Specialized Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy, Post-partum, General Orthopaedics, and Cancer Rehabilitation Programs
Pain Management for all types of pelvic pain and general orthopedic issues
We emphasize the highest quality of care by using only licensed physical therapists to provide your treatment in a comforting, one-on-one setting. All of our physical therapists also hold additional advanced training certifications, including lymphaedema certification, pilates certification, massage therapy and stretch therapy.
Physical Therapy Services Offered:
Birth Prep Services
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery greatly affect the pelvic floor muscles, and our birth prep services using pelvic floor therapy can bring you confidence, strength, and flexibility. What are the pelvic floor muscles? The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles inside the pelvis that form a hammock connecting the pubic bone to the tailbone. Both men and women have pelvic floor muscles. These muscles play an important part in stabilizing the pelvis and spine, supporting your organs (bowel, bladder and uterus) and toileting. The Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy During pregnancy the pelvic floor muscles are working overtime trying to stabilize and support the growing body of the mother and child. Read our previous blog post about preparing the pelvic floor for childbirth. During a
Post-Partum Renewal Program
Our Premier Post-partum physical therapy program in Los Angeles is a complete evaluation for diastasis rectus abdominus, postural and movement dysfunctions and pelvic floor muscle status. Treatments may include pelvic floor muscle biofeedback, specific strengthening exercises and an educational program, manual therapy to address myofascial restrictions — all custom-tailored with your specific goals in mind. Our goals are to help you get back to all of the activities you were doing before baby.
Orthopedic Services
We offer a large range of orthopedic services and treatments for acute and chronic injuries of bone, joints and muscles, including injuries sustained during sports or other activities. All of our licensed physical therapists have a background in Orthopedics and Women’s Health, and a detailed understanding of how some of the conditions below can be related to pelvic floor dysfunctions, or how pelvic floor dysfunctions can lead to orthopedic problems.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta Femina Physical Therapy, with locations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, specializes in pelvic floor therapy to help women overcome pelvic pain, endometriosis, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, as well as sexual dysfunction, among many other conditions. Our expert team delivers personalized, evidence-based care through hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education—supporting healing, strength, and restored confidence in a supportive environment. Our physical therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care using hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and education—helping you heal, regain strength, and restore confidence in a compassionate setting. If you’re searching for pelvic floor physical therapy in Los Angeles or Atlanta, Femina PT offers advanced, compassionate treatment tailored to your unique needs. We ensure women in both cities
Dry Needle Therapy in Atlanta
Pain shouldn’t be your everyday. If you struggle with muscle tightness, trigger points, or movement restrictions—especially in the pelvic, hip, low back, or other areas—Dry Needle Therapy in Buckhead, GA at Femina Physical Therapy offers relief, renewed mobility, and healing in a compassionate, expert setting. At Femina PT, we believe everybody is unique. That’s why our dry needle therapy treatments are personalized to your anatomy, history, goals, and the way you move. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking support for pelvic health, we craft a plan to help you feel better, move more easily, and get back to what matters most. Relief and Recovery Through Dry Needling Dry needling is now available at Femina Physical Therapy Atlanta – Buckhead. This specialized
Biofeedback Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
In busy cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta, women are juggling careers, family, fitness, and social lives. But when pelvic floor challenges like leakage, chronic pain, or difficulty recovering postpartum arise, they can quietly disrupt daily routines. Femina offers Biofeedback in Los Angeles and Atlanta for a non-invasive, science-backed solution to restore pelvic health and improve overall well-being. At Femina Physical Therapy, we specialize in biofeedback therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation. With clinics serving both Los Angeles and Atlanta, our team provides compassionate, expert care tailored to the unique needs of women at every stage of life. A Modern, Gentle Approach to Pelvic Health Femina PT offers Biofeedback therapy at the following locations: What is Biofeedback Therapy? Biofeedback programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are
Photobiomodulation Therapy in Los Angeles
