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Pelvic pain

A private, judgment-free place to finally get answers

If you've been dealing with pelvic pain for a while, there's a good chance you've already been told it's "nothing," or given an answer that didn't quite fit. Here, we start by listening — fully — and we move at whatever pace feels right for you.

You might be experiencing

  • Pain with intercourse
  • Pain with tampon use or gynecological exams
  • Pelvic or vaginal pain that comes and goes
  • Pain related to your cycle
  • Pain associated with endometriosis or PCOS
  • Tailbone pain
  • Pain that's hard to describe or explain to others

If any of this resonates, you'll be met with patience, not pressure — request an appointment or call us.

Why this happens

Pelvic pain often involves muscles and tissue that have become tight, guarded, or sensitized — frequently as a protective response that lingers even after whatever originally caused it has resolved. This isn't something wrong with you, and it isn't something you have to just push through or explain away.

How we treat it

We always start with conversation, not an exam. Any internal assessment is fully explained in advance and happens only with your consent, on your timeline — sometimes not until a later visit, and that's completely fine. From there, treatment typically involves gentle manual therapy to release tension, along with education and a gradual, paced approach to progress. If you'd like to know exactly what a first visit looks like before you come in, read what to expect — including how consent works at every step.

When I first met Jill, I was struggling with residual symptoms after surgery for endometriosis. Her empathetic nature, thorough history taking, and tailored treatment sessions took me from weekly appointments to as-needed visits. Very thankful to her for helping me get my quality of life back.

— Burgess L., She PT patient

Common questions

Will I have to be examined on my first visit?
No. Your first visit starts with conversation. Any physical or internal assessment is explained clearly in advance and only happens with your consent, whenever you're ready.
I've never told anyone about this — what do I say?
Whatever feels comfortable, in your own words and your own time. You don't need the "right" medical terms — we'll help guide the conversation.
What if an internal exam isn't something I'm ready for?
That's completely normal, and entirely your call. There's a lot we can do before that point, and we'll never move faster than you're comfortable with.
How long does treatment usually take?
It's different for everyone. What matters most is steady, comfortable progress — not a fixed timeline.

You don't have to have the words figured out to call