The best kept SECRET in Pasadena
Our dedicated team fully understands the unique challenges that women face throughout their lives, be they not just physical, but also emotional or social. We see ourselves as supportive partners in our patients' journey toward achieving better health and overall wellness. Our main goal is to empower women with personalized care that not only meets their specific needs but also feels like a comforting hug from a knowledgeable friend who is genuinely invested in their pelvic health and well-being.
What Our Patients Say About Their Journey
My last appointment with Heather was over 6 years ago but I still think of her every day. I don’t take for granted that I can easily get out of bed, care for my two active and busy young boys, run, play tennis, clean my house, or sit at a desk for several hours at a time. None of these tasks were easy for me before meeting Heather. Eight years ago my car was struck from behind by a tractor trailer that was estimated to have been speeding. I spent 3 years working with different PTs and Drs trying to heal and move on with my life. When I became pregnant and the hormone relaxin that “relaxes” all the joints of the body and the additional weight gain erased all my progress and I was suddenly in a lot of pain again. My OB sent me to Heather for one last try.
I started seeing Heather in October 2014. For more than two years, I had been suffering from painful urinary tract infection type symptoms after my bartholins gland surgery which included constant burning and urinary frequency sensation that led to more and more painful intercourse. I had made multiple visits to internist, obgyn and urologist's offices, went through a range of treatment with UTI and bladder frequency medication that included antibiotics, vesicare, estrogen cream, but nothing worked.
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.
Explore the Essence of Femina Pasadena's Pelvic Health Expertise
Our therapists specialize in effectively treating women's musculoskeletal and pelvic health issues. We address a range of common problems, such as pain during pregnancy, challenges related to postpartum recovery, pelvic dysfunction, incontinence, and even infertility. Through the development of personalized exercise programs, hands-on therapy, and educational support, we not only improve women's physical health but also enhance overall quality of life.
Our Pasadena location is convenient to Glendale, Montrose, Burbank, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Atwater Village, and Eagle Rock.
350 S. Lake Avenue #220
Pasadena, Ca 91101
Telephone: (818) 873-1403
Monday | 7am-1pm |
Tuesday | 8am-1pm |
Wednesday | By Appointment Only |
Thursday | 7am-4pm |
Friday | By Appointment Only |