Serving women in Venice, Wellen Park, and North Port FL and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is pelvic health physical therapy, and how is it different from regular physical therapy?
Pelvic health physical therapy focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue in the pelvic region that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Unlike general physical therapy, it addresses issues like leaking, pelvic pain, constipation, pregnancy/postpartum recovery, and core strength—using a whole-body approach that goes beyond just exercises.
2. Do I need a referral to start pelvic health physical therapy?
In Florida, you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral for up to 30 days. If your treatment needs to continue beyond that, we can help you obtain the necessary referral.
3. What kinds of conditions do you treat?
I help women with bladder leaks, urgency/frequency, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, SI joint pain, constipation, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and changes that come with perimenopause and midlife.
4. What can I expect at my first appointment?
Your first visit is all about getting to know you—your symptoms, your goals, and your health history. We’ll do a full assessment, explain what’s happening in your body, and create a personalized plan to help you feel better. Everything moves at your comfort level.
5. Will I have to have an internal exam?
Not always. Internal exams can give valuable information about your pelvic floor muscles, but they are never required. We’ll discuss your comfort level first, and there are many effective external assessments and techniques we can use as well.
6. How long will it take to see results?
Every woman is different, but many clients start noticing improvements within just a few sessions. We’ll create a plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you make progress step by step.
7. Do you accept insurance?
I am in‑network with Medicare Part B for physical therapy services.
At this time, we are not in-network with Medicare Advantage (HMO or PPO) plans, including plans through companies such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Florida Blue, and others. These plans require you to see a contracted provider for covered physical therapy services.
If you’re unsure which type of Medicare plan you have, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help you figure it out.
For all other insurance plans, I am an out‑of‑network provider. Many patients choose to submit their superbill to their insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on their plan.
This hybrid model allows me to provide longer, one‑on‑one sessions and highly specialized pelvic therapy without the limitations of traditional insurance‑based care.
8. What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes work best—something you can move around in easily, like leggings or joggers.