PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE MODERN WOMAN

we offer care for the active woman to achieve lasting relief from pelvic pain, leaking, and to optimize your pregnancy and postpartum recovery

serving women in Westport, Fairfield County, and virtually.

WHAT WE TREAT

  • pubic symphysis pain (“lightning crotch”), sacroiliac joint pain, back and hip pain, sciatic pain, urinary leaking, constipation, labor and delivery preparation.

  • diastasis recti (abdominal separation), painful sex, tailbone pain, cesarean scar pain, perineal scar pain, urinary leaking, pelvic organ prolapse, return to exercise and sport.

  • overactive pelvic floor, endometriosis, vulvodynia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, painful menstruation, pudendal neuralgia, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

  • urinary leaking, frequent urination, urinary urgency, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary tract infections, constipation, fecal incontinence.

  • pelvic floor muscle weakness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infections, full body strength training.

  • TMJ dysfunction, neck pain, tension headaches, back pain, upper and lower body pain or injury.

  • postpartum return to exercise and sport, pelvic health education, pelvic health wellness assessments, prenatal preventative care.

our pregnancy program

Pregnancy is a transformative time, but too often, it comes with uncertainty, discomfort, and an overwhelm of conflicting advice. Women struggle with pain, avoid exercise because they’re unsure of what’s safe, and feel uneducated about labor and birth.

Our comprehensive Pregnancy Program offers specialized care to guide and support you from as early as your first trimester to birth. It is built on three key pillars: strength and mobility, therapeutic bodywork, and labor and birth prep.

Whether you’re experiencing pain or seeking support for preventative care, you deserve to feel comfortable, strong, and resilient in your pregnancy.

“I began seeing her in my second trimester of pregnancy… with the intention to address some physical pain and tightness I was experiencing, labor prep and to minimize potential postpartum discomfort… Her support, knowledge, warmth and expertise have been invaluable. I feel so much more prepared as a first time mom and ahead of the game thanks to her services. Every woman deserves to experience this level of care.”

- Physical Therapy Patient

OUR APPROACH

We believe in a holistic, whole-body approach to pelvic floor physical therapy, including bodywork, exercise, and education, to help you achieve lasting relief from your symptoms of pain, leaking, or other pelvic health concerns. We prioritize one-on-one sessions with a pelvic health expert in an environment that is fun and relaxing, ensuring you feel cared for and informed throughout your treatment. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often normalized due to a lack of education on the distinction between what is common and what is normal. Women are suffering in silence with symptoms of pelvic pain and incontinence. By having taboo conversations and prioritizing your well-being in your care, we create a space for you to feel supported, validated, and heard.

Reform Physical Therapy is rooted in our strides to transform traditional physical therapy and provide specialized, meaningful care while guiding women to symptom relief and a better, stronger version of themselves.

WHAT TO EXPECT

STEP 1 —

Get started by calling us or filling out our contact form! You will speak with our Client Care Coordinator, we will answer all of your questions, and we’ll get you scheduled for your initial evaluation appointment. You do not need a referral from your doctor for physical therapy.

STEP 2 —

Come in for your 75-minute initial evaluation where we will complete a thorough intake and assessment to begin determining the why behind your symptoms. We will create an action plan together so you feel informed and supported on your path to healing.

STEP 3 —

Come in for 60-minute treatments where you’ll spend each session 1-on-1 with a pelvic health expert. We take a full body approach to provide you with lasting relief and build resilience in your body. Your treatment will be specific to your needs and goals, and you will never be passed off to an assistant or feel rushed and dismissed.

OUR TEAM

  • Dr. Marisa Raguso, PT, DPT

    Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapist

  • Dr. Chelsea Barnes, PT, DPT

    Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapist

  • Natalie Occhino

    Client Care Coordinator, Administrative Assistant

“Marisa made me feel cared for, listened to, and like a whole and unbroken woman again. She is the piece of the puzzle that every childbearing woman needs.”

— Natalie, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Patient