Wondering if ConqHER Pelvic Health is right for you?
ConqHER Pelvic Health is here to help women who are experiencing:
Orthopedic conditions:
Hip pain • Back pain • SI joint pain
Pelvic floor conditions:
Urinary incontinence • Pelvic organ prolapse • pelvic pain
Conditions related to:
Pre-pregnancy • Pregnancy • Postpartum
What can you expect from physical therapy at ConqHER Pelvic Health?
1 on 1 – 60 Minute Treatment
You’ll be with a doctor of physical therapy for your full 1 hour treatment session.
Patient Centered Focus
Physical therapy is about YOU. Each session and your plan of care is centered around your wishes and goals.
Advanced Manual Treatments
Amanda has extensive training and experience in orthopedic manual treatments.
A Holistic Approach
Your diet, sleep habits, stress balance and more are all factors in your healing journey. Your treatment plan will involve a full integration of every aspect of your health.
Individualized Treatment Plans
No one size fits all treatment plans here. Your treatment plan is only formed after a thorough assessment of your individual needs.
Pelvic Floor Training
Amanda is pelvic floor trained and is able to integrate the assessment and treatment of your pelvic floor, should your condition call for it.
Hi, I’m Amanda!
I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for helping women learn how to thrive, not just survive in their own bodies!
I’m the owner and sole practicing therapist of ConqHER Pelvic Health. During 5 years of specialized training and experience in orthopedics and manual therapy, I discovered a passion for helping women learn to THRIVE in their own bodies!
I believe that every women deserves a whole body, holistic approach to healing and pelvic health. I believe that every women deserves to feel amazing during her pregnancy and continue activities that she enjoys. And I believe that every woman can benefit from an assessment and guidance from a PT in the postpartum period, so that she can return to feeling like herself during motherhood.
About ConqHER Pelvic Health
ConqHER Pelvic Health is located inside of 4 Corners Sports Performance in Arvada, Colorado. While Amanda is pelvic floor trained, she is also able to see you for a wide range of orthopedic conditions with over 5 years experience in this area. Not sure if ConqHER Pelvic Health is right for your specific needs? See below to schedule a free consultation call and let Amanda guide you!
The goal of ConqHER Pelvic Health is to be a resource for women to find true, whole body healing. As women, we tend to pour so much of our cup out for those that we love. ConqHER Pelvic Health is here to pour back into your cup, to help you thrive and continue to show up joyfully for yourself and your loved ones.
Wondering if ConqHER Pelvic Health is right for you?
See what people are saying!
I am so glad I finally found Amanda. I met 4 PTs before her, and only she knew how to help me. Thank you Amanda!
I was advised to go see a pelvic floor physical therapist in the latter half of my pregnancy, but I wish I had gone to Amanda sooner. She helped resolve a myriad of issues I was having during my pregnancy, helped me create a plan for the actual birth and I am now seeing her for postpartum pelvic floor pt. If you’re even remotely contemplating pelvic floor PT, go see Amanda, she really is great!
Amanda is the best! She is very knowledgeable and makes you feel totally comfortable talking about your pelvic floor health. She is truly passionate about her practice and wants to see you succeed! You will not regret seeing her for your pre or post-partum needs!
Amanda is super knowledgeable and really makes each patient feel seen. I also really appreciated her wholistic approach to getting to know me as a whole person and not just focusing on one or two specific needs.
Amanda is amazing! She listens, assesses and provides up-to-date solutions and exercises based on the latest research. Compared to friends who did not see a pelvic floor PT I had less issues both pre and postpartum thanks to her.
I highly recommend all women go see a pelvic floor therapist, but especially Amanda!
Prenatal Care
There are many benefits to seeing a physical therapist during your pregnancy and those benefits can even start before pregnancy. Meeting with a PT pre-pregnancy can give you guidance on prepping your body for pregnancy and all of the changes that come with it. With a PT that specializes in obstetrics, you’ll have guidance throughout your pregnancy, help prepping for birth and making a birthing plan that fits your goals, and help getting prepared for the postpartum period. Other benefits of adding an obstetric physical therapist to your healthcare team include:
Comfort
There’s no need to suffer through the aches and pains that sometimes come along with pregnancy. Treatments to address SI joint pain, rib discomfort, hip pain, sciatica and more are available.
Education
Help navigating the ins and outs of pregnancy. Get all of your pregnancy questions answered and feel confident throughout your pregnancy.
Labor and Delivery Planning
Help with forming the ideal birthing plan for you! Education on positioning, stages of labor, pros and cons of medications, and proper pushing techniques.
Exercise Guidance
Guidance for appropriate exercise modifications during each trimester. Feel confident in continuing your exercise and activities that you love throughout pregnancy.
