Thoughtful care for pelvic health concerns
Expert pelvic floor physical therapy in Avon, CT.
Specializing in:
Pelvic and back pain
Pregnancy/postpartum care
Pelvic health across the lifespan
Care designed to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and support lasting relief.
Expert 1:1 Care
Full Body Assessment
Mind-Body Treatment
I specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy for women experiencing:
pelvic & back pain
incontinence
pregnancy/postpartum concerns
pelvic health across the lifespan.
Pelvic floor symptoms are not always caused by the pelvic floor alone. The hips, abdominal wall, low back, and SI joint often play an important role in how symptoms develop and persist. That's why treatment frequently extends beyond the pelvis itself to address the factors contributing to your symptoms.
For some people, the pelvic floor is the missing piece of the puzzle. Identifying and addressing pelvic floor dysfunction can be the key to finally finding lasting relief from symptoms that have been present for months or even years.
5 Signs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Could Help You
You leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise.
Sex, tampon use, or pelvic exams are painful or uncomfortable.
You have difficulty emptying your bladder or struggle with constipation.
You feel heaviness, pressure, or a "falling out" sensation in your pelvis.
You have ongoing pelvic, hip, low back, or tailbone pain.
Pelvic floor physical therapy may also be beneficial during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and the postmenopausal years.
Many people assume these symptoms are simply a normal part of having children, getting older, or living with chronic pain. While common, they are not necessarily something you have to live with. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify contributing factors and determine whether pelvic floor physical therapy may help.
Pelvic Pain
Low Back, SI-Joint
Pregnancy Care
Hip Pain
Bladder Health
Postpartum Recovery
Menopause
Tailbone Pain
Conditions Treated
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Bladder pain
Painful intercourse
Vulvodynia
Vaginismus
Hip pain
Back pain
SI-joint pain (Sacroiliac Dysfunction)
Tailbone pain (Coccydynia)
Prolapse
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Pain or discomfort in pregnancy
pelvic
low back, hip
SI joint
abdominal discomfort
Incontinence
Preparing for a more comfortable delivery
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Incontinence or Leaking
Abdominal Changes (Diastasis Recti)
Prolapse
C-Section Scar
Low Back Pain
Hip pain
SI-Joint pain
Tailbone pain
Postpartum return to exercise
Painful intercourse
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Hip pain
Back pain
SI-joint pain (Sacroiliac Dysfunction)
Tailbone pain (Coccydynia)
Sciatic type pain (pain going down the leg)
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urinary urgency, frequency, leaking
sexual health symptoms
pelvic or bladder pressure
pelvic organ prolapse prevention and treatment
pain or discomfort in the pelvic girdle
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Why Care Here Feels Different
WE TAKE OUR TIME
60 min, 90 min, or 2 hour, one-to-one appointments with a doctorate level physical therapist. No aides observing you exercise or unnecessary modalities used during your treatment time.
TREATMENT TAILORED TO YOU
Your treatment is individualized based on what is found during your assessment and how your body responds over time. No one-size-fits-all care.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
Ongoing hands-on assessment helps ensure treatment stays individualized, effective, and responsive to your specific symptoms.
INTEGRATING THE WHOLE BODY
The pelvic floor does not work in isolation. It functions together with the abdominals, hips, back, and more… making whole-body integration an integral part of effective treatment.
Meet Your Therapist
I’m Emily Parkes, founder of Emily Parkes Pelvic Health
(license currently under Emily Clausi)—a practice grounded in pelvic health expertise, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to understanding the “why” behind symptoms and how the body’s systems interact.
With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and advanced training in pelvic health, chronic pain, and psychologically informed techniques, I help patients return to what they love with confidence and ease.
My approach focuses on understanding the body as an interconnected system. I look at how the pelvic floor works with the hips, spine, and core, as well as how the nervous system influences pain, tension, and movement patterns. Whether you’re navigating pelvic pain, postpartum recovery, or other pelvic floor concerns, care is individualized and centered on addressing the underlying drivers of symptoms, not just where they show up.
Step 1
Connect & Schedule
Give me a call or send me a message to get your questions answered and schedule your first appointment.
Step 2
Expert Clinical Care
Work 1:1 with a doctorate-level trained clinician to finally achieve lasting relief from your symptoms.
Step 3
Live Your Life Fully
Learn practical techniques, build body awareness, and access tools that support long-term comfort and confidence as you return to the activities you love.
