pelvic floor therapy in north bay?

[charmedx3]

my uro wants me to do pelvic floor therapy she is referring me to a lady in san francisco but I think it will be too far since i work f/t plus have kids & take care of parents. Is there anyone out there that is seeing someone in either sonoma or marin counties? or if you have heard of anyone?

[charmedx3]

anyone?

[Lindabill]

Not sure about this term, but I am seeing a doc who is doing acupuncture, guided imagery, and in two sessions he did what he called a pelvic floor release. Is this the same thing? If yes, he is in Santa Rosa. It is part of some osteopathic work. Carl Hendel, M.D.

[charmedx3]

would love more info. there is a place in rohnert park i am getting a referral from my gp. so i will try it. thanks!

[Lindabill]

Check his web site: www.doctorcarl.org
I have been seeing him for about 5 months and it has made a big difference. He does acupuncture, osteopathic work, and guided imagery.
I was VERY tradtional medicine based, but traditional medicine was not doing much to help so I tried alternative approach.
The pelvic floor release was an osteopathic treatment since he felt the pelvic floore wad locked. It was a little uncomfortable but not bad. After, I felt almost immediate relief.
What kind of doc are you seeing in Rohnert Park?
I have an employee who also has IC and she has been seeing an acupunctist in Sonoma and has had good relief in pain symptoms.

[charmedx3]

ok this might be weird. is he out by the airport? Are there a few Drs in that office? If it is the same place I think it is my parents go there! actually I take my parents there. my dad has alzheimers. Very nice office. doesn't take my insurance. Thanks !

[Lindabill]

No, he is on West College.
He is not a provider for any insurances, but will bill insurance for patient reimbursement.
Linda

[kat820]

http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

HI-I used this site to find my physical therapist in my area. They have a long list and I was able to find deena goodman who was actually in self magazine regarding our disease. She literally has changed my life. I rarely have issues anymore. We did a lot of stretching and breathing exercises. We did not do kegels ( for me they bring on frequency) But the site was great in finding a physical therapist close to you.Hope this can help you!

[icnmgrjill]

The Rohnert Park person is Karen Kurtovich, Physiotherapy Associates. She's the one who did my PFD assessment.

Jill

[charmedx3]

I will see karen on this tuesday the 27th. We shall see if this helps.