What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (And how to know if you need it)
If you’ve ever wondered what pelvic floor physical therapy actually is—or whether it could help with the symptoms you’ve been quietly carrying—this post is for you.
Pelvic health is deeply personal. It affects how we move, how we connect, how we show up in our lives. And yet, it’s rarely talked about. Far too many people spend years thinking their symptoms are just something they have to live with. I know, because I was one of them.
But here’s the truth: pelvic floor dysfunction is common—and more importantly, it’s treatable.
So… what is pelvic floor physical therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic region. These muscles support your bladder, bowel, sexual organs, and core stability. When they’re not functioning properly—whether they’re too tight, too weak, or not coordinating well—it can lead to a range of symptoms.
As a pelvic floor therapist, I work with clients to identify and treat these imbalances using a holistic, evidence-informed approach. That might include hands-on manual therapy, breathing and movement retraining, nervous system regulation, and sometimes, education around nutrition and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to symptoms.
Symptoms pelvic floor PT can help with
You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from pelvic floor therapy. In fact, many of my clients come to me after years of feeling dismissed or confused by what’s going on in their bodies. Common symptoms I treat include:
Pain with sex (dyspareunia or vestibulodynia)
Urinary urgency, frequency, or incontinence
Constipation or bowel dysfunction
Pelvic pressure or heaviness (sometimes related to prolapse)
Pain in the low back, hips, tailbone, or pubic bone
Erectile dysfunction or testicular pain
Pain during pregnancy or postpartum recovery
If you're experiencing any of these—please know you’re not alone, and there is support available.
Specialty areas I treat
Pelvic pain conditions (vestibulodynia, pudendal neuralgia, endometriosis, coccydynia)
Sexual dysfunction and pain (dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor tightness)
Hormonally influenced pelvic pain and sexual health concerns
Bowel and bladder dysfunction (urinary urgency/frequency, incontinence, constipation)
Prenatal care, postpartum recovery and diastasis recti
Prostate health and post-prostatectomy rehabilitation
Pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes
Chronic constipation and pelvic floor-related GI concerns
Pre- and post-surgical pelvic health (colorectal, gynecologic, urologic)
What to expect during a session
Every session is personalized based on your body, your story, and your comfort level. We’ll start with a detailed intake and conversation—what you’re feeling, what you’ve tried, and what your goals are.
From there, I may assess how your pelvic floor muscles are functioning (this can be done externally or internally, depending on your comfort and consent), evaluate posture, breath mechanics, core engagement, and how surrounding muscles like the hips or low back may be contributing. We’ll then create a plan together that includes hands-on therapy, movement education, and lifestyle support.
Most importantly—you’ll be heard. I believe that your body’s symptoms are a form of communication, and my job is to help you decode them with compassion and clarity.
Is pelvic floor therapy only for postpartum women?
Not at all. While postpartum care is a big part of what I do, I also work with men, children, and people of all gender identities. Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect anyone—and it often does.
How to know if it’s time to seek help
If something in your body doesn’t feel right—especially if it’s been brushed off as “normal”—you don’t need to wait for things to get worse before getting support. If your symptoms are impacting your daily life, relationships, or sense of self, that’s reason enough.
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re looking for in-person care in Los Angeles, concierge visits in your home, or virtual sessions from wherever you are—I’m here to help. You deserve care that sees the whole you.
