Whatever your goals are, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.
Who We Are
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At Pelvic Connections, we provide specialized pelvic floor physical therapy and occupational therapy for women, men, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, all genders, and complex pelvic health conditions.
Our treatment approach includes skilled manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release, scar tissue mobilization, vagus nerve techniques, cupping therapy, strain-counterstrain, joint mobilization, dry needling, and soft tissue treatment to address pelvic pain, low back pain, hip pain, abdominal tension, and movement dysfunction.
We offer advanced pelvic floor biofeedback therapy using computerized, visual, verbal, and tactile feedback to help improve pelvic floor muscle coordination, strength, relaxation, and awareness. Biofeedback can be beneficial for urinary leakage, urinary urgency and frequency, constipation, pelvic pain, prolapse, erectile dysfunction, and postpartum recovery.
Our clinicians also utilize neuromuscular re-education, behavioral strategies, breathing retraining, movement analysis, and individualized exercise programs to address bladder, bowel, sexual health, and core dysfunction concerns.
Pelvic Connections frequently works with patients recovering from surgery, including prostatectomy, cesarean section (C-section), hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, and other pelvic and orthopedic procedures.
By combining hands-on treatment, movement-based rehabilitation, education, and whole-body assessment, our goal is to identify the root cause of symptoms and help patients achieve lasting improvements in their quality of life.
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Our Ethos
At Pelvic Connections, we believe that symptoms are rarely the whole story.
Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, bladder leakage, urinary urgency, constipation, prolapse, painful intimacy, erectile dysfunction, pregnancy-related discomfort, or postpartum concerns, our goal is not simply to manage symptoms—we strive to understand why they are occurring in the first place.
We recognize that the pelvic floor does not function in isolation. Your symptoms may be influenced by factors such as strength, mobility, breathing patterns, scar tissue, posture, stress, lifestyle habits, previous injuries, surgeries, nervous system regulation, and overall movement patterns. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we work to uncover the unique contributors to your symptoms and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
We believe healing happens through partnership. Our role is not to "fix" you, but to guide, educate, and empower you with the tools, understanding, and confidence needed to move forward. We value curiosity over assumptions, collaboration over protocols, and individualized care over cookie-cutter treatment plans.
Every session is one-on-one with a pelvic health specialist who takes the time to listen, evaluate, and connect the dots. We combine hands-on care, movement-based rehabilitation, education, and evidence-informed treatment strategies to help you achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Most importantly, we believe pelvic health is not just about resolving symptoms—it's about helping people return to the activities, relationships, work, exercise, and experiences that matter most to them.
At Pelvic Connections, we're here for you through every season of life.
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Our Mission
At Pelvic Connections, our mission is to provide exceptional pelvic floor physical therapy and whole-body wellness care for individuals experiencing pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction, bowel concerns, sexual health challenges, pregnancy-related symptoms, and postpartum recovery needs.
We believe that every symptom has a story. Rather than simply treating pain, leakage, urgency, constipation, or dysfunction, we strive to identify the underlying contributors and create personalized treatment plans that help our patients achieve lasting results.
Through one-on-one care, advanced pelvic health rehabilitation, hands-on treatment, movement-based therapy, and patient education, we empower individuals to better understand their bodies and regain confidence in their daily lives.
Our team is committed to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and compassionate care, serving communities throughout Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Long Island, New York.
Whether you're seeking help for pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary urgency, bladder leakage, constipation, painful intimacy, prolapse, erectile dysfunction, pregnancy discomfort, postpartum recovery, or chronic pelvic pain, our mission is to help you move better, feel better, and live more fully—through every stage of life.
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Pelvic floor dysfunction can present in many different ways and may affect the bladder, bowel, sexual function, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall quality of life.
Common symptoms include:
Urinary urgency and frequency
Bladder leakage or urinary incontinence
Constipation or difficulty emptying the bowels
Pelvic pain or pressure
Painful intercourse or intimacy
Tailbone, hip, groin, abdominal, or low back pain
Erectile dysfunction
Pain with sitting
Prolapse symptoms or a feeling of heaviness
Difficulty fully emptying the bladder
Pregnancy and postpartum concerns
Because the pelvic floor works closely with the core, diaphragm, hips, and nervous system, symptoms may be felt far beyond the pelvis itself.
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Pelvic floor dysfunction can develop for many reasons. Common contributors include pregnancy and childbirth, surgery, injuries, chronic stress, muscle weakness, muscle overactivity, constipation, repetitive straining, athletic demands, hormonal changes, hypermobility, chronic pain conditions, and movement dysfunction.
In many cases, symptoms are not caused by a single problem but rather a combination of factors involving the muscles, joints, connective tissue, breathing patterns, nervous system, and daily habits.
At Pelvic Connections, we believe symptoms are often the body's way of signaling that something else deserves attention. Our goal is to identify the underlying contributors rather than simply treating the symptom itself.
