Pelvic Health for Active Women
Where strength, identity, and pelvic health finally connect
You can’t treat the pelvic floor in isolation and expect lasting results. Active women—lifters, runners, athletic moms—need an approach that understands performance, identity, breath, load, and real-life demands. Most systems don’t. We do.
A Different Approach to Pelvic Health
Our pelvic health program is built for women who refuse generic care. If you’ve been told to “just do more Kegels,” dismissed as “normal after kids,” or rushed through appointments that never addressed the real problem — this is different.
We treat the whole woman: your body, your story, your goals, and the demands of your life. Not just your symptoms.
Three Pillars of Our Approach
Comprehensive Evaluation (External + Internal When Appropriate)
Every plan begins with a 75-minute, 1:1 deep dive. No rushing. No chaos. No “three exercises and out the door.”
We perform a full orthopedic and pelvic health assessment, integrating:
- External pelvic floor evaluation
- Consent-driven internal examination when appropriate
- Breath mechanics
- Hip, spine, and ribcage interaction
- Load tolerance and movement under real-world stress
- Strength testing
- Running/lifting mechanics when relevant
It’s not just “what’s tight or weak.” It’s why your system is compensating — and what it needs to rebuild durability.
The Linchpin Framework — Safe, Private, Present
Healing the pelvic floor requires safety — emotional, physical, and psychological. Especially for women with trauma histories, birth trauma, medical dismissal, or pain tied to sensitive experiences.
Our care model is intentionally designed around this:
- 1:1 treatment only
- Private, quiet space (no open bay, no overlapping patients)
- Extended appointment times
- Step-by-step consent-driven care
- A culture built on trust, presence, and zero judgment
This environment is not “nice to have.” It’s necessary for outcomes.
Performance-Integrated Pelvic Health
This is where most clinics fall short. We treat the pelvic floor as part of a larger kinetic and emotional system — not as a standalone muscle group.
We integrate:
- Strength and load progression
- Breath + pressure management
- Running mechanics
- Lifting technique and bracing strategies
- Return-to-performance planning
- Real-world demands of motherhood
This allows women to return to the gym, the barbell, the trail, or the demands of daily life with confidence — not fear of recurrence.
You’re in the Right Place If You’re:
Active Women & Athletes Who Refuse to Slow Down
Women who lift, run, jump, train CrossFit, hit group classes, or simply love moving their bodies — and want a provider who understands performance, load, and athletic identity.
Fitness-Forward Moms (Pregnant, Postpartum, or Years Postpartum)
Moms who want to feel strong and capable again — not dismissed, not told to “just rest,” and not given cookie-cutter rehab. You want a plan that respects the demands of motherhood AND your athletic goals.
Women Struggling With Pelvic Floor Symptoms That Aren't Getting Better
Especially if you’re experiencing: – Leaking with lifting, running, or everyday activity, pressure, heaviness, or prolapse symptoms, pain with intercourse, pregnancy-related pain, C-section or birth trauma, diastasis concerns, core instability, pelvic or lower abdominal pain during training. Or if you’ve tried Kegels, online programs, or traditional PT and still feel “off” — you often thrive with our approach.
Women With a History of Trauma Who Need a Safe, Consent-Driven Environment
Many pelvic floor patients carry emotional or physical trauma. We create a space that is calm, private, safe, judgment-free, consent-first, and trauma-informed.
High-Achieving Women Who Want to Understand Their Bodies
Women who value education, clarity, and objective improvements. Who want a provider that measures what matters, explains the “why,” builds confidence, and connects the pelvic floor to whole-body performance.
Women Returning to Lifting, Running, or High-Impact Training
Those who want to return to performance with a plan — not guesswork. We bridge the gap from rehab → real life → real training.
Problems
We Solve
Most of the women who end up in our care have been underserved, misunderstood, or dismissed for far too long. Their challenges fall into two buckets: physical symptoms and the emotional weight of not being heard.
Common Issues We Address:
Leaking With Exercise or Everyday Movement
Urinary leaking with running, lifting, jumping, sneezing, or even walking fast — often brushed off as “normal after kids.” Many have been told to just “do more Kegels” with no change.
