The Story & the Mission
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I never imagined I would experience pelvic floor issues myself. I was active and relatively healthy, yet postpartum turned my world upside down after my first child. Mentally, emotionally, and physically, it was a challenging journey—one that’s still vividly etched in my heart and memory.
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​I will not forget feeling beyond frustrated and drained during those times while learning how to take care of a human being. I will also not forget the moments when I recognized my newly gained strength, noticed my unwanted symptoms fading away and just becoming more in-tune with my new body. I felt invincible. That feeling, the confidence, and that empowerment is what every moms deserve.
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Motherhood is hard. Dealing with ANY pelvic floor issues is also hard. If we can help alleviate unnecessary pain or the unwanted symptoms of whether it is related (or unrelated) to pregnancy or postpartum recovery, my hope is that you'll start feeling like "yourself" again—or become the version of yourself that you want to be.
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At 4th Trimester Physical Therapy, I aim to provide more than just physical therapy. I want this to be a place where moms navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and women dealing with pelvic floor issues can find support, knowledge, and the occasional laugh—because sometimes, a good laugh is as healing as the best treatment plan. Here, we’re all teammates in this journey. Together, we’ve got this.
How Can I Help?
Experiencing any of these issues? I'm here to help.
As a practitioner specializing in pelvic floor and orthopedics, I'm passionate about taking a holistic approach to healing. Rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms, I advocate for considering the body as a unified entity and root cause.
In my practice, I've discovered that integrating both pelvic floor and orthopedic knowledge offers a comprehensive approach to care that prioritizes your overall well-being. Let's work together to address your concerns effectively and restore balance to your body.
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Frequent urination
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Constipation
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Orthopedic pain such as lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, etc.—related or not related to postpartum/pregnancy!
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Assessment for safe return and readiness to fitness postpartum
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Pelvic Pain
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P.S. If you have pelvic floor issues not related to pregnancy or postpartum, I can help too!
What Makes 4th Trimester Different?
As a mother of 2 young ones and having gone through my own postpartum journey, I learned something that I wish I would've realized a lot sooner. The power of stress. The ways it can impact a person (physically, emotionally, & mentally) is powerful and not always positive. It was one of those things where I knew from a science perspective how it plays a role in healing but to experience it myself was eye opening.
At 4th Trimester Physical Therapy, I take pride on being accommodating and understanding, as it is one of my top priorities for my patients. I truly understand in trying to navigate motherhood &/ life and still things don't go as planned or it's just difficult to get to places, let alone on time. Here is how I try to make your recovery journey a little easier....
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- The clinic has a simple nursery where your little one can come to nap (if needed) while you are being treated! Your children are always welcome to attend session! I will also be very happy to snuggle little ones for you too!
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- Mobile services are offered.
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- I don't book patients back to back to allow wiggle room. I know what it is like to get an early start but still run behind, sometimes things don't always run smoothly and I understand that!
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- You won't be cut off when your time is up. I want you to leave your session feeling hopeful, understanding what is going on and feeling confident with your home exercise program, so if that means taking a little extra time in session, l'm here!
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- In between session, you have questions? I encourage you reach out and ask. I'm a phone call, text or an email away.
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- Weekend appointments are available!
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My goal for this practice is to be more than a PT office but a support system & a channel for navigating your recovery.
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