The Perinatal Pelvis provides pelvic floor therapy with the goal of not just resolving your symptoms but regaining your life.
Initial Evaluation
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This establishes care as a client. You are asked to fill out intake forms before the session and then we start by discussing your story, symptoms and struggles. After I have learned more about you we move into the physical evaluation. This includes posture, breathing and body listening assessments, manual techniques for alignment and internal pelvic floor work depending on the individual. Remember you are the director of your care so we don’t proceed with anything until you are agreeable and your body is accepting of it. This session concludes by giving you a clear direction on what to work on at home and recommendations.
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~ 90 minutes
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$200
Sliding scale and payment plans available upon request
Treatment
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This is where the magic happens! Every session looks a little different but they all have the goal of looking at your progress and continuing to improve. Some people come 1x/week others come 1x/ month, remember it is about what your body needs.
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60 minutes
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1 session = $150
bundle of 6 sessions = $840
Sliding scale and payment plans available upon request
Mom Prep Package
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Learn and prepare for all aspects of delivery and how to care for yourself in the first 6 weeks postpartum.
Develop a bulletproof mindset to deal with any unexpected experiences that occur in the delivery room.
Gain strength in your legs, back, and hips to avoid low back pain which often comes with the 3rd trimester.
90% of women don’t know that they can prevent or minimize tearing with a few simple modifications in the delivery room. Be the 10% of women who are prepared in their body for the marathon of delivery.
We expect partners to know what to do in the delivery room without any guidance. One session will be with you and your birthing partner so that you feel supported in the delivery room.
Every session is personalized to your body and experience.
You don’t need to be experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction to prepare your body and mind for delivery
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four 1 hour sessions + 30 minute zoom call 2-3 weeks postpartum
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$600
Sliding scale and payment plan available upon request
Home Visit
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Getting out of the house with a new baby is difficult and sometimes impossible. Even though I try to make my clinic as baby friendly as possible I understand that it is not your own home.
These home visits are geared towards the early days postpartum. I will help with your home set up, ergonomics of daily tasks as well as healing exercises that you can be doing right after delivery.
This offering is only for established patients.
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60 minutes
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$185 - within 8 mile radius of my clinic. Further distances will have increased travel charges.
Pelvic Health Wellness
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This services is for females over the age of 65 years old. You will learn strategies to improve pelvic health and get direction in functional movements and exercises that are beneficial when dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction.
This is NOT a replacement for an evaluation and treatment with a pelvic floor therapist. Medicare or supplemental healthcare insurance WILL NOT cover this service. Payment is due at time of service.
Concepts that are often covered:
Strategies to reduce leaking and pelvic pain
How to manage your inter-abdominal pressure
Controlling risk factors for low back pain, or prolapse
Dietary considerations that effect pelvic health
Considerations with surgery, menopause, cancer treatments
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60 minutes.
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$125
How do we treat the whole individual?
We use a biopsychosocial approach that addresses what we call are “the 4 pillars of pelvic floor therapy”:
Biomechanics: includes the strength, coordination, and ROM of your pelvic floor
Nervous System Regulation: includes down training, breath work, vagus nerve stimulation, learning how to listen to your body, etc.
Psychological: includes trauma informed conversations, learning new coping mechanisms, adapting roles and routines, finding confidence in your body
Social/ Emotional: includes addressing the struggles of your life, developing ways to engage in your community, and preparing for the transitions of motherhood.
What makes us different from other pelvic floor therapy clinics?
Rebuilding Trust in your Body: The pelvis holds onto memory but has no sense of time, therefore to do this work we have to recognize the trauma, listen to the body and respect what our body needs.
Prevention: preventative care is quality care. You don’t have to wait until something is wrong to be supported. Motherhood is a huge transition that needs more support.
Choice & Flexibility: This is your session and I want to promote your healing. If you feel better bringing your baby then please bring your baby and know that I have a baby gate, Boppy, etc. to make your baby comfortable. But if you feel better leaving your baby at home that is welcome as well. There is not a right or wrong.
