what i treat
gender affirming care
Are you trying to find inclusive care from a pelvic floor provider that is informed and safe during your gender affirming journey?
At Flora, I provide inclusive care to all people with a pelvic floor (which literally means everyone). I am passionate about asking pronouns and not misgendering or deadnaming my clients.
I would be a good fit to work with you if you are considering undergoing gender affirmation surgery, are in the middle of the process, or are post-operative and are…
Looking for ways to prepare for your upcoming surgery
Post-operative and struggling with issues relating to scar tissue
Having any bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction
Easing back into physical activity and are wanting to work with a safe provider
Looking for more information on how to safely bind and tuck
Curious and want to know more? Read here for more information on what services I can provide for you at Flora as a pelvic floor physical therapist to help make your gender affirming journey more seamless.
In addition to providing gender affirming care, I also specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community for pelvic floor dysfunction. See more here for a comprehensive list of pelvic floor dysfunction and diagnoses treated at Flora. Because everyone deserves excellent medical care.
pediatric pelvic floor diagnoses
Did you know that as many as 1 in 7 school-aged children struggle with pelvic floor issues? This can frequently show up in children as leaking of urine (urinary incontinence), leaking of poop (fecal incontinence), and constipation. Frequently, if these symptoms begin during childhood and go unaddressed, pelvic floor issues from childhood can continue into adulthood.
I would be a good fit to work with you and your child if your child is five years old or older and is struggling with…
Problems with pooping like constipation, fear of using the toilet, withholding, or behavioral resistance to toileting
Leaking of poop or pee with a strong urge to use the toilet (urge incontinence)
Leaking of loose or liquid poop associated with constipation (overflow incontinence)
Leaking of poop or pee with different activities like exercise (stress incontinence)
Leaking of urine while sleeping at night (nocturnal enuresis)
Leaking of urine while laughing (giggle incontinence)
Pelvic pain including pain during a pelvic exam or while trying to insert a tampon or menstrual cup or fear of engaging in sexual activity or being unable to have pelvic penetration because of feeling as though they are “hitting a wall” (vaginismus)
Pain with pooping or peeing
Frequent trips to the bathroom to pee (urinary urgency) or poop (fecal urgency)
See more here for a comprehensive list of pelvic floor dysfunction and diagnoses treated at Flora that can occur during childhood.
dry needling
Struggling with stubborn muscle or scar tissue tension or pain? Dry needling is a technique using a thin monofilament needle that is taken to areas of tension in the muscle, called “trigger points,” that are frequently responsible for ongoing pain throughout the body. Dry needling is an effective form of treatment to help relieve muscle pain and stiffness. As a physical therapist who is Certified in Dry Needling and Pelvic Floor Dry Needling, I would be a good fit to work with you if you have…
Pelvic floor symptoms
Pelvic pain or widespread pain throughout the body
Muscle tension
Scar tissue from delivery or surgery
Had previous cancer treatment or are currently undergoing treatment and are experiencing tension and pain in the face, shoulders, arms, chest, neck, or upper or lower back
Dry needling is an intervention that can be a stand alone treatment option at Flora or included in your treatment sessions at no additional cost to you.
See more here for a comprehensive list of pelvic floor dysfunction and diagnoses treated at Flora that dry needling intervention can help.
