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Reclaim Your Freedom – With a Holistic Approach to Treatment

Women often don’t realize that they should seek pelvic health therapy because they think their symptoms are “just how things are” or their “symptoms can’t be helped”.

The good news is that you don’t have to accept that you are stuck with your symptoms. Experiencing pelvic floor symptoms throughout our lives is extremely common but this is not how things should be or have to be.

Whether you have just started having symptoms or have had them for many years, we have programs that can help you. From young female athletes to women experiencing pre/postnatal through menopause and beyond, I help women with their pelvic health needs so they can lead fulfilling lives with confidence.

I understand that it can be uncomfortable to take that first step, but rest assured you are not alone and that we will be with you every step of the way.With an experienced therapist as your guide and a Treatment Plan uniquely designed for you, relief is possible.

Dr. Holly Mulvaney

WHO WE ARE

At Ascend Pelvic Health, We Care

As a pelvic health specialized practice, we understand the impact these very personal and private problems can have on the people experiencing them.

Our sole purpose is simple: to provide high-quality services to you as we support and work with you on your journey to a more comfortable life with the freedom to live life to the fullest.

We are highly trained in this specialized area and are dedicated to bringing you the most up to date and innovative pelvic health rehabilitation care available. We look forward to getting to know you!

WHO WE TREAT

Care Across The Lifespan

We offer specialized, expert pelvic health care for women across the lifespan.

You are never too young or too old to benefit from our proven therapeutic solutions! From young women athletes to pre/postnatal women through menopause and beyond, we help women with their pelvic health needs so they can lead fulfilling lives with confidence.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional personalized care and effective treatment options to help our clients regain the lasting comfort, control and freedom they deserve.

Reclaim Your Freedom – With a Holistic Approach to Treatment

Specialized Services

We offer the following specialized support services for those with women’s issues that are limiting social participation, causing embarrassing incidents or causing pain that interrupts daily activities and limits sexual intimacy. We provide a holistic treatment approach to relieve you of chronic pain, reduce swelling, and enhance your lymphatic flow using our proven therapeutic techniques.

Pelvic Floor Therapy
  • Bladder & Bowel Dysfunction
  • Pelvic & Abdominal Pain
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Sexual Pain & Dysfunction
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
  • Surgical & Other Considerations
Myofascial Release
  • Muscle Tension Relief
  • Improved Range of Motion
  • Injury Prevention
  • Headache Relief
  • Improved Blood Flow
  • Pain Relief  
Lymphatic Drainage
  • Enhance Lymphatic Flow
  • Improve Toxin Removal
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Reduce Post-Surgical Swelling
  • Manage Edema
  • Analgesic Effects and Pain Relief

Start Your Journey to Better Health

Personalized Treatment Options Designed to Suit Your Unique Needs

Schedule a FREE
Consultation

Speak directly with your therapist to review your particular case and learn about our various treatment options.

Initial
Evaluation

Your first visit where we learn about you, perform initial evaluations and develop an action plan just for you.

Followup
Treatment

These sessions are where we implement your personalized action plan and work with you to achieve your goals.

Health
Quiz

Take this short health quiz to see if you could benefit from the woman’s health therapy solutions we offer.

Testimonials

Dr. Mulvaney went above and beyond to help me overcome my leakage problems. Exceptional in every way from knowing her craft to making me feel safe and comfortable during therapy.”

– Olivia H.

“I was scared to death to go to pelvic floor therapy but Holly took the time to get to know me and my issues.  I now feel like a new person.  Forever grateful.  Thank you.”

– Kaitlin C.

“As a medical professional myself, I was particularly impressed by Dr. Mulvaney’s knowledge, professionalism and dedication. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone with pelvic floor issues.”

– Rachel B.

Common Questions

Pelvic floor therapy is a type of rehabilitation done by a trained therapist, either an occupational therapist or a physical therapist, that focuses on treating conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that provide support to the bladder, uterus, and rectum, as well as control the functions of urination, defecation, and sexual activity.

Pelvic floor therapy typically involves a combination of exercises to improve the strength, flexibility, and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles, myofascial release and soft tissue manual techniques, posture and biomechanical training, and may also include biofeedback. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and constipation.

Everyone would benefit from seeing a pelvic floor therapist who is experiencing pelvic related symptoms. This could be pelvic pain, incontinence (urinary or fecal), menopausal issues, postpartum symptoms, or sexual health concerns. Incontinence, pain and pelvic floor disorders are common problems many people suffer from that significantly affect an individual’s ability to function in daily life, but you don’t have to. I can help. I know these are all sensitive issues and encourage you to take advantage of our free consultation service to find out how I can help.

I do not process health insurance directly, but I do provide a ‘superbill’ which you can submit for direct reimbursement of services paid through your ‘out-of-network’ plan. As an out of network provider, I am able to practice in a way that is not restricted by insurance companies. Which means you get higher quality of care than your average clinic with one-on-one treatment by a trained pelvic floor therapist, with 60-to-75-minute sessions. More quality time with your therapist per session means better results in less visits, getting you back to doing what you love sooner without interruption from pain and other symptoms.

The initial visit is a chance to hear from you what has been going on, your health history (symptoms, diagnosis, birth history, surgical history) and identify factors that may be contributing to your current symptoms. I will look at your movement patterns, posture, assess soft tissue, and breathing techniques.

To assess strength and tone of your pelvic floor muscles and evaluate tissue, I may perform an internal pelvic floor muscle exam. I also may use s-EMG to capture your muscle activation and coordination in real time. I will thoroughly explain what is involved in these procedures and you can decide if this is right for you.

Following the evaluation, we will work together to develop a plan of care based on examination findings and come up with goals you would like to work towards in therapy. I may provide manual treatment and have you complete beneficial exercises. I will assign a few things for you to work on at home and provide you with important educational materials regarding your condition to support your symptom relief and wellness.

During Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) sessions, a gentle massage technique is used to encourage the movement of lymphatic fluid in specific areas of the body. When skillfully applied, this therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization dramatically enhances lymph drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network. By doing this, your therapist is able to reduce swelling and discomfort, improve circulation, immune function and help prevent disease. MLD effectively reduces traumatic and post-surgical edema, and can provide symptomatic relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, stress, fatigue, and more. MLD also induces detoxification, pain reduction and promotes general relaxation.

Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that consistently provides safe, gentle, and effective treatment for fascial restrictions resulting from imbalances due to trauma, inflammatory responses, surgical procedures, releases muscle tension and poor posture. Fascia is uninterrupted connective tissue from head to toe. It is a highly complex biological dense fabric that holds us together, covering muscle fibers, bones, nerves, blood vessels and cells. When fascia is tight or strained, it can feel like tremendous pressure pulling or squeezing around any given body system, immediately causing pain, discomfort and dysfunction. Applying a sustained, gentle pressure will resolve painful restrictions. MFR treats the entire mind and body system and through treatment you will feel your entire body release tension and be more comfortable.

Contact

Dr. Holly Mulvaney
OTD, OTR/L, MLD-C, CLT
16935 W. Bernardo Dr., Suite 140
San Diego, CA 92127
Ph: 858-888-9676
Em: Hello@ascendwomenshealth.org

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