Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Women
At Koah Health, we offer pelvic floor physical therapy for women using a whole-body, integrative approach.
The pelvic floor doesn’t function in isolation—it works closely with your core, hips, spine, and nervous system. When this system is disrupted, symptoms can show up in ways that impact daily life, exercise, and overall well-being.
Our goal is to help you restore strength, coordination, and confidence through individualized care in a private, supportive environment.
What We Treat
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help with:
- Urinary leakage (with coughing, sneezing, exercise)
- Urgency or frequency
- Pelvic pain or tension
- Core weakness and instability
- Diastasis recti
- Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
- Pelvic pressure or discomfort during pregnancy
- Low back, hip, or SI joint pain
- Core and pelvic floor preparation for delivery
- C-section recovery
- Postpartum weakness or difficulty returning to activity
We also address hip and low back pain when pelvic floor and core dysfunction are contributing factors.
Learn more about physical therapy for urinary incontinence and pediatric pelvic floor therapy.
Our Approach
At Koah Health, we don’t treat the pelvic floor in isolation.
Your care may include:
- Internal and external pelvic floor assessment (when appropriate)
- Manual therapy to reduce tension and improve mobility
- Breathing and pressure management
- Deep core coordination and retraining
- Strength and movement progression
- Nervous system support
This allows us to address the root cause—not just the symptoms.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Return to Exercise
Your body goes through significant changes during pregnancy and after delivery—and support during this time matters.
We help guide:
During Pregnancy
- Managing discomfort and maintaining activity safely
- Preparing the body for labor and delivery
- Supporting core and pelvic floor coordination
Postpartum
- Rebuilding strength and coordination
- Addressing symptoms like leakage, pressure, or weakness
- Gradual return to exercise
Return to Higher-Level Activity
- Strength training
- Running and impact activities
- Long-term resilience and injury prevention
The focus is always on restoring options in the body—not rushing intensity.
Learn more about prenatal physical therapy, postpartum physical therapy, and diastasis recti physical therapy.
What to Expect
Your initial evaluation will be performed by a physical therapist with advanced training in women’s pelvic health.
Follow-up sessions may include:
- Individualized treatment within a focused, small-group setting (no more than two patients per hour)
- Guided exercise and movement retraining
- Ongoing support from our trained team to reinforce your program
All care is delivered in a comfortable, private setting.
Meet Your Physical Therapist
Koah Health was founded by Dr. Melanie Cherney, PT, DPT, MA, a licensed physical therapist with advanced training in pelvic health, postpartum rehabilitation, and orthopedic physical therapy. As a lifelong Orange County resident and a mom herself, Dr. Cherney has a particular interest in helping women feel strong and supported through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Pelvic floor care at Koah Health is provided by Dr. Cherney and other members of our physical therapy team, with an individualized, whole-body approach based on each patient’s needs and goals. Learn more about Dr. Cherney.
Why Koah Health
- Whole-body, integrative approach
- Focus on movement and function—not just isolated muscles
- Personalized care based on your goals and lifestyle
- Supportive, high-touch environment with dedicated guidance throughout your session
We bridge the gap between pelvic floor therapy and full-body rehabilitation.
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If you are experiencing pelvic symptoms, navigating pregnancy or postpartum recovery, or dealing with core dysfunction, we’re here to help.
Schedule an evaluation to begin restoring strength, coordination, and confidence.
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