Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues in the pelvic region. It aims to address issues such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction by assessing and treating imbalances in the pelvic floor muscles. Treatment may include exercises, manual therapy, and education on proper body mechanics. This therapy is often recommended for individuals experiencing problems related to childbirth, surgery, or conditions like pelvic floor dysfunction. At Nurture, our pelvic floor physical therapist will tailor the approach to each individual's needs.

Pelvic Floor physical therapy can help with the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal muscle separation, pain or weakness

  • Pelvic pain or pressure

  • Difficulty holding back a bowel movement

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sciatica

  • Tailbone pain

  • Hip pain

  • Pubic bone pain 

  • Difficulty holding back gas

  • Pain during sex

  • Urinary leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise

  • Urinary urgency or frequency

  • Urinary leakage 

  • During a pelvic floor physical therapy evaluation, you can expect a thorough assessment of your medical history, symptoms, and any relevant information. Your appointment time will involve interventions and education that are specific to your condition and provided directly from your physical therapist in a one-on-one format. This may involve skilled internal/external manual techniques, guided exercise to address muscle deficits found during your initial evaluation, and breath-work coordination training for pressure management.

  • Most people are in pelvic floor physical therapy for at least 10-12 sessions depending on the severity and history of your symptoms. We will tailor your appointments to what YOU need. At the end of each appointment, we are going to give you things you can do on your own between your appointments that doesn't require our skilled supervision. We want to make this healing process quick and efficient for you. We work together, as a team, to come up with your personalized treatment plan.

  • At Nurture, we prioritize one-on-one, quality time and individualized care- the patient is always our focus. Most clinics, have techs or aides, and with Nurture the patient will only work with the physical therapist - this is unique! In other settings, a patient may only see the physical therapist for 10 minutes and have appointments more frequently to achieve the same results we'll achieve at Nurture in less time. Unfortunately, our medical system, as it stands, is limited what insurance allows or approves and this does not allow for patient centered care. We are happy to provide you with a detailed medical care receipt (called a superbill) which you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Meet Our Physical Therapist

Alex Beaudoin is a graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Touro University NV, and is also a UCLA alumni (Go Bruins!). Alex is passionate about pelvic floor physical therapy and has received specialized training in the field through Herman & Wallace. Alex is also an Aptos, CA native who is excited to return to her beautiful hometown and give back to her community.

Her approach is characterized by compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered focus. Recognizing the sensitive nature of pelvic health concerns, she creates a supportive and comfortable environment for her patients. By fostering open communication and building trust, Alex ensures that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their specific needs.

As an advocate for women's health, Alex is particularly passionate about providing comprehensive care throughout all life stages. Whether assisting with prenatal and postpartum concerns, addressing pelvic pain, or helping manage conditions such as incontinence, Alex is dedicated to empowering women to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys spending time watching movies with her partner and cat babies, going on beach walks (especially when foggy!), trying different coffee shops, and attending workout classes.

Alex Beaudoin, PT, DPT