Well Being Pelvic Physical Therapy - Valerie Schwalbe, DPT

06/24/2025

No concern is too big or too small.

Been elsewhere? Feel like you've tried it all? Don't give up on seeking relief!

If it matters to you, it matters to us.

Our therapists are truly experts and we are here to help!

06/22/2025

we've said it before, and it continues to be true, now more than ever

At Well Being, we believe: Your body belongs to you. You choose what you do with it, and with whom you share it. If any of that isn't working out, our job is to help you meet your goals. It really is that simple.

but...

"The LGBT (le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community belongs to almost every race, ethnicity, religion, age, and socioeconomic group. The LGBT youth are at a higher risk for substance use, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, bullying, isolation, rejection, anxiety, depression, and su***de as compared to the general population. LGBT youth receive poor quality of care due to stigma, lack of healthcare providers’ awareness, and insensitivity to the unique needs of this community."

Hafeez, et at. Cureus. 2017 Apr; 9(4): e1184. Apr 20. doi: 10.7759/cureus.1184

In healthcare, we can and should better serve our LGBTQ+ communities. By increasing awareness that some of us are at greater risk than others, we can also increase awareness of what resources are available those who may benefit.

Please let us know if you would like further resources. We are happy to help with more specific requests and needs.

06/17/2025

05/12/2025

Today's surprise question for our PTs is: What do I do if I'm on my period?

05/03/2025

We get asked all the time about things we would recommend. This book is a great resource for anyone who has, or wants to better understand, endometriosis. Great read. Check it out!

04/25/2025

A message from our front desk!

04/23/2025

Did you know that 45-55 is the perfect time to start managing menopause?

You're probably familiar with hot flashes, but did you know about Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause? This creates changes that might not be so obvious, and include:

👎 loss of muscle/strength
👎 loss of bone density
👎 Increased inflammation
👎 increased vaginal dryness, pain, incontinence..and more!

These impacts to the body can significantly decrease quality of life, negatively impacting fall risk, activity level, bowel, bladder and sexual function.

Read the article below if you are 2 million people in the US going through menopause each year, and learn the symptoms before they affect you.

What can you do❓

✅ Good news! Physical Therapy (with a specialized provider), can improve or even reverse most, if not ALL of these changes!

Meeting with a skilled PT can help you improve strength, bone density, evaluate and refer for potential hormone replacement, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle, and more. Diet and exercise can look and feel very different during these stages. We can make sure you are progressing in comfort and safety! So, if you want to stay healthy but aren't sure what to do or where to start, call us!

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2024.2380363

04/17/2025

Katelyn Peach, DPT talks about pelvic floor physical therapy for men!

One of the biggest misconceptions we see is that men think that they either don’t have a pelvic floor or that it couldn't be an issue. This is far from the truth! Katelyn talks about common symptoms and conditions, what we can do, and what your first visit will look like.
If you or someone you care about has complaints in the pelvic floor area, this is the episode to listen to!

https://amandalouder.com/podcast/364/

Amanda Louder is one of our dear friends, as well as being a Certified S*x & Marriage Coach who helps Christian men & women overcome their obstacles to create a more emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically intimate relationship. She is also the host of the S*x for Saints Podcast which has over 1.4 Million Downloads.

In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and step-mom to 5 kids, ranging in age from 15-24. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, fishing, and camping.

Katelyn Peach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is back for this episode where we talk about pelvic floor physical therapy for men. One of the biggest misconceptions that Katelyn sees in her practice is that men think that they either don’t have a pelvic floor or since they don’t have babies, their p...

04/14/2025

What would you do?
I'm always looking for new ideas for my go-to sheet pan veggies. Post your ideas and recipes!

As we all try to eat healthy, I love to eat ALL the veggies. Some of us have sensitivities and can't do that, so I'd love to hear your ideas and variations!

Personally, I do some variation of this several times a month. I don't think I've done the same one twice. I like these this over pasta, rice, salad for lunch, as a side with chicken or other protein...

Thoughts on spices, flavors? Let's have fun with it.

04/07/2025

Endometriosis Awareness Month and the Endo Summit may be over, but our advocacy for people affected by Endometriosis never will be.

It was wonderful to be with, learn from, and laugh with my colleagues and friends. I learned a lot, strengthened relationships and made new ones, and even had a little fun.

I didn't get many pictures, but here are a few of the dozens of people doing amazing and tireless work to improve quality of life, quality and access of health care, education, research, and so much more!

04/05/2025

In this episode, our own Katelyn Peach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, talks about pelvic floor physical therapy for women. She treats patients with a variety of pelvic floor conditions so Amanda picks her brain on why you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist, what she can do to help you, what that first visit will look like, and so much more! This is a must listen episode! Plus, next week, they will be talking about pelvic floor physical therapy for men so mark you calendars!

Check out Amanda's other podcasts. She has great information on a variety of topics that relate to emotions, relationships, sexual health, and so much more!

In this episode, Katelyn Peach, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, is going to be speaking with us about pelvic floor physical therapy for women. She treats patients with a variety of pelvic floor conditions so I was able to pick her brain on why you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist,....

03/11/2025

Tell me you’re a PT without telling me you’re a PT 😂

This is how our beloved Katelyn does her notes.