At Femina Physical Therapy in Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills), photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is offered as part of specialized pelvic floor and women’s health physical therapy. Licensed therapists integrate PBMT with manual therapy, biofeedback, exercise, and post-surgical rehabilitation to address chronic pain, scar tissue, trigger points, and sensitivity related to pelvic floor dysfunction. With extended one-on-one sessions, patients receive individualized care that promotes cellular healing, reduces inflammation, calms overactive nerves, and desensitizes tender tissues. PBMT is also used for conditions such as painful intercourse, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, helping restore tissue health, reduce discomfort, and improve functional outcomes in a supportive, patient-centered environment. This advanced therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free option for those seeking relief from persistent pelvic
NormaTec Therapy in Los Angeles
When your body is pushed—through pregnancy, postpartum healing, standing long hours, athletic training, or post-surgery—it often needs a helping hand to reduce swelling, flush out metabolic byproducts, and restore comfort. NormaTec Therapy at Femina Physical Therapy offers a clinically proven way to support faster recovery, strengthen circulatory health, and relieve discomfort in a soothing, evidence-based manner. Our Los Angeles clinic brings the NormaTec PULSE Series pneumatic compression system into your recovery plan. Whether you’re seeking relief from edema, soreness, or inflammation, NormaTec Therapy helps enhance circulation, relieve tension, and improve limb mobility—all in quick sessions that fit into your busy life. Accelerate Recovery, Reduce Swelling, and Boost Comfort with NormaTec Femina PT offers Normatec therapy at the following locations: What is NormaTec Therapy? NormaTec Therapy
Softwave Shockwave Therapy in Los Angeles
Are you seeking a non-invasive, cutting-edge solution for chronic pain, pelvic dysfunction, or orthopedic injuries? Softwave Shockwave Therapy at Femina Physical Therapy provides a proven approach that stimulates healing, reduces pain, and restores function without surgery or heavy reliance on medications. Serving the Los Angeles area, our licensed physical therapists combine advanced technology with whole-body, evidence-based care to help you regain comfort and quality of life. With extended one-on-one sessions and personalized treatment plans, you receive specialized, compassionate care designed to address the root causes of your condition. At Femina Physical Therapy, we also integrate complementary treatments such as photobiomodulation therapy to further enhance recovery, calm nerve irritation, and support tissue repair. When combined with SoftWave Shockwave Therapy, photobiomodulation therapy can maximize results for conditions
Pilates in Los Angeles & Atlanta at Femina Physical Therapy
At Femina Physical Therapy, we design tailored programs that improve mobility, correct muscular imbalances, and enhance overall physical function. By emphasizing the connection between the core, spine, and pelvic floor, our approach builds strength, stability, and posture to make everyday movements safer and more efficient. These programs are ideal for individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking preventive care to support long-term musculoskeletal health. Through guided exercises, patients gain better body awareness, coordination, and control, which supports improved athletic performance, reduced injury risk, and greater quality of life. Our certified instructors specialize in rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum recovery, and advanced movement techniques. Offering Pilates programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta, we go beyond conventional fitness by integrating pelvic floor activation, deep core engagement,
Chronic Pain Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina PT, our Chronic Pain Physical Therapy programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta offer compassionate, evidence-based care designed to relieve complex, long-standing pain. We begin with a thorough, personalized evaluation in private one-on-one sessions lasting 85–1200 minutes, conducted exclusively by licensed therapists—ensuring precise attention and a holistic treatment strategy. Through a blend of pain education, movement retraining, directed manual therapy, and advanced modalities like Softwave (shockwave) and myofascial release, patients find meaningful pain relief in Los Angeles and Atlanta Femina PT offices. Our integrative model empowers you to address the interplay between musculoskeletal dysfunction, nervous system sensitization, and emotional well-being when dealing with chronic pain in Los Angeles and Atlanta. By combining evidence-based techniques such as fascial stretch therapy, pelvic floor integration, and
Myofascial Release in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina Physical Therapy, we specialize in providing evidence-based myofascial release therapy in both Los Angeles and Atlanta. This hands-on technique targets restrictions within the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, nerves, and organs. When fascia becomes tight or restricted due to injury, surgery, inflammation, or chronic stress, it can create widespread pain, limited mobility, and discomfort. Our expert therapists use gentle, sustained pressure to release these restrictions, restore natural movement, and reduce tension throughout the body. Whether you are experiencing chronic pelvic pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, or post-surgical scarring, myofascial release can play a key role in your recovery and long-term wellness. Serving patients across Greater Los Angeles—including Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills—as well as in Buckhead Atlanta, our team tailors every