Pelvic Pressure, Heaviness, or Prolapse Concerns
A constant sense that something is “falling out,” “not supported,” or “off” whenever you stand, carry your kids, or try to train.
Pain With Intercourse
Pain that affects intimacy, relationships, identity, and confidence — and is often minimized or ignored in traditional care.
Postpartum Core + Abdominal Issues
Including diastasis recti, doming or coning during exercise, difficulty bracing or creating pressure, and feeling “weak in the middle” even years after birth.
Hip, Low Back, Sacral, or Pubic Pain
Pain that flares with lifting, running, or simply trying to function as an active mom — often misattributed to “weak glutes” or “tight hip flexors” without addressing deeper contributors.
"I've Tried Everything and Nothing's Working"
Many arrive after generic PT, quick-fix programs, Kegel-only recommendations, online pelvic floor courses, or coaches guessing instead of guiding. They feel like the “problem no one can solve.”
Difficulty Returning to Lifting or High-Impact Training
Fear of leaking, fear of prolapse, or fear of injury keeps you sidelined — even though your identity is rooted in being active and strong.
Pregnancy-Related Pain or Pressure
Pain worsening through pregnancy — SI pain, pubic symphysis pain, back pain, rib discomfort — without guidance on how to stay active safely.
Trauma-Linked Barriers to Care
Many women have a history of sexual trauma, birth trauma, medical dismissal, or anxiety around pelvic exams. A rushed, surface-level approach retraumatizes instead of heals.
Feeling Disconnected From Your Body
A loss of trust in your body — fear of lifting, running, jumping, coughing, intimacy, or even being active with your kids. This psychological load is heavy, and rarely addressed in traditional care.
What You Can Expect
Resolution or Significant Reduction of Pelvic Floor Symptoms
Most patients see strong, measurable improvement in leaking, pelvic pressure, pain with intercourse, core instability, pregnancy-related pain, and postpartum dysfunction.
Better Control, Strength, and Confidence in Your Core + Pelvic Floor
You’ll learn how to coordinate breath, pressure, and movement. Brace effectively under load. Control intra-abdominal pressure. Rebuild deep core stability. Activate and relax the pelvic floor appropriately.
A Full Return to Lifting, Running, and High-Impact Training — Without Fear
We help women confidently return to CrossFit, weightlifting, powerlifting, running, HIIT, jumping, sprinting, and sport or recreational fitness. You go back to the movements you love without leaking, pain, or anxiety. Stronger, Safer Pregnancies and Smoother Postpartum Recovery.
A Significant Reduction in Fear, Anxiety, and Body Mistrust
One of the most powerful outcomes: women learn to trust their bodies again. You gain emotional reassurance, better understanding of what’s normal, clear expectations for healing, a sense of control and empowerment, and less fear around movement and intimacy.
Improved Sexual Function & Confidence
Patients report less pain with intercourse, more comfort, better relaxation and coordination, and renewed intimacy and confidence.
Long-Term Durability — Not Just Symptom Relief
We build capacity, not dependency. You walk away with better strength and load tolerance, sustainable movement patterns, clear strategies to prevent recurrence, and tools to maintain progress independently.
A Better Quality of Life Across the Board
Most women leave saying things like: “I finally feel like myself again.” “I can play with my kids without worrying.” “I’m back in the gym doing what I love.” “I wish I’d found this sooner.”
Meaningful Change
Women who work with us don’t just feel “a little better.” They experience meaningful change — physically, emotionally, and in their identity as athletes, mothers, and high-performing women.
Why This Works
Our approach gets results because we treat the whole woman — her body, her story, and her goals — not just her symptoms. Most pelvic floor care still relies on generic protocols, rushed appointments, and a narrow, outdated lens that doesn’t account for the realities of athletic women or fitness-forward mothers. Even fewer providers have the training, empathy, or time to create a safe environment for women with past trauma or difficult medical experiences.
We bring a completely different approach. We Understand the Life You Live. We know what it means to feel strong, to lose that strength, and to fight to reclaim it. We understand the demands of lifting, running, motherhood, and performance. Clinically, We Blend Orthopedic Expertise With Comprehensive Pelvic Health Training.
