Return to Your Full You
My treatment style blends elements of both orthopedic and pelvic floor training, meaning no matter what issue you are coming in for, you will receive a balanced, holistic, whole body approach grounded in deep core activation and stabilization.
Orthopedic
Physical therapy treatment for muscle and joint related injuries affecting the neck, back, shoulders, elbow and arms, hands, hips, knees and legs, ankles, and feet.
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Muscle Sprains
Mild to Moderate Muscle Tears
Chronic Muscle Knots
Overuse Injuries
Fibromyalgia
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Arthritis
Knee Meniscus Injury
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder or Hip Labral Injury
Snapping Hip Syndrome
SI Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Joint Hypomobility/ Stiffness
Joint Hypermobility (including Ehler-Danlos Syndrome)
Impingement Syndromes
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Achilles Tendonitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Injury
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Disc Herniation
Stenosis
Radiculopathy or Nerve Compression
Whiplash Syndrome
Tension Headaches
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Low Back Pain
Mid Back and Ribcage Pain
Disc Herniation
Radiculopathy or Nerve Compression
Stenosis
Pain related to Scoliosis (Adults 18+ Only)
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Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ulnar Compression Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Pinched Nerve of the Neck or Low Back
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Mild to Moderate Ligament Sprains
Chronic Ankle Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Pelvic Floor
A specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on the internal muscles, joints, and nerves of the pelvic girdle and abdominal pressure management.
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Pain with Sex
Pain with insertion of Menstrual Products
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Symptoms related to Menopause/ Perimenopause
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Overactive Bladder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Leakage with Coughing or Sneezing
Interstitial Cystitis
Double Voiding/ Incomplete Voiding
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Constipation
Fecal Incontinence
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SI joint pain
Pubic Symphysis Pain
Low Back Pain
Round Ligament Pain
Pelvic Floor Muscle Preparation for Labor
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Diastasis Recti Treatment
Incontinence Treatment
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening
Scar Tissue Care for Episiotomy or Cesarian Section
Guided Return to Sport/Activity Training
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Maintaining pelvic muscle health with GAHT
Pectoral muscle health and scar tissue management with gender affirming chest reconstruction procedures
Pelvic floor muscle health and scar tissue management with vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, or metoidoplasty
I proudly provide affirming pelvic floor care to all genders and all anatomies. I realize that the healthcare field does not always treat people of minority genders with respect and dignity, especially relating to the pelvic area of the body, and that you may be hesitant to seek care. Please feel welcomed to contact me with any questions or requests for your comfort prior to scheduling an appointment.
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Treatment Techniques
Therapeutic Exercise
Instruction of strengthening and stretching techniques to address foundational imbalances in muscle strength and flexibility. Therapeutic exercise leads to improved support of joints and reduction in overuse injuries by ensuring that muscles fire symetrically and optimally based on principles of biomechanics.
Neuromuscular Re-Education
Techniques designed to re-train the flexible neuroconnections between the brain and muscles. This includes training new posture habits, teaching new muscles to activate during specific movements, and improving subconscious muscle firing to improve balance and stability. This also includes treatment strategies designed to re-write pain neuropathways in order to interrupt chronic pain cycles and reduce neural hypersensitivity.
Hands-On Manual Therapy
Techniques designed to relax soft tissue structures for reduction of pain and greater range of movement. Includes hands-on massage of muscles, metal tool scraping massage (sometimes called a “Graston” tool), manually assisted stretching, and manual mobilization of stiff joint capsules.
Cupping Therapy
A technique borrowed from traditional East Asian Medicine, cupping involves placing a silicon or plastic cup on the skin and removing air from the cup, creating a vacuum. This lifts, stretches, and brings blood flow to the soft tissue, promoting tissue healing and muscle relaxation. Many compare the sensation to a deep tissue massage.
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy causes quick fatigue of muscles leading to significant improvement in muscle strength. A tight cuff is placed around the limb which restricts blood flow to targeted muscles. Muscles reach fatigue point quickly in low-oxygen environments, leading to rapid gains in muscle strength with significantly fewer repetitions. BFR is especially effective for addressing muscle strength asymmetries, muscle atrophy following surgery, and cases where joints cannot tolerate heavy resistance or impact.
Equipment and Environment Assessments
Assessment of your anatomy and posture with the goal of recommending equipment or environmental modifications that are tailored to your specific needs. This includes a wide variety of areas such as running shoe recommendations, ergonomic workspace set-up, or assessing the best type of pillow to sleep with, with the goal of optimally supporting joints throughout an activity.
If you are specifically interested in cupping or BFR, let me know during the initial evaluation and I can ensure that we prioritize those techniques during your sessions.
I utilize a combination of the below treatment techniques depending on your unique needs, to best address the root cause of your condition rather than simply soothing surface symptoms.