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina Physical Therapy, with locations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy to help women overcome pelvic pain, endometriosis, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, as well as sexual dysfunction, among many other conditions. Our expert team delivers personalized, evidence-based care through hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education—supporting healing, strength, and restored confidence in a supportive environment. Our physical therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care using hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and education—helping you heal, regain strength, and restore confidence in a compassionate setting. If you’re searching for pelvic floor physical therapy in Los Angeles or Atlanta, Femina PT offers advanced, compassionate treatment tailored to your unique needs. We ensure women in both cities receive the highest standard of care in
Positional Release Therapy
Learn How Positional Release Therapy Can Help Ease Your Pain Positional Release Therapy is a gentle technique that works with the body’s natural desire to move away from pain and towards comfort. We bring the body to a position of comfort, add gentle compression, and connect through subtle energy. We remind the body of its innate “happy place” and invite you to come back to relaxation and ease.
Intensive Program for Out of Town Patients
No Femina locations in your area? No problem! At Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy, we understand that specialized pelvic health care is not found in every community. We have many patients that travel from outside of the Los Angeles area for routine or intermittent care. These patients are seen in our Sherman Oaks, California office. Weekend accommodations can also be made if necessary. To get started, a 55 minute consultation via telehealth in California (or virtual consultations worldwide) is scheduled so that your individual needs can be met.
Telehealth & Coaching
We know you have a lot on your plate. We have always emphasized a home program for our patients and with great success. Fusion Wellness PT/Femina PT founder Heather Jeffcoat even wrote a book that emphasizes the importance and effectiveness of self care. Every successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Hands-on therapy has been proven to benefit those with diagnoses of chronic pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, and more. Our trained therapists will listen to your story, observe your movements, and make the appropriate recommendations for your particular situation.
Gender Health Physical Therapy Services
Gender Affirming Care at Femina Physical Therapy What is Gender Health and Gender Affirming Care? Gender health is a spectrum of multidisciplinary treatments specifically related to a person’s gender. More commonly these treatments are called gender affirming care. Anyone can benefit from gender affirming care, but the term is most commonly associated with transgender and nonbinary people. We’ll outline how our PT services can help those individuals below. When people think of gender affirming care, they will most commonly think of hormones or surgery. Both of those treatments bring changes to the body that sometimes need to be managed with rehabilitation services. Consultation with a physical therapist can help someone prepare for surgery by improving strength and conditioning. Physical therapists can also support someone recovering from
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Unlike other offices, your first visit to Femina Physical Therapy is a thorough 85 minute evaluation. Here’s an outline of what to expect when it comes to pelvic floor therapy. The goal of this initial evaluation is to understand all the different layers that could possibly be contributing to your condition. Once we understand the root causes of your issue, we will formulate a treatment plan to help you start feeling better, experiencing less pain, and getting back to the activities that you care about.
Yoga and Pregnancy | Increase Quality of Life During and After Pregnancy
Yoga and Pregnancy Together Can Increase Your Quality of Life During Pregnancy and After We offer a yoga therapy program tailored specifically to pregnancy at Femina/Fusion Wellness PT. At the end of this article is a link to more blog posts highlighting how yoga can mesh well with issues like pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, and pregnancy. Why Integrate Yoga and Pregnancy? Modified, gentle, and restorative yoga practices can be a fantastic addition to physical activity during pregnancy. Yoga can also give an opportunity for mamas to listen to their bodies, gain stamina and the courage needed for labor and motherhood. Whether you start practicing yoga after you get pregnant, or you already have a practice, yoga also helps you to consciously connect to the
Certified Attain Treatments For Incontinence
Attain is a home biofeedback and electrical stimulation device used to conservatively treat stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence. Bladder leakage, even just a few drops is NOT normal. Bladder leakage can get WORSE if not treated. The Attain is appropriate for treatment of stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence and bowel incontinence.
