Everyone has a pelvic floor. It is a hammock like system of muscles, fascia, and connective tissue that extend from our pubic bone to our tailbone. It serves to support and control our bowel and bladder activity, as well as sexual function. We have the ability to contract and relax our pelvic floor muscles like any skeletal muscle such as our calves, and biceps.

A pelvic floor therapist receives highly specialized training. Ask your pelvic floor therapist their level of training to ensure quality care. A therapist with the distinction of PRPC indicates certification as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner. It signifies they are qualified for even the most complicated case.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is performed one on one in a private treatment room.

Yes. Males can suffer from pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel dysfunction. Many Urologists in the area refer their male patients to me, and I can help.

Your symptoms are likely more common than you think. I realize the sensitive, private, and possibly embarrassing nature of the problems of this region of the body. This is precisely why I am here. There is no chance of over sharing at my office. In fact, telling me ALL of the details will likely help me make better clinical decisions.

No. In the state of Massachusetts, a referral from a physician is not required to attend Physical Therapy. For females, it is ideal to have had a pelvic exam in the past 2 years.

Yes! We can learn a lot about how your pelvic floor functions without ever doing an internal exam. Some patients defer internal exams till later on in the course of treatment. YOU are in control of your body and the decisions to be made for your body.

Menstruating does not limit or hinder my treatment or care at all. However if you are truly not comfortable let me know! We can keep the appointment and only work externally or you can reschedule. To promote carryover of therapy benefits, it is usually best to maintain your scheduled appointment. Having said this, it is always your choice. Please consider I require a 48 hours cancellation notice to avoid a fee. Please talk with me if you still have questions.

Yes! I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I treat the entire body. I worked 14 years in an outpatient Orthopedic/Vestibular Clinic.

Yes. Whether it is for support, or to help you remember all of the new information. A second person in the room is always welcome.

Each individual is unique. Therapy duration is affected by how long you have had your present symptoms, the severity of your symptoms, and your willingness to incorporate therapy recommendations. During the course of treatment we will be in constant communication about your progress and your choice to continue.

You are always seen one on one in a private treatment room. The therapist leaves the room during any changing of clothes, and you are always covered by a sheet