Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness

Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness Specialized pelvic health physical therapy clinic for women, men & children. Serving Central & Southern Illinois.

Helping with bladder, bowel, hip, back & pelvic pain, sexual health, birth prep, pregnancy concerns & postpartum recovery. To be added to our monthly newsletter, please subscribe at: http://eepurl.com/hSLfOL

June is Prolapse Awareness Month 💜Pelvic Organ Prolapse is more common than many people realize, and we are here to help...
06/15/2026

June is Prolapse Awareness Month 💜

Pelvic Organ Prolapse is more common than many people realize, and we are here to help!

Symptoms may include:
• A feeling of heaviness, pressure, or bulging in the va**na
• A sensation of something “falling out”
• Pelvic discomfort that worsens with standing, lifting, or exercise
• Urinary or bowel symptoms

Did you know?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is considered a first-line treatment for POP.

A pelvic PT can help by addressing:
✔️ Pressure management strategies for daily activities, exercise, lifting, and bowel habits
✔️ Pelvic floor muscle strength when weakness is contributing to symptoms
✔️ Pelvic floor muscle tightness that may affect function and symptom management
✔️ Coordination between the pelvic floor, core, diaphragm, and breathing mechanics

Every prolapse is different, and treatment should be individualized. Conservative management can often help reduce symptoms, improve function, and support confidence in returning to the activities you love.

If you're experiencing symptoms, know that you don't have to just "live with it." Call Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness today at 217-705-5077 to schedule a consultation.

Love hate relationship with tampons? 😔Join our private women’s pelvic health support group for those in the Effingham an...
06/12/2026

Love hate relationship with tampons? 😔Join our private women’s pelvic health support group for those in the Effingham and surrounding counties. In today’s video, Dr. April covers issues around tampon use as well as modifications for exercises during group classes if experiencing pain, hernias, or prolapse.

Make sure to answer the questions to join! Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hx34qwubn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Celebrating Dr. Katie’s last two weeks with us before baby boy #3 comes 💙🎉 we will miss her!! And of course, supportin...
06/11/2026

Celebrating Dr. Katie’s last two weeks with us before baby boy #3 comes 💙🎉 we will miss her!!

And of course, supporting local with Ginger Ale's Effingham tea 🧋 (2 days in a row for national tea day)!

Register now! Our Birth Prep class is just 9 days away!This class is designed to help expecting moms feels more prepared...
06/11/2026

Register now! Our Birth Prep class is just 9 days away!

This class is designed to help expecting moms feels more prepared, confident, and supported for labor, delivery, and postpartum.

📅 June 20th
Spots are limited and registration is open now!

Perfect for first-time moms, VBAC preparation, or anyone hoping for a more positive and empowered birth experience.

Our next Birth Prep class will be Oct. 10 - our last Birth Prep class of 2026. So if you are expecting, sign up today!

Check out the FB event page here:
Pregnancy Prep: Not Your Standard Hospital Class

We LOVE supporting moms during pregnancy and helping them prepare for labor and birth! ❤️Did you know pelvic floor physi...
06/11/2026

We LOVE supporting moms during pregnancy and helping them prepare for labor and birth! ❤️

Did you know pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy has been shown to improve postpartum outcomes, including:
✔️ Reduced perineal trauma and tearing
✔️ Less need for instrument-assisted delivery
✔️ Reduced bladder leakage
✔️ Improved postpartum sexual function

While postpartum rehab is important for every woman, the best time to start is actually during pregnancy! We begin working with moms as early as 14 weeks to help them learn how to properly use their core, breathe effectively, coordinate their pelvic floor, and prepare their bodies for labor and recovery.

And that’s not all! Our upcoming 5-hour Birth Prep Class is packed with practical, evidence-based education for both moms and partners. You’ll learn:
✨ Exercises to prepare for birth
✨ Acupressure techniques
✨ Natural pain management strategies
✨ Early and active labor positioning
✨ Breathing techniques
✨ Partner support strategies
✨ Laboring down
✨ Spontaneous vs coached pushing
✨ Pros and cons of all the birth options from inductions, to membrane sweeps, to epidurals
✨ The information you deserve to know—but often aren’t told

Labor isn’t simply lying on your back and pushing. You have options! Our goal is to help women understand those options so they can make informed decisions that feel right for them in the moment.

We also help partners learn exactly how to support labor, encourage oxytocin production, and help reduce labor discomfort—because birth is a team effort!