The IRAS Method
Instruction in The IRAS Method is currently only available for individual instruction to patients (Qualified health care practitioners can be instructed in a group or individual setting, in your office or ours). This groundbreaking method was first introduced by Femina Physical Therapy founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, to address hypertonic and overactive pelvic floor muscles. Using research-proven techniques, the IRAS Method has transformed womens’ daily lives and improved their sexual function through this step-by-step program, helping women reach their goals in as little as 2 weeks*. TheIRAS Method is a unique combination of physical therapy, massage, lymphatic drainage and neuromuscular techniques optimized to provide the quickest recovery of pelvic floor muscle spasm, hypertonicity and/or muscle overactivity. It is a proven system to help with common painful sex,
PT Services Offered
At Femina Physical Therapy, we emphasize the highest quality of care by only using licensed physical therapists to provide your treatment in a comforting, one-on-one setting. All of our physical therapists also hold additional advanced training certifications, including lymphaedema certification, pilates certification, massage therapy and stretch therapy.
Specialty Treatments:
Graston Technique
What is Graston Technique? Graston Technique is a type of manual therapy that uses stainless steel instruments to treat dysfunction and pain in connective tissue. It is form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation. While the instruments may look a bit medieval, treatments should not cause extreme pain. The tools are made of stainless steel and are either concave or convex-shaped. They have rounded edges that are not sharp but can be more precise compared to a therapist’s hands. These design elements assist in diagnosing the location and isolating the treatment of a connective tissue lesion. Graston Technique is well researched and has been proven to improve tissue quality while decreasing healing time.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy to Alleviate Chronic Pain Myofascial restrictions can be caused by postural dysfunction, trauma, inflammatory conditions and/or surgeries. When these restrictions occur, they can produce tensile pressures up to 2,000 pounds per square inch on sensitive structure and lead to chronic pain. It essentially creates a ‘straight-jacket’ of pain around the tissue and can keep you in a cycle of pain.
Softwave (Shockwave) Therapy
Utilizing Softwave Shockwave Therapy in Rehabilitation for Women’s Health and Pelvic Health Conditions We are excited to offer SoftWave’s shockwave therapy in Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills locations! SoftWave therapy (a specialized type of low intensity Shockwave Therapy) has been increasingly utilized in rehabilitation environments. In our offices, licensed physical therapists treat pelvic health conditions such as vestibulodynia, vulvodynia, vaginismus, pelvic pain, and other female sexual pain diagnoses, other pelvic health issues such as urinary incontinence, bladder pain and urinary urgency and frequency. As licensed physical therapists that take a whole body approach to your care, we also utillize Softwave for numerouse orthopedic conditions including neck pain, back pain, acute and chronic tendinitis’, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), DeQuarvain’s Tenosynovitis, plantar fasciitis, joint pain and inflammation,
NormaTec Therapy
We are excited to announce the addition of the NormaTec PULSE Series to our treatment options! NormaTec is the ultimate recovery device. The technology can increase circulation and improve mobility for those who work out regularly, are training for a competition or race, experience swollen legs from traveling frequently, stand for long hours on the job, or suffer from inflammation, sore muscles, or other circulatory issues. NormaTec is used extensively in professional athletics and is utilized for both rehab and recovery by 97% of pro teams, as well as Olympic and elite athletes across a broad spectrum of sports. Plus, our pregnant and post-operative patients love the way they feel after a session!
