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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!

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!

10/13/2025

By 6 weeks most of us are getting pretty excited to cast off those precautions and start moving. If you've been working with a postnatal PT, you can be confident that you know whether you're ready (or not) regardless of what your MD/MW says at that brief visit. Postnatal pelvic PT helps you know if you can actually take that exercise clearance and "run with it", or if you should wait, and it provides critical groundwork beforehand to get you ready. So where do we want to see you at the 6 week mark?
1. You should be able to consistently activate your deep core in coordination with your breath and limb movement in a variety of positions, under a variety of loads.
2. You should be able to keep your pelvis, spine, and rib cage stable in standing, hands and knees, sitting, lying, and really any position while moving your arms and legs.
3. You should have normal, or reasonably improved posture and breath mechanics compared to the 3rd trimester.
4. You should not leak urine with daily activities, including coughing, sneezing or lifting your baby and car seat.
5. You should have no pain (anywhere) with normal movements like walking, climbing, stairs, getting in and out of bed or the car etc.
6. You should have normalized bowel and bladder function, no constipation or pain with bowel movements, and normal urinary frequency about every three to four hours.
In my prior post you can see some additional things we look for in preparation for running. It is strongly recommended to see a pelvic PT before you start to run or lift heavy after pregnancy, especially if you want to do so before 3 months, to optimize your pelvic and abdominal healing for LIFELONG vs temporary fitness!!
Did you meet these markers at 6 weeks?
How did you know?
What are YOUR goals at ?
Tell us in the comments!
To be sure you are ready to conquer those goals:
Book your postnatal assessment at SHEFitPT.com!

10/03/2025

Life has seasons.
Workouts at 24 and single don't look like workouts at 30 weeks pregnant, or 6 months postpartum, or 44 and 4 years postpartum with 3 kids.
Give yourself grace and space to shift your workouts with the seasons.
Sometimes your body will crave high intensity, HIIT, marathons or CrossFit.
Other times you'll feel most fulfilled and empowered by Pilates, yoga, slow and controlled, and long walks on the beach.
Weightlifting is good for you. Running is good for you. Pilates is good for you. Rest is good for you. Each in its season.
The bottom line? Women NEED STRENGTH. The older we get the harder it is to maintain strength, but the more important it becomes for staying healthy, painfree, and energized.
If you need help getting on a routine that feels good, reduces your pain, and revitalizes your body, come see us! Women's health and fitness is what we do. ☺️

09/30/2025

Why your pelvic floor PT MUST address Nutrition:
1. Constipation: Nutrition is one of the primary causes of constipation. When your bowel is chronically full it puts continual pressure on your pelvic floor, which will aggravate symptoms of prolapse and pelvic pain. In addition, straining daily for BMs is really hard on your pelvic floor and over time will worse prolapse and pelvic floor muscle spasm.

2. Healing: In both postpartum and post surgical recovery periods your pelvic floor has healing wounds and/or muscle strain. To provide the building blocks your body needs to create a healthy scar, repair muscle and ligament, and then rebuild and regenerate an optimal scar, you need good nutrition!

3. Hormones: Hormones impact the soft tissue and muscular health of your pelvic floor! Estrogen and testosterone are crucial for pelvic floor muscle and vulvovaginal health, but balance of other hormones like cortisol is also important. Periods of hormonal shift like pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can be hard on pelvic health, and supporting good hormone balance through nutrition can help many symptoms!

At SHEFitPT we believe in treating you as a whole person, and we can't omit this crucial piece of your care. Did you know our own Dr. Kelsey Kreider, DPT holds a certificate in Integrative Nutrition for women? If you'd like to dive into how nutrition can support your pelvic health, book with Dr. Kelsey by calling our office at 858-247-2660!

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4747 Mission Boulevard, Ste 4
San Diego, CA
92109

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

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+18582472660

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http://www.SHEFitPT.com/

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