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Melissa Sundberg, PT - Pelvic Physical Therapist

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Melissa Sundberg, PT - Pelvic Physical Therapist

Specializing in pelvic health: pre/postpartum, bowel & bladder, prolapse, pain & sexual dysfunction.

A common misconception about pelvic physical therapy is that all it consists of is Kegel exercises. While pelvic floor muscle exercises are very important they are only ONE very small piece of the care provided by pelvic floor physical therapists. Other treatments utilize neuroscience, knowledge and adjustment of posture and body alignment, behavior retraining, down-training techniques, relaxation

and breathing techniques, manual therapy including myofascial release, scar tissue/adhesion mobilization and release, bowel and bladder retraining, etc. Which treatment is used depends on the specific needs of each patient. These treatments are used as part of a team approach along with OBGYN, nurse midwives, colorectal, urogynecology, urology, gastroenterology, family practice among many other types of providers, to provide patients with multi-disciplinary comprehensive care.

08/01/2025

Trying to get outside as much as I can before we get back into the swing of school and Fall!

What have been your favorite hikes this summer? 🥾🏔️

07/31/2025

DO YOU FEEL HEAVINESS or PRESSURE in your VA**NA or PERINEUM??

at the end of the day?

after a run or work out?

after a bowel movement?

while or after carrying your baby??

Here are 5 things you can do TODAY to improve pelvic pressure:

♈️ ELEVATE your legs & feet. Lie on your back and place your legs & feet on the couch or chair.

♈️ EXHALE when you lift objects (ie. baby or groceries) & when you stand up from couch/chair or floor.

♈️ STOP tensing your pelvic floor muscles and trying to pull everything back "up".

♈️ CONNECT with a Pelvic PT to ensure that you are coordinating your pelvic floor muscles correctly.

♈️BREATHE- minimize holding your breath.

#907

07/29/2025

📣 Calling all postpartum moms in Anchorage!

If you're wondering when or how to rebuild your core, stop leaking, feel stronger, or safely return to exercise after birth—this is your sign. 💪

Our 12-week Postpartum STRONG Core & Pelvic Floor class is back this September, and here are 5 reasons why you don’t want to miss it:

1️⃣ It's not your average workout.
This isn’t a “just go slow” or “do some crunches” kind of class. We combine pelvic floor rehab, progressive strength training, and expert coaching designed specifically for postpartum bodies.

2️⃣ You’ll learn how to use your core correctly.
We teach you how to reconnect to your deep core and pelvic floor with every breath, lift, squat, and movement—so you're not just getting stronger, you're healing smarter.

3️⃣ It's safe, effective, and guided by a Pelvic Physical Therapist.
Taught by a pelvic health physical therapist with over 25 years of experience helping 850+ moms recover after birth. You’ll be coached through every rep and modification, with your body and symptoms in mind.

4️⃣ You’ll feel like yourself again—stronger, more confident, and more in control.
Whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 years or 16 years postpartum, you deserve to move without pain, leaking, or worrying if your body is “doing it right.”

5️⃣ You’re not in it alone.
This is more than a class—it’s a supportive community of moms working toward the same goal: to feel good in their bodies again. No judgment, no pressure—just encouragement and support every step of the way.

🎉 Classes start in September and space is limited.

Don’t wait to prioritize your recovery—you only get one postpartum body.

Click the link in our bio to register today! ✨

07/28/2025

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07/25/2025

Symptoms that brought clients into the office recently...

07/24/2025

Tailbone pain is more common than people think—and it’s not just from falling on your butt.

Here are some of the most common reasons we see tailbone pain in the clinic:
🔹 A fall or direct trauma (even from YEARS ago)
🔹 Prolonged sitting—especially on hard surfaces or poor posture
🔹 Vaginal childbirth or pressure during labor
🔹 Pelvic floor muscle tension or imbalance
🔹 Poor bowel mechanics (constipation or straining)
🔹 Spine, hip, or SI joint issues pulling on the tailbone

✨ Good news?
You don’t have to suffer through it or avoid sitting forever.

✅ Here are 2 things to try today:

1️⃣ Sit Smarter – Use a donut or wedge cushion to take pressure off the tailbone when sitting. Alternate positions regularly to avoid aggravating the area.

2️⃣ Deep Breathing – Lie on your back or sit comfortably. Breathe gently into your belly and pelvic floor on the inhale, and gently relax on the exhale. This can reduce pelvic floor tension that often contributes to tailbone pain.

07/22/2025

From “cleared” to confused???

That was me at 6 weeks postpartum nearly 16 years ago.