Body Mechanics Training
Education on safe body mechanics for everyday activities (housework, lifting, caring for older kiddos) to reduce the risk of injury.
Postpartum Planning
Guidance on planning for the initial postpartum period. A plan for caring for yourself after baby is best made before birth.
Postpartum Care
I believe that every mom should be referred to Pelvic Floor physical therapy after giving birth. The body goes through many changes during and after your birth experience. Whether you’re newly postpartum, or years into your postpartum experience, it’s never too late to seek postpartum care! You deserve to return to feeling like yourself in your new role as mom. The benefits of working with a physical therapist during postpartum include:
Scar Management
Cesarean scars, perineal tearing, and other birth related injuries should be treated and addressed to get you back to feeling like yourself.
Core and Pelvic Floor Recovery
Many times when moms tell me that they still don’t feel “right” after giving birth, what they are feeling is a lack of core and pelvic floor recovery.
Guided Return to Activities and Exercise
It’s OK and possible to return to your pre-pregnancy activities after giving birth! Get guidance on how to progress back to recreational activities safely.
What is pelvic floor PT?
Having a baby isn’t the only reason that your pelvic floor could need to be addressed. Pelvic floor treatment may involve an internal vaginal assessment and treatment of the muscles that make up your pelvic floor. Just like other muscles in your body, these muscles can become dysfunctional and pelvic floor therapists specialize in these cases. Some conditions that may have a pelvic floor component to them include:
Urinary Incontinence • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pain with Intercourse • Pelvic Pain
Tailbone Pain • Hip Pain
SI Joint Pain • Low Back Pain
Sciatica
Wondering if ConqHER Pelvic Health is right for you?
Frequently Asked Questions:
What conditions do you treat?
I am pelvic floor trained and specialize in helping women through the stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Several conditions may arise in pregnancy and the postpartum period including, but not limited to: SI joint pain, rib discomfort, sciatica, hip pain, pelvic pain, tailbone pain, low back pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain with intercourse.
You can also see a PT during pregnancy or postpartum for preventative care and guidance on forming your birthing plan and staying in / returning to your pre-pregnancy activities and exercises.
What should I expect during my first session?
The initial evaluation is a time for you to give your full account of the problem for which you’re seeking physical therapy! You’ll have a chance to tell me the full background of your condition and your goals of therapy. I will then use your reporting to direct the musculoskeletal assessment. If you’re condition is one that I believe necessitates a pelvic floor or internal vaginal assessment, I will discuss this with you and thoroughly explain what you can expect with it – it will not be performed on day 1. Should you agree to a pelvic floor or internal vaginal assessment, it will take place during a session that you are aware of ahead of time.
It’s best to wear comfortable clothes that are easy to assess movement in. Typical workout clothes work great!
What is involved in a pelvic floor evaluation and treatment?
While the pelvic floor can be vaguely assessed from the outside structures, the most thorough assessment of these muscles and structures is done internally, through the vaginal canal. This involves the PT inserting a single treating finger into the vaginal opening to assess the muscular structures for strength, coordination, tightness / laxity, and trigger points as these things relate to your symptoms.
Internal work is only done with full consent from you each time. You will also be asked each time if you would like to bring someone with you to have in the room during the assessment or treatment. Internal assessment and/or treatment will always be planned ahead of time so that you are aware you are coming to an appointment that will include internal work. Your comfort is the top priority ALWAYS, but especially during sessions that incorporate internal work.
Do I have to have my pelvic floor treated internally to get better?
Nope! There are many conditions in which the pelvic floor muscles play an integral role. In those cases, the pelvic floor can be vaguely assessed without the internal aspect. We can then address the disfunctions that we find, to a certain extent.
However, in order to get the best assessment of the state of the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor, an internal evaluation and (sometimes) treatment is optimal and will provide more complete benefits.
When is the best time to see a PT if I want to get back to exercising postpartum?
Before giving birth! I like to think of this as “prehab,” just like you hear about people doing before a big knee or shoulder surgery.
The best time to learn conection with your core and pelvic floor is before it goes through the miracle of birth. Then, in the postpartum period, you’ll have a much better grasp on what correct connection and coordination of these muscles should feel like.
Also, research shows that women who participate in core and pelvic floor training early in pregnancy are less likely to have complications after birth like urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolaps. This means that you’ll be setting yourself up for an easier and most likely faster recovery back to your pre-pregnancy exercise routine!
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Nope! Colorado is a direct access state, meaning that you do not need a physician’s referral to receive treatment from a physical therapist.
In specific cases, I may call your physician to ensure that certain treatment procedures are safe for you before providing treatment.