Women’s Health
Posture Studio Physical Therapy provides specialized care in women’s health in Charlottesville. Services include pelvic floor physical therapy, pediatric therapy, and long-term wellness.
Who Can Benefit from Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor PT?
Pelvic floor physical therapycan help a wide range of people, including those experiencing:
Postpartum recovery – regaining strength and stability after childbirth
Urinary or bowel incontinence – leakage, urgency, or difficulty controlling functions
Pelvic pain – discomfort related to scar tissue, muscle tension, or sexual activity
Prolapse – a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvic area
Core and back issues – when pelvic floor dysfunction contributes to poor stability
Athletes and active individuals – addressing pelvic floor imbalance that limits performance
Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for women after pregnancy—it benefits people of all ages and activity levels who want to improve pelvic health, core stability, and overall well-being.
What is Women’s Health Physical Therapy?
Women’s health physical therapy supports strength, resilience, and function through every stage of life. Hormonal changes—such as those during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause—can affect muscle tone, joint health, and pelvic floor function. For example, the natural loss of muscle mass that occurs during and after menopause makes it especially important to maintain strength through safe, progressive resistance training.
At Posture Studio, we work with women to:
Recover fully after pregnancy or surgery, restoring pelvic and core strength
Address pelvic health changes related to hormonal shifts and aging
Build strength safely with guidance for lifting and resistance training
Stay active for life by developing confident, efficient movement strategies
Our goal is not only to support recovery, but to teach women how to maintain strength, lift safely, and adapt to life’s changes—so they can thrive in every season of life.
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues supporting the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. These muscles play a vital role in posture, core stability, breathing, toileting, and sexual health.
At Posture Studio, therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand how these muscles are functioning—whether they are weak, overactive, or not coordinating efficiently. Follow-up sessions may include exercise, manual therapy, biofeedback, and education to restore balance, reduce pain, improve control, and support long-term health.
We provide specialized pelvic floor care for women across the lifespan, including pregnancy and postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and menopause-related changes.
What Is Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on helping children and adolescents with bowel, bladder, and pelvic health concerns. A physical therapist evaluates how the pelvic floor and core muscles are functioning and uses age-appropriate techniques, education, and movement strategies to support healthy habits.
Common concerns include constipation, bowel or bladder dysfunction, urinary frequency, and daytime or nighttime wetting. The goal is to give children and families the tools and confidence to manage pelvic health, build lasting habits, and thrive in daily life, school, and play.
Meet Susannah Hill, DPT and pelvic floor physical therapist
Susannah Hill, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), specializes in women’s health, pelvic floor physical therapy, and postpartum recovery. She helps clients restore strength, confidence, and function at every stage of life, bringing together deep clinical expertise and a personal passion for women’s and pediatric health.
With advanced training in orthopedic physical therapy, pelvic health rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning, Susannah is uniquely equipped to support clients in recovering from injury, managing pain, and building long-term resilience.
Her approach blends one-on-one, evidence-based care with practical movement education, empowering clients to better understand their bodies and feel confident in daily life. Whether you’re a new mom navigating postpartum changes, an athlete working to improve core function, or someone managing pelvic pain or incontinence, Susannah creates individualized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Susannah Hill, DPT specializes in:
Pelvic floor physical therapy for women’s health
Postpartum recovery and core rebuilding
Orthopedic rehabilitation and injury prevention
Strength training for functional movement and bone health
Education on posture, breath, and body mechanics
“Susannah Hill was fantastic! She was a great listener, so thoughtful and thorough in her approach and I loved that she showed me exercises to help with my pelvic floor/hip issues.”