Transgender & Non-Binary Pelvic Health

All people have pelvises, thus pelvic floor dysfunction and associated problems can occur in all individuals.

SPH strives to build a space where all people are welcomed and cared for, and aims to provide high-quality and specialized care catered to your specific needs.

You Are Not Alone

At SPH, we work with individuals who are transgender and gender nonconforming to address any of their pelvic health needs. We also specifically help people with:

Recovery from surgical procedures and scar tissue management

Pain or musculoskeletal challenges related to tucking, binding or packing

Pain with vaginal or anal insertion

Bladder problems with increased urinary frequency, urgency or leakage

Bowel problems like constipation, urgency or incontinence.

Sexual problems related to pain or decreased orgasm

Chest, back or shoulder pain

And much more!

Our Expert Physical Therapists Are Here to Help

At SPH, we always aim to treat with the whole person in mind. We start with a comprehensive examination to determine what is happening around the body and within the pelvis that may be contributing to the problems you are experiencing. This can include evaluating your spinal mobility, movement and range of motion, posture and alignment, and much more!

Treatment Typically Includes

  • Specific exercises aiming to improve strength and optimize coordination for the pelvic floor muscles and the structures around the pelvis.

  • Strategies to improve your core stability and postural control.

  • Manual therapies if needed, including myofascial release, and/or dry needling to help improve muscle length and sensitivity around the pelvis.

  • Scar tissue mobilization and desensitization.

  • Education to build strategies to optimize your bowel, bladder, and sexual function.

  • Postural retraining and specific strategies to improve your body mechanics and movement.

  • Guidance and techniques for utilizing vaginal trainers/dilators or anal trainers/dilators.

  • Much more ~ customized to you and what we identify together in your first visit and examination.

We also have the capacity to utilize tools and modalities like surface-EMG biofeedback, cupping, dry needling, electrical stimulation, and more if needed for your program.

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There aren't enough stars to rate how happy I am with Southern Pelvic Health! I have seen both Dr. Jessica and Dr. Kate and they have treated me with such kindness, care and respect. Their treatment has forever changed my life for the better!