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Postpartum Physical Therapy
in Princeton, NJ
Recover fully. Reconnect with your body. Reclaim your strength.
Your body has been through an incredible transformation — now it’s time to heal.
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At Healing Space PT, we specialize in gentle, effective postpartum care to help you feel strong, supported, and more like yourself again — whether you're 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years postpartum.
Postpartum Healing Is More Than Just “Getting Back to Normal”
Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, the postpartum phase can bring unexpected challenges:
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Leaking with sneezing, coughing, or exercise
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Pelvic heaviness or pressure
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Pain with intimacy
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Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
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C-section scar tightness or pain
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Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
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Core weakness or instability
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Feeling “disconnected” from your body
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You don’t have to live with these symptoms. Postpartum physical therapy can help you heal completely — not just “deal with it.”
What to Expect in Postpartum PT
Your first visit will be a one-on-one evaluation where we’ll discuss your birth story, current symptoms, daily routines, and goals.
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Based on your needs, your personalized treatment plan may include:
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Gentle core and pelvic floor retraining
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Hands-on myofascial release and scar tissue work
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Breathing, posture, and body mechanics retraining
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Diastasis recti rehabilitation
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Return-to-exercise planning
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Guidance on lifting, feeding, and carrying baby
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Emotional support in a trauma-informed environment
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We meet you where you are — physically and emotionally — and walk with you through your recovery.
Who It's For?
Postpartum PT is for:
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New moms at 6–8 weeks postpartum (with OB clearance)
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C-section recovery
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Moms several months or years postpartum still experiencing symptoms
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Moms returning to exercise, running, or lifting
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Anyone who feels like “something isn’t quite right” in their body post-baby
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Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, every postpartum experience is different — and worthy of care.
Why Healing Space PT?
Dr. Mehreen Akhtar, DPT, PRPC, combines expert clinical care with compassion, modesty, and cultural understanding. With 10+ years of experience, she helps postpartum women feel safe, seen, and supported.
At Healing Space PT, you’ll never be rushed. You’ll always be heard. And we’ll create a plan that fits into your real, everyday life.
Unable to make it into the clinic?
If getting to the clinic feels overwhelming, virtual pelvic floor PT for postpartum moms offers the same personalized care — from the comfort of home.
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