Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Women's Health Physical Therapy Solutions
Rehab For Her is a women's health physical therapy clinic founded in 2018 by Shannon DeSalvo, PT, a pioneer in pelvic physical therapy with nearly 30 years of experience. Our practice focuses on treating pelvic pain, incontinence, prenatal/postpartum conditions, and musculoskeletal dysfunction through personalized, one-on-one care. Shannon developed the first women's health elective course at Rockhurst University and authored three pelvic PT textbooks, establishing herself as a national leader in the field. We specialize in complex pelvic pain from endometriosis, PCOS, and post-surgical recovery, offering tailored rehabilitation for women of all ages. Our clinic provides home visits and virtual consultations to accommodate patient needs, combining advanced manual treatments with individualized exercise instruction.With a private, welcoming environment designed for comfort, we prioritize patient education and empowerment to address conditions like diastasis recti, organ prolapse, and sexual pain. Shannon's expertise includes founding hospital-based pelvic PT programs in Wisconsin and Kansas, and she remains actively involved in community education through local birthing centers and mom groups. Our cash-pay model includes itemized billing for insurance reimbursement, with many patients achieving results in 3-5 sessions. We serve adolescents, teens, and women across all life stages, including those with cultural or language barriers, ensuring inclusive, compassionate care.
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Prenatal Rehabilitation
Postpartum Recovery
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Pelvic Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized experience in women's pelvic health physical therapy
- Our founder developed the first women's health PT curriculum at Rockhurst University
- We provide home visits for postpartum patients requiring newborn care
- Our cash-pay model includes itemized billing for insurance reimbursement
- We treat adolescents and teens with conditions like vulvodynia and imperforate hymen
Associations and certifications
- CAPP Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
What people say
Made me feel comfortable
Extremely knowledgeable
Personalized care
Dramatic improvement
Compassionate therapist
Services
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Specialized treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction addresses incontinence, organ prolapse, and sexual pain through manual therapy and targeted exercises. Our approach combines internal exams with personalized strengthening plans to restore normal function. Patients receive education on pelvic anatomy and home exercises like kegels to reinforce progress between sessions.
Prenatal Physical Therapy
Prepares expectant mothers for delivery by addressing musculoskeletal pain and preventing postpartum complications. We focus on core stability, posture correction, and labor positioning education. Treatment includes safe exercise prescription and pain management techniques for conditions like sciatica and symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.
Postpartum Recovery
Restores pelvic and core function after childbirth through diastasis recti repair, pelvic floor retraining, and scar tissue mobilization. Our program addresses postpartum issues like urinary incontinence and hip pain while incorporating gradual return-to-exercise plans tailored to each mother's recovery needs.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Treats spine, pelvis, and lower extremity pain using manual techniques and therapeutic exercises. We address conditions like sciatica, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and post-surgical recovery through individualized treatment plans that improve mobility and reduce chronic pain without invasive interventions.
Adolescent Pelvic Therapy
Specialized care for teenage pelvic health issues including painful periods, tampon insertion difficulties, and vulvodynia. Our gentle, age-appropriate approach focuses on education, posture correction, and non-invasive treatments to establish healthy pelvic function during critical developmental years.
People
Shannon DeSalvo
Owner/Physical Therapist
Shannon DeSalvo, PT, founded Rehab For Her in 2018 after developing hospital-based pelvic PT programs in Wisconsin and Kansas. With CAPP certification since 2007, she authored three pelvic therapy textbooks and created Rockhurst University's women's health PT curriculum. She specializes in treating complex pelvic conditions across all female life stages.
Questions
What should I wear to my pelvic physical therapy appointment?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. You may need to disrobe from the waist down for internal exams, so consider bringing a pair of shorts and a loose top for post-exam comfort.
Do you accept insurance for pelvic floor therapy sessions?
We operate as a cash-pay practice but provide itemized bills with billing codes for potential insurance reimbursement. Many patients successfully submit claims for out-of-network physical therapy benefits.
How many pelvic therapy sessions will I need for recovery?
Most patients achieve significant improvement in 3-5 sessions, with initial weekly visits decreasing as symptoms improve. Treatment duration depends on condition complexity and individual progress during personalized therapy plans.
Can you help with postpartum recovery after cesarean section?
Yes, we provide scar tissue mobilization, core reactivation exercises, and posture correction for postpartum cesarean recovery. Our treatment addresses both surgical healing and pelvic floor function restoration after C-section deliveries.
Do you treat male patients for pelvic floor dysfunction?
While our practice specializes in women's health, Shannon DeSalvo has experience treating male pelvic conditions. Please contact us directly to discuss specific male pelvic health concerns and treatment availability.
What makes your pelvic therapy approach different from general PT clinics?
Our one-on-one sessions with the owner-therapist provide personalized care combining advanced manual techniques, individualized exercise plans, and comprehensive patient education that's often unavailable in traditional physical therapy settings.
