Business Details
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara
At Pelvic Health Center of Santa Barbara, we specialize in addressing pelvic floor dysfunction through evidence-based physical therapy. Our practice focuses on treating musculoskeletal conditions affecting bowel, bladder, breathing, and postural function, utilizing manual techniques, neuromuscular reeducation, and therapeutic exercises. With specialized expertise in prenatal and postpartum care, we provide personalized treatment plans for women, men, and children experiencing pelvic health challenges.Our approach combines clinical excellence with compassionate care, emphasizing patient education and behavioral interventions to restore function and improve quality of life. We prioritize creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, validated, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Women's Pelvic Health
Men's Pelvic Pain Treatment
Pediatric Pelvic Therapy
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Recovery
Manual Therapy
Neuromuscular Reeducation
Hernia Support
Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized pelvic floor therapy for women, men, and children
- Our therapists provide personalized prenatal and postpartum care plans
- We utilize evidence-based manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation techniques
- Our approach combines physical treatment with behavioral interventions
- We emphasize patient education and long-term pelvic health management
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective treatment
Personalized support
Invaluable advice
No surgery needed
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing pelvic floor dysfunction through manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. Targets musculoskeletal imbalances affecting bowel, bladder, and postural function. Combines therapeutic exercises with patient education to restore normal pelvic mechanics and improve quality of life.
Women's Pelvic Health
Comprehensive care for female pelvic health concerns including prenatal preparation and postpartum recovery. Addresses pregnancy-related pelvic changes, diastasis recti, and hernia management. Provides non-surgical interventions for pelvic pain and incontinence through individualized treatment plans.
Men's Pelvic Pain Treatment
Targeted therapy for male pelvic floor dysfunction including chronic pain and urinary issues. Utilizes manual techniques to address musculoskeletal contributors to pelvic discomfort. Focuses on restoring normal pelvic floor function through specialized exercise programs and behavioral modifications.
Pediatric Pelvic Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for children with pelvic floor disorders. Addresses toilet training difficulties and pelvic muscle coordination issues in toddlers through adolescence. Implements age-specific therapeutic interventions to establish healthy pelvic floor patterns.
Postpartum Recovery
Specialized rehabilitation for post-childbirth pelvic changes including diastasis recti and perineal healing. Combines manual therapy with progressive exercise programs to restore core strength and pelvic floor function. Provides education on proper body mechanics for new mothers.
People
Dhara Solanki
Physical Therapist
Dhara Solanki, PT, DPT, MS, specializes in pelvic health physical therapy with extensive experience in prenatal and postpartum care. She develops personalized treatment plans addressing pelvic floor dysfunction across all life stages, combining clinical expertise with compassionate patient support.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat pelvic floor dysfunction in women, men, and children including pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy-related issues, diastasis recti, and bowel/bladder dysfunction through specialized physical therapy.
Do you treat male patients?
Yes, we provide pelvic health therapy for men addressing chronic pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction, and other musculoskeletal issues affecting the pelvic region.
What happens during a first visit?
Initial appointments include comprehensive assessment, discussion of medical history, and development of personalized treatment plans combining manual therapy, exercise, and patient education.
Do you accept insurance?
Please contact our office directly for insurance verification and payment options as this information wasn't specified in the provided text.
How does pregnancy affect pelvic health?
Pregnancy causes pelvic muscle changes from increased weight and hormonal shifts. We provide prenatal preparation and postpartum recovery programs to address these changes and prevent long-term dysfunction.
