Physical Therapy for Gender Affirming Surgery
Transgender support before & after top surgery or bottom surgery
Inclusive and Affirming Physical Therapy for All
At Pelvic Health and Wellness, we are committed to providing inclusive and affirming care for all. Dr. Lauryn Beecher has completed additional education to provide safe, supportive, trauma-informed care to the LGBTQIA+ community. We strive to create a safe environment for our patients and deliver our pelvic floor physical therapy services with your specific needs in mind.
Gender Affirming Physical Therapy
If you are planning a Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS) or recently had one, you’ve come to the right place! Our physical therapists are here to help support your healing before and after top surgery or bottom surgery.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is especially important for individuals who undergo gender-affirming surgery to reduce pain, mobilize scar tissue, assist postural and toileting changes, and increase pelvic floor muscle control. Our team is here to ensure you receive the highest quality of care, dignity, and respect.
Prepare your body before surgery by:
Stretching and strengthening muscles
Improving mobility
Learning what to expect after surgery
Developing a plan of care to increase success
Safely recover from surgery by:
Mobilizing scar tissue
Learning postural and toileting changes
Decreasing scar sensitivity and pain
Learning proper dilation techniques (if needed)
Improving your pelvic floor muscle coordination
Our Philosophy
Individualized Gender Affirming Pelvic Floor PT in a Caring & Safe Environment
At Pelvic Health & Wellness, our pelvic floor physical therapists are committed to providing safe, supportive, and trauma-informed care to LGBTQIA+ community. Our treatment sessions are all one-on-one and individualized to meet your specific needs and goals before and after gender-affirming surgery. We understand it can be challenging to find healthcare providers who provide a safe space for transgender clients. When you call to schedule an appointment, rest assured our providers are:
Informed in LGBTQ+ affirming care
Trauma-informed
Experienced in hormone treatment support
Educated with advanced training in affirming surgery support
How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help Me?
If you are undergoing gender affirming surgery, physical therapy can help you maximize your recovery and reach full function following top or bottom surgery.
Following bottom surgery, pelvic floor physical therapy can help reduce pain, mobilize scar tissue, improve mobility, assist with postural and toileting changes, and increase pelvic floor muscle control.
Following top flattening surgery, physical therapy can help promote scar healing and desensitization, improve shoulder mobility and movement restrictions, improve lymphatic flow to promote healing, and adjust to postural changes and muscle imbalances.
Ready to get started?
Ready to learn more about how our physical therapists can help you prepare for gender-affirming surgeries and recover quickly? Schedule your first appointment today using the link below, or give us a call at 414-214-3474.
Pelvic Health & Wellness was built with you in mind. We practice whole-person, individualized pelvic floor physical therapy in a caring and safe environment. Our therapists specialize in treating pelvic health concerns such as fertility, pain, incontinence, prolapse, constipation, recovery from gender affirmation surgeries, and various pregnancy and postpartum-related conditions.
We understand that being ready to talk about and address your pelvic floor wellness concerns comes from a place of strength. We are here to support and encourage you on your journey back to pelvic health so you can get back to doing what you love! If you are ready to take the first step in reclaiming your pelvic health and wellness, contact us today.