Pelvic Therapy for Women
At Radiant Women’s Health, we believe pelvic floor function is essential to your long-term comfort, strength, and sexual wellbeingMany women don’t think much about their pelvic floor health until there is a problem. Whether you’re experiencing urinary incontinence, pain during intercourse, or a more serious issue like a prolapse, pelvic floor therapy from Radiant Women’s Health can help alleviate symptoms and strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor.
What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction is any number of conditions affecting the function of the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms that affect your quality of life.
Doing pelvic floor exercises, like Kegels, isn’t always enough to fix the problem. A thorough pelvic floor evaluation followed by ongoing pelvic floor therapy is often needed to alleviate symptoms.
Radiant’s Approach to Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic health becomes especially important during and after menopause, when hormonal changes can weaken the muscles that support the bladder, vagina, and pelvic organs. These shifts can lead to symptoms like urinary incontinence, pelvic pressure, pain during intercourse, or general discomfort that affects your confidence and quality of life.
At Radiant Women’s Health, our pelvic floor therapy program is led by Julie Bottarini, PT, DPT, a highly experienced and compassionate specialist with nearly two decades of clinical experience in women’s pelvic health. Julie is known for her evidence-based, non-invasive approach and her ability to treat each woman as a whole person rather than just a condition.
Julie works closely with each patient to develop a personalized care plan tailored to her stage of life, goals, and comfort level. You can expect every step of treatment to be explained clearly and performed with your consent, in a supportive and respectful environment.
Her initial pelvic floor therapy evaluation includes a detailed discussion of your medical history, an assessment of posture, spine, hips, and core alignment, and (if appropriate) a gentle pelvic floor muscle and tissue exam. Beyond treatment sessions, Julie equips patients with resources and at-home strategies to continue improving strength, comfort, and function between visits.
At Radiant, pelvic floor therapy is a collaborative process designed to restore strength, enhance daily function, and help you take proactive control of your health at every stage of midlife and beyond.
What Is Pelvic Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy for women is a specialized, non-surgical treatment focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support your pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. These muscles play a crucial role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function, and core stability.
Over time, and especially during menopause, these muscles can become weak, tight, or poorly coordinated due to hormonal changes, childbirth, surgery, trauma, or chronic straining. Pelvic floor physical therapy helps restore strength, flexibility, and function through techniques such as:
- Manual therapy to release tight muscles or scar tissue
- Guided exercises to improve coordination and strength
- Education on posture, breathing, and daily movement strategies
- Home exercise plans to maintain progress and prevent recurrence
Our specialist, Julie Bottarini, provides pelvic therapy for women in the Bay Area with individualized attention and a fully tailored plan based on symptoms and personal goals. Our team will work with you one-on-one to determine which exercises and methods are right for your situation. Whether you need postpartum pelvic rehab or you’re looking for urinary incontinence treatment, we’re here to help!
What Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Treat
Pelvic floor therapy is especially beneficial for women in perimenopause and menopause, when declining estrogen can lead to tissue thinning, dryness, changes in sexual function, and reduced pelvic support. Women who have pelvic floor-related symptoms after childbirth can also benefit.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can be effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
- Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) related to pelvic muscle tension
- Urinary leakage or incontinence
- Urgency, frequency, or difficulty in fully emptying the bladder
- IBS or chronic constipation
- Vaginal discomfort, dryness, or laxity
- Pelvic pressure or heaviness, including prolapse symptoms
- Postural imbalance and core weakness
- Pelvic pain, including chronic back pain, tailbone, hip, or vulvar pain
- Recovery following childbirth or gynecologic surgery
Skilled, Compassionate Pelvic Therapy for Women
Our team of pelvic floor experts and physicians is here to help. We offer a full range of pelvic floor therapy options catered to your individual needs and symptoms. Our goal is to help you live free from pelvic floor dysfunction, including providing pelvic pain relief and preventing incontinence and prolapse.
In addition to pelvic floor and incontinence therapy near San Francisco, our Menlo Park offices also offer a wide range of women’s health services as part of our concierge package. Whether you need nutritional support and menopause management, or you’re looking for bone health advice, we’ve got you covered with our “whole woman” approach.
