FAQ & what to expect

Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise is called stress urinary incontinence — it means your pelvic floor and core aren't managing pressure well yet. It's incredibly common (especially after pregnancy), but it's not something you just have to live with. Pelvic floor therapy retrains those muscles and pressure systems, and most people see real improvement within weeks.

Common, yes — normal, no. Leaking, heaviness, or urgency after birth are signs your pelvic floor needs support, not a new permanent reality. Postpartum pelvic floor therapy helps you rebuild strength and coordination so you can sneeze, jump, and chase your toddler without worry.

Yes. Urgency and frequency are often about bladder habits, pelvic floor tension, and nervous system patterns — not just a 'small bladder.' We retrain all three with practical strategies that fit your actual day.

Nope — New Jersey is a direct access state, which means you can book with me directly without a referral and come as you go, on your own schedule. After 30 days of continued care, I'll loop in your physician to keep your plan moving smoothly.

We're an out-of-network provider, which means you pay at the time of service and we provide a detailed superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. HSA/FSA cards are accepted.

No — Amanda is a licensed Occupational Therapist (MS OTR/L) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with advanced training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pelvic floor therapy. OTs and PTs have overlapping skill sets, and Amanda's approach blends both worlds with a whole-person, lifestyle-first lens.

Your first visit starts with a conversation about your history, goals, lifestyle, and what's been bothering you. From there, we'll do a movement and posture screen. We start tailoring your personalized exercise plan right there during the evaluation, so you leave with something to work on from day one. An internal pelvic floor exam is always optional, fully consented, and only performed when clinically appropriate.

Your first visit is 75 minutes. Follow-ups are 60 minutes, all one-on-one.

No. The internal exam is completely optional — but it's the best way to assess how your pelvic floor is actually working, so we do recommend it when it's needed to guide your treatment. Plenty of clients get great results with external work only, and nothing happens without your consent.

Leggings or shorts and a tank or tee. Anything you can move in.

Absolutely. That's a major reason we come to you. Bring baby, breastfeed, nap — we work around your real life.

Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Union, and surrounding NJ counties. A small travel fee may apply outside our primary service area. Anywhere else, we can meet virtually.

It depends on what we're working on. Most clients see meaningful change in 4–8 visits, with some healing journeys (like postpartum recovery) extending across a few months of less frequent visits.

For many concerns — yes. Telehealth is wonderful for movement coaching, postpartum return to exercise, education, and follow-ups. We'll always tell you honestly when in-person is the better fit.

A superbill is a detailed receipt for your therapy visit that you submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement under your out-of-network benefits.