Supporting You Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
Physical Therapy Services for Women
I'm here to help you holistically prepare for the transformative journey your body is about to go on and to rebuild the foundation after birth, no matter how long it's been. My goal is to ensure you live your life with strength and dignity, free from discomfort and pain.
Conditions Treated
Orthopedic Pain During Pregnancy/Postpartum:
I offer comprehensive physical therapy services for a variety of conditions, including:
Helping you manage and alleviate pain in your joints and muscles.
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation):
Providing specialized exercises and techniques to heal and strengthen your core.
Urinary Incontinence (Leaking):
Offering effective treatments to regain control and confidence.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse:
Supporting you with strategies to improve pelvic floor health.
C-Section Recovery:
Guiding you through a safe and effective recovery process.
And More:
Addressing a range of issues to ensure your overall well-being.
Our Approach
I believe in a personalized approach to physical therapy, focusing on your unique needs and goals. Whether you're preparing for childbirth, recovering postpartum, or seeking support years after giving birth, I'm here for you every step of the way.
Our Locations
I offer services at four convenient clinic locations:
Let's Work Together
I am dedicated to helping you feel strong, confident, and comfortable in your body. If you're experiencing any of the conditions mentioned or simply want to ensure your body is in the best shape possible entering motherhood, I invite you to reach out.
Strength and Dignity offers multiple comprehensive online courses to ensure you are working out safely, ready for birth, or recovering from birth well. Learn more about what each course entails below.
Online courses
For women without a specific medical diagnosis looking to optimize function. Booking a wellness visit does not require an Initial Evaluation and therefore information taught cannot be taken as personal medical advice
wellness visits
For patients with a specific medical diagnosis needing treatment. An Initial Evaluation is required for the diagnosis requiring treatment. A referral from a qualified provider will be needed to continue treatment after 10 business days per the Physical Therapy Practice Act for the State of Texas.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Pelvic floor therapy focuses on healing various pelvic dysfunctions, which can include incontinence, low back pain, dyspareunia (pain with penetration), urinary frequency & urgency, core weakness, and more.
Many women limit their activities due to orthopedic injuries or pelvic floor dysfunction. Whether you are experiencing the everyday toll motherhood takes on your body or you sustained an injury while participating in an active lifestyle, at S&D Wellness, we create personalized treatment plans to help you regain the active, pain-free, and leak-free lifestyle you deserve.
raise with strength and dignity, mamas.
Have any of the symptoms or concerns listed above?
Strength and Dignity Wellness offers both virtual and in-office visits to address your symptoms and help you feel your best. All you need are comfy clothes, an hour of time, and the motivation to put in 10-15 minutes of work a few times a week to follow through with the plan you create with your physical therapist. Children are always welcome during PT sessions.
Every physical therapy visit is tailored to your personal needs, body, and goals. PT begins with an in-depth conversation with your physical therapist, followed by a detailed full-body physical exam personalized to your symptoms and goals. In your PT visit, you'll learn about your body's strengths and weaknesses and what you can do about them to help you feel like yourself again. Each visit will include hands-on work to bring you relief, exercise progression and modification, and homework to work on between visits.
Not Local to an Office?
not easy to leave the house right now?
At Strength and Dignity Wellness, we provide 1-on-1 care for those living in the North Austin area and offer telehealth services to those further away. The Raise with Strength Postpartum Course was born out of a desire to reach all women, even if they are unable to work directly with a therapist. Visit this page to learn more about our passion to bring access to pelvic education to women, no matter where they live.
- Do you experience leaks when you cough, exercise, lift, or run?
- Do you frequently need to go to the bathroom when you pull into the driveway, open the door, or get ready for bed?
- Do you have vaginal pain with penetration?
- Are you preparing for childbirth or recovering from a recent delivery?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, pelvic floor rehab could significantly enhance your quality of life.
Is Pelvic Floor Rehab Right for You?
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Physical Therapy focuses on a non-surgical approach to treating your neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, or foot/ankle injuries. If it is determined that surgery is required, physical therapy is a vital component of restoring function post-operatively.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Do you experience joint pain?
- Have you had an injury to a specific muscle, tendon, or ligament?
