What I Treat
Dr. Lauren Newman offers individualized, evidence-based care for a wide range of pelvic health concerns, from bladder and bowel changes to pelvic pain, birth prep, and postpartum recovery.
Areas of Focus
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help with more than people realize, some concerns are well known, others rarely get talked about. Here's a closer look at what I treat, one-on-one and fully tailored to you.
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Your body is doing incredible work, and it deserves support along the way. I help you prepare for birth, ease common pregnancy discomforts, and build the strength and body awareness you'll need for delivery and beyond.
Common concerns:
Low back pain
Hip pain
Pelvic pain
Sciatica
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction
Pubic symphysis discomfort (SPD)
Diastasis recti
Vaginal dryness
Pain with intimacy
Incontinence or other bladder issues
Constipation or other bowel concerns
Vaginal heaviness or pressure
Prolapse
Birth preparation
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Recovery doesn't end when the baby arrives, it's just beginning. I help you heal, rebuild strength, and feel confident in your body again, on a timeline that respects what you've actually been through.
Common concerns:
Low, hip, and pelvic pain
Neck, shoulder, and arm pain
Diastasis recti
Cesarean or perineal scar healing
Vaginal dryness
Incontinence or other bladder issues
Constipation or other bowel concerns
Hemorrhoids
Vaginal heaviness or pressure
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Painful sex (Dyspareunia)
Return to exercise and movement, safely and confidently
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Bladder issues are common, but that doesn't mean you have to live with them. I help you get to the root of what's going on and build a plan to feel in control again.
Common concerns:
Urinary leakage (stress, urge, or mixed incontinence)
Urgency and/or frequency
Nocturia (frequent nighttime urination)
Incomplete bladder emptying
Post-void dribbling
Bladder pain or pressure
Changes in urinary stream or flow
Interstitial cystitis
Overactive bladder syndrome
Recurrent UTIs
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Bowel issues are uncomfortable to live with and often even harder to talk about. I create a judgment-free space to address what's going on and help you find real, lasting relief.
Common concerns:
Constipation
Pushing or straining with bowel movements
Incomplete evacuation
Fecal or gas leakage
Bowel urgency or frequency
Bloating, cramping, or abdominal pain
Anal fissures or hemorrhoids
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdomino-Phrenic Dyssynergia (APD)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
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Pelvic pain is often dismissed or misunderstood, even by other providers. I take it seriously, get to the root cause, and help you find real relief.
Common concerns:
Chronic pelvic pain
Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
Inability to use or pain with tampons
Pain with gynecological exams
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia/vestibulodynia
Pudendal nerve pain
Endometriosis and painful menstruation
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) recently renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Lichen sclerosus
Low back, hip, and groin pain
Coccyx / tailbone pain
Sciatica
Chronic UTIs or recurrent BV
Menopause-related dryness or discomfort
Post-hysterectomy recovery
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Not every visit is about pelvic health, I bring the same evidence-based, individualized care to injuries, pain, and getting you back to doing what you love, whether that's your sport, your workout routine, or just moving through daily life pain-free.
Common concerns:
Athletic injuries
Sports-related pelvic floor dysfunction
Chronic pain conditions
Back, neck, and pelvic girdle pain
Hip / leg pain (lower extremity)
Shoulder / arm pain (upper extremity)
Muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
Fractures, sprains, and strains
Injury prevention
Postural re-education
My Process
Comprehensive Evaluation
Once you're booked, we'll spend real time together getting the full picture: your history, symptoms, goals, and a hands-on assessment of what's really going on.
Personalized Plan
No cookie-cutter protocols. We'll build a treatment plan around your body, life, and what you actually want to focus on and get back to.
Collaborative Care
This is a partnership. I'll explain what I'm seeing and why, and we'll make decisions together every step of the way, full transparency, no guessing.
Ongoing Support
We'll track your progress and adjust as we go, so you always know where you stand. Even outside of sessions and after discharge, you'll have my support and resources.
What To Expect
Starting pelvic floor physical therapy can feel vulnerable, especially your first time. My goal is simple: create a space where you feel heard, safe, and never rushed. Every session is one-on-one and fully tailored to you and your needs.
Your First Visit (90 min)
We'll start with an in-depth conversation, your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and goals. Nothing is TMI. From there, I'll do a physical assessment (posture, movement, strength, and when appropriate, an internal pelvic floor exam) to understand what's really going on. We'll review findings together and build your plan.
The Internal Exam
It's always your choice, and only happens with your full consent. This is not a gynecological exam, and it’s done at your pace with guidance throughout. It's simply the most effective way to assess pelvic floor muscles that can't be evaluated from the outside.
Follow-Up Visits (45 min)
Sessions build on your evaluation and may include manual therapy, guided movement, targeted exercise, and strategies for daily life, all personalized to your body and goals.
How Long Will It Take?
It depends on you. Some people come weekly for a few months, others space visits out more for maintenance. I'll always be honest about your progress and your path forward.
