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Pelvic Floor Therapy in Princeton, NJ
Personalized, trauma-informed care for women across all life stages.
Do you experience leaking when you laugh or run? A feeling of heaviness “down there”? Pain with intimacy, or pelvic discomfort after childbirth?
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You are not alone — and you don’t have to live with it.
At Healing Space PT, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy that supports your healing, strength, and dignity. Whether you're postpartum, in perimenopause, or facing chronic pelvic pain, we offer expert care that meets you where you are.
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs — including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. When these muscles become weak, tight, or uncoordinated, they can lead to a range of symptoms including incontinence, constipation, sexual pain, or pressure.
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Our approach combines advanced clinical techniques with gentle, whole-person care — always grounded in informed consent and cultural sensitivity.
What to Expect at Healing Space PT
Your first session begins with a thorough, private consultation to understand your symptoms, medical history, and goals. If appropriate, we’ll perform a gentle external or internal pelvic floor assessment, always with your comfort and consent at the center.
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Treatment may include:
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Myofascial release and manual therapy
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Breathwork and body awareness techniques
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Core and hip strengthening
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Nervous system regulation tools
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Lifestyle education and toileting strategies
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Custom home exercise program
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Every session is one-on-one, focused, and personalized for you.
Common Conditions We Treat
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Leaking urine with sneezing, coughing, or running (stress incontinence)
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Urge incontinence and overactive bladder
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Pelvic organ prolapse
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Constipation or incomplete emptying
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Painful periods or pain with intercourse
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Tailbone pain or low back pain
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Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
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Postpartum pelvic pain or heaviness
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Pelvic floor dysfunction during menopause
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You don’t need a referral to get started. Many of our patients come to us after being told “everything looks normal” — but they still don’t feel right. We listen, we validate, and we guide you forward.
Why Choose Healing Space PT?
Dr. Mehreen Akhtar, DPT, PRPC, brings over a decade of experience from top healthcare systems including Penn Medicine, RWJ, and Virtua Health. She is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) — one of the most respected certifications in the field.
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At Healing Space PT, we provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a calm, private environment. We serve women across all backgrounds — including postpartum mothers, women in perimenopause and menopause, and those navigating trauma or chronic pain.