- Are you avoiding daily or recreational activities due to pain?
- Are you preparing for or recovering from an orthopedic surgery?
Not sure which one is the best fit? - schedule a complementary phone consult and we will find the best fit for your needs.
Is Orthopedic Rehab Right for You?
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Ergonomic
Assessments
Our assessments are perfect for moms who want to be proactive about their health and well-being. We'll help you develop habits and techniques that safeguard your body, making everyday activities more comfortable and reducing the risk of long-term issues.
As a mom, your body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy and postpartum. Even if you don't have a specific pain point right now, it's essential to ensure you're protecting your body to avoid future complications. Our ergonomic assessments are designed to support you in maintaining good posture and safe movement patterns during this delicate time, and beyond.
Tailored Support for Everyday Activities
Nursing/Feeding: Learn the best positions to nurse or bottle-feed your baby comfortably, minimizing strain on your back, neck, and shoulders.
Lifting: Whether you're lifting your baby, groceries, or other household items, we'll show you how to do it safely during pregnancy and postpartum.
Baby Wearing: Learn the proper techniques for wearing your baby in a carrier, ensuring both you and your little one are comfortable and supported.
How It Works
what to expect
To get the most out of your ergonomic assessment, we recommend having a tripod or a second person available to film you performing different movements during a portion of the session. This allows us to provide you with personalized feedback and adjustments to enhance your comfort and safety.
- Evaluate your current posture and movement patterns.
- Provide personalized recommendations for improving your ergonomic habits.
- Offer practical tips and exercises to support your body's needs during pregnancy and postpartum.
Invest in your well-being and take a proactive approach to your health during this transformative time. We are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you feel nurtured and supported.
We're here to help you thrive as a mom!
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Congratulations on your journey to motherhood! We understand that preparing for childbirth is both an exciting and challenging time, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our Labor & Delivery preparation appointments are a designed to physically prepare expectant mothers for childbirth, fostering confidence for a positive birthing experience.
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Empower Your Journey into Motherhood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It is never too late to make a positive change for your health. After a thorough examination to determine your impairments, we will come up with a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals best.
No! Your consent matters and you are never required to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. You may also revoke your consent at any time.
An internal exam can give a lot of information including pelvic floor muscle, strength, endurance, coordination, and trigger points. It is also used to determine to what degree (if any) pelvic organ prolapse is present. Most of this information can be gathered from a thorough history, but depending on your symptoms it is helpful to confirm specifics through both external and internal examination.
We are out of network with all insurance companies. We are happy to provide you a SuperBill with diagnosis and treatment codes for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. We cannot make any promises as to what your insurance will reimburse.
Staying out of network with insurance allows us to provide you with a higher quality of care without having to worry about the rules and restrictions insurance places on how we practice. We prefer to see patients one-on-one so our focus can be solely providing you with the high-level of care you deserve
We have seen mothers as early as 1 week postpartum. Due to tissue healing timelines and infection risk, and internal exam cannot be performed until 6 weeks postpartum. That being said, starting to reconnect with your breath and core early on can help speed up your recovery. Early visits can also provide valuable education on proper lifting and feeding positions if there was an injury during birth or to avoid injury postpartum.
It is always a great idea to establish care with a Pelvic Floor PT during pregnancy. In an ideal world, you would be seen at least 1x/trimester to optimize pelvic floor health and more if there are signs of dysfunction such as leaking, heaviness, symphysis pubis dysfunction, or low back pain.
It is also helpful to be seen for a birth preparation appointment between 32-36 weeks. In this appointment we will discuss the anatomy of how birth happens, exercises to optimize pelvic mobility in before and during labor, perineal massage and pushing techniques to reduce tearing, and tips for early postpartum recovery. If you would rather have access to the exercises and education online, we have a labor and delivery course, just for you! Learn more about that course: HERE.
I can’t afford to PT/I don’t have availability for regular appointments. What can I do to optimize my recovery?
First of all, congratulations for choosing to invest in yourself. My goal for this program is to make it very attainable. While this program is not a "quick fix", in my personal & professional experience, long term consistency will set you up for greater success in the long run. Learn more about this course to help without scheduling regular appointments: LEARN MORE HERE.
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