Women’s Health

Embrace a Healthier,
More Comfortable You

Don’t Suffer in Silence

Many women experience pelvic health issues at some point in their lives. These issues can be uncomfortable, disruptive, and sometimes even debilitating. We are here to help you restore your pelvic health and get back to living your life to the fullest.

We Help with the Issues
“Down There”

We are here to make you comfortable with those often uncomfortable issues. Pelvic health physical therapy can treat a wide range of conditions, so you can move the way you want to move. There’s no such thing as TMI!

PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM ISSUES
This can include back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles).
INCONTINENCE
This can include urinary or fecal incontinence.
PELVIC PAIN
This can be caused by a variety of factors, including muscle tension, nerve damage, or inflammation.
PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
This occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs drop down from their normal position.
PAINFUL INTERCOURSE
This can be caused by a variety of factors, including muscle tension, scar tissue, or infection.
POST-SURGIVAL REHABILITATION

This focuses on proper healing of surgical sites following a hysterectomy, prostatectomy, or bladder/bowel surgeries to ensure optimal recovery.

I RECOMMEND MIRANDA TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS THAT ARE PREGNANT!

 

“I started going to Miranda at the beginning of my third trimester because I had heard great things about pelvic floor therapy for the recovery process after birth. She helped with pelvic floor exercises I could do during the most uncomfortable weeks (third trimester), different labor positions, and was super informative answering any questions I had since this was my first time being pregnant. When I tell people that I only had to push for 1 minute, they are shocked but I swear it’s because of all the work Miranda and I did leading up to delivery! She’s so sweet, knowledgeable, understanding, and hilarious! I will definitely be going back to her with my next pregnancy.”

KAYLYN

What to Expect When You are Expecting

Congratulations, you have a baby on the way! You did the fun part, but now comes the hard part. You’ve heard too many women say “If only I’d known …”. Luckily, you don’t have to be one of them. Let’s be proactive during your pregnancy journey to prepare your body for birth and facilitate recovery.

Prenatal

Two Sessions between 30-36 weeks

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Common birth injuries and how to avoid them
The stages of labor
Proper pushing mechanics
How to prep the pelvic floor for birth
Perineal massage and other relaxing techniques
What to do in the weeks/days leading up to birth
What to expect in the hospital

Postpartum

One Session after 6 week follow-up with your OB

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

Check on functional concerns post-birth
Strength and range of motion assessment
Address concerns with lifting mechanics, daily living activities, and managing time as a new mother
Address goals and plan for return to sport/exercise/prior activities

Prepare Today to be a Healthy and Active Mom

You’ve Got Questions,
We’ve Got Answers

The pelvic floor is a series of muscles that are found inside and around the pelvic girdle. There are three layers to the pelvic floor, and the pelvic floor muscles are made up of about 65% slow twitch (endurance muscles) and 35% fast twitch (quick/sprint muscles). People often experience pelvic floor dysfunction when these muscles aren’t working optimally or lack coordination.
When the pelvic floor sustains a load that it is not able to carry, pelvic floor dysfunction occurs. Individuals may experience leakage due to weakness, improper breathing patterns, improper emptying of the bladder, or tight muscles that may surround the pelvic organs.
As long as your body has been properly trained to withstand exercises that may place more demand on the pelvic floor, no exercise is considered “unsafe!” It is important to progressively load the muscles of the pelvic floor to avoid injury or dysfunction.
Yes! We work with athletes throughout all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.
Absolutely! We offer a two-part birth preparation appointment, usually at the 32- and 34-week mark of pregnancy. This is used to get you comfortable with birthing positions and other key tips for those last weeks of pregnancy.
Definitely. These are all connected, and it is important for your physical therapist to screen areas of the body like your back, hips, and core to ensure that they are getting a well-rounded perspective on your symptoms.
Yes, but not forever! Immediately after birth through your first year postpartum, it is common for some individuals to experience symptoms of leakage, heaviness, pain with intercourse, or just general discomfort. Call us today to see how pelvic floor physical therapy may help you.
Diastasis Recti is the separation at the Linea Alba (where your two Rectus Abdominis muscles connect in your abdominals). Physical Therapy can help to address core strength, lumbopelvic stability, and overall body mechanics related to Diastasis Recti.
Absolutely! If you are having symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, we can help, so give us a call today.
You may be experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when the muscles and tissues that support the pelvis weaken. A physical therapist would work with you to improve the load capacity of the pelvic floor, work on breathing mechanics, and ultimately reduce overall symptoms of prolapse.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO A HEALTHIER YOU