Frequently Asked Questions

We are a team of pelvic floor physical therapists who SPECIALIZE in treating pelvic floor dysfunction. We are not just dabbling in the field. All of our certifications and continuing education is focused on the pelvic floor.

We want to make sure you’re getting the best quality of care possible so all of our appointments are one hour long, and are one-on-one with the a Doctor of Physical Therapy. You will never be passed off to an aide or an assistant after just 20 minutes with a therapist.

Absolutely not. In fact, Kegels can make things worse, especially if you are coming in for a pain condition. Most people have overactive pelvic floors and need to learn how to relax the muscles - which is the opposite of Kegels. So if you have been doing 100s of Kegels a day and seeing no improvement, it’s likely you need pelvic floor relaxation instead.

No way. The pelvic floor is SO much more complex than being hooked up to a machine to do Kegels. We will watch you perform the activities that cause you symptoms, teach you exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor without Kegels, and also teach you how to relax the pelvic floor. Kegel machines will never address the root cause of your symptoms.

No! In California, we have something called Direct Access which allows us to see you without a prescription. When you come in for your first visit, we will fax your plan of care to your provider for them to sign.

We normally book 2-4 weeks out, so call us as soon as possible to schedule a time that works for you!

Absolutely! We treat women of all ages regardless of childbirth status.

It’s never too late to seek care for pelvic floor dysfunction. Whether your baby is 8 months old or 8 years old - there is no time limit.

Your muscles and joints go through significant changes during pregnancy. At Cappuccino Physical Therapy, we can help alleviate any pregnancy related aches and pains. We provide guidance on exercise modifications for each trimester to allow you to exercise safely throughout pregnancy. Pelvic floor PT is incredibly beneficial in preparation for labor and delivery to help reduce the risk of pelvic floor injury. Our birth prep program has been carefully curated to educate and prepare our patients for delivery.

We consider postpartum recovery tantamount to injury recovery. Pelvic floor injury and dysfunction are extremely common after pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. Quality recovery care should be afforded to all postpartum patients to help mitigate symptoms.

A cesarean section is a major abdominal surgery affecting multiple layers of tissue. Scar tissue can develop in these layers which can decrease abdominal mobility and function and increase abdominal and pelvic pain. Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is also harder to heal after a C-section and expert care will help.

Yes and No… that 6-week marker doesn’t mean your body is ready to jump into the same level of exercise it could handle before pregnancy and delivery. Full recovery can take much longer than 6 weeks! Even with a smooth birth your body has changed and a gradual return along with modified exercises is necessary to prevent injury.