Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the female pelvic floor muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues. It aims to address issues such as pain, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction by assessing and treating imbalances in the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor therapy and treatment may include exercises, manual therapy, and education on proper body mechanics. This therapy is often recommended for individuals experiencing problems related to childbirth, surgery, or conditions that cause pelvic floor dysfunction. At Nurture Women’s Health & Fertility, our pelvic floor physical therapist will tailor the approach to each individual's needs.

Pelvic Floor PT can help with the following symptoms:

  • Separation, pain, or weakness in abdominal muscles

  • Pelvic pain or pressure

  • Difficulty holding back a bowel movement

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sciatica

  • Tailbone pain

  • Hip pain

  • Pubic bone pain 

  • Difficulty holding back gas

  • Pain during sex

  • Urinary leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise

  • Urinary urgency or frequency

Frequently Asked Questions

  • During a pelvic floor PT evaluation, you can expect a thorough assessment of your medical history, symptoms, and any relevant information. Your appointment time will involve interventions and education that are specific to your condition and provided directly by your pelvic floor physical therapist in a one-on-one format. This may involve skilled internal/external manual techniques, guided exercise to address muscle deficits found during your initial evaluation for pelvic floor strengthening, and breath-work coordination training for pressure management. Internal/external techniques are only utilized within your comfort level.

  • Most people are in physical therapy for at least 10-12 sessions, depending on the severity and history of symptoms. We will tailor your appointments to what YOU need. At the end of each appointment, we are going to give you things you can do on your own between your appointments that don't require our skilled supervision and will continue to benefit your pelvic health. We want to make this healing process quick and efficient for you. We work together as a team to come up with your personalized treatment plan.

  • At Nurture Women's Health & Fertility, we prioritize one-on-one, quality time and individualized care- the patient is always our focus. Most clinics have physical therapy aides that complete much of the therapy, and with Nurture, the patient will only work with the pelvic floor physical therapist - this is unique! In other settings, a patient may only see the physical therapist for 10 minutes and have appointments more frequently to achieve the same results we'll achieve at Nurture in less time. Unfortunately, our medical system, as it stands, is limited by what insurance allows or approves, and this does not allow for patient-centered care. We are happy to provide you with a detailed medical care receipt (called a superbill), which you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

  • Yes! Our packages are the following:

    4 sessions - $700

    • $100 in savings

    • must be used within 6 months of purchase

    6 sessions - $1,025

    • $175 in savings

    • must be used within 6 months of purchase

    8 sessions - $1,350

    • $250 in savings - (essentially your last session is FREE + an extra $50 off)

    • must be used within 8 months of purchase

    All packages require an initial visit prior to purchasing.

Meet Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Alex Beaudoin is a graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Touro University NV, and is also a UCLA alumni (Go Bruins!). Alex is passionate about pelvic floor physical therapy and has received specialized training in the field through Herman & Wallace. Alex is also an Aptos, CA, native who is excited to return to her beautiful hometown and give back to her community.

Her approach is characterized by compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered focus. Recognizing the sensitive nature of pelvic health concerns, she creates a supportive and comfortable environment for her patients. By fostering open communication and building trust, Alex ensures that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their specific pelvic health needs.

As an advocate for women's health, Alex is particularly passionate about providing comprehensive care throughout all life stages. Whether assisting with prenatal and postpartum concerns, addressing pelvic pain, or helping manage conditions such as incontinence, Alex is dedicated to empowering women to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys spending time watching movies with friends, going on beach walks (especially when foggy!), trying different coffee shops, and attending workout classes.

Alex Beaudoin, PT, DPT