Gender Affirming Pelvic Floor Therapy
Everyone has a pelvic floor! Whether you’re dealing general pelvic floor dysfunction and need safe support, or you’re navigating surgeries - we got your back.
Inclusive pelvic floor therapy in Denver, CO that is holistic and trauma-informed.
What We Help With
General Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Helping you navigating bowel, bladder, pelvic pain, or sexual concerns.
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Constipation
Pooping less 3x a week or less
Difficulty expelling stool
A lot of straining on the toilet or sitting on the toilet for 15+ minutes
Painful insertion
Urinary urgency - feeling need to run to bathroom
Leaking on the way to the bathroom
Peeing 10+ a day
Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Pain anywhere around the pelvic region (genitals, low back, anus, perineum, tailbone etc.)
Anything from our services page - which is also a non-inclusive list! If you’re unsure if we treat a certain symptom or have other questions, you can ask during your free consult.
Surgery Preparation
Feel prepared for gender affirming surgeries such as hysterectomy, vaginoplasty, metoidioplasty, or phalloplasty.
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Anxiety and stress management techniques to feel as eased as possible going into the surgery process
Healthy bowel & bladder habits - this sets your pelvic floor, bladder, and bowels up for success and get’s you into habits that will help you after surgery (*”healthy” includes being gender affirming)
Prepare the muscles and body for greater surgery success and decreased risk of pelvic floor symptoms (such as pain, urgency, or constipation)
Muscle lengthening & mobility
Trigger point release
Breath training
Manual techniques (including techniques for increased blood flow and lymph drainage)
Learn core strength and coordination control to start practicing to assist with optimal post-op healing
Activity adaptation and mobility training for post-op preparation to perform daily activities with maximum independence
Surgery Recovery
Rehab recovery after hysterectomy, vaginoplasty, metoidioplasty, or phalloplasty and return to every day life.
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Help with post-op symptoms involving peeing, pooping, pain, or sex.
Scar tissue management
Dilator training and support for dilator protocols for vaginoplasty and incorporation into routine
Nerve retraining for sensory support
Pain reprocessing
Pelvic floor healing, lengthening, and strengthening. to set your body up for success as life continues
Navigation through new roles and routines
Sex & Intimacy
Support for sex and intimacy concerns through pelvic floor therapy and sex