Pelvic health is health
Just as with physical therapy for the rest of your body, pelvic PT focuses on the strength, coordination and endurance of these muscles – ones that play a pivotal role in our wellbeing. This unique understanding of the pelvic floor and how it interplays with the rest of the body brings a new perspective to treatment options for all genders.
Orthopedically grounded, holistically minded
Think of pelvic PT as the fresh set of eyes you didn't know you needed. This specialized form of physical therapy looks at the body differently and considers a nuanced range of additional factors – an approach that's proven effective in achieving meaningful results.
Pelvic PT often involves topics that can be uncomfortable for some. Consider us a safe space for support and understanding! Our initial consultation starts with a private, in-depth discussion about what brought you here to gain a deeper understanding of all the factors that play a role. We'll look at your issue from a three-pronged perspective: your physical issue, the psychology behind it and how it's impacting your day-to-day life.
Depending on your issue, your evaluation may benefit from an internal exam to asses muscle strength and tension – but only with your enthusiastic consent. It is by no means required. (And no, it's not as bad as the GYN!)
How pelvic PT can help you
As the base of your core, the pelvic floor plays a critical role in your overall health. Understanding its complexities unlocks a unique approach to cultivating your quality of life, whether you're healing a new injury, seeking answers for an existing condition, are a new mom (or about to be!) or looking for preventative care.
Dr. Christine Abrams, PT, DPT
“It’s a privilege to serve others in their time of need.”
Christine found her passion for pelvic PT – accidentally – through her own time of need. She realized after receiving pelvic PT for a hernia sustained from competitive weightlifting that she had some fundamental misunderstandings about how the core and pelvic floor work. For someone who had already been practicing physical therapy for many years, it dawned on her that if she didn’t get it, nobody got it. Learning for herself first has allowed her to now teach and empower others.
Christine received her Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2012 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University at Buffalo in 2015. She continues to receive extensive education through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
She also has experience in multiple fields of therapy, ranging from hospitals to pediatrics and everything in between. Additionally, she holds certifications as a CrossFit Level One Coach and cycling instructor.
Dr. Madelaine Baco, PT
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Madelaine’s interest in a career in medicine began with her fundamental desire to help others, and physical therapy quickly revealed itself as a way to develop true connections and continuity of care. This combined with a love of being active in many different ways, including time spent skiing, playing rugby, and performing ballet helped guide her to pursue the training necessary to craft a career revolving around activity and anatomy.
Maddie earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2019 and subsequently her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 both from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Since that time she has focused in orthopedics, but also has experience in inpatient care and with post-traumatic neurological treatment. She maintains a strong interest in the nervous system’s role in our recovery and health.
During PT school, Maddie observed firsthand how inequitable the health care system is relative to one’s gender and was inspired to obtain a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. That coursework was completed with an emphasis on social and health-related topics and led to the discovery of the growing field of pelvic floor physical therapy. More recently, she had her own personal experience with nagging abdominal and back pain which went unresolved until she sought out pelvic PT for herself. For all of these reasons and more, Madelaine is excited to continue learning and help support more awareness and access to this type of care—in service of everyone’s access to a healthy life.
