Women’s Health

Physical Therapy &
Coaching

Kelsey Castek, PT, DPT

Pregnancy
Postpartum
Bladder Health
Pelvic Pain

I help women overcome pelvic floor issues by feeling empowered in their bodies.

There’s a better way.

Feel EMPOWERED in your health with a combination of in-person sessions + the Everfit app.

  • Education + Prevention

    Know more about your feminine body and why you are doing the exercises prescribed, your symptoms/diagnosis, and inclusion of pelvic wellness to prevent a lot of common symptoms I see.

  • Communication

    Messaging, habit tracking, support and accountability.

    I get it. It can be difficult to prioritize your own health - whether you’re a busy mom, passionate in your career, involved in many activities, and accustomed to the “go, go, go” society. Coaching can help navigate the barriers or obstacles that stand in your way of reaching your goals.

    You don’t have to wait between sessions if you have a question - “It’s like having a PT in your pocket.”

    Build a relationship, and feel heard. Here you are not just another number in the clinic or rushed like a revolving door. You are unique and so is your journey, so let’s get to know what will help you achieve and maintain optimal pelvic health.

  • Custom Programming

    My experience in traditional PT lead me to realize performing the same 3-4 exercises per week until your next visit just doesn’t cut it for optimal results. You will have a customized program that will help you get symptoms reduced, out of pain, stronger and healthier - tailored and adjusted to improve your success.

    Coaching designed to fit your lifestyle.

How Can I Best Help You?

Not sure how I can help, or don’t see your specific issue listed? Send an email or sign up for a call and I can help get your questions answered!

Pregnancy

I’m a strong believer that maintaining some level of fitness including mobility and strength throughout pregnancy can help minimize pelvic floor dysfunction and help prepare for birth/delivery.

Through my program we can address any aches and pains (including but not limited to: back/hip/pelvic pain, symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD), pelvic heaviness/pressure/prolapse and swelling, urinary incontinence, constipation, round ligament pain, abdominal separation (DRA)) - you may be experiencing, as well as encourage a healthy pregnancy and smooth delivery.

Interested in Birth Prep?

Included in the visits:

  • Pelvic floor assessment for strength and coordination (how to relax/lengthen for delivery)

  • Coordinating with breath

  • Mobility screen

Included in the app:

  • Your individualized exercise program

  • Movement guide through stages of labor

  • Education on perineal stretching & pushing

  • & more!

Postpartum

Are you currently experiencing symptoms that are keeping you from feeling 100%? You are not alone. Almost 75% of new moms have postpartum complications.

This could include:

Cesarean scar mobility, perineal scar, leaking pee, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, difficulty returning to exercise/activities, or painful return to pleasure.

Or interested in the

Postpartum Recovery and Early Mobility Program

This can be started as soon as you deliver (or feel comfortable to start). This is ideal for the first two months postpartum. What if I told you, you don’t have to wait until 6 weeks to get postpartum care. If you have another injury or surgery to your body, you’re often sent to PT right away, so why not for delivering a baby? That’s a pretty large physical event! I want to help bridge the gap in early postpartum care which is why I created this program - to utilize my expertise in pelvic floor muscles, scar healing in depth beyond how it looks, evidence based education on returning to exercise safely (instead of the gray area “just listen to your body”), and to return to intimacy with less discomfort. We could be preventing a lot of common pelvic floor issues that I see by starting earlier, preventative care.

Includes:

  • Virtual Eval: share your birth story, screening, and coaching on wellness as you transition into motherhood

  • Education and Exercises to Support: reconnection to your core and pelvic floor, gentle stretches and activation of muscles, education and “mom mechanics” - including bathroom tips, pain relief, feeding tips, lifting/carrying, bending, handouts for scar massage/mobility/desensitization

  • Virtual 6 week follow up with guidance for return to exercise and intimacy (if cleared by your provider)

I’m passionate about helping you navigate the journey of welcoming a new little one to your family, preventative care because all too often I have heard “what could I have done to prevent x,y,z”, as well as minimize early aches/pains so you can continue feeling your best each week as your body heals!

Bladder Health

Do you experience urinary issues and not sure what else to do (beyond kegels)?

Leaking with sneezing, coughing, laughing. Urgency, frequency. Retention or recurrent UTI’s.

Do you find yourself:

Trying to return to exercise but those unwanted leaks put a halt to your program?

Avoiding going to workout classes, jumping on a trampoline, running for leisure, a race or after your kids - (insert other activity here).

Then are you interested in a personalized program, tailored to your goals?

Pelvic Pain

Are you experiencing pelvic pain, and looking for a holistic way of healing? (read more in my blog - Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)

My mission is to empower your healing journey to optimal pelvic wellness. The pelvic region can be complex and I like to say: “Think of it as a neighborhood. We might have to address some angry neighbors.” (and this doesn’t always happen overnight). This is why I have included pelvic floor rehab + coaching into a comprehensive program.

Kelsey is working on achieving a Board Certified Women’s Health Coaching Certification through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute to provide a holistic approach using integrative and functional medicine (including functional nutrition, lifestyle medicines and clinical experience as a physical therapist for pain management and movement therapy)

Other Services:

“Tools in My Toolbox”:

Myofascial Mobilization - pelvic and lower extremity, urinary system and digestive tract

Functional Dry Needling

Soft tissue and joint mobilization

Cupping and hand tools

Testimonials

  • "Kelsey has helped give me hope that I can be pain free again. She is extremely knowledgeable, and a mama herself, so I felt like she understood where I was at in my postpartum journey. She has been an amazing reminder for me that it's okay to slow down, move with intention and rebuild your foundation. I want to tell all moms the best thing you can do for yourself is invest in yourself, your future self will thank you!"

    -Jarrah

  • "I had a third degree tear from delivery and wanted to make sure I healed properly. I had no idea what to expect going into our first visit but Kelsey did a great job of explaining what she would be doing and how it would help my recovery. She did this at each visit and always made me feel comfortable. Kelsey's expertise has made me feel more confident in preparing for future children."

    -Kelly

  • "There were many times throughout my pregnancy and postpartum journey I remember thinking, "every single pregnant woman needs to know about Kelsey and pelvic floor education!" I'm so thankful Kelsey was a part of my journey to becoming a first time mom."

    -Megan

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