Business Details
11 Years
experience
Women's Health Physical Therapy in Arlington, VA
Founded in 2015, Core Elements Physical Therapy was established to address the critical need for specialized women's health physical therapy. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 15 years of clinical experience, I recognized the gaps in postpartum and pelvic health care after my own childbirth experiences. Our practice provides one-on-one, personalized treatment for women navigating prenatal/postpartum recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction, and movement-related pain. We combine orthopedic expertise with compassionate care, offering tailored treatment plans that address both physical symptoms and emotional well-being.With advanced training in pelvic health therapy, we utilize evidence-based techniques to treat conditions like diastasis recti, urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain. Our Arlington, VA practice maintains strict one-on-one session formats to ensure focused care, while providing virtual options for greater accessibility. We emphasize patient education and empowerment, helping women rebuild core strength and regain confidence in their physical abilities at all life stages.
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Postpartum Recovery
Prenatal Care
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Diastasis Recti Repair
Pelvic Pain Management
Movement Therapy
C-Section Recovery
Women's Health PT
Virtual Physical Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Founder has 15+ years clinical experience and advanced pelvic health training
- Specialized in prenatal/postpartum recovery and pelvic floor dysfunction
- One-on-one treatment sessions with consistent therapist
- Combines orthopedic expertise with women's health specialization
- Offers both in-person and virtual therapy options
What people say
Compassionate care
Alleviated symptoms
Personalized treatment plans
Significant symptom improvement
One-on-one therapy
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing pelvic floor muscle dysfunction through manual therapy, exercise programs, and patient education. This service helps women resolve urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual discomfort while improving core stability. Our approach combines internal and external assessment techniques with personalized home exercise programs to restore normal pelvic floor function and improve quality of life.
Postpartum Recovery
Comprehensive rehabilitation program for post-childbirth recovery addressing diastasis recti, pelvic floor weakness, and musculoskeletal pain. We develop individualized plans to restore core strength, improve posture, and resolve postpartum symptoms through targeted exercises and manual therapy. Our treatment helps mothers regain physical confidence and safely return to pre-pregnancy activities while addressing both vaginal and C-section delivery recovery needs.
Prenatal Care
Preventative and therapeutic care for pregnancy-related physical changes including back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and urinary leakage. Our prenatal program focuses on preparing the body for labor through posture correction, pelvic floor education, and safe exercise prescription. We address common discomforts while promoting optimal fetal positioning and developing personalized birth preparation strategies to support a smoother delivery experience.
Movement Therapy
Individualized treatment for activity-related pain and injuries affecting the back, hips, and pelvis. This service addresses musculoskeletal imbalances through movement analysis, joint mobilization, and strength training programs. We help patients return to running, weightlifting, or general fitness activities while preventing re-injury through biomechanical correction and progressive exercise programs tailored to each patient's specific goals.
Virtual Physical Therapy
Remote therapy sessions providing accessible care for pelvic health concerns and movement dysfunction. Our virtual platform delivers personalized exercise instruction, posture assessment, and symptom management guidance through secure video conferencing. This service includes home exercise program development and progress monitoring for patients who prefer remote care or require continued support between in-person visits.
People
Dr. Rachel Aronson
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Founder of Core Elements Physical Therapy with 15+ years experience. Specializes in women's health and orthopedic physical therapy. Duke University graduate committed to personalized care for pelvic health and postpartum recovery.
Questions
What should I expect during my first pelvic floor therapy session?
Your initial 90-minute session includes comprehensive assessment of pelvic floor function, posture analysis, and discussion of your medical history to create personalized treatment plans.
Do you treat conditions beyond postpartum recovery?
Yes, we treat pelvic health concerns across all life stages including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and musculoskeletal issues affecting women of all ages.
Are virtual therapy sessions effective for pelvic floor treatment?
Virtual sessions provide valuable education, exercise instruction, and progress monitoring, though some manual therapy techniques require in-person visits for optimal effectiveness.
How does physical therapy help with urinary urgency?
We address urinary urgency through pelvic floor retraining, bladder retraining techniques, and coordination exercises to improve muscle control and reduce symptoms.
What makes your postpartum recovery program different?
Our program combines pelvic floor therapy with core strengthening and movement re-education, addressing both physical recovery and functional return to activity in personalized one-on-one sessions.
