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  1. Contact Heather Jeffcoat, DPT | Femina Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/contact-heather

    comes to how best to treat: pelvic pain (vaginismus, vulvar vestibulitis, levator ani syndrome, pudendal neuralgia, interstitial cystitis (IC)/painful bladder syndrome (PBS)) voiding dysfunction sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunctions pregnancy and...

    • Type: Contact
    • Category: Staff
    • Region: California

  2. Restorative & Exercise Classes | A Women’s Body Mechanics Workshophttps://feminapt.com/classes/restore-your-inner-core

    with is vaginismus, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disordoer, interstitial cystitis, urinary urgency and/or frequency, overactive bladder, and other muscle-based diagnoses that lead to painful...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Restorative & Exercise Classes
  3. Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

    The Book "Sex Without Pain" by Heather Jeffcoat, DPThttps://feminapt.com/resources/sex-without-pain-the-book

    overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis have all benefited from her unique program. Heather uses her orthopaedic background to approach treatment of these muscles...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Resources
  4. stop doing kegels

    Why You Should STOP Doing Kegels NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/why-you-should-stop-doing-kegels-now

    pain 3) Overactive Pelvic Floor 4) Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPD) 5) Introidal Dyspareunia 6) Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome 7) Urinary Urgency & Frequency The above diagnoses are frequently in need of muscle relaxation...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  5. vulvodynia treatment

    Vulvodynia Treatment | Physical Therapy with Only Licensed Therapistshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vulvodynia-treatment

    earlier states of rehabilitation for pelvic pain (including vaginismus, vulvodynnia, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome, and others). Trigger points are commonly found when palpating these muscles. They...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  6. endometriosis and painful sex

    Endometriosis and Painful Sexhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-painful-sex

    lesions, inflammation, tight pelvic floor muscles, central nervous system sensitization, depression/anxiety, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Pelvic floor therapy may help. The therapists at Femina can help with some of the pain that you may...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog

  7. Heather Jeffcoat's Book "Sex Without Pain" Featured Not Once But Twice in the Same Week!https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-s-book-sex-without-pain-featured-not-once-but-twice-in-the-same-week

    Reading”. The book focuses on self treatment of sexual dysfunction including vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, interstitial cystitis / painful bladder, endometriosis and dyspareunia. The article begins: For everyone, their 20s are a transformative...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
  8. contraceptives and sexual function | Image Courtesy of Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition via Unsplash

    What Do We Know About Contraceptives and Sexual Function? https://feminapt.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-contraceptives-and-sexual-function

    on oral contraceptives (as you can imagine, can affect our sexual function!) Significant relationship between interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and oral contraceptive use (we also know that women with painful bladder syndrome often...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  9. what experts want you to know about pelvic pain

    Vogue | Here’s What Experts Want You to Know About Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/vogue/vogue-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know-about-pelvic-pain

    and vomiting Severe or chronic constipation Bladder pain (also presents as urinary frequency and formerly known as interstitial cystitis) Rectal pain Heavy periods with clots larger than the size of a Singaporean 20 cent piece Extreme bloating Missing...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Vogue
  10. yoga for urinary incontinence | Image by Kasia Gondek

    The Benefits of Yoga for Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/the-benefits-of-yoga-for-urinary-incontinence

    conditions/diseases: a neurologic disability that impacts balance, coordination, and ability to walk or move; interstitial cystitis/ painful bladder syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, frequent UTIs, cancer, symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse, or if you have...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  11. Exercises to Relieve Endometriosis Pain | Image Courtesy of Tyler Nix via Unsplash

    5 Simple Exercises to Reduce and Relieve Endometriosis Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-simple-exercises-to-reduce-and-relieve-endometriosis-pain

    constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea) Painful bladder or urinary urgency and frequency (sometimes referred to as Interstitial Cystitis) Vulvar pain (vulvodynia or vestibulodynia) Low back or sciatic pain and other orthopedic issues, including jaw...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog

  12. Testimonial by P.M.https://feminapt.com/testimonials/testimonial-by-p-m

    I was hopeful but frankly skeptical when the doctor treating me for Interstitial Cystitis recommended that I go to Heather for physical therapy. Medication and diet helped control my IC symptoms, but I had never heard of physical therapy being used to...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Webmaster
    • Category: Testimonials
  13. The IRAS Method

    The IRAS Methodhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/the-iras-method

    with include vaginismus, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disordoer, interstitial cystitis, urinary urgency and/or frequency, overactive bladder, vulvar or perineal itching and other muscle-based diagnoses...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Treatments

