Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness

Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness Specialized pelvic health physical therapy clinic for women, men & children. Serving Central & Southern Illinois.

Helping with bladder, bowel, hip, back & pelvic pain, sexual health, birth prep, pregnancy concerns & postpartum recovery. To be added to our monthly newsletter, please subscribe at: http://eepurl.com/hSLfOL

As we enter the Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter—we are invited to reflect more deeply on the mystery of C...
04/02/2026

As we enter the Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter—we are invited to reflect more deeply on the mystery of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.

Suffering is never easy. It’s not something we wish for our patients or for anyone. We are always striving to help others heal, restore, and feel whole again.

But in the moments where pain is present—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—we are reminded that our suffering is not without purpose. When offered up, it can draw us closer to Christ and unite us to the cross He carried for us.

Even in the hardest seasons, there is meaning. There is hope. And there is always the promise of resurrection.

We are praying (as always) for all of our patients and families during this sacred time 🤍✝️

🚨 This is NOT an April Fools’ joke! 🚨We’re so excited to share that our amazing pelvic floor doctor, Dr. Katie, is expec...
04/01/2026

🚨 This is NOT an April Fools’ joke! 🚨

We’re so excited to share that our amazing pelvic floor doctor, Dr. Katie, is expecting baby #3 this summer!

Katie spends her days supporting patients through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and major life transitions, so it feels especially meaningful to celebrate this exciting season in her own life. We couldn’t be happier for her and her growing family!

As pelvic health providers, we’re passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum, and we believe in practicing what we preach. During her pregnancy, Dr. Katie is doing pelvic physical therapy with Dr. Ashley to help prepare her body for labor, delivery, and recovery.

We feel honored that Katie trusts our team for her own care, and we can’t wait to meet the newest member of her family!

Stay tuned for baby updates this summer!

Happy Birthday, Dr. April Ritz! 🎉Your dedication to your patients and your passion for helping others truly make a diffe...
03/31/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. April Ritz! 🎉

Your dedication to your patients and your passion for helping others truly make a difference every single day. Through your work at Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness, you continually go above and beyond by teaching classes, pursuing ongoing training, and investing in professional development so you can bring the very best care to your clinic and community.

Thank you for the compassion, expertise, and hard work you pour into everything you do. Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with appreciation, joy, and a little time to celebrate all the lives you’ve impacted!

Leave a birthday message below in the comments for Dr. April!

2026 Event Schedule for Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness!We are excited to share our current lineup of classes for thi...
03/30/2026

2026 Event Schedule for Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness!

We are excited to share our current lineup of classes for this year, some of which are new additions that you may not have seen yet!

At Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness, we collaborate with a variety of health professionals whose work often focuses on women's health, while also offering classes that support other important wellness topics related to kids, bowel health and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to bring you education and movement opportunities that support health across many stages of life.

Take a look at our schedule of events, discover something new, and find your next favorite way to move, learn and grow!

Spots can be limited depending on the class, so be sure to check them out and register soon!

You can use the QR code on the schedule or click on the link below to register.

🔗https://effinghampelvichealth.janeapp.com/ /1

We want to wish Dr. Katie a very happy birthday!We hope you get to celebrate and enjoy your special day!
03/29/2026

We want to wish Dr. Katie a very happy birthday!

We hope you get to celebrate and enjoy your special day!

Pelvic Health Matters at Every Stage of LifePelvic floor health isn’t just a concern during pregnancy or after childbirt...
03/27/2026

Pelvic Health Matters at Every Stage of Life

Pelvic floor health isn’t just a concern during pregnancy or after childbirth. Your pelvic floor supports your body throughout your entire life.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help during:
• adolescence and early adulthood
• pregnancy and postpartum recovery
• return to exercise or sport
• perimenopause and menopause
• aging and changes in strength or mobility

Bladder changes, pelvic pain, pressure, and core instability can show up at many different stages — and support can look different depending on your needs.

Pelvic floor therapy is about understanding your body, restoring function, and helping you feel more confident in movement at every stage of life.

Joe Sippers for the team today! So many things to celebrate! 🎂 Dr. Katie and Dr. April's birthdays in the next 5 days! 🎉...
03/26/2026

Joe Sippers for the team today! So many things to celebrate!

🎂 Dr. Katie and Dr. April's birthdays in the next 5 days!
🎉 A great March!
🙌 So many success stories from just this week! 👇

💗After almost 7 months of therapy, a patient is having pain free s3x for a month now!
💗 After 3 months of consistent therapy, we were able to help a patient avoid prolapse surgery after multiple consults with different MDs!
💗 A postpartum patient safely started to train for running races without pelvic floor pain or symptoms!
💗A patient with chronic prolapse symptoms of heaviness and pressure as well as pelvic pain is now symptom free and able to have in*******se and use tampons with no pain for 3 months now!
💗 An athlete with chronic knee pain (that had tried therapy elsewhere and "failed") has been able to play her sport with no knee pain this week! (If you have tried therapy before and it "failed" or did not help, please consider a 2nd opinion.)
💗 A menopausal woman that was having severe pain with intimacy, is now pain free!
💗 A lady with over 10 years of hip pain is now able to get up and off the floor with no pain!
👶 And two babies born!!

What did the femur say to the pelvis?👉 "This is a hip joint!"But hip pain is no joke.Did you know your pelvic floor play...
03/25/2026

What did the femur say to the pelvis?

👉 "This is a hip joint!"

But hip pain is no joke.

Did you know your pelvic floor plays a huge role in how your hips move, stabilize, and feel? When these muscles aren’t working well together, it can lead to hip discomfort, stiffness, or recurring pain.

At Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness, we look beyond the hip itself to find the real source of pain to help you move comfortably and confidently again.

If your hips have been talking back lately, we’re here to help.

Call us today at 217-705-5077.

03/23/2026

Hip strength and pelvic floor function are more connected than most people realize.

If you’re lacking control in hip internal rotation, your body will compensate- often through the pelvic floor.

This can contribute to:
✅ pelvic pain
✅ leakage
✅ pressure or prolapse symptoms

We need slow, purposeful control through all ranges of the movement.

✨ We don’t just treat symptoms—we change lives. ✨At Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness, we’re making a huge impact in ou...
03/21/2026

✨ We don’t just treat symptoms—we change lives. ✨

At Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness, we’re making a huge impact in our community and we’re looking for the right Doctor of Physical Therapy to grow with us.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and inspired every day. Our clinic was built on the belief that pelvic health should personalized, unrushed, and not just laying on the table doing Kegels or down training with a machine.

✔️ Mentorship twice a month to help you grow with intention
✔️ Quarterly hands-on labs to build your skills and confidence
✔️ A team that truly values continued learning and professional development
✔️ 2 hour evaluations and one hour treatments
✔️ Community events
✔️ The opportunity to make a real impact

We care about your growth just as much as we care about our patients.

If you’re passionate about pelvic health, eager to keep learning, and want to be part of a mission-driven, supportive team… we’d love to connect.

📩 Send your resume and cover letter to Dr. April.

Know a pelvic PT? Send this their way 😀

Address

101 W Evergreen Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+12177055077

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