I was told I "was good to go" back to everything—exercise, s*x, lifting, running, etc.
✅ Green light.
❌ No plan.

As a physical therapist (and a new mom), I knew that advice was just checking the box.

Because while I understood anatomy and rehab…

My core felt disconnected.

My pelvic floor felt vulnerable and still healing.

And running? Forget it—everything ached, leaked, or felt like it might fall out.

So I created what didn’t exist at the time:
A postpartum class that offered actual guidance, not guesswork.

The original class started as an 8-week series at Studio One Pilates (shoutout to Anna ✨) and has since grown into the 12-week Postpartum STRONG program it is today at Open Space and Turnagain CrossFit.

Now in its 13th year, this class has supported over 850 moms in:
✔️ Rebuilding core + pelvic floor strength
✔️ Returning to workouts without fear or shame
✔️ Feeling strong, capable, and in control again

✨ If you’re tired of doing random postpartum workouts that don’t feel right...
✨ If your body still feels like a mystery post-baby...
✨ If you want expert support, not more online noise...

📅 Our next class starts Tuesday, Sept 2nd
- sign up in bio

Spots fill quickly—yours is waiting. 💜

07/18/2025

✨FREE DIASTASIS RECTI SCREENING! ✨
Have you noticed a gap or bulge in your midline? Struggling with core weakness, back pain, or doming during exercise? It could be diastasis recti—and you are NOT alone.

Book a FREE 20-minute Diastasis Recti Screen with our expert pelvic physical therapist. We’ll assess your abdominal wall, check for diastasis, and give you clear, personalized guidance to support core healing and strength.

Whether you're postpartum or years down the road, it's never too late to check in with your body and rebuild a functional core.

📅 Limited spots available! Call now to schedule your free screen.
📍 AK Pelvic Health & Wellness
📞 907-215-3045

07/17/2025

Client Testimonial
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"I just wanted to let you know about the profound impact you have made on my health journey & life. I had been seeing you for a handful of sessions related to painful s*x and other intimacy issues. You were compassionate and thorough, as well as direct in your observations and assessments. With out your guidance I don’t know that I would have pursued addressing my mental health and kept looking to just solve the side effects instead the root issue. Now that I am working on my mental health, my relationship with my husband and our intimacy issues are getting easier to address. And now, 2 years later I am finding that I am in a place where I can start really using the information I got from you and the resources you provided! So thank you for guiding me down the right path!
I am extremely grateful to have worked with you!"
~SF

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07/15/2025

We start our next 12 week Postpartum STRONG Core & Pelvic Floor Class soon!
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Curious if this class is for you????

➡️ Here are 5 favorite things about the class from a few of our Spring 2025 participants:

"The camaraderie with other moms, experiencing the same physical changes, as well as the openness and feeling of no topic/question being off limits."

"Getting together with the same group over 12 weeks & Melissa. I also liked the pace at which the classes progressed."

"I loved the final six weeks! It was great to have the opportunity to do some strength/circuit training, especially overcoming some moves that have intimidated me in the past. I feel like I’ve already seen great results as far as symptom reduction."

"I really enjoyed the workouts! I really felt like my strength improved and my core felt stronger"

"Increased strength & confidence in my body. Making the commitment to myself."

➡️ You need a NEW approach to returning to exercise postpartum that has proven to close diastasis gaps, stop the leaks and bulgy pressures and greatly reduce back, hip and pelvic pain.

➡️ Because as long as postpartum recovery & exercise feels overwhelming and complicated, the more frustrating the process will be.

🎉 Let's end all the quick fix workouts and promises that we are all tempted by and FINALLY have a solid plan so that you can live your life ( and run, jump, sneeze and cough) without worry or hesitation.

✨ Grab your spot today. ✨

07/14/2025

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5660 B Street
Anchorage, AK
99518

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19072153045

Website

http://www.akpelvic.com/

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Pelvic Physical Therapy

A common misconception about pelvic physical therapy is that all it consists of is Kegel exercises. While pelvic floor muscle exercises are very important they are only one very small piece of the care provided by pelvic floor physical therapists. Other treatments utilize neuroscience, knowledge and adjustment of posture and body alignment, behavior retraining, down-training techniques, relaxation and breathing techniques, manual therapy including myofascial release, scar tissue/adhesion mobilization and release, bowel and bladder retraining, etc. Which treatment is used depends on the specific needs of each patient. These treatments are used as part of a team approach along with OBGYN, nurse midwives, colorectal, urogynecology, urology, gastroenterology, family practice among many other types of providers, to provide patients with multi-disciplinary comprehensive care.