What happens in a Pelvic health treatment visit?
Pelvic health physical therapy is collaborative, private, and tailored to your body. Every visit is one-on-one and paced with your comfort and consent guiding the process.
Your First Visit
Your initial session is focused on understanding you and creating a plan that makes sense for your body and your goals.
We’ll start with a detailed conversation, including:
Your questions, concerns, and goals
Your medical and movement history
Your current symptoms and what may be contributing to them
A personalized treatment plan
Recommended visit frequency
Initial home exercises, when appropriate
Next, we’ll complete a comprehensive evaluation, which may include:
Assessment of whole-body movement
Ribs, hips, pelvis, spine, and abdomen
An internal pelvic exam only if it is appropriate and with your explicit consent
One gloved, lubricated finger inserted vaginally or rectally
Assessment of pain, muscle tension, coordination, and activaiton
You are always in control. Internal assessment is never required, and consent is ongoing throughout the session.
Treatment during the visit may include:
Hands-on external bodywork such as
Trigger point dry needling
Joint, muscle, and fascial mobilization
Internal pelvic muscle treatment only with consent, using gentle pressure and stretch
Guided, individualized exercise
Session length: Approximately one hour
You’ll leave with: A clear understanding of what we’re addressing and why
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What does a pelvic exam involve?
This optional video walks through what an internal pelvic exam looks like, how consent is handled, and what information it can provide—so you know what to expect before deciding what feels right for you.
What does a pelvic exam involve? [no sound]
Follow-Up Visits
Subsequent visits build on the momentum of your first session.
Each visit includes:
One-on-one treatment with the same physical therapist
Ongoing evaluation and progression of care
Continued discussion and education
Approximately one hour per session
You’ll always leave knowing:
What we worked on that day and why
Any updates or adjustments to your treatment plan
Your Final Visit
When you’re ready for discharge, we’ll make sure you feel confident moving forward.
You will leave with:
A plan to manage symptoms independently
Strategies to reduce the risk of symptoms returning
Important Notes
Every visit is tailored to your specific body, symptoms, and goals
Only one patient is scheduled per hour so your care is never rushed
Your questions, feedback, and preferences are not only welcome—they are essential to effective care