MY SPECIALTIES
Pregnancy and Postpartum
I am very passionate about working with this patient population, especially being a new mom myself. I believe that all women should get evaluated by a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy and postpartum. I have the knowledge and training to help prepare mothers for birth and to rehab postpartum. The pregnancy and postpartum period can come with many challenges. It changes your life and your body. Working with me can help you navigate through them. I can help with birth prep, posture training/ fitness, back pain, prolapse, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and more! A personalized program will be provided to help reach your goals and improve function.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
The pelvic floor are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that controls urinary, bowel and sexual function. They are also an important part of your core and connect to your hips and back which can affect how your body functions. Dysfunction through here can lead to problems with any of these functions. Your muscles can be too tight, too weak and/or uncoordinated which affects not just the pelvic floor muscles but also muscles that they connect to. It can be the cause of pain and discomfort. I work closely with other health care professionals which may include gynecologists, gastroenterologists, urologists, nutritionists, and mental health therapists to create a plan to help you heal holistically. Dealing with pelvic pain and dysfunction can be very challenging and with my expertise I am dedicated to give you the help you need with empathy and compassion.
Gut Health
As a pelvic health specialist I evaluate the intra-abdominal pressure system. Dysfunctions through here can result in increased gas or bloating and can present with issues such as constipation, reflux, IBS, digestive issues. Evaluating and treating the viscera with manual techniques as well as providing specific exercises to help manage dysfunction with the intra-abdominal pressure system can help alleviate some of these discomforts.
My approach to orthopedic injuries include a full body approach to assessment and treatment. My goal is to find the driver of the pain/dysfunction and to regain and improve full functional capacity. I aim to find lasting relief.
