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SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT

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SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT

Physical Therapy, Fitness training, Orthopedic and Pelvic Physical Therapy, Pregnancy related Physic

We are a group of licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pelvic floor concerns. We are passionate about helping clients achieve health, fitness and functional goals through exercise and other natural techniques including massage and joint mobilization. Most people are familiar with orthopedic physical therapy - this is the treatment of dysfunction of bone, muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, and nerve tissues which can all generate pain and disability. Pelvic PT is less well known, even by the medical community. As pelvic PTs we are qualified to treat pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and fecal incontinence, postpartum issues like diastasis recti and prolapse, and pelvic pain. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy and need guidance for safe exercise, if you want help returning to exercise after pregnancy, or if you have pregnancy related pain we can help!! Please contact us today for more information or to set up an evaluation - we look forward to helping you reach your goals!

01/04/2026

Why should every new mother have lifting goals in their physical therapy plan?
Because you now have a "dynamic dumbbell" 👶 that
💥 Gets heavier every month
💥 Wants to be carried constantly
💥 You love more than life and therefore WILL carry even if it hurts
💥 Will NOT grow at your chosen comfortable strength building pace, or "when you have time"

When I discuss goals with moms, we talk about the exercise they WANT to do, of course.
But we also talk about the exercise they HAVE to do - what your insurance company might call "functional tasks"; activities you have to do for daily tasks at home or work.
(Ex. climbing stairs, sitting to drive, or using your computer.)
Guess what? Moms have to lift 40 lbs multiple times daily if they have a 3 yr old. So yes, lifting "heavy" is a goal we NEED to have as mothers for our life/work duties!

Even if you're not an exerciser, you need to be able to lift the baby/toddler (15-30lbs), and carry them for extended periods WITHOUT pain.

That doesn't magically happen. We train for it. We address old injuries. We address your core and pelvic floor. We BUILD STRENGTH and resilience in your body.
Postpartum rehab isn't the 3 months after birth. It's not just kegels and being able to dress and walk to the bathroom.
It's creating a body that can THRIVE in motherhood. It starts during pregnancy and ends when you have successfully raised your kids painfree and leak free.

If your PT said you were "done" but you're still limited by pain, leakage, or other symptoms, you deserve more. We are here to help you get it.

Want to create resilience and strength for yourself and your family?
Call us! We're here to help, and it is never "too soon"!

(Photo is me carrying my 4 year old for 2+ miles of our 7 mile family hike last week! It doesn't stop when they learn to walk 😉 💪)

12/26/2025

A Sit Up is a functional movement.
We sit up all the time - out of bed, off the floor, up from the sand at the beach. To be ABLE to do a sit up easily without pain or compensation is a GOOD postpartum goal!
So why all the NO SIT-UPS talk for postpartum fitness?
Well, a sit up is a big demand on your abdominal muscles and your pelvic floor, which are both HEALING for 6-12 weeks after pregnancy/birth, vaginal or cesarean.
If you had a major strain or tear of your quadriceps, you wouldn't start doing box jumps 1 week later. You would go to PT and be given a gradual rehabilitation program to get back to jumping, running etc.
It's not "no jumping ever!", It's "how do we safely progress you back to something you want/need to do."
The same is true of the sit-up!
If you have in particular, your abdominal wall may need some extra help getting back to this NORMAL, FUNCTIONAL movement.
Diastasis or will put you at GREATER RISK with higher level abdominal exercises, so it's important to be assessed by a qualified postnatal pelvic floor PT and get some guidance as you resume these movements.
Want EXPERT, experienced help getting back to ALL the things postpartum?
We're your team! Give us a call to book for the new year!
😃 858-247-2660

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12/23/2025

Hope your Holidays are Dazzling!

12/21/2025

Alright ladies, here's the truth. None of the following are "normal" no matter what you've been told. You DON'T have to "just deal with it" because you've had babies!!

💥 Peeing when you cough, sneeze, jump etc.
💥 Peeing every 30-60 minutes (or less than 3-4 hrs)
💥 Back pain with lifting/carrying your child (or their stuff)
💥 Pain with exercise (or even just climbing the stairs)
💥 Pain with intimacy (or lack of pleasure)
💥 Vaginal heaviness or feelings of "falling out"
💥 A weak core or soft abs

If you've been bothered by any of these things, WE CAN HELP.
No more telling yourself, "this is just my life now". It's not true. If you've been making excuses or believed the lie that these things are unfixable, inevitable parts of motherhood, PLEASE come see us! Our PTs are experts at fixing these problems, and we can help you too.
Call 858-247-2660 to make an appointment, or learn more at www.shefitpt.com.
We are excited to help you enjoy life again!

12/03/2025

We ALL have hormones, and they ALL will shift; without exception. This is something every single one of us will deal with, it's just a matter of when and how much distress it may cause.
I am so excited to host Helen Stearns, DNP, hormone & menopause specialist this coming Saturday December 2nd for a workshop to teach you all you need to know about identifying hormone shifts, and managing them so that you can thrive through postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause!
My tech failed me in this interview but here's a teaser, anyway!
Register NOW to join us Saturday at helenstearnsdnp.com,
Dec 2, 2025, 2pm at our Mission Valley office.
No Cost, just benefit!

11/21/2025

Welcoming our 8th (I can hardly believe it!) expert pelvic floor PT, Dr. Lexie Revekant!
Dr. Lexie not only brings with her a solid background in pelvic health and pregnancy, but the additional skill set of pediatric pelvic PT to SHEFitPT. 😀👦👧👶
You can book with Dr. Lexie beginning December 1 in both our Mission Valley and Pacific Beach locations!

