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.
