Pelvic Health in Lake Charles and Crowley
the pelvic floor & pregnancy center is Helping People Return to the Lifestyle They Love and Regain Confidence in Their Body Without Surgery or Medications
If you are someone who suffers from pelvic floor issues including urinary and/or bowel incontinence and pelvic pain, you are in the right place!
Pregnancy, childbirth, chronic constipation, chronic coughing, surgery, trauma and aging are all things that can cause pelvic floor muscle tension, incoordination and weakness.
We Want to Help You!
At Thrive Physical Therapy, we understand that these issues can be intimate and sometimes are difficult to discuss. Our specialty-trained therapists are devoted to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions by providing one-on-one care and customized treatment programs in a private and comfortable environment. Our physical therapists offer Women’s Health services and expert therapy for pelvic health and obstetrical care. Treatment can often address the cause of issues and improve your quality of life.
Our goal is to provide you with expert care in a comfortable atmosphere with plenty of patient education, so you’re at ease right from the start.
in-home visits are available!
As of September 2025 we can now see Pelvic Floor & Pregnancy Patients in the home! This is esepcially vital for new mothers!
Conditions We Treat in Lake Charles
- Low back and sciatic pain during or after pregnancy
- Pain with sexual intercourse or difficulty tolerating a pelvic examination
- Bladder Control for Male & Female
- All forms of Urinary Incontinence
- Discomfort after birth
- Weakened core strength or Diastasis Recti
- Frequent urination
- Post Surgical: Hysterectomy, cesarean, episiotomy, sling procedure, prolapse repair, radiation
- Post-Prostatectomy Care
- Scar Tissue Management
Treatment Options
Treatment options may vary depending on your condition. These are some common treatments that we use to help you:
- Bladder diary
- External and internal soft tissue mobilization and myofascial and trigger point release
- Appropriate strengthening exercise and muscle awareness activities
- Biofeedback
- Vaginal dilator program
- Home exercise program
What to Expect During Treatment
At the initial evaluation:
- We will discuss your goals and your specific needs for therapy
- You will undergo a comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation to determine the cause of your condition
- We will then review of your medical history, diagnosis and other concerns that are pertinent to your care
- We will discuss the tools and knowledge to help you achieve success
If you have a pelvic floor or bowel/bladder diagnosis, internal manual therapy is an important part of your care and will be discussed, but may not be implemented during the first visit.
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Danielle Robinson
I’ve used a few different therapists at Thrive to help with things spanning from postpartum pelvic floor issues to orthopedic neck issues. They’re so knowledgeable and I’ve had great results all around!
Alison Rentrop
I am grateful for the wonderful staff at Thrive Physical Therapy. I enjoy learning all the new exercises that help my body become stronger & have better posture. I most definitely recommend their team to help you!
Katherine’s Story:
Katherine Stewart, PT, DPT, & Thrive CEO began her interest in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy before even starting PT school. After completing PT school, she began her journey to learn everything she could about this subspecialty in physical therapy. In 2012, she founded Thrive Physical Therapy because they felt that there was a need for a clinic in the Lake Charles area that offered more than what the others were offering.
Katherine has always had a passion for treating people who suffer with pelvic floor dysfunction because she believes that many of these people believe that their symptoms are normal and that there is nothing that can be done to help them. It is her mission to educate as many people as possible that there is help to their problem as well as to help them make the best decision about their health as possible.
Alyssa’s Story:
Alyssa Peveto, PT, DPT, specialize’s in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She wants be an advocate for pelvic health, whether that be for incontinence, pain, or anywhere in between for all age ranges. She wants to educate patients on their body and help them know ailments that can be treated so that they don’t have to live with them.
She loves the atmosphere here at Thrive. “Everyone is always so happy and willing to help out. The team works so well together and no one is ever left behind.”
Alex’s Story:
Alex Widcamp Feagin, PT, DPT, specializes in Pelvic Heath at Thrive Physical Therapy! She treats most conditions commonly seen in the physical therapy world, but Pelvic Health is her life’s passion! She enjoys healing patients who are dealing with pelvic health conditions, such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy/post-partum, etc. Alex is also very passionate about treating the geriatric population. She loves getting to play a role in patients’ recovery so they can return to doing the things they love. Alex ultimately wants to help improve people’s quality of life.
“I love working at Thrive because it allows me to work with a group of strong, compassionate, smart, and fun women & men! More importantly, I love what this company stands for through our core values.”