Bladder Control
Bladder Leakage & Incontinence Therapy in Elmhurst, IL
Improve bladder control and move, exercise, laugh and travel with greater confidence.
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
Bladder Leakage Is Common—And It Deserves a Real Evaluation
Urinary leakage can happen with coughing, sneezing, lifting, running or a sudden urge. The cause is not always simple weakness. Pelvic-floor tension, timing, breathing, pressure management, bladder habits and whole-body strength may all contribute.
Melissa evaluates how those pieces work together and creates a plan for your symptoms and goals—not a generic Kegel handout.
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.
- Leakage with coughing, sneezing or laughing
- Leakage during running, jumping or lifting
- A sudden urge followed by leakage
- Postpartum bladder leakage
- Leakage after prostate surgery
- Using pads or changing clothing because of accidents
- Avoiding exercise, travel or social activities
- Doing Kegels without meaningful improvement
Your Treatment Plan
How Pelvic Floor Therapy May Improve Bladder Control
Care is based on your symptoms, evaluation and goals—not a one-size-fits-all routine.
Correct Muscle Use
Learn whether you are lifting and closing the pelvic floor or bearing down and compensating.
Strength and Endurance
Build the amount and duration of support your current activities require.
Timing and Coordination
Train the pelvic floor to respond before coughing, lifting, landing or standing.
Breathing and Pressure
Coordinate the diaphragm, abdomen and pelvic floor during movement.
Bladder Strategies
Address urgency, frequency, fluid habits and bathroom routines that reinforce symptoms.
Functional Practice
Carry pelvic-floor control into exercise, work, parenting and daily life.
Understand the Why
More Kegels Are Not Always the Answer
Some people need strengthening. Others need better relaxation, timing or pressure control. Repeated squeezing can be unhelpful when the muscles are already tense, fatigued or poorly coordinated.
An individualized assessment helps determine what to train, how much to practice and how to progress the skill into the movements that actually trigger leakage.
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.
Related Care
Explore Related Pelvic Floor Services
Urgency & Frequent Urination
Reduce sudden urges, frequent bathroom trips and the need to plan life around a restroom.
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Postpartum Recovery
Rebuild pelvic floor, core and whole-body strength after vaginal birth or C-section.
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Post-Prostatectomy Therapy
Improve bladder control, coordination and confidence before and after prostate surgery.
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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
Bladder Leakage & Incontinence Therapy FAQs
What types of bladder leakage do you treat?
Care may help with stress incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed symptoms, exercise-related leakage, postpartum leakage and post-prostatectomy leakage.
Are Kegels enough to stop bladder leaks?
Sometimes strengthening is useful, but technique, relaxation, timing, breathing and whole-body movement also matter. The correct plan depends on your assessment.
Can therapy help if I leak during exercise?
Yes. Treatment can evaluate impact, load, breathing, strength and coordination, then build a graded return to the activities that trigger symptoms.
Can bladder leakage improve years after childbirth?
Pelvic floor therapy can still be useful even when symptoms have been present for years. Your plan is based on current findings rather than how long ago symptoms began.
Is an internal assessment required?
No. It may provide useful information, but it is optional and completed only with your informed consent.
How many visits will I need?
Visit needs vary with the type of leakage, starting function, goals and response to treatment. Progress is reviewed and the plan is adjusted over time.
Do you treat men with bladder leakage?
Yes. Melissa treats men with urinary symptoms, including leakage before or after prostate surgery.
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.
View All LocationsNot sure whether your home is in the service area?
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.