Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy

Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy Pelvic floor specialist

I've seen several people who worked on strengthening prior to coming to see me and it unfortunately made things worse.  ...
02/28/2026

I've seen several people who worked on strengthening prior to coming to see me and it unfortunately made things worse. It turns out a tight pelvic floor can be just as common as weakness. In pelvic physical therapy, I can assess what is tight and weak and give you the proper exercises to work on at home. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Pelvic floor physical therapy can be helpful postpartum, whether you have a c-section or a vaginal birth.  We work on po...
02/27/2026

Pelvic floor physical therapy can be helpful postpartum, whether you have a c-section or a vaginal birth. We work on posture, strength of the muscles, decreasing any fascial restrictions at your back and abdomen, assisting in bladder control, decreasing any muscle separation that may have occurred at the abdomen, and decreasing pain. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Most people won't notice that their pelvic floor is unhealthy until they have a problem, such as pain, incontinence, or ...
02/24/2026

Most people won't notice that their pelvic floor is unhealthy until they have a problem, such as pain, incontinence, or prolapse. Working on the pelvic floor muscles to achieve good strength, relaxation and function can make someone feel confident during daily tasks and allow someone to perform exercise and other activities with less symptoms. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Not everyone has issues with their pelvic floor as they age, but having knowledge about your pelvic health will help pre...
02/20/2026

Not everyone has issues with their pelvic floor as they age, but having knowledge about your pelvic health will help prepare you. Some people suffer with pain, incontinence and prolapse issues as they age due to the depletion of estrogen and the history bearing children. Seeing a pelvic health specialist can be helpful to determine your strength and integrity of the muscles so you can manage any symptoms that may occur. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Pelvic floor issues are usually not obvious.  Many people live with pain, incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse without...
02/19/2026

Pelvic floor issues are usually not obvious. Many people live with pain, incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse without a soul knowing there is a problem. Realize that help is available and it's not as daunting as it seems. 253-649-4095.

I will be at work today helping my patients', so reach out and say hi.  Otherwise, enjoy your day off!  253-649-4095
02/16/2026

I will be at work today helping my patients', so reach out and say hi. Otherwise, enjoy your day off! 253-649-4095

As women age, our reproductive hormones start to deplete, resulting in a multitude of changes in our bodies.  One of the...
02/12/2026

As women age, our reproductive hormones start to deplete, resulting in a multitude of changes in our bodies. One of the areas that can be effected is the pelvic floor. The more superficial tissues can become less lubricated, resulting in pain with in*******se, urinary tract infections, and urinary incontinence. Also, there can also be progression of bladder, re**al or uterine prolapse, even for those who never gave birth to a child. A pelvic floor physical therapist can help by giving the proper education and exercise to help manage and alleviate the symptoms. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

They call it your core for a reason!   It helps support your spine, upper torso, pelvis and  legs.  Without it, you run ...
02/11/2026

They call it your core for a reason! It helps support your spine, upper torso, pelvis and legs. Without it, you run the risk of postural dysfunction, back and or hip pain, and pelvic floor issues, just to name a few. Seeing a pelvic health physical therapist can help with instructing the proper exercises and making sure you're recruiting the right muscles without holding your breath. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

I'm lucky that I get to spend a full hour with my new patients and I like to give them time to give me their story about...
02/10/2026

I'm lucky that I get to spend a full hour with my new patients and I like to give them time to give me their story about their condition and provide me with any relevant details. From the evaluation, I like to give a few exercises to work on based on my assessment and establish a plan that is based on the patient's goals. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

People often don't think about their bowel health until it's a problem.  Indicators are constipation (which could be due...
02/07/2026

People often don't think about their bowel health until it's a problem. Indicators are constipation (which could be due to water intake, dietary fiber or pelvic floor tightness), loose stool (which could be due to diet, dysfunctional digestion or a dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles), or incomplete emptying (which could also be due to pelvic floor dysfunction). Trying things like a p**p stool, magnesium supplements, and exercise can help, but you could benefit from seeing a pelvic health specialist. Do you have questions? I'd love to help help! 253-649-4095

I have many patients who decide to perform Kegels as soon as they start having pelvic floor issues, but it's more compli...
02/06/2026

I have many patients who decide to perform Kegels as soon as they start having pelvic floor issues, but it's more complicated than it seems. You could have tightness of the pelvic floor, which will make it very difficult to contract the muscles and may not see any improvement. You could have weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, but may not be contracting them properly, which will also seem like there is no progress. The best way to determine when and if you need Kegels is to see a pelvic floor physical therapist so you can get the proper exercises for your condition. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

I'm here to support the local community and help both men and women with their pelvic floor issues.  Do you have questio...
02/03/2026

I'm here to support the local community and help both men and women with their pelvic floor issues. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

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11505 Burnham Drive #302
Gig Harbor, WA
98332

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Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm

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