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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!

09/05/2026

I interviewed my fellow SHEFit PTs for their top back pain exercises! 👩‍⚕️
Watch the video for Dr. Jessica's favorite ideas for hip mobility: 4 dynamic stretches for the hip flexors, groin and hamstrings.
-Tight Hip flexors can pull on your spine, directly creating back pain. Your psoas also runs along the spine and acts as a spinal mover, so a tight psoas can actually feel like back pain!
-Tight hamstrings attach to your sit bones and may pull the pelvis into "posterior rotation", placing strain on your low back. (See my prior post on posture!)
-Tight adductors (also known as your inner thighs or groin) pull your leg to the center, reducing the mobility of your hips with walking and other movements, which may place more strain on the muscles and joints of the low back.
**Bonus Tip: tight adductors are also associated with pelvic floor and bladder symptoms, and can contribute to p***c symphysis dysfunction!

Try these stretches out, but if your back is bothering you the BEST option is to book an individualized assessment. We are here to help when you're ready! ☺️
Book at 858-247-2660

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09/03/2026

Are you POSTPARTUM and wanting to lift HEAVY weights? (Or any weights 😆)
Coach Emily of Performance360™️ North Park is hosting SHEFitPT Clients for a special postpartum workout on Saturday September 12!
This is for you if you are >6 weeks postpartum AND have been cleared by your PT to start lifting in a class setting. The class will be a great bridge to help you understand the flow of a weightlifting class, AND feel out if you're ready, if you need a few One:One trainer sessions, or if you need to spend a little more time building up with your PT first.
Register at the link: https://nutritioncoachem.com/shefit
Emily | Nutrition Coach
Let's get strong, mama!
💪🏋🏽‍♀️

08/30/2026

Dr. Paula joined SHEFitPT in 2024 with 7 years experience in pelvic health, including 4 years running her own mobile practice. She initially joined us to help cover Dr. Jessica's maternity leave, and we are so thankful she chose to stay! Paula is a pup-loving New York surfer girl, with a personal health history of endo, adenomyosis, and recent surgery that lends special empathy to her client care. Paula will make you melt with her hands-on massage techniques one moment, and whoop your b***y on the reformer the next. If you're looking for a PT with both sassy s***k and a sensitive side, Dr. Paula is your gal. 😉 Book with Dr. Paula by calling 858-247-2660! 💃
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(Follow Dr. Paula's surgical recovery journey Balanced Life Inc. )

08/18/2026

We loooooove prepping mamas for birth! ❤️❤️
Knowledge is power. Knowledge can also be a source of calm, the trigger to asking the right questions, or the wisdom to use the right tool for comfort and strength during pregnancy and labor.
We strive to equip you for the journey ahead!
Book your labor prep or prenatal visit at 858-247-2660. 🥰

08/13/2026

How to RELEASE abdominal and ribcage tension to help with your back pain!
Check out this yoga based movement from Dr. Kelsey to get your ribs and abs moving, plus a BONUS tip for birth prep (swipe to the second video for that 😉)

Exercise, including yoga practice, can be hugely beneficial during pregnancy. As with any type of exercise you need to know when and how to modify, and how to maximize the time you spend exercising to get the most benefit for your pregnant body! 🤰

For expert help on yoga for pregnancy, book with Dr. Kelsey!
For expert help on all things pregnancy, fitness, and back pain, book with any of our phenomenal DPTs at 858-247-2660!

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08/12/2026

When providers know we don't know everything....and we want to learn! 🤓
We want to keep learning every month, every year, because the deeper and broader we get with our knowledge, skill, and toolbox, the more we can help each individual client, and the more different clients we can help!
I don't treat the same way as when I started 14 years ago.
I continue to learn from those who have practiced longer AND from those who have not practiced as long but have different training, or fresh perspectives.
More brains is usually better. 😜
Want to experience care from a team that is always learning? Call us! 858-247-2660
Want to join a team that supports your ongoing growth as a therapist?
Check our careers page and apply at www.shefitpt.com 😊

08/10/2026

Next up, the one and only Dr. Ellen Chang (FKA Meisner). Dr. Ellen has been at SHEFitPT since 2021, and is our resident Calming Presence. You may find her early in the morning giving tummy rubs to mobilize the viscera, talking to some spinal nerve roots, or (if she's not at work) doing flips with silks. Whether you need a full-system-soothe or an Olympic lift assessment for your pregnant belly, Ellen is up for it!
We are blessed to have her not only treating clients, but sharing her knowledge and passion with the rest of our team through collaboration and mentorship.
Book with Dr. Ellen Meisner by calling 858-247-2660!

07/24/2026

Our team is the best. Every team member strives to offer the best possible experience for our clients, and I am so thankful for this group of women who care as much about patients as I do.
If you feel something lacking in your personal relationship with your PT practice, I encourage you to come join our fold! Let us give you the pelvic health support you deserve.
You won't regret it. ☺️
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Thanks for taking excellent care of our clients 🙌❤️

07/15/2026

Pregnancy places DIFFERENT stresses on your hip and leg muscles that can contribute to muscle stiffness, limited mobility, and back pain.
- When your hips don't move well in the pelvis, that may force more movement in the pelvic joints and lumbar/sacral joints. With relaxin in the mix that can contribute to pain and muscle guarding in the back.
- Relaxin in your system does not mean you shouldn't stretch! While you don't want to aggressively stretch to the end-range of your joints, GENTLE stretching of tense muscles can be very helpful.
- It MATTERS that you stretch what's tight, not just what's sore - a qualified prenatal pelvic PT will help you identify what's actually tight and what might be sore from nerve irritation, laxity, or instability (stretching won't help and could aggravate things)
- Common areas of tension that can contribute to back pain include the piriformis, glutes, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors, quads, lumbar muscles, lateral abdominals, pecs, and traps. Watch the video for a few ideas on pregnancy safe stretches, book a visit for an individually tailored program!
- If you're trying to stretch the hip/thigh, that's where you want to isolate the motion. With HIP stretches, it's best to keep the lumbar spine and pelvis stable 😉

Prenatal exercise and pain relief is what we do!! If you want to feel better, stronger, and more confident through your pregnancy, book a visit at 858-247-2660!
Want to get to know us better first? Check out the resources in my links and click follow ☺️!

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07/11/2026

My first Performance360 ™ HQ workout , with Emily | Nutrition Coach Performance360™️ North Park , was AWESOME.
Honestly one of the best workouts I've had since #2 was born and classes became "too much time & trouble." 👶👧
Thanks to Coach Emily for providing great programming and technique tweaks, and 🙌❤️ to a team who will come work out with me!
If you're postpartum and wanting to get back to high intensity workouts, Emily is a great bridge between PT and your gym!
She's also passionate about coaching DURING pregnancy!
Reach out to her for options - Emily | Nutrition Coach

Aaand, we're still looking for our 9th Pelvic Floor PT, so if you want to work AND workout with this team, let's chat! ☺️💪

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4747 Mission Boulevard, Ste 4
San Diego, CA
92109

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18582472660

Website

http://www.SHEFitPT.com/

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