Driver of your Care: I strive to make sure that you always feel in control and agreeable in your care. Pelvis floor assesments have a variety of options to accomplish the same goal. Safety and comfort is the most important and together we will figure out the best plan for you.
This is a Partnership: I help you facilitate change and learn strategies to gain strength, confidence and independence in your body.
Individualize: Your treatments are based on your priority that day. I don’t have protocols for treatment and I am not bound by the regulations of insurance so that you can always be in the center of your care.
Confidence: I ensure that my clients leave knowing how to integrate the plan that we develop into their daily lives.
Safe Environment: My clients have identified that my clinic is a space in which they feel comfortable. It feels like a home or going into a massage rather than a medical office.
Time and Listening: I want to hear your stories. I allow 60-90 minutes for all of my session to not feel rushed and give you my full attention.
Pregnancy is a unique time for women when many physical changes occur in a short period of time creating perfect opportunity for dysfunction. Whether you are wanting to prepare your body for pregnancy, or had your baby 20 years ago pelvic health occupational therapy is a non-invasive approach that can help make your journey, recovery and ability to feel like yourself possible.
The Perinatal Pelvis also recognizes that there are many conditions that don't involve pregnancy or postpartum but still are impacting your daily life and function. You don't have to have had a child to be experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction or to seek help.
Diagnosis We Treat & Services We Offer
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This list is by no means exhaustive. If you are experiencing other pelvic floor symptoms, call to see if we can help.
Pelvic and Abdominal Pain
Endometriosis
Bladder Dysfunction
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (often feels like heaviness or bulging sensation in your vagina)
Bowel Dysfunction
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control bladder)
Fecal Incontinence (inability to control bowels)
Stress Incontinence (leaking when you sneeze, cough or exercise)
Painful Periods
Pain with Sex or Orgasm
Interstitial Cystitis (aka Painful Bladder Syndrome)
Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)
Menopause
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
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Pelvic Floor Rehab
Self care and baby care assessments
Personal exercise programs
C-section scar management
Delivery preparation
Monthly Nurturing Mom Community Group classes (find us on meet-up)
60-90 Minute In Person Treatment sessions
Call to Schedule a 15 minute free consultation
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75% of new moms experience “baby blues”
1/3 of women experience pelvic pain
Urinary incontinence affects up to 50% of childbearing women by age 40
YOU DESERVE BETTER CARE
FAQs
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No, North Carolina is a direct assess state for Occupational Therapy services.
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No, I am out-of-network therefore you pay directly for services at the time of the appointment.
This allows me to keep YOU as my number one focus and individualize your treatment plan to your needs and goals. This model allows extra personalized care like extended evaluation and treatment sessions, which allows faster results over fewer visits.
I will provide you with a superbill to assist you with applying for insurance reimbursement. If your health insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, this may allow you to be reimbursed in part or full.
I accept cash, check, or card through Square which allows clients to use HSA if desired.
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One-on-one evaluation in a private room to determine your plan of care. All sessions are individualized to your goals and your needs.
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Comfortable clothes that you can move in.
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Yes, there is no contraindications just personal preference.
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That is totally fine and doesn’t make it that you can’t benefit from pelvic floor therapy. There are many exercises and assessments that can be completed fully clothed. You are in complete control and ownership of your body during a session.
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Yes, most of the time there are many benefits of doing pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy to prepare yourself for delivery. It is important to ask your medical provider before scheduling an appointment. Some individuals have restrictions that limit their participation.
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Completely up to you and what you are the most comfort with.
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For appointments cancelled or changed with less than 24 hours notice, or for no-showing at the time of your appointment, you will be charged the full amount for your missed appointment.
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Yes, everyone has a pelvis therefore everyone can experience pelvic floor dysfunction. I serve all people with a vagina and I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum but have many clients that are not in that clientele.
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Of course, I believe your healing is being effected by your baby therefore do what feels comfortable to you. I have a boppy, baby gate, and packs. I am ok with crying and it is common for me to hold babies to allow you do your session, if you are comfortable with that.
Non-Discrimination Policy: This practice appreciates the diversity of human beings and does not discriminate based on race, religion, ability, martial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity