; attendees participate via Zoom. Not open to DPT students per policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-10% increase in first-time pass rates for NPTE (for affiliated PTFE platform)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Summit Professional EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2025Summit Professional Education partnered with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute in August 2025 to expand access to pelvic health education. The partnership integrates Herman & Wallace's curriculum into Summit's online platform. Collaboration focuses on training in pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum care, and trauma-informed sexual health to improve patient outcomes. Herman & Wallace is now branded as 'A Summit Company'.
• Host Facilities (Clinics, Hospitals, Universities)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of third-party host facilities (including private clinics, hospitals, medical centers, and universities) that partner with Herman & Wallace to host satellite courses. Facilities provide venue space and treatment tables. Herman & Wallace provides instructors and curriculum. Subject to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MedBridge Education: MedBridge is an online continuing education and patient engagement platform serving physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Both companies sell accredited PT continuing education to similar clinician customers via online delivery.
• Postural Restoration Institute (PRI): PRI is a private continuing education institute offering specialized progressive course curricula for physical therapists, with in-person and remote courses. It mirrors H&W's model of branded curriculum ladders with course-by-course CE pricing to PTs.
• Evidence in Motion (EIM): EIM provides advanced physical therapy continuing education, residencies, fellowships, and certifications across multiple specialties. It shares H&W's structure of progressive certification pathways and clinician-focused course series delivered across US locations.
• Institute of Physical Art: IPA offers hands-on manual therapy continuing education courses for physical therapists with progressive coursework and certification. Comparable to H&W in deliverable format (in-person labs, courses for CE credits, progressive skill ladder).
• Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Section): APTA's pelvic health section is the leading professional association for pelvic health PTs and offers courses, certification pathways, and events that directly overlap with H&W's pelvic health clinician audience.
• Great Lakes Seminars: Great Lakes Seminars provides hands-on manual therapy continuing education courses for physical therapists, predominantly in-person with similar CE-accredited course pricing. Closely comparable mid-sized PT CE specialist.
• IAOM-US (International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine): IAOM-US offers orthopedic manual physical therapy continuing education with progressive course tracks for clinicians. Comparable to H&W in the structure of coursework ladders and target PT/OT audience.

Broad incumbents

• PESI / PESI Healthcare: PESI is a large healthcare and behavioral continuing education provider serving nurses, PTs, OTs, and counselors. It overlaps with H&W on healthcare CE credit delivery and clinician audience while covering far broader topic areas.
• Relias: Relias is a major healthcare continuing education and workforce training platform serving providers, payers, and health systems. It competes for healthcare CE spend across PT/OT/RN and offers broader organizational training rather than specialty PT curricula.
• Summit Professional Education: Summit Professional Education is the parent operating company for Herman & Wallace and a broader multi-discipline healthcare CE provider. It is comparable as the embedding distribution and corporate layer for H&W's curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAOKBMFh9UIe6n3_1STNDdA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HermanWallacePelvicRehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herman-&-wallace-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/hermanwallacepelvicrehab
• Xx.com/hermanwallace

Compliance5 records

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