A little more about Lexie:

Having earned her Doctorate in 2018 and practicing across a variety of physical therapy settings, she ultimately discovered her passion for pelvic health and pursued specialization in both adult and pediatric urinary and bowel dysfunction, as well as pelvic pain. After having her own baby she gained a new passion for treating pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and particularly for helping women regain their full vitality and fitness after babies. To further this goal, Lexie has completed her certification as a Balanced Body Pilates instructor in addition to her physical therapy training!

🪖As a military spouse, Lexie is especially committed to serving TRICARE beneficiaries with compassionate, comprehensive, and holistic care.

🏃‍♀️Outside the clinic, Lexie enjoys running, Pilates, reading, reality TV, and spending quality time with her family.

Book with Dr. Lexie Revekant by calling our office at 858-247-2660!

11/18/2025

Many new moms expect breastfeeding to be natural and easy - and often it is! But when it's not, what do you do?
My first baby was a breeze - she latched the moment the midwife put her to my breast and we never had any issues.
My second baby didn't do so well - after seeing a lactation consultant, several pediatricians and chiropractors, and finally a tongue tie release, it was still always a bit of a struggle.
With my third baby, the second LC to visit me in the hospital spent 90 minutes with me teaching me things I was never taught with baby #2. After 2 home sessions with a private IBCLC, feeding was going great.
It was after baby #3 I completed training for physical therapy treatment for mastitis and blocked ducts.
Sometimes it's not just your baby's latch - inflammation, myofacial restrictions, posture, and habits play a huge role in preventing blocks and keeping you flowing freely. And sometimes it's nothing in your control, but you still need relief!!
SHEFitPT offers PT for blocked ducts and mastitis! Clients usually see quick relief with our specialized massage, taping and ultrasound therapy techniques.
If you want to keep a block from developing into mastitis and learn to prevent future occurrences, come see us!
🤱👶. (In addition to a good IBCLC of course.)
I will always wonder, if I had gotten an IBCLC consult early with my second, could we have avoided all that stress?
I'll never know.
I do know seeing an independent consultant is WORTH it. (And the same goes for your pelvic floor problems and pain! 😉)
Struggling with mastitis, blocked ducts, bladder or core problems?
We can help! Book now by calling 858-247-2660
It takes a village! ❤️

11/16/2025

The pelvic floor is an integral part of women's sexual health, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) includes pelvic floor PTs in their spectrum of respected experts, along with physicians and other providers.
Our own Dr. Jandra Mueller, DPT is a committed educator in this space, teaching providers worldwide about how the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in sexual function/dysfunction, and spreading the word about how much pelvic floor PTs can make a difference for women who suffer with sexual problems.
Have you been dealing with painful intimacy or or other uncomfortable symptoms related to women's health?
Come see us! We CAN help!

11/01/2025

Making pelvic floor therapy FUN....
One visit at a time 😍
From our crew to yours, enjoy your Halloween!
And if you can't make it through an hour of trick or treating without bladder urgency, leaks, or back pain, come see us! 😉 🎃

10/30/2025

It's never too late! Even after many babies you CAN heal and get back to the sports and activities you love!
Things we hear all too often:
"I wish I'd done this sooner!" &
"Why didn't my doctor refer me earlier?!"
We are here to help NOW, whatever challenge you face!
Learn more and book at www.shefitpt.com 🤗

If you're an OBGYN or midwife in San Diego, give your patients the option to see us DURING pregnancy!! They will THANK YOU later 🙌

10/24/2025

65% of women ages 30-45 will have post-mastectomy pain syndrome after treatment.
Survivors may experience pain in the breast /chest wall itself, as well as shoulder pain and immobility.
50% of survivors may have shoulder impingement post mastectomy.
Joint pain occurs in up to 50% of breast cancer survivors treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs).

These problems often go undiagnosed and untreated, when PT CAN help improve function and eliminate pain!

Studies show that women prescribed resistance training enjoyed 29% reduction in pain compared to non-exercising survivors...
But how do you train well with pain, stiffness and shoulder impingement?
Now imagine instead of just "resistance training" you could get focused, expert rehab specifically designed for breast cancer recovery, including massage, myofascial release, mobility AND strength!
Breast cancer survivors have fought hard and deserve FULL recovery, not just basic function.
Call us to book with our breast cancer specialist Dr. Jesssica Chavarria for your breast cancer recovery assessment,
❤️🌸💪
or tag a friend who may need it!

10/21/2025

You got the diagnosis. You completed the treatment.
You survived.
Your doctor says, "be happy, you did it!"
But now what? You feel weak, stiff, sore.
Not sure how to move forward in this body to where you want to be
You survived, now you want to THRIVE.
We hear you, and we can help!
Dr. Jessica Chavarria, DPT specializes in helping Survivors restore their lives and thrive.

By addressing:

🌸 Posture
🌸 Scar tissue
🌸 Muscle and Fascial Stiffness
🌸 Mobility (shoulder, ribcage, spine, etc.)
🌸 Muscle and Core Strength
🌸 Breathing Patterns
🌸 Sexual Health Issues
and more…

We can help you get to enjoying ALL the things you love.
Let's thrive together.
Call us at 858-247-2660 to schedule your breast cancer recovery assessment!

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4747 Mission Boulevard, Ste 4
San Diego, CA
92109

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Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

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