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Femina PT offers Fascial Stretch Therapy™, an assisted-stretching system that unlocks the flexibility potential in your body! FST™ is a unique system of therapy & training that dramatically improves your flexibility by lengthening your fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that envelops all structures of the body, effectively connecting them together. The problem is that fascia will thicken & shorten when any of your tissues are under stress from poor posture, improper body mechanics, lack of exercise, injury, surgery, disease or over-training. This process is accelerated when the body (and, therefore the tissues) are dehydrated.
Birth Prep Services
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery greatly affect the pelvic floor muscles, and our birth prep services using pelvic floor therapy can bring you confidence, strength, and flexibility. What are the pelvic floor muscles? The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles inside the pelvis that form a hammock connecting the pubic bone to the tailbone. Both men and women have pelvic floor muscles. These muscles play an important part in stabilizing the pelvis and spine, supporting your organs (bowel, bladder and uterus) and toileting. The Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy During pregnancy the pelvic floor muscles are working overtime trying to stabilize and support the growing body of the mother and child. Read our previous blog post about preparing the pelvic floor for childbirth. During a
Post-Partum Renewal Program
Our Premier Post-partum physical therapy program in Los Angeles is a complete evaluation for diastasis rectus abdominus, postural and movement dysfunctions and pelvic floor muscle status. Treatments may include pelvic floor muscle biofeedback, specific strengthening exercises and an educational program, manual therapy to address myofascial restrictions — all custom-tailored with your specific goals in mind. Our goals are to help you get back to all of the activities you were doing before baby.
Orthopedic Services
We offer a large range of orthopedic services and treatments for acute and chronic injuries of bone, joints and muscles, including injuries sustained during sports or other activities. All of our licensed physical therapists have a background in Orthopedics and Women’s Health, and a detailed understanding of how some of the conditions below can be related to pelvic floor dysfunctions, or how pelvic floor dysfunctions can lead to orthopedic problems.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta Femina Physical Therapy, with locations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, specializes in pelvic floor therapy to help women overcome pelvic pain, endometriosis, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, as well as sexual dysfunction, among many other conditions. Our expert team delivers personalized, evidence-based care through hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education—supporting healing, strength, and restored confidence in a supportive environment. Our physical therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care using hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and education—helping you heal, regain strength, and restore confidence in a compassionate setting. If you’re searching for pelvic floor physical therapy in Los Angeles or Atlanta, Femina PT offers advanced, compassionate treatment tailored to your unique needs. We ensure women in both cities
Dry Needle Therapy in Atlanta
Pain shouldn’t be your everyday. If you struggle with muscle tightness, trigger points, or movement restrictions—especially in the pelvic, hip, low back, or other areas—Dry Needle Therapy in Buckhead, GA at Femina Physical Therapy offers relief, renewed mobility, and healing in a compassionate, expert setting. At Femina PT, we believe everybody is unique. That’s why our dry needle therapy treatments are personalized to your anatomy, history, goals, and the way you move. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking support for pelvic health, we craft a plan to help you feel better, move more easily, and get back to what matters most. Relief and Recovery Through Dry Needling Dry needling is now available at Femina Physical Therapy Atlanta – Buckhead. This specialized
Biofeedback Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
In busy cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta, women are juggling careers, family, fitness, and social lives. But when pelvic floor challenges like leakage, chronic pain, or difficulty recovering postpartum arise, they can quietly disrupt daily routines. Femina offers Biofeedback in Los Angeles and Atlanta for a non-invasive, science-backed solution to restore pelvic health and improve overall well-being. At Femina Physical Therapy, we specialize in biofeedback therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation. With clinics serving both Los Angeles and Atlanta, our team provides compassionate, expert care tailored to the unique needs of women at every stage of life. A Modern, Gentle Approach to Pelvic Health Femina PT offers Biofeedback therapy at the following locations: What is Biofeedback Therapy? Biofeedback programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are
Photobiomodulation Therapy in Los Angeles