We offer both external and internal pelvic floor examinations when appropriate. We know how to evaluate the pelvic floor and how it integrates with the hips, core, breath, ribcage, and the demands of lifting, running, and motherhood. Nothing is treated in isolation — because that’s where other approaches fail.
We Make Women Feel Safe in the Room:
For women with a history of trauma, abuse, or medical dismissal, trust is the first treatment. We lead with presence, empathy, and consent-driven care. Paired with our framework — 1:1 treatment, extended 75-minute evaluations, uninterrupted space, and a calm, private environment — patients finally get the time, safety, and emotional permission they’ve never been given elsewhere.
That’s why active women who’ve tried everything else finally get answers, clarity, and results that last.
Who This Is For:
Our pelvic health program is perfect for women who want more than generic exercises — women who want answers, clarity, and a path back to strength, confidence, and performance.
Meet Dr. Dee Clegg, DPT — Pelvic Health Specialist
Dee brings the clinical expertise, athletic experience, and trauma-informed approach that defines our pelvic health program.
D1 athlete, competitive CrossFitter and powerlifter, world-record bench presser, military officer, and mom of two. She understands what it means to feel strong, to lose that strength, and to fight to reclaim it. That lived experience changes everything.
Advanced Training:
– APTA Pelvic Health Level 1 Certification
– Precision Nutrition Certification Level 1
– CrossFit Level 2 Coaching Certification
Dee is the perfect fit for women who want more than generic pelvic floor exercises — women who want answers, clarity, and a path back to strength, confidence, and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect at my first pelvic floor visit?
Your first visit is a 75-minute, one-on-one session with a pelvic floor–trained Doctor of Physical Therapy. It’s private, calm, and built around your comfort and goals.
During this appointment, we will:
- Review your history, symptoms, training, and goals
- Perform a full movement and pelvic health assessment
- Discuss external and/or internal exam options—always with your consent
- Identify the root cause of your symptoms
- Provide hands-on treatment and targeted exercises
- Build a personalized plan and home program
You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis, a tailored strategy, and confidence in the path forward—carefully designed to help you move, train, and live without symptoms holding you back.
Do you do internal examinations?
Internal pelvic floor examinations are performed only when appropriate and with full consent. We take a step-by-step, consent-driven approach. You are in control.
I've had trauma. Will this be safe for me?
Yes. Our care model is intentionally designed to be trauma-informed. We provide 1:1 treatment in a private, calm space with extended appointment times and consent-first care. Your emotional safety is as important as your physical recovery.
Can I keep training during pelvic floor treatment?
Yes—and we prefer that you do.
Your plan of care is built to support your training, not sideline it.
We’ll help you adjust loads, movements, or intensity as needed while keeping you safely progressing toward full performance. The goal is simple: keep you in the gym, on the mat, or on the road—without symptoms calling the shots.
How many sessions will I need?
While every client’s needs are different, most of our clients complete around 10-15 sessions and then join our membership. You’ll progress through our signature three-stage process:
- Reset: Break the cycle—reduce symptoms, calm irritation, and restore control.
- Restore: Rebuild strength, coordination, and pelvic floor function where it matters.
- Reclaim: Return to full performance with confidence, power, and long-term durability
You’ll likely start seeing improvements within the first few visits, but completing the full plan ensures results that last. We’re here to support your full rehab journey—from early relief to long-term performance—through every step of our proven treatment process.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network physical therapy clinic—on purpose. We accept HSA and Flex spending, but do not bill your insurance directly.
Why? Because insurance companies shouldn’t dictate your care. By remaining out-of-network, we can:
- Give you full-length, one-on-one care without rushing or cutting corners
- Provide advanced treatments not covered by most plans
- Help you return to high-level sport, activity, and performance—not just “functional” status
We believe in a preventative, proactive approach to health, like bringing your body in for a tune-up before something breaks down. We’re here to help you feel strong, capable, and in control of your health for the long game.
Still have questions?
We’d love to chat. Contact us, and our team will get back to you ASAP.
Your health, movement, and confidence matter to us. Whether you’re curious about our treatment options, wondering if you’re a good fit for physical therapy, or just want to talk things through, we’re here to help.
Reach out to our team to schedule your first visit or get the answers you need to feel fully prepared. Let’s take the next step toward healing, together.