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  1. Couple kissing

    Sexual Assertiveness May Reduce Your Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-assertiveness-may-reduce-your-pelvic-pain

    to communicate openly to your partner about your sexual experience, may reduce the pain experienced with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), increase sexual function, and encourage your partner to communicate you in ways that help boost your sexual health....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. Vulvar Vestibulitis (Vestibulodynia) Symptoms and Treatmentshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vulvar-vestibulitis-vestibulodynia

    Vulvar Vestibulitis/Vestibulodynia: Vulvar Vestibulitis/Vestibulodynia is a form of vulvodynia with tenderness specific to the vulvar vestibule. This occurs with pressure to the site causing pain at the vaginal opening with touch or attempted...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  3. Couple embracing in a pink sunset

    How to Involve Your Partner in Your Pelvic Floor Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-to-involve-your-partner-in-your-pelvic-floor-therapy

    to communicate openly to your partner about your sexual experience, may reduce the pain experienced with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), increase sexual function, and encourage your partner to communicate you in ways that help boost your sexual health....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. Read More About Vestibulodyniahttps://feminapt.com/resources/heather-jeffcoats-favorite-links/23-read-more-about-vestibulodynia

    • Type: Web link
    • Category: Heather's Favorite Links
  5. chronic overlapping pelvic pain conditions

    Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions https://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-overlapping-pelvic-pain-conditions

    chronic pelvic pain is often multifactorial and can be the result of conditions such as: endometriosis Vulvodynia (or vestibulodynia) interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Many times, patients who suffer from chronic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson
    • Category: Blog
  6. vestibulodyniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/vestibulodynia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
  7. provoked vestibulodyniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/provoked-vestibulodynia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
  8. stop doing kegels

    Why You Should STOP Doing Kegels NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/why-you-should-stop-doing-kegels-now

    strengthening) with, at least in the early stages of treatment: 1) Vaginismus 2) Vulvodynia / Vulvar Vestibulitis / Vestibulodynia / Provoked Vestibulodynia / Clitoris pain 3) Overactive Pelvic Floor 4) Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPD) 5)...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  9. vulvodynia treatment

    Vulvodynia Treatment | Physical Therapy with Only Licensed Therapistshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vulvodynia-treatment

    is a general term, and there are many subtypes, including vulvar vestibulitis (inflammation of the vulvar vestibule), vestibulodynia (pain in the vulvar vestibule) and clitorodynia (painful clitoris). Physical Therapy Treatments for Pelvic Pain...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  10. pelvic floor physical therapy

    What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and How Can it Help You?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-you

    (IBS) Constipation Painful Intercourse: Vaginismus / Genito-Pelvic Penetration disorder Vulvodynia Vulvar vestibulitis Vestibulodynia Unprovoked and provoked vestibulodynia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Levator Ani Syndrome Pelvic Pain: Stabbing, throbbing,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  11. Vaginismus Recovery - Diagnoses and Treatments

    Vaginismus Recovery, Diagnoses and Treatmentshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vaginismus-recovery-genito-pelvic-penetration-disorder

    This muscle spasm is used to differentiate the diagnosis from other sexual pain disorders such as vulvodynia or vestibulodynia, although “the validity of the spasm-based criterion for vaginismus has never been evaluated”.3 Diagnosis of Vaginismus...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  12. unprovoked vestibulodyniahttps://feminapt.com/site-index/unprovoked-vestibulodynia

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
  13. Femina Physical Therapy | Vaginismus Treatment | Los Angeles, CAhttps://feminapt.com/

    Physical Therapy We treat Vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis, and more Since graduating from Duke University, I have always had a passion for...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Home Page
  14. Heather Speaks About Her Book "Sex Without Pain"https://feminapt.com/resources/videos-about-pelvic-pain/heather-speaks-about-sex-without-pain

    Heather speaks about vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, and interstitial cystitis, all covered in her Book "Sex Without Pain": "Sex doesn't have to hurt! Whether your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Videos by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
  15. Pelvic Pain and Birth Control – Is There a Link?https://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-pain-and-birth-control-is-there-a-link

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – pelvic pain isn’t in your head, it’s in your muscles. But could it also be in your birth control? That’s one of many questions a team of scientists from the European Society of Sexual Medicine set out to...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  16. Meet Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCShttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-kasia

    to: urinary and bowel incontinence, neurogenic bladder, painful bladder syndrome, male pelvic pain/chronic prostatitis, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), pubalgia (pubic bone pain), constipation, irritable bowel...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
    • Category: About Us
  17. shockwave therapy machine

    Now Offering Orthopedic and Therapeutic Treatments Using Shockwave Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/now-offering-orthopedic-and-therapeutic-treatments-using-shockwave-therapy

