Brook Orvis Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Physical Therapy Treatment Durham NC

inclusive pelvic floor treatment based in durham, nc done the right way

At Flora Physical Therapy, I work with folks of all genders in Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Raleigh, Hillsborough, and the Triangle of North Carolina to provide a whole body approach to address any pelvic floor issue that may arise throughout the lifespan including pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, constipation and all bowel issues, urinary leakage and other bladder problems, pelvic organ prolapse, birth preparation, pregnancy aches and pains, postpartum recovery, gender affirming care, and other types of orthopedic concerns, in addition to swelling, vascular conditions, and issues that may arise during and following cancer treatment so that you can get back to doing what you love.

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at flora, i am the clinical expert in treating…

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Gender Affirming LGBTQIA+ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Treatment Durham NC

pelvic floor conditions

Regardless of your gender identity or orientation, if you are a human you have a pelvic floor and deserve access to inclusive pelvic floor physical therapy treatment. I treat people of ALL genders who are struggling with pelvic pain, bowel, bladder, and sexual issues and actually get to the root cause of the problem.

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gender affirming care

Whether you are in the beginning stages of gender affirming surgery and looking to establish your care team or are struggling following surgery, I would love to work with you! We can go over anything under the sun like dilator therapy, pain-free receptive intercourse, working over scar tissue, or any other areas that may be keeping you from being able to engage in activities that bring you joy.

male pelvic floor conditions

Having a hard time finding a pelvic floor physical therapist willing to work with men? Don’t worry, I do! I love providing pelvic floor treatment to all people, including my male clients. So whether you are struggling with bowel or bladder issues, problems with sex or intimacy, erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, or anything else you can think of, chances are I’ve worked with a client with a similar problem. And I would love to help you figure out the underlying issue so that you can start feeling better.

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pregnancy and postpartum care

Looking to prepare for your upcoming delivery? Or maybe you are currently in the process of trying to conceive or are post-delivery and looking for pelvic floor care. Regardless of where you are in your journey, you would absolutely benefit from working with a pelvic floor physical therapist and I would love to be that resource for you!

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pediatric pelvic floor conditions

Is your kiddo struggling with different issues relating to toileting like leaking of urine while sleeping at night, giggle incontinence, constipation, or withholding potentially due to pain or fear of using the toilet? If your child is having issues in the pelvic region just know that pelvic floor physical therapy treatment is an option and can be so helpful! I love working with children and their caregivers to come up with a plan so that you can stop stressing out and so your kid can be a kid.

lymphedema and cancer care

If you’re having a hard time during or after your cancer journey and dealing with sexual issues, pain, axillary web syndrome, swelling, or the ability to move and enjoy the activities you want to be able to participate in, you would benefit from working with a physical therapist who specializes in lymphedema and cancer care. And I would love to work with you!

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treatment at flora

At Flora Physical Therapy, I am passionate about providing inclusive care to everyone and everybody regardless of age, race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. I have received the highest level of training to treat all pelvic floor, lymphedema, and oncologic conditions for all humans including women, men, children, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people who are pregnant, postpartum, and trying to conceive, as a Residency-Trained, Board-Certified Pelvic Floor and Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist. So when I say that I treat everyone with a pelvic floor, swelling, or a cancer history I actually mean it.

Reach out by calling, emailing, or using the form submission on my website to get an initial evaluation scheduled. I will personally respond to you within 24-48 business hours following your initial inquiry.
During your 60-minute initial evaluation, we will complete a thorough assessment including an in-depth intake of your medical history, your ongoing symptoms, and what your goals are for your therapy appointments while we are working together.
We will then complete a hands-on assessment, including specialized testing, to determine the why behind your symptoms and dysfunction and then begin to incorporate interventions specific to you, your symptoms, and your goals to help address the underlying cause of things.
During our 60 minute follow-up sessions I am able to focus on you, your goals, and any areas of dysfunction that are linked to your ongoing symptoms that we find during the initial evaluation.
I will continue to assess (and re-assess) you, your body, and your symptoms during our follow-up appointments, covering anything that we don’t fit into your initial evaluation.
Any additional areas that we assess that we find are contributing to your symptoms we will focus on during our follow-up appointments depending on your symptoms and goals to get you feeling better.
I work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that we will focus on during our follow-up appointments. Taking a personalized approach instead of a “one size fits all” approach to our appointments will get you back to feeling like yourself again, doing what you love (symptom-free), and reaching the goals that you have for yourself.