There’s still time to register! If your partner can’t attend, no worries. One of our therapists can help fill that support role and ensure you feel prepared and confident heading into birth.

We can’t wait to help you have your best birth experience possible! 💕

Link to register in comments ⬇️
And while you are thinking about it, consider joining our pregnancy and postpartum membership. Call us to get that set up. 217-705-5077

Membership= free birth prep class! 🙌

“The birth class was a great experience! I feel very equipped to have my first baby. I recommend this class to everyone ...
06/09/2026

“The birth class was a great experience! I feel very equipped to have my first baby. I recommend this class to everyone having a first baby, going for a VBAC, or trying to have a positive birth after a previous traumatic birth.” - Amy

We are so passionate about helping women feel educated, supported, and prepared going into labor and postpartum recovery. Our Birth Prep Classes are designed to give moms practical tools, confidence, and guidance for birth and beyond.

✨ Upcoming classes:
📅 June 20th
📅 October 10th

Registration is open now — reserve your spot soon!
🔗https://effinghampelvichealth.janeapp.com/ /1

🤰 Expecting a baby in 2026?As pelvic floor and obstetric physical therapists, we love helping families prepare not just ...
06/08/2026

🤰 Expecting a baby in 2026?

As pelvic floor and obstetric physical therapists, we love helping families prepare not just for birth, but for a smoother recovery afterward as well. That all starts with pregnancy prep! Call us to schedule your in personal assessment to assess your pelvic alignment, hip strength and stability, breathing coordination, and pelvic floor tone and coordination. All of these will impact your delivery! Don't delay as we are booking into mid to end of July now.

Also, our next Birth Prep Class is coming up on June 20th! Whether you're a first-time mom or preparing for another birth, this class is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared for labor, delivery, and the early postpartum period. This class is geared towards moms planning on a va**nal delivery! We go into detail on what a physiologic delivery is and the benefits for mom and baby.

⭐ 95% of past attendees rated this class a 10/10 and said they would recommend it to their family and friends!

Topics include:
✔️ What to expect during labor
✔️ Positions for early and late labor (not what you would expect!)
✔️ Breathing and pushing techniques
✔️ Reducing your risk of tearing
✔️ Partner support strategies
✔️ Pain management options- heavily focused on conservative options
✔️ Inductions, epidurals, and C-sections
✔️ Ways to reduce risk of perineal and pelvic floor trauma
Partners are encouraged to attend!

📅 June 20, 2026
📍 basement of First Baptist Church in Effingham

If you're hoping to feel more informed, empowered, and confident heading into labor and delivery, we'd love to have you join us! Specific questions, just comment below or message me. For those that have attended before, you can join again for $50.

Link to register: 💗
https://effinghampelvichealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/1/treatment/44

Check out a testimony from one of our clients who was being treated for knee pain and instability by Dr. Katie and Dr. A...
06/08/2026

Check out a testimony from one of our clients who was being treated for knee pain and instability by Dr. Katie and Dr. Ashley!

"I have already made a post a year or so ago so excited that I ran 200 meters for a workout when I started working with Dr. Katie. However, today marked a milestone in my rehab that I am very proud of, and I needed to share. After complications from my last knee injury over two years ago, I never thought I would be able to run any sort of long distance again. I remember telling Dr. Katie specifically that running is probably out of the question anymore.

Thanks to Dr. Katie and Dr. Ashley, I was able to run my first 5k non-stop, at my personal best time of 39:41. Most importantly, I had NO KNEE PAIN and no knee instability.

I am now working toward my next running goal - a 10k in July, and I would not be here without Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness."

🎉 The wait is almost over—The Play Social opens Monday! Congrats to them on their Ribbon Cutting today🎉We are excited to...
06/05/2026

🎉 The wait is almost over—The Play Social opens Monday! Congrats to them on their Ribbon Cutting today🎉

We are excited to be a founding sponsor of this wonderful new space because we believe in supporting local businesses, families, moms, and children in our community. Having places where parents can connect while little ones play and learn is such a gift! Friendship and community during motherhood is so important.

Founding membership pricing is available through June 7, so be sure to check it out before it ends.

Learn more about The Play Social and membership options on their website. Link in comments ⬇️

We can’t wait to see this new community resource thrive! 💕 You will definitely be seeing Dr. April and her family there 😃

Address

101 W Evergreen Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+12177055077

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