Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy in Elmhurst, IL
Recover after vaginal birth or C-section, rebuild strength and return to the activities that help you feel like yourself.
Private, one-on-one pelvic floor physical therapy delivered in the comfort of your home.
Private In-Home Care
Treatment in the comfort and privacy of your home.
One-on-One Visits
Every appointment is focused entirely on you.
20+ Years of Experience
Experienced care with specialized pelvic health training.
BCBS PPO In-Network
Coverage varies by plan; we can help explain benefits.
Personalized Care
Recovery Deserves More Than “Just Give It Time”
Your body adapted through pregnancy and birth, and recovery is different for every person. Leakage, pelvic pressure, scar discomfort, core weakness or pain with intimacy can affect daily life long after the early postpartum checkup.
Melissa brings specialized postpartum physical therapy directly to your home, where your plan can address feeding positions, lifting, stairs, carrying your baby, exercise and the movements you perform every day.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Symptoms That May Benefit From Pelvic Floor Therapy
A personalized evaluation can help determine which muscles, habits and movement strategies deserve attention.
- Urine leakage with coughing, lifting or exercise
- Pelvic pressure, heaviness or prolapse symptoms
- Diastasis recti or abdominal doming
- Core or hip weakness
- C-section scar tightness, sensitivity or pulling
- Perineal discomfort or pain with intimacy
- Back, hip, tailbone or pelvic pain
- Uncertainty about returning to running, CrossFit or strength training
Your Treatment Plan
What Postpartum Therapy May Include
Care is based on your symptoms, evaluation and goals—not a one-size-fits-all routine.
Pelvic Floor Recovery
Restore strength, relaxation, coordination and endurance based on your individual findings.
Core Rebuilding
Improve abdominal function and pressure control without chasing a perfectly flat midline.
C-Section Support
Address scar mobility, sensitivity, abdominal strength and movement after surgical birth.
Prolapse Strategies
Use breathing, lifting and activity modifications to manage pressure and support recovery.
Return to Exercise
Progress from foundational strength to running, lifting, classes or sport.
Real-Life Movement
Practice carrying, feeding, stairs, floor transfers and other daily demands.
Understand the Why
Postpartum Care Can Start With the Goals You Have Now
You do not need to wait until symptoms are severe or until you are ready for intense exercise. Early visits can focus on comfort, breathing, mobility and daily movement; later visits can build strength, speed and endurance.
The goal is not to “bounce back.” It is to help your body recover and give you a clear, progressive path toward the activities you value.
Your First Visit
A Private Evaluation and a Clear Plan
You remain in control of every part of the appointment.
We Start With Your Story
Melissa listens to your symptoms, health history, routines and goals without rushing the conversation.
We Evaluate the Whole System
Assessment may include breathing, posture, mobility, hips, core and functional movement. Any internal assessment is optional.
You Leave With Direction
You will understand what to practice, why it matters and how the plan can progress.
Why The Healthy Pelvis
Private, Personalized Care in Your Home
Pelvic health concerns are personal. Home visits remove the crowded waiting room, unnecessary drive and distractions of a busy clinic.
One-on-One Attention
Every visit is dedicated entirely to you, with time for questions.
Comfort and Privacy
Discuss sensitive symptoms in a familiar, private environment.
Care Built Around Your Life
Practice strategies for the movements and routines that matter to you.
Convenient Local Visits
Melissa serves Elmhurst and nine nearby western-suburb communities.
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Pain with Intimacy
Private, consent-centered care for muscle tension, penetration pain and pelvic discomfort.
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Meet Your Physical Therapist
Meet Dr. Melissa Scholl
Doctor of Physical Therapy • Pelvic Health Specialist • 20+ Years of Experience
Melissa provides personalized pelvic floor physical therapy for women and men with bladder, bowel, pelvic pain, pregnancy, postpartum and post-surgical concerns.
She takes time to listen, explain each recommendation and make sure you feel informed and in control throughout care.
Learn more about Dr. Melissa SchollCommon Questions
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy FAQs
When can I start postpartum pelvic floor therapy?
Timing depends on your delivery, healing and symptoms. Some care can begin early with education and gentle movement; internal assessment and higher-level exercise are introduced only when appropriate.
Can therapy help after a C-section?
Yes. Postpartum care may address scar mobility, abdominal coordination, core strength, posture, lifting and return to exercise after C-section.
Can pelvic floor therapy help with diastasis recti?
Therapy can improve abdominal function, pressure management and whole-body strength. The plan focuses on function rather than only measuring the gap.
Is leakage normal after having a baby?
Leakage is common after pregnancy and birth, but it is not something you have to accept. An evaluation can identify strength, coordination and pressure factors contributing to it.
Can therapy help with pelvic pressure or prolapse symptoms?
Treatment may include pressure-management strategies, pelvic floor and core training, bowel education, activity modification and gradual return to exercise.
Can I bring or care for my baby during the visit?
Because care happens in your home, the appointment can be planned around your baby and daily routine.
Does insurance cover postpartum therapy?
The Healthy Pelvis is in-network with BCBS PPO plans. Coverage varies, and benefits can be reviewed before your first visit.
In-Home Visits
Serving Elmhurst and Nearby Western Suburbs
Private pelvic floor physical therapy is available in Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Lombard, Villa Park, Bensenville, Westmont, Oakbrook Terrace and Westchester.
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Call 331-243-6513 or start with a free phone consultation.
Take the Next Step With a Personalized Plan
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to ask questions and learn what an evaluation may involve.