care at flora is different

Receiving pelvic floor, lymphedema, and oncologic physical therapy treatment is incredibly specialized and niche which may make you feel as though you don’t have options when it comes to choosing a pelvic floor, lymphedema, and cancer physical therapist, but this isn’t true. Treatment at Flora is different because…

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You will be treated one-on-one with me, a Board-Certified Pelvic Floor and Women’s Health Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, for the full duration of every appointment.

Each appointment is a full hour with me—no hand-offs to a physical therapy aide or tech after twenty minutes of treatment. And no rotating between different providers who you don’t know or trust where you feel like you have to keep repeating your story.

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You can start your treatment sooner. I can schedule new and preexisting clients in a timely manner so you can start feeling better quicker.

No waiting months on end for your initial appointment or months to be seen again for your follow-up appointments. And no more worrying that your symptoms will get worse or that you will deliver your baby before you’re able to get in for your appointments.

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Pelvic floor, lymphedema, and cancer care are my areas of expertise.

I have chosen to specifically focus on these areas of specialty at my private practice instead of them being an “add-on” or “afterthought.”

And I have the specialty training to back up the care I provide to you. I have thousands of hours of practice and mentorship under my belt as a clinician who focuses on pelvic floor, lymphedema, and oncology treatment.

Comfortable Pelvic Floor and Lymphedema Physical Therapy Treatment Durham NC

It doesn’t feel sterile or like a typical physical therapy clinic. Flora is a woman-owned small business and prides itself on details.

I have all of the creature comforts available to make your experience more comfortable—a table warmer, lubricant warmer, hot coffee and tea, snacks, water, bolsters, pillows, essential oils, and calming music (or music to your choosing).

You have all 500 square feet of my clinic space to yourself for the full duration of your appointment, so you won’t have to discuss sensitive information in a crowded gym.

Goal Oriented Pelvic Floor and Lymphedema Physical Therapy Treatment in Durham NC

Treatment recommendations are realistic, functional, and prioritized based on you and your goals.

As a mother to one, I understand what it’s like feeling bombarded by medical advice and a home exercise program to keep up with from standard physical therapy treatment (who has time to do 50 exercises a day?!).

I try to keep what I send you home with simple, to the point, what you actually need to focus on, and interventions that I have personally reviewed with you during our treatment sessions.

Inclusive Pelvic Floor and Lymphedema Physical Therapy Treatment in Durham NC

Providing inclusive care is a top priority for me.

I pride myself on being a kink-positive, trauma-informed, health at every size, pleasure and sex-positive, and consent-based provider when it comes to the care that I provide to my clients. Nothing is off of the table, “too much information, ” or taboo. Promise. I’ve pretty much heard everything at this point.

I am passionate about making sure that all clients feel comfortable and safe when in my clinic space. No deadnaming, using incorrect pronouns, or misgendering my clients or their guests.

what clients are saying about flora

i've personally seen dr. brook for pelvic floor physical therapy. she has helped me better understand my body, my anatomy, and makes me feel so safe talking about things that are really hard to discuss openly. i've been able to overcome my pelvic pain, return, to intimacy, and actually enjoy it!!
dr. brook’s pelvic and rectal physical therapy knowledge and experience allows her to do an amazing job at assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a huge variety of issues. after 2 sessions i saw results and i've only continued to improve my chronic issues with constipation and hemorrhoids.
dr. brook is amazing! an expert in pelvic floor therapy, she listens and shares diagnoses and treatment plans in a compassionate and relatable way. i’d recommend her guidance and practice to anyone experiencing pain related to sex, scar tissue, and post-partum.
dr. brook is an expert in all things pelvic floor physical therapy. she gave me a wealth of information about what to expect with pregnancy and postpartum so i can feel my best throughout the whole process. highly recommend!!