TRAILHEAD
THE Place to start
your Healing Journey
Pelvic PT
Bowel Problems,
Bladder Leaking, Prolapse,
and Bladder or Pelvic Pain
Visceral Manipulation
Hiatal Hernia, Constipation,
Abdominal Scars, Chest Pain,
GI Problems, Vagus nerve
Nerve Manipulation
Sometimes, the problem is the nerves
(We treat any nerve pain
- head to toe)
Are you looking
for a unique
Pelvic Floor Therapy or Visceral Manipulation Approach?
We combine traditional, evidence-based physical therapy, utilizing clinical reasoning, with osteopathic manual techniques based on a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and where you "listen to" and "follow" the body.
"Your Body Talks, Listen to It!"
— Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O.
Our office is on 4th Street, centrally located between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, NM.
Welcome to Trailhead Pelvic & Visceral Physical Therapy
Your Trail Guide to
Better Organ and Pelvic Health:
Reducing Worry and Living Your Best Life
Table of Contents:
- Services we provide. (Scroll below)
- Scheduling an appointment
-- How are we Different?
- Resources - blog.
- I have More Questions before scheduling my first pelvic PT visit.
- Contact us/Subscribe to our Newsletter.
Physical Therapy Services we provide:
(Please click on the respective link for more information)
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Let us Walk this Path with You. We Love making
Therapy Fun for the Little ones :)
Is your pelvic floor
involved?
We combine a
traditional PT and
alternative medicine
approach
Scheduling an appointment for Pelvic PT
Thank you for choosing us for your pelvic therapy and organ health needs.
Our available hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
You don't need a doctor's referral to book an appointment with us.
How do I schedule?
Visits are by appointment only.
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You can call us directly at 505 357 0055, or
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You can submit our form, or
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You can also self-schedule online. Please note that we reserve specific times for online scheduling. If you cannot find a suitable online appointment time, don't hesitate to contact us; we may be able to arrange a time that suits your preference.
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Visceral Manipulation Therapy
Our clients report reduced stress and worry
Visceral manipulation, or pelvic floor physical therapy helps provide information specific to your body and circumstances. This information should empower you and reduce your anxiety and worry.
Our clients report they recover more quickly.
The internet offers an abundance of information at our fingertips. However, looking for health information has both advantages and disadvantages. While we encourage our clients to research, we understand it can be overwhelming. Many people feel more confused and struggle to identify what is relevant to their situation.
Does this sound like you? It seems that most of our problems require a more holistic and individualized approach.
Our clients express confidence in performing the correct exercises.
Not knowing whether you are doing the right exercises can be very frustrating. Here are a few examples:
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Kegel Exercises: Numerous products on the market promote pelvic Kegel exercises, and some apps offer fun variations. Unfortunately, many individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction should NOT perform Kegel exercises, especially in the manner in which they are often presented.
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Hiatal Hernia: Several YouTube videos demonstrate techniques for managing hiatal hernias. However, many of these methods can be too aggressive and put you at risk for injury.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Many recommendations regarding exercises and movements suggest that women with organ prolapse avoid them. These recommendations can make some feel too scared to engage in physical activity, leading them to withdraw from essential aspects of life. It’s important to remember that organ prolapse can have multiple contributing factors and requires a personalized approach to treatment.
Our clients feel heard.
When one does not have a visible injury, it may be hard for others to believe that one is struggling or to appreciate how devastating the emotional impact of one's situation can be.
We understand how overwhelming organ dysfunction or pelvic floor dysfunction can feel. Feel free to reach out to our pelvic floor therapist.
Other benefits of organ or pelvic floor therapy:
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Our clients achieved goals they previously thought were unattainable.
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Our clients can now engage in activities they previously avoided.
Delaying Pelvic Floor Therapy
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Many clients express regret about not starting pelvic therapy sooner, wishing they hadn't navigated their challenges alone. This emphasizes the importance of seeking support when needed.
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Many individuals feel that if they had known this information earlier, it could have altered their journey and possibly helped them avoid surgery. This underscores the significance of having access to the right information.
Sunel has given my mom her life back! She is now able to go on adventures without fear of leaking or feeling such an urge all the time. Sunel seeks to empower each and every patient with the tools and knowledge they need to take back control and live a full life beyond the body's challenges.
Dr Stephanie Heinhold
What makes our pelvic floor therapy/visceral manipulation clinic different?
1. We provide holistic treatment.
We combine evidence-based physical therapy and alternative medicine principles. One of our core principles is the belief that the body can help itself improve. Another is the encouragement to work with your body instead of against it.
We go beyond the usual physical therapy evaluation and examine nerves, organs, diet, sleep, and other factors affecting your quality of life.
2. We strive to be your physical therapist and guide.
As your physical therapist, we evaluate all factors contributing to your problem, finding the root cause and most effective treatment plan.
As your guide, we truly work with you. We encourage you to bring all the information and self-treatment you have undertaken so far, and we will help you determine the best course of action to get better faster.
3. We provide a safe place, and you will have only one therapist throughout your care.
We do not have to hand you over to another person at any point in your care.
4. We offer you a choice of visit length, which you can change throughout your care.
We have found that choosing the length of a visit enables people to personalize their visits to fit their style.
5. We offer an out-of-town program for those living outside the city.
Through this program, you can see us through a combination of options, including in-office and telehealth sessions.
6. Our pelvic floor therapist has extensive pediatric experience so that you may find our exercises different and fun.
We believe in the effectiveness of appropriate exercise, precise manual therapy, and the power of your determination to get better.
7. We prioritize your needs, are flexible in our approach,
and offer what is best for you
rather than trying to fit you into our agenda.
Additional Pelvic Health Resources - Blog:
I have More Questions about pelvic floor therapy and visceral manipulation:
I am not sure if I have a pelvic floor dysfunction, an orthopedic problem, or if my organs are at fault.
We provide whole-body care and love how everything fits together. You may suspect the problem comes from one area, and another far away seems related. So go ahead and schedule even if you do not know what is going on.
We enjoy the challenge of pelvic and orthopedic problems, as well as non-traditional physical therapy diagnoses such as hiatal hernia, reflux, GI problems, and neck or thorax problems.
Also, feel free to fill out this screen if you suspect pelvic floor dysfunction.
I want to know more.
- Please visit our page about your first pelvic visit so that you can have a better sense of what to expect, or our pathway pages, which provide a window into what physical therapy at our clinic may look like. Here, we discuss pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain as examples. You can also follow this link to learn about our pelvic floor therapist.
- Please visit our visceral manipulation page to learn how we can treat your organs.
- Feel free to ask your questions through our submission form.
- You can subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to learn more about our tips and events.
We are here to help you every step of the way. We look forward to seeing you soon!
How to contact us for your first pelvic floor or visceral manipulation visit:
Contact
7013 4th St NW Suite I, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, 87107
Please call us at 505 357 0055 to schedule your first appointment or complete the form below. We will respond within 24 hours.
We look forward to meeting you!
Warmest regards,