Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy

01/16/2026

Pelvic floor therapy is vitally important when a person is either perimenopausal or in menopause. The integrity of all the muscles in the body change as the estrogen decreases, which can result in increased pain, incontinence and weakness. Seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist can help you find out what muscles need to be stretched and strengthened, how to work on postural corrections, and how to stay active as you are aging. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

01/15/2026

Working on your pelvic floor strength will help support many structures in your abdomen. The integrity of those muscles can help with bladder and bowel control and your reproductive health. Also, working both the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles together help with improving your core strength and decreasing back pain. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

01/13/2026

I see many people who don't know their pelvic floor muscles exist or even that they need to work on them. Pelvic floor muscles are important for your bladder, bowel and reproductive health and exercising them can help with the function of those areas. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

01/09/2026

I think it's always important to celebrate how you feel, not how you look. If you feel better in your body, you will appreciate how it performs, which can make you smile and everyone looks better with a grin on their face! Do you want to feel better in your body? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

01/08/2026

Pelvic floor strengthening is something easy to incorporate into your other activities. I prefer to instruct people to engage their pelvic floor when they are performing their daily functions, such as lifting, squatting, and after voiding. Also, it's important to avoid holding your breath; work on engaging the muscles while you are exhaling. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

01/07/2026

There are several things you can do to kick off a new year. Starting a new exercise routine, taking time to care for yourself, doing stretches or meditation, or even changing what your eating and drinking to help decrease inflammation in your body can be some great things to reset your health. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/31/2025

If you are having issues with your pelvic floor, it's important to set goals and the start of a new year is a good time to establish them. These goals could be beneficial for anyone focusing on physical, mental or emotional concerns. Also, these goals are general, so building on them or making them more specific to your issues will help with compliance. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/31/2025

My patients' are surprised sometimes by how they are improving through just making changes in their lives. Postural adjustments, body awareness, and connection with certain muscles can result in significant functional changes and progress you towards your goals. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

It's easy to get distracted at this time of year, but it's important to not forget about your self care. Move, stretch, hydrate and stay positive, so you can enjoy the festivities! 253-649-4095

12/23/2025

You don't need a referral to see a physical therapist in the state of Washington. If you have any pelvic floor or orthopedic concerns, you don't need to see your doctor 1st. Oftentimes, if there is a more serious issue, the physical therapist will refer you to the appropriate provider. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095