Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer private in office sessions (The Menopause Wellness Center) and virtual visits. We have evening and weekend hours available.
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We are an out of network provider because we don’t like to have insurance dictate how we provide our services. We can provide a super bill that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement of services. We also take FSA and HSA payments. When you contact us we will go over prices.
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I am not currently approved to accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance plans. Please inform me if you have one of these plans and I can help you find a provider that accepts this insurance.
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In Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists require a prescription from a referring provider (MD, DO, PA, CRNP) in order to provide services. We can help you obtain this prescription form. Please let us know if you have a prescription or if you need to obtain one.
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Pelvic floor therapy involves learning about your body and finding the root cause of your symptoms. We work on making simple changes your habits and routines to help improve your pelvic floor symptoms.
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You can expect a 90-minute evaluation including a thorough history intake with easy to apply strategies that are tailored to your individual needs. We provide 60-minute treatment sessions with continuous monitoring of your progress and modifying your home program to help you gain lifelong improvement in your pelvic floor symptoms. You will receive individualized, private, therapy tailored to your needs and goals. No cookie cutter exercises in our practice.
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Depending on how long you have been having symptoms, and how consistent you are with the home program and education provided, it can take 3-6 visits to see improvement. Some people improve after 1 session; others take 6 or more to notice improvement. Often progress depends on the effort the client is willing to put into the therapy and how long they have been having the issue for. Issues that have been going on since childhood may take longer than issues that have only been happening for a few weeks.
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You can absolutely see a pelvic therapist while you are on your period. Depending on your comfort level, we may avoid doing internal vaginal work during this time, but we can work on other external pelvic muscles, discuss other strategies and advance your exercise program during this time.
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We suggest you wear comfortable clothing that you feel comfortable moving around in.
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The difference is often in the lens through which we look at your health and your goals.
Pelvic health OT and PT have many similarities, and both can be excellent choices for pelvic floor care. The difference is often in the perspective we bring to treatment.
Pelvic health PTs specialize in movement, strength, mobility, and the musculoskeletal system.
As an OT, I look at how your pelvic health is affecting your whole life.
Instead of focusing only on your symptoms or pelvic floor function, I want to understand what those symptoms are keeping you from doing.
Are you avoiding exercise? Planning your day around the bathroom? Hesitant to travel, lift, or be intimate? Changing your routines because of bowel, bladder, pain, or prolapse symptoms?
Those everyday activities matter.
My goal is to help you understand what's contributing to your symptoms and develop practical strategies that allow you to participate in the activities that are meaningful to you.
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Our Process
STEP 1
Free Consultation
Your treatment will be catered to your individual needs keeping your lifestyle and goals in mind
STEP 2
A free 15 minute consultation will help you feel confident in choosing South Hills Pelvic Health
Comprehensive Evaluation
STEP 3
Tailored Treatment Plan
Either in the office (The Menopause Wellness Center) or virtually we will complete a thorough evaluation tailored to your needs and goals