At Femina Physical Therapy in Los Angeles (Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills), photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is offered as part of specialized pelvic floor and women’s health physical therapy. Licensed therapists integrate PBMT with manual therapy, biofeedback, exercise, and post-surgical rehabilitation to address chronic pain, scar tissue, trigger points, and sensitivity related to pelvic floor dysfunction. With extended one-on-one sessions, patients receive individualized care that promotes cellular healing, reduces inflammation, calms overactive nerves, and desensitizes tender tissues. PBMT is also used for conditions such as painful intercourse, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, helping restore tissue health, reduce discomfort, and improve functional outcomes in a supportive, patient-centered environment. This advanced therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free option for those seeking relief from persistent pelvic
NormaTec Therapy in Los Angeles
When your body is pushed—through pregnancy, postpartum healing, standing long hours, athletic training, or post-surgery—it often needs a helping hand to reduce swelling, flush out metabolic byproducts, and restore comfort. NormaTec Therapy at Femina Physical Therapy offers a clinically proven way to support faster recovery, strengthen circulatory health, and relieve discomfort in a soothing, evidence-based manner. Our Los Angeles clinic brings the NormaTec PULSE Series pneumatic compression system into your recovery plan. Whether you’re seeking relief from edema, soreness, or inflammation, NormaTec Therapy helps enhance circulation, relieve tension, and improve limb mobility—all in quick sessions that fit into your busy life. Accelerate Recovery, Reduce Swelling, and Boost Comfort with NormaTec Femina PT offers Normatec therapy at the following locations: What is NormaTec Therapy? NormaTec Therapy
Softwave Shockwave Therapy in Los Angeles
Are you seeking a non-invasive, cutting-edge solution for chronic pain, pelvic dysfunction, or orthopedic injuries? Softwave Shockwave Therapy at Femina Physical Therapy provides a proven approach that stimulates healing, reduces pain, and restores function without surgery or heavy reliance on medications. Serving the Los Angeles area, our licensed physical therapists combine advanced technology with whole-body, evidence-based care to help you regain comfort and quality of life. With extended one-on-one sessions and personalized treatment plans, you receive specialized, compassionate care designed to address the root causes of your condition. At Femina Physical Therapy, we also integrate complementary treatments such as photobiomodulation therapy to further enhance recovery, calm nerve irritation, and support tissue repair. When combined with SoftWave Shockwave Therapy, photobiomodulation therapy can maximize results for conditions
Pilates in Los Angeles & Atlanta at Femina Physical Therapy
At Femina Physical Therapy, we design tailored programs that improve mobility, correct muscular imbalances, and enhance overall physical function. By emphasizing the connection between the core, spine, and pelvic floor, our approach builds strength, stability, and posture to make everyday movements safer and more efficient. These programs are ideal for individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking preventive care to support long-term musculoskeletal health. Through guided exercises, patients gain better body awareness, coordination, and control, which supports improved athletic performance, reduced injury risk, and greater quality of life. Our certified instructors specialize in rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum recovery, and advanced movement techniques. Offering Pilates programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta, we go beyond conventional fitness by integrating pelvic floor activation, deep core engagement,
Chronic Pain Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina PT, our Chronic Pain Physical Therapy programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta offer compassionate, evidence-based care designed to relieve complex, long-standing pain. We begin with a thorough, personalized evaluation in private one-on-one sessions lasting 85–1200 minutes, conducted exclusively by licensed therapists—ensuring precise attention and a holistic treatment strategy. Through a blend of pain education, movement retraining, directed manual therapy, and advanced modalities like Softwave (shockwave) and myofascial release, patients find meaningful pain relief in Los Angeles and Atlanta Femina PT offices. Our integrative model empowers you to address the interplay between musculoskeletal dysfunction, nervous system sensitization, and emotional well-being when dealing with chronic pain in Los Angeles and Atlanta. By combining evidence-based techniques such as fascial stretch therapy, pelvic floor integration, and
Myofascial Release in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina Physical Therapy, we specialize in providing evidence-based myofascial release therapy in both Los Angeles and Atlanta. This hands-on technique targets restrictions within the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, nerves, and organs. When fascia becomes tight or restricted due to injury, surgery, inflammation, or chronic stress, it can create widespread pain, limited mobility, and discomfort. Our expert therapists use gentle, sustained pressure to release these restrictions, restore natural movement, and reduce tension throughout the body. Whether you are experiencing chronic pelvic pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, or post-surgical scarring, myofascial release can play a key role in your recovery and long-term wellness. Serving patients across Greater Los Angeles—including Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills—as well as in Buckhead Atlanta, our team tailors every
