The people behind your care
Meet the Haven team.
Our clinicians and patient-care team share one goal: helping you feel heard, supported and confident throughout your experience at Haven.
Our clinicians
Specialists who listen first.
Our physical therapists combine specialized pelvic health training with thoughtful, individualized care.
Owner & Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Dr. Katherine V. Pace, PT, DPT
Dr. Katherine Pace is passionate about helping patients navigate pelvic floor concerns so they can return to the activities and quality of life that matter most to them.
She graduated from Rutgers University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and earned her clinical doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2008. After practicing in outpatient orthopedics, she found her calling in pelvic health and became Pelvic Health Certified through Evidence in Motion in 2017. In 2024, she also earned a certification in fertility care.
Her commitment to listening began with a deeply personal experience. When her infant son’s serious gastrointestinal symptoms were repeatedly dismissed, Katherine continued searching until he was diagnosed with a rare colon disease requiring multiple surgeries. That experience shaped the way she practices today—with persistence, compassion and a special understanding for people who have felt misunderstood or unheard.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Debbie Landau Bauer, PT, MSPT
Debbie has practiced women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy for more than 25 years. She is passionate about educating patients and helping them navigate the physical challenges that can accompany pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause and pelvic pain.
She graduated from Cornell University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Government. After working in health policy, she was drawn toward the health sciences and earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 1998.
A women’s health clinical affiliation during physical therapy school confirmed the direction of her career. She has worked in outpatient pelvic health ever since and is proud to bring that experience to the Haven team.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Marissa Poska, PT, DPT
Marissa is passionate about helping people move with confidence and feel empowered in their bodies. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where every patient feels heard, understood and comfortable.
She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University. During her clinical training at NYU Langone, she developed a strong interest in pelvic health and oncology rehabilitation.
Pilates is part of Marissa’s own wellness routine and influences her approach to rehabilitation. Breathing, core control, alignment, mobility and strength form the foundation of treatment plans created around each patient’s goals and lifestyle.
Our patient-care team
A welcoming experience from the start.
The support you receive before and between appointments is an important part of your care at Haven.
Patient-Care Team
Kayla
Kayla loves being the friendly face and helpful voice who guides patients toward the right care. She is dedicated to helping each person feel understood and supported from their first interaction through their ongoing care at Haven.
Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, puzzles and traveling to new places.
Patient-Care Team
Justine
Justine strongly believes in women’s health and pelvic health. She is proud to be part of the Haven team and helps create a warm, supportive experience for our patients.
Our philosophy
Understanding the whole picture.
Our therapists help you gain greater freedom from pelvic floor concerns through exercise, movement, education and meaningful behavioral changes. You will develop a better understanding of your body, daily habits and the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Looking beyond the pelvic floor is essential. Knowing why something hurts or why something is not functioning well is more valuable than simply being told that a muscle is tight or weak. Pelvic health concerns are often multifaceted, and effective care means carefully addressing each layer.
Whether your goal is to stop running to the bathroom or return to running with confidence, your goals matter at every visit.
One team. Two locations.
Choose the office that works for you.
Receive the same specialized, one-on-one approach at either Haven location.
Westfield
189 Elm Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
Summit
47 Maple Street, Suite L-23
Summit, NJ 07901
Ready to meet your Haven therapist?
Choose your preferred location and schedule your pelvic floor physical therapy evaluation.