Pelvic Rehabilitation Albany NY

ESSENTIAL PELVIC HEALTH

Essential Pelvic Health provides an integrative whole person approach to pelvic health. Treating women, men, and all gender diversities to get to the root cause of persistent pain and developing personalized lifestyle strategies for optimal bladder, bowel, and sexual function. EPH is committed to providing professional continuing education and mentorship to support the growing demands of this emerging profession.

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Pelvic Health SERVICES

Pelvic Health SPECIALTies

PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES

The Pelvic Floor consist’s of a group of muscles located at the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles are responsible for healthy bladder, bowel, and sexual function. These muscles also stabilize the pelvis and support the pelvic organs during functional mobility.

The Pelvic Floor Muscles are the foundation of our core system along with the diaphragm, and trunk stabilizing muscles. Pelvic Rehab can identify the underlying impairments contributing to pain or dysfunction in these areas, and establish a comprehensive treatment plan to restore optimal health and happiness.

Pelvic Health Testimonials

Happy dry girl!

I am sixty three years old and came to Essential Pelvic Health with a problem that had started two years previously. Every time I coughed, laughed or hollered (I do that a lot while sorting cattle from atop my horse), I was leaking urine! I have been doing kegel’s since my teens and they weren’t stopping the… “Happy dry girl!”

Happy dry girl!

JB

I came to Laura after decades of severe pelvic floor tension, which was affecting all my abdominal organ systems and my overall quality of life. Although I had had prior “pelvic floor PT” with other providers, it was clear from my first appointment with Laura that her expertise and sophistication far surpassed my prior providers’. In particular,… “JB”

Rachel

I’ve been seeing Laura for a weekly Pelvic Therapy session for about a month now. I discovered her after years of excruciatingly painful and debilitating menstrual cramps, which in recent years had evolved into discomfort & pain during intercourse as well as during gyno visits, frequent urination, and just a general realization that there was a complete… “Rachel”

Rachel

Pain-free cycling guy

As a 49 year old man, my doctor sent me to see Laura after several bouts of what we’d thought to be prostatitis. This had occurred multiple times, so we were calling it a chronic condition, but each time it seemed to respond quickly to antibiotics. I was skeptical about pelvic floor therapy. Boy, did I have a… “Pain-free cycling guy”

Pain-free cycling guy

    
 
 
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   Patrick Loughrey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura has a firm knowledge of the mechanics of the body, and is able to offer countless exercises leading to real changes. All this is paired with a wholistic knowledge that recognizes all the subtleties the influence our patterns as well.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I saw no less than five doctors over seven years to discover the cause and treatment of pelvic pain that Laura quickly diagnosed. I visited her weekly over a three month period and learned exactly what was going on. She showed me exercises and therapies to address my specific issue and soon I was pain free. Laura's dedication to the complexity and wonder of this overlooked and rarely spoken of area of female (and male) anatomy makes her a gifted practitioner. I have no pain and if I feel even the hint of discomfort, usually triggered by my own posture or stress level, she has taught me the way to address it myself therapeutically without the use of drugs.  It's not that the doctors were bad, it's just that their areas of expertise were too narrow to understand the pelvis as a whole world unto itself and that is why Laura's practice is so essential.
  
 
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   Carly Seibald 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is truly an expert! She has a wide range of knowledge and approaches treatment in an accessible and easy to understand way. She uses a variety of visuals and tools to help explain the cause of problems, and provides hands on guidance to target any and all issues. She is friendly, warm, compassionate and professional above all else. I could not recommend her more highly !
  
 
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   Lori 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is amazing!!! She is extremely knowledgeable in her field which enables her to analyze your issue and give you a wide range of treatments to help.  Her guidance help me tremendously!
  
 
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   K Michelle Doyle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura Rowan, OT of Essential Pelvic Health is an incredible resource. Personally and professionally, I am thrilled to have her  experience and expertise.

I have seen Laura for my own health -one visit made impressive changes that I am still reaping three years later. I have sent my family members and many, many clients.The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. I also spent an information packed two days with Laura taking her PR-MATT course. This course has given me tools and tips to share with clients and techniques for assessing, treating and facilitating their health.

Whether you are a potential client considering hands on treatment, or you are a heath care provider looking to expand your skills, I strongly encourage you to meet with Laura. She is a treasure.

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, MSN, FACNM
Local Care Midwifery, PLLC
Troy, NY
  
 
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   Nellie Ostow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is amazing at what she does!! She approaches pelvic floor health in such a holistic and integrated way. I felt very comfortable, heard, and supported in all of our sessions. The only reason I stopped going was because she empowered me with tools and resources to continue the work on my own!
  
 
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   John Javna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is amazing. Generous, caring, knowledgeable and skilled. I contacted her in mid-January 2022, about two weeks after I’d had a TURP that didn’t go well. Although the surgery was successful, I was so uncomfortable, physically, that I couldn’t sleep or eat. I lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks and was a nervous wreck. After numerous tests, the surgeon decided I had a “sterile” infection and ordered a CT scan, expecting an extended catheterization—which I dreaded. Then, fortunately, someone told me about Laura. I set up an appointment a few days before the CT scan, hoping for a miracle. She spent about a ½ hour manipulating my pelvic muscles and when I got up off the table, the discomfort was gone. I couldn’t believe it. Laura warned me that it might come back, and assured me that if it did, we’d deal with it. But the important thing (besides the relief of feeling better) was that I knew now that my problem was pelvic muscles, not my prostate. The surgeon gladly cancelled the CT scan and the catheter; I haven’t had to see him since. However, Laura was right—after a few days, the discomfort returned, and for the next month, I saw her a few times a week. Patient and positive, she taught me techniques for relieving pelvic muscle tension. They worked; I still regularly do the exercises she gave me.
I don’t know what would have happened if I hadn’t discovered Laura—I’d never even heard of a pelvic floor physical therapist before, so I wouldn’t have known I should look for one. But she was just what I needed. I feel quite lucky—which is why I’m passing this recommendation on to you. If you think there’s even be a glimmer of a possibility she can help you, give it a try. She’s special.
  
 
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   Gillian Gorman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is a wise, caring and attentive therapist. Her work was so helpful after my second child’s birth, as well as miraculous relief for an old knee injury. She is amazing!
  
 
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   Loretta Tenuta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is so professional, takes time to listen and evaluate your pain. Follows up with exercises and detailed explanation of how to gain strength and heal yourself. I highly recommend EPH.
  
 
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   Anna O'Donnell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura was very helpful and I looked forward to every appointment! Her knowledge of pelvic health is immense and she explained everything that she did and what was going on in a way I could understand and appreciate. Laura made me feel comfortable and safe and I left feeling much better then when I entered-sometimes my back was to achy I could barely get out of the car and I left with a pep in my step! Thank you Laura!

Pelvic Rehabilitation Albany NY

ESSENTIAL PELVIC HEALTH

Pelvic Health SERVICES

Individualized Client Therapy

Professional Continuing Education

Pelvic Health SPECIALTies

Bladder & Bowel

Pain

Pregnancy

Athletic/Fitness & Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Sexual Health

Surgical & Other considerations

PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES

Pelvic Health Testimonials

Happy dry girl!

JB

Rachel

Pain-free cycling guy

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