Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized care focused on improving the strength, coordination, mobility, and function of the muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. While traditional physical therapy also addresses movement, strength, and coordination, pelvic floor concerns often involve more personal symptoms such as bladder or bowel changes, pelvic pain, prolapse, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and sexual health.

At Thrive Women’s Wellness, every session is one-on-one in a private treatment space. You will be the only patient in the treatment area, creating a calm, quiet environment where you can comfortably discuss personal concerns and receive individualized care tailored to your goals.

Your first visit includes a detailed conversation about your symptoms, health history, goals, movement, and daily activities. Your evaluation may include assessment of posture, breathing, mobility, strength, core function, and pelvic floor function when appropriate. Your care plan will be individualized and you’ll leave with clear, actionable steps to help you move forward toward your goals and being symptom free!

No. Internal pelvic floor assessment is never required. While internal assessments can give us valuable information about your condition, it is offered only when appropriate, explained fully beforehand, and completed only with your consent. There are many ways to assess and treat pelvic floor concerns externally.

Absolutely! In fact, it’s encouraged- Pelvic floor physical therapy can be helpful during pregnancy for pelvic, hip, back, and pubic bone pain; bladder symptoms; constipation; exercise guidance; birth preparation; and education about labor and delivery positions.

Many people benefit from an evaluation during the early postpartum period, especially if they have pain, bladder or bowel symptoms, prolapse concerns, C-section scar discomfort, or questions about recovery. Timing will be individualized based on your delivery, healing, and medical guidance, but treatment can begin as early as 2 weeks post partum.

Of course! Changes in hormones can affect the pelvic floor, bladder, sexual comfort, strength, mobility, and bone density. Physical therapy can help address these concerns and support you in staying active and strong.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily, such as leggings, athletic pants, shorts, or a T-shirt. You may be asked to perform simple movements such as squatting, bending, walking, or lying on a treatment table.

In addition to pelvic floor concerns, Thrive Women’s Wellness provides individualized care for a wide range of orthopedic, women's health (including breast cancer) and lymphatic conditions.

This includes treatment for neck, low back, hip, and knee pain, as well as treatment of osteoporosis, and breast cancer related conditions. Treatment after breast cancer typically includes addressing scar mobility, fascial restrictions or joint mobility limitations after radiation and lymphedema secondary to cancer treatments.

We also provide support for swelling and lymphedema management, including care for lymphedema, lipedema, cancer-related swelling, vascular conditions, and post-surgical swelling. Lymphatic drainage therapy and compression guidance may be incorporated when appropriate.

Thrive Women's wellness has a specific equestrian program where we work with riders on mobility, strength, balance, posture, and body awareness. This helps to support riding, barn work, and life outside the saddle.

Lymphatic drainage therapy is a gentle, specialized treatment that supports the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body. It may help reduce swelling, support healing after surgery or injury, improve comfort, and assist with managing lymphedema and lipedema.

Lymphatic drainage may be helpful for people experiencing swelling, heaviness, tightness, discomfort, or reduced mobility related to lymphedema, surgery, cancer treatment, injury, or other lymphatic concerns. An evaluation can help determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you.

In Connecticut, you can typically begin physical therapy without a referral. Some insurance plans may have their own requirements for reimbursement, so you may want to check your specific out-of-network benefits.

You can book through emailing thrivewomenswellness@gmail.com or call/texting 860-734-5314