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Pelvic floor physical therapy and occupational therapy is a specialized form of rehabilitation that evaluates and treats the muscles, connective tissues, nerves, and movement patterns that influence pelvic health.
Treatment may include:
Pelvic floor muscle assessment and rehabilitation
Manual therapy and myofascial release
Scar tissue mobilization
Biofeedback training
Breathing and pressure management strategies
Strength and mobility training
Core rehabilitation
Bladder retraining
Bowel management education
Exercise prescription
Nervous system regulation techniques
Every treatment plan is individualized based on your symptoms, goals, lifestyle, and findings during your evaluation.
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At Pelvic Connections, we believe pelvic health care should be individualized, collaborative, and focused on finding the root cause of symptoms.
Our clinicians provide one-on-one pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy sessions designed to help you understand your body and build confidence in your recovery. We combine hands-on treatment, movement analysis, exercise, education, and evidence-informed care to create a plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Unlike traditional clinics that may focus solely on the pelvic floor, we take a whole-body approach, recognizing the connection between the pelvis, spine, hips, abdomen, breathing patterns, nervous system, and daily life.
We proudly serve patients throughout Somers, Enfield, Ellington, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Western Massachusetts, Lindenhurst, and Long Island, helping individuals navigate pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, sexual health concerns, and complex pelvic floor conditions.
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You do not have to navigate pelvic floor dysfunction alone.
Whether you are experiencing pelvic pain, bladder leakage, urinary urgency, constipation, painful intimacy, prolapse, pregnancy-related discomfort, or postpartum concerns, our team is here to help.
Schedule your pelvic floor evaluation today and take the first step toward understanding your symptoms and reclaiming your quality of life.
One of our client care coordinators will happily take you through the process!
10 Reasons to Choose
Pelvic Connections
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We will take the time to listen to you. A thorough discussion can hold a goldmine of information to help us help you. People have searched for years for an answer that may be retrieved by a professional asking the right questions.
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Pelvic floor health is our main focus instead of an added on service to generalized physical or occupational therapy.
Many therapy clinics offer pelvic floor therapy as an add on, but the therapist may have only taken one class about the pelvic floor. We have treated thousands of patients over the years with a broad range of symptoms and underwent hundreds of hours worth of specialized training. We are specialists in the field of pelvic health.
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You will work with a qualified specialist every session instead of being passed on to various aides/assistants. This style of care helps to promote a trusting and comfortable relationship.
No need to repeat your story more than once. We have "clinical collectives" at Pelvic Connections, monthly time dedicated to putting our minds together for the tricky cases to ensure our clients are well taken care of.
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Each patient is prescribed an individual plan at the end of the first session instead of premade pamphlets. We will design the plan with you in the office to represent the exact goal(s) you are coming in with, and provide a clear outline of the steps to achieve them.
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A head to toe assessment will be performed to find what body part(s) may be involved with your main complaint, instead of having a tunnel vision approach to the problem area. Many clinics will focus on "one body part at a time", which causes repeat injuries and incomplete rehab. We will find all of the driver(s) to your symptoms.
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We will advise you with our honest professional opinions instead of basing your care off of what your insurance allows.
We believe doctors should use their years of skilled training to communicate clinical honestly first and foremost and then amend as a team to fit YOUR needs.
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A real person will return your call within 1-2 business days, instead of hearing a machine with automated prompts. Choose your preference of contact- phone calls, video chats, or emailing.
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Our staff enjoys remaining active in the ever-evolving realm of research and evidence.
We are active in the community for advocation. The owner and mentor of Pelvic Connections, Dr. Jackie, is a teaching assistant for the pelvic floor rehabilitation institute "Herman & Wallace" where she helps to educate hundreds of other pelvic floor providers.
All of the clinicians at Pelvic Connections attend PelviCon annually - a magical conference where 600+ specialized pelvic therapists gather to learn the newest evidence and techniques to provide to our clients.
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Our patients leave our office not only with a plan to correct their problem, but also tips for related wellness to foster higher quality of life.
We will screen for related issues such as sleep quality, anxiety/depression, trauma, diet, stress management, cardiac health concerns, and more.
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You will work with a provider who truly cares for you and is in the field for the right reasons.
We believe in a sufficient work-life balance for our employees to avoid "burnout". We only treat one patient at a time and we believe in treating ourselves to therapy as well.
This keeps us ready to deliver attentive and thorough care to every patient. Our entire staff is screened for emotional intelligence and are trained in trauma informed care practices.
We are truly so happy to serve you.
Your Roadmap to Wellness at
Pelvic Connections
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We Figure it out-
together
We work through your symptoms and put out the fires that are hindering your lifestyle.
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We Treat it Completely
Now the fire is out, but the coals are still warm. Your symptoms may be gone and you may feeling better, but our job is to make sure you stay better by treating the driver of your symptoms.
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We See it Through
We don’t “discharge” here-
we are your lifetime go-to provider for your body as it walks through this life.
working with us feels like:
feeling welcomed
feeling
heard
feeling
cared for
feeling informed
feeling
hopeful
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