Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
in Edina, MN
If it were as easy as “just do kegels,” you wouldn’t be here.
Pelvic pain, bladder leakage, bowel issues, and postpartum conditions can stop you from exercising, playing with your kids, and living your life.
Work with Dr. Bethany Hansen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 20+ years of specialized pelvic floor experience, for lasting relief in a private, one-on-one setting in Edina, MN. No referral needed.
Get back to doing the things you love!
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help You
Get to the root cause of your symptoms
Relieve pain
Gain confidence in managing your pelvic health
Prepare and recover from surgery or childbirth
Improve mobility, strength, endurance, and performance
Find hope that you can achieve your health and activity goals
Avoid unnecessary surgery
Learn about your body and how it functions with your pelvic floor
Why Choose Bethany Hansen PT
20+ years of specialized pelvic floor experience
50+ advanced courses in pelvic health
Full 60-minute one-on-one visits, no double-booking
Same PT every visit for continuity of care
No referral needed in Minnesota
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your initial appointment is a 55-60 minute, one-on-one session with your physical therapist. We’ll talk through your symptoms, medical history, and goals, then perform a personalized assessment. This may include posture, breathing, strength, mobility, and gentle hands-on assessment of areas such as the hips, low back, abdomen, pelvis, and legs.
If appropriate, and with your full consent, we may also assess the pelvic floor muscles using a gentle internal exam to better understand muscle tone, tenderness, and coordination.
We’ll finish by reviewing your findings, creating a customized treatment plan, and giving you clear guidance for next steps and home exercises. Your comfort, privacy, and consent guide every part of your care.
Look Forward To
What You Won’t Get
Professional memberships & certifications
ISSWSH Member
Pelvic Global Academy
iCareBetter Certified
Endometriosis care
Core Exercise Solutions
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg -
How This Works
Studio Option
Schedule an initial evaluation - get to the root cause
Comprehensive treatment with follow-up visits
Achieve your goals and find lasting relief!
Virtual Option
Let’s get started!
FAQs
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Please have your intake form completed to the best of your ability and the consent signed. It allows us to spend more time assessing and treating you if we have more information before your visit starts. If you have any questions before your visit, please contact us ahead of time. If you are a person with a uterus and are menstruating, do not cancel your appointment and contact us beforehand if you have any concerns.
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Every pelvic floor PT is different - experience, training, treatment techniques, diagnosis experience, etc. Many of our patient have already worked with 1,2,3 or more prior pelvic floor PT/OTs. That doesn’t mean those people weren’t “good”, but they weren’t able to help completely resolve the problem. We help facilitate lasting change with our clinical skills and extensive experience.
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No - physical therapy is a direct access service and a referral is not necessary. If you desire, we are happy to send notes or communicate directly with your medical provider(s).
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Initially, most clients come once a week or every other week, then taper as symptoms improve and you gain confidence with your home program. Although there are exceptions, the majority of people see improvement in symptoms within 4-6 weeks, if not sooner. There are many factors that influence this, and we can discuss expectations and answer specific questions during your visit.
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Yes, with appropriate precautions. We often help with back or pelvic pain, urinary leakage, birth prep education, and education for early postpartum recovery. Although there is nothing linking an internal pelvic floor assessment or treatment during pregnancy with adverse effects, we typically wait until after the 1st trimester to assess this area internally, with the patient’s verbal consent and medical provider’s (OB or midwife) verbal or written clearance. Exceptions can be made if the patient obtains written clearance from their medical provider. Evaluations can also be performed without an internal pelvic floor muscle assessment.
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We typically begin around 4-6 weeks postpartum, or sooner, with your provider’s approval. Every recovery journey is unique, and we meet you where you are.