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Hi there, we are a team of pelvic floor physical therapists — and we are out-of-network. What that really means is: We work for you, not the insurance companies .   We get to spend more time focused on individualized, meaningful care during one of the most transformative times in your life — the postpartum period. Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: Postpartum healing is not “6 weeks and done.” Whether you delivered vaginally or by cesarean se

As pelvic floor physical therapists, we often meet new mothers who feel uncertain, frustrated, or even surprised by their physical recovery after a cesarean section (C-section). There’s a common misconception that because the baby didn’t pass through the birth canal, the pelvic floor must be untouched—and that recovery will be easier than after a vaginal birth. The truth is, while the recovery process differs, it still involves significant healing—both at the abdominal wall a

Diastasis recti happens when the  left and right sides of your rectus abdominis muscle  (your "six-pack" muscle) stretch along the  linea alba , the connective tissue down the center of your abdomen. This is often caused by the pressure and stretching of the abdominal wall during pregnancy but can also affect men and non-pregnant women due to heavy lifting, improper exercise, or underlying connective tissue conditions. Signs of diastasis recti include: A visible bulge or “dom

One of the first moments Katie became interested in pelvic floor physical therapy was when she was treating women in their 60s and 70s with chronic low back and hip and other "traditional" orthopedic issues.  In conversations, it started to become clear that many of them had had postpartum issues such as incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain that was never treated.  At the time, she wasn't trained to evaluate the pelvic floor, but started wondering if there was a connection.