Pelvic Floor Therapy
Women’s Health services for acute and chronic symptoms. Care for prenatal, postpartum, and non-childbearing-related conditions.
Why Choose Ascension Physio
Emphasis on Manual Therapy
Hip and lower back restrictions can impair pelvic floor function.
Get to the Root of the Problem
The key to lasting results is to address a problem at its roots.
Realistic Treatment Plans
Low complexity patients are typically seen for 3-6 visits.
Manual Biofeedback
Internal work is done in collaboration and focusing on retraining.
Treatable Conditions
Your first visit will begin with reviewing your bladder, bowel, and sexual habits, birth history, symptom presentation, and medical history.
Next, two tests of your global core function will be conducted as well as an assessment of your hip and lower back mobility if indicated.
With your consent, an internal pelvic floor exam will be conducted. You will be provided with a full description of this assessment before you decide. Treatment will commence on at least one identified contributing factor, and you will be provided with at least one home exercise or self-treatment technique.
Finally, a discussion of your prognosis and an agreement on the plan of care will be reached.
If you have questions about a condition not listed here, feel free to get in touch or schedule a complimentary consultation.
Incontinence
Including stress, urge, and mixed.
Other Bladder Issues
Including increased frequency and urgency.
Pain with Intercourse
Also called dyspareunia, including introital and deep.
Pelvic Pain & Prolapse
Including external pain and uterus/bladder/bowel POP.
Prenatal Care
Including pain management and labor/delivery prep.
Postpartum Care
Including diastasis recti and other symptoms/prevention.
Free Bladder Health E-Book
Education can be at least half the treatment and patients have seen resolution of their symptoms within 3 visits or less if they can implement healthier bladder habits.
This e-book covers 3 common bad habits that can contribute to persistent bladder symptoms. It also includes 3 good habits that can help resolve symptoms, as well as a universally helpful exercise (that’s not Kegels).
Start on the path towards banishing your bladder symptoms!
Meet Dr. Julia Niwinski, PT, DPT
Your Albuquerque Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Julia earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in Canada. She relocated from Chicago to Albuquerque when her husband joined the Air Force in 2023.
Experienced in Functional Manual Therapy, Julia's skill set allows her to excel in treating the whole body and patients of all ages who may suffer from joint pain including TMJ, foot/ankle issues, vestibular dysfunction, post-op recovery, and complex chronic pain. She is also a Women’s Health Therapist experienced in pelvic floor rehabilitation and can help women with a variety of pelvic health issues as well as pre- and postpartum care.
Julia is also Schroth Scoliosis Physical Therapy C1 Certified to treat both adolescents and adults with scoliosis. Her comprehensive and diverse education and training allow her to provide a wide range of treatment approaches to single and S-curve scoliosis, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, and other spine deformities that integrate Schroth, specialized functional manual therapy, and neuro-based evaluation and treatment.
What patients are saying.
Testimonials
"I have been a patient of Dr. Julia and highly recommend her. She brings her extensive knowledge and creative problem solving skills to provide individualized treatment. She evaluates the entire body structure and movement and perseveres until she figures out how to correct the situation that brought me in. She is like a very smart detective."
- Anne S.
"I have received a great deal of help from Julia. She has made a great difference in my life."
- Judy E.
"I've seen Julia and after 10 years of not being able to run and living in pain- I'm pain free! She's the only one who treated me like a whole person. I'm running again because of her."
- Christina W.
"I highly recommend Dr. Julia Niwinski. I have been experiencing pain in my hip for several months that neighter a cortisone shot or traditional physical therapy had helped. My trainer suggested I meet with Julia and discuss treatment options she would recommend. Julia has used a combination of manual based therapy integrated with functional based movements in her treatment. She works not only on my hip issues but also focuses on basic core strength and posture. Though not pain free yet I am making progress in reducing my hip pain, particularly when walking. Julia is very knowledgeable, patient and committed to my progress. I see her in the office weekly and complete at home exercises as well. The office is very clean, modern and welcoming."
- Carol W.
Special Offers
Complimentary Consultation
Free 30-minute session to test if the Ascension Physio brand of treatment will work for you.
Please call 505-750-8575 to claim.
Unlimited Ascension Physio Access Pass
Unlimited 55min physical therapy visits for 2 months. Intensive physio to get your life back on track. $3,000, payment plans available.