  14. Heather Speaks About Her Book "Sex Without Pain"https://feminapt.com/resources/videos-about-pelvic-pain/heather-speaks-about-sex-without-pain

    overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, and interstitial cystitis, all covered in her Book "Sex Without Pain": "Sex doesn't have to hurt! Whether your pain during intercourse (or your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Videos by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

  15. Testimonial by Mary L.https://feminapt.com/testimonials/testimonial-by-mary-l

    I started seeing Heather to treat my Interstitial Cystitis in November 2016. At this time, I was extremely miserable, in constant pain, and felt as though no one was listening or understood what was going on with my body. I have just finished my last...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Webmaster
    • Category: Testimonials

  16. Heather Jeffcoat in New York Magazine's "The Strategist"https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-featured-by-new-york-magazine

    dyspareunia) peeing all the time (urinary frequency) having discomfort or distress with your urinary urges have interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome or in men, nonbacterial prostatis if you have tailbone pain (coccydynia) if you have...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
  17. Post-partum Renewal Program

    Post-partum Renewal Programhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/post-partum-renewal-program

    This program is a blend of evaluation for diastasis rectus abdominus, postural dysfunctions and pelvic floor muslce status. Treatments may include pelvic floor muscle biofeedback, specific strengthening exercises and an educational program, all custom...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Treatments
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Testimonial by S.B.

As someone who suffered the debilitating physical and emotional effects of vaginismus (as well as a complicated history of back injuries) for more than 15 years, I thought a "normal" life was just a fantasy. Then I found Heather.

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Testimonial by Amanda W.

Heather's unique physical therapy program literally changed my life! After years of struggling with vaginismus, a condition that made it impossible for me to have intercourse and very difficult to use tampons without pain, a gynecologist referred me to Heather. I was nervous for my first appointment, but Heather's professional and friendly demeanor put me at ease. She did a great job explaining each technique she was using to help my muscles relax. Heather uses a combination of internal and external stretches and exercises to relax the pelvic floor and build muscle strength. Her specially developed home program helped me quickly recover from an issue that seemed insurmountable before meeting Heather. She was optimistic about my progress and incredibly encouraging. Less than 6 months after my first session, I was able to have pain-free sex for the first time in my life! If you are suffering from vaginismus or any other pelvic floor issues, I highly recommend making an appointment with Heather and reading her book!

-- Amanda W., 2/15/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by J.B.

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.

-- J.B.

Testimonial by R.H.

No one could tell me why I was having pain during sex--sharp pain, not just uncomfortable, pain. I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat after researching several different options. I had seen a specialist who told me physical therapy would not help and my only option was surgery. I really didn't want to go that route, so when we got a referral, I decided to try it--it can't hurt, I thought. I am so glad I did. She diagnosed the problem right away, which was a relief in itself.

To know why I was having pain eased my mind immensely. And to hear that she could fix it without surgery was another relief. She said she could fix the problem in 6 weeks. I think it was actually 4 for me. She was very methodical, and treated me as an intelligent human being capable of participating in my own recovery. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She did not try to prolong my session numbers, she worked hard to accommodate my schedule (and the fact that I had to bring a baby to sessions), and she was completely honest the entire time. It is so hard to find someone with these characteristics, much less a professional who is so good at what she does. She has my highest respect.

-- R.H.

Testimonial by Amanda W.

Heather's unique physical therapy program literally changed my life! After years of struggling with vaginismus, a condition that made it impossible for me to have intercourse and very difficult to use tampons without pain, a gynecologist referred me to Heather. I was nervous for my first appointment, but Heather's professional and friendly demeanor put me at ease. She did a great job explaining each technique she was using to help my muscles relax. Heather uses a combination of internal and external stretches and exercises to relax the pelvic floor and build muscle strength. Her specially developed home program helped me quickly recover from an issue that seemed insurmountable before meeting Heather. She was optimistic about my progress and incredibly encouraging. Less than 6 months after my first session, I was able to have pain-free sex for the first time in my life! If you are suffering from vaginismus or any other pelvic floor issues, I highly recommend making an appointment with Heather and reading her book!

-- Amanda W., 2/15/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by Jackie W.

I was in multiple car accidents a decade ago, and I have been to many physical therapists through the years without success. They found the root of my lower back pain problems and after nearly a decade of barely being able to walk I finally can again without pain. They are also the best pelvic floor pts and the only ones who found the connection between my pelvic floor and lower back problems. If you need help with physical pain, they are your answer.

-- Jackie W., 1/19/17 via Yelp!

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