Frequently Asked Questions about Pelvic Floor PT

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs — and like any muscles, they can become tight, weak, or uncoordinated. Pelvic floor physical therapy uses hands-on techniques, targeted exercises, education, and lifestyle strategies to restore comfortable, healthy function. It can address pain, leaking, postpartum recovery, intimacy concerns, and much more.

Your first visit is mostly a conversation. We'll talk through your history, your symptoms, and your goals — no detail is too small. From there, Dr. Kennedy will perform a thorough, consent-driven evaluation and explain everything as she goes. You're always in control, and nothing happens without your understanding and agreement. You'll leave with a clear sense of what's going on and a plan that feels right for you.

Each session is 55 minutes of dedicated one-on-one time with your therapist. You will never be handed off to a PT aide or have an overlapping appointment with another patient. This allows for a thorough, individualized approach at every visit.

No referral is needed to get started. Pennsylvania's Direct Access law allows you to see a physical therapist directly for evaluation and treatment for up to 30 days without a physician referral. If your care needs to continue beyond that window, we'll help coordinate a referral from your physician.

Absolutely. Pelvic floor PT during pregnancy isn't just for when something feels wrong — it's a proactive way to prepare your body for labor, delivery, and recovery. Many patients come in specifically to build strength, improve mobility, and learn strategies for pushing and perineal support, even when everything feels perfectly normal.

There's no single "right" time — every pregnancy is different. That said, many patients find it helpful to start in the second trimester, once early symptoms have settled but there's still plenty of time to build a strong foundation before delivery. If you're further along or experiencing symptoms like pelvic pain, urinary leakage, or diastasis recti, it's never too late to start.

We recommend scheduling a postpartum visit as early as 2 weeks after delivery, and many patients come in around their 6-week checkup to complement that visit with a full pelvic floor assessment. That said, there's no expiration date on postpartum care — whether you're 6 weeks or 6 years postpartum, it's never too late to address symptoms, rebuild strength, or simply check in on your recovery.

Linea Pelvic Health is an out-of-network, self-pay practice. By choosing not to contract with insurance companies, we're able to provide longer one-on-one appointments and individualized care focused on your needs and not insurance requirements.

If you have out-of-network benefits, we're happy to provide a superbill for potential reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of service.