    Persistant Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) Rectal Pain Sacroiliac/SIJ Pain Tailbone Pain Testicular Pain Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia Other conditions treated: Arthritis/Joint Pain Low Back Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain Non-healing Wounds Plantar...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Treatments
  18. Restorative & Exercise Classes | A Women’s Body Mechanics Workshophttps://feminapt.com/classes/restore-your-inner-core

    and/or over-activity. Typical diagnoses this program is successful with is vaginismus, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disordoer, interstitial cystitis, urinary urgency and/or frequency, overactive...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Restorative & Exercise Classes
  19. Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

    The Book "Sex Without Pain" by Heather Jeffcoat, DPThttps://feminapt.com/resources/sex-without-pain-the-book

    of this type. Women with vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis have all benefited from her unique program. Heather uses her orthopaedic background to...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Resources
  20. What are Kegels

    What are Kegels?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-are-kegels

    carpal tunnel syndrome, diastasis recti, post-partum pelvic pain, other pelvic pain (vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, overactive pelvic floor, hypertonic pelvic floor disorder, etc); osteopenia/osteoporosis postural and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
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Testimonial by Carolina J.

I had tried Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy before (with another PT) and I had a really bad (painful) experience. A friend of mine and fellow patient, told me about Heather, Laureen and Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) and I decided to try again. I am so happy I did! Femina PT have, literally, changed my life. I was able to do again things I couldn't do for over 10 years!! Their bedside manners are impeccable, their knowledge and understanding make me feel comfortable to recommend this place to anyone in pain. Specially if you have Endometriosis. 100% recommended!!

-- Carolina J., 12/28/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by P.M.

I was hopeful but frankly skeptical when the doctor treating me for Interstitial Cystitis recommended that I go to Heather for physical therapy. Medication and diet helped control my IC symptoms, but I had never heard of physical therapy being used to treat IC. The education and treatment I received from Heather was a revelation. She explained that the pain I experienced with IC had helped create a cycle of muscle guarding which affected the entire pelvic area. I had no idea of the amount of tension being held there. No wonder my husband and I had not been able to have sexual intercourse for years!

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Testimonial by R.H.

No one could tell me why I was having pain during sex--sharp pain, not just uncomfortable, pain. I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat after researching several different options. I had seen a specialist who told me physical therapy would not help and my only option was surgery. I really didn't want to go that route, so when we got a referral, I decided to try it--it can't hurt, I thought. I am so glad I did. She diagnosed the problem right away, which was a relief in itself.

To know why I was having pain eased my mind immensely. And to hear that she could fix it without surgery was another relief. She said she could fix the problem in 6 weeks. I think it was actually 4 for me. She was very methodical, and treated me as an intelligent human being capable of participating in my own recovery. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She did not try to prolong my session numbers, she worked hard to accommodate my schedule (and the fact that I had to bring a baby to sessions), and she was completely honest the entire time. It is so hard to find someone with these characteristics, much less a professional who is so good at what she does. She has my highest respect.

-- R.H.

Testimonial by J.B.

My husband and I were having problems with painful intercourse. My therapist recommended that I go and get a pelvic floor evaluation from a physical therapist. Having never been treated by a physical therapist, I wondered how this really was going to help me. My husband who is a physician was very supportive and agreed that a PT evaluation would be a great idea. So i made the appointment and was blown away by what I learned. I had no idea that pelvic floor muscles could get tight and have trigger points just like any other muscle in the body. I'm a massage therapist and very familiar with tight muscles, and this new thought really amazed me. Heather's program to help relax and strengthen these muscles made such a difference. I can say that I am 100% pain free during intercourse now. Yippee! Going to the PT appointments and doing the at-home exercises was definitely a discipline, but it's 100% worth it! The rewards are amazing.

-- J.B.

Testimonial by P.M.

I was hopeful but frankly skeptical when the doctor treating me for Interstitial Cystitis recommended that I go to Heather for physical therapy. Medication and diet helped control my IC symptoms, but I had never heard of physical therapy being used to treat IC. The education and treatment I received from Heather was a revelation. She explained that the pain I experienced with IC had helped create a cycle of muscle guarding which affected the entire pelvic area. I had no idea of the amount of tension being held there. No wonder my husband and I had not been able to have sexual intercourse for years!

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Testimonial by M.M.

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients:

My husband and I were married for 5 years before we were able to have intercourse due to my vaginismus. There was nothing traumatic in my past but for some reason, even though I wanted sex, I mentally avoided "that area" of my body and didn't even admit to myself that there was a problem for a long time, even though I was never able to put tampons in. Once I finally opened my eyes up to the fact that I had a problem, I had a surgery that was supposed to fix the issue.

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