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Los Angeles & Atlanta
At Femina Physical Therapy, with locations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy to help women overcome pelvic pain, endometriosis, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges, as well as sexual dysfunction, among many other conditions. Our expert team delivers personalized, evidence-based care through hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education—supporting healing, strength, and restored confidence in a supportive environment. Our physical therapists provide individualized, evidence-based care using hands-on therapy, targeted exercises, and education—helping you heal, regain strength, and restore confidence in a compassionate setting. If you’re searching for pelvic floor physical therapy in Los Angeles or Atlanta, Femina PT offers advanced, compassionate treatment tailored to your unique needs. We ensure women in both cities receive the highest standard of care in
Positional Release Therapy
Learn How Positional Release Therapy Can Help Ease Your Pain Positional Release Therapy is a gentle technique that works with the body’s natural desire to move away from pain and towards comfort. We bring the body to a position of comfort, add gentle compression, and connect through subtle energy. We remind the body of its innate “happy place” and invite you to come back to relaxation and ease.
Intensive Program for Out of Town Patients
No Femina locations in your area? No problem! At Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy, we understand that specialized pelvic health care is not found in every community. We have many patients that travel from outside of the Los Angeles area for routine or intermittent care. These patients are seen in our Sherman Oaks, California office. Weekend accommodations can also be made if necessary. To get started, a 55 minute consultation via telehealth in California (or virtual consultations worldwide) is scheduled so that your individual needs can be met.
Telehealth & Coaching
We know you have a lot on your plate. We have always emphasized a home program for our patients and with great success. Fusion Wellness PT/Femina PT founder Heather Jeffcoat even wrote a book that emphasizes the importance and effectiveness of self care. Every successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Hands-on therapy has been proven to benefit those with diagnoses of chronic pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, and more. Our trained therapists will listen to your story, observe your movements, and make the appropriate recommendations for your particular situation.
Gender Health Physical Therapy Services
Gender Affirming Care at Femina Physical Therapy What is Gender Health and Gender Affirming Care? Gender health is a spectrum of multidisciplinary treatments specifically related to a person’s gender. More commonly these treatments are called gender affirming care. Anyone can benefit from gender affirming care, but the term is most commonly associated with transgender and nonbinary people. We’ll outline how our PT services can help those individuals below. When people think of gender affirming care, they will most commonly think of hormones or surgery. Both of those treatments bring changes to the body that sometimes need to be managed with rehabilitation services. Consultation with a physical therapist can help someone prepare for surgery by improving strength and conditioning. Physical therapists can also support someone recovering from
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Unlike other offices, your first visit to Femina Physical Therapy is a thorough 85 minute evaluation. Here’s an outline of what to expect when it comes to pelvic floor therapy. The goal of this initial evaluation is to understand all the different layers that could possibly be contributing to your condition. Once we understand the root causes of your issue, we will formulate a treatment plan to help you start feeling better, experiencing less pain, and getting back to the activities that you care about.
Yoga and Pregnancy | Increase Quality of Life During and After Pregnancy
Yoga and Pregnancy Together Can Increase Your Quality of Life During Pregnancy and After We offer a yoga therapy program tailored specifically to pregnancy at Femina/Fusion Wellness PT. At the end of this article is a link to more blog posts highlighting how yoga can mesh well with issues like pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, and pregnancy. Why Integrate Yoga and Pregnancy? Modified, gentle, and restorative yoga practices can be a fantastic addition to physical activity during pregnancy. Yoga can also give an opportunity for mamas to listen to their bodies, gain stamina and the courage needed for labor and motherhood. Whether you start practicing yoga after you get pregnant, or you already have a practice, yoga also helps you to consciously connect to the
Certified Attain Treatments For Incontinence
Attain is a home biofeedback and electrical stimulation device used to conservatively treat stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence. Bladder leakage, even just a few drops is NOT normal. Bladder leakage can get WORSE if not treated. The Attain is appropriate for treatment of stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence and bowel incontinence.
The IRAS Method
Instruction in The IRAS Method is currently only available for individual instruction to patients (Qualified health care practitioners can be instructed in a group or individual setting, in your office or ours). This groundbreaking method was first introduced by Femina Physical Therapy founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, to address hypertonic and overactive pelvic floor muscles. Using research-proven techniques, the IRAS Method has transformed womens’ daily lives and improved their sexual function through this step-by-step program, helping women reach their goals in as little as 2 weeks*. TheIRAS Method is a unique combination of physical therapy, massage, lymphatic drainage and neuromuscular techniques optimized to provide the quickest recovery of pelvic floor muscle spasm, hypertonicity and/or muscle overactivity. It is a proven system to help with common painful sex,
Specialty Treatments:
Graston Technique
What is Graston Technique? Graston Technique is a type of manual therapy that uses stainless steel instruments to treat dysfunction and pain in connective tissue. It is form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation. While the instruments may look a bit medieval, treatments should not cause extreme pain. The tools are made of stainless steel and are either concave or convex-shaped. They have rounded edges that are not sharp but can be more precise compared to a therapist’s hands. These design elements assist in diagnosing the location and isolating the treatment of a connective tissue lesion. Graston Technique is well researched and has been proven to improve tissue quality while decreasing healing time.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy to Alleviate Chronic Pain Myofascial restrictions can be caused by postural dysfunction, trauma, inflammatory conditions and/or surgeries. When these restrictions occur, they can produce tensile pressures up to 2,000 pounds per square inch on sensitive structure and lead to chronic pain. It essentially creates a ‘straight-jacket’ of pain around the tissue and can keep you in a cycle of pain.
Softwave (Shockwave) Therapy
Utilizing Softwave Shockwave Therapy in Rehabilitation for Women’s Health and Pelvic Health Conditions We are excited to offer SoftWave’s shockwave therapy in Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills locations! SoftWave therapy (a specialized type of low intensity Shockwave Therapy) has been increasingly utilized in rehabilitation environments. In our offices, licensed physical therapists treat pelvic health conditions such as vestibulodynia, vulvodynia, vaginismus, pelvic pain, and other female sexual pain diagnoses, other pelvic health issues such as urinary incontinence, bladder pain and urinary urgency and frequency. As licensed physical therapists that take a whole body approach to your care, we also utillize Softwave for numerouse orthopedic conditions including neck pain, back pain, acute and chronic tendinitis’, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), DeQuarvain’s Tenosynovitis, plantar fasciitis, joint pain and inflammation,
NormaTec Therapy
We are excited to announce the addition of the NormaTec PULSE Series to our treatment options! NormaTec is the ultimate recovery device. The technology can increase circulation and improve mobility for those who work out regularly, are training for a competition or race, experience swollen legs from traveling frequently, stand for long hours on the job, or suffer from inflammation, sore muscles, or other circulatory issues. NormaTec is used extensively in professional athletics and is utilized for both rehab and recovery by 97% of pro teams, as well as Olympic and elite athletes across a broad spectrum of sports. Plus, our pregnant and post-operative patients love the way they feel after a session!
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Femina PT offers Fascial Stretch Therapy™, an assisted-stretching system that unlocks the flexibility potential in your body! FST™ is a unique system of therapy & training that dramatically improves your flexibility by lengthening your fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that envelops all structures of the body, effectively connecting them together. The problem is that fascia will thicken & shorten when any of your tissues are under stress from poor posture, improper body mechanics, lack of exercise, injury, surgery, disease or over-training. This process is accelerated when the body (and, therefore the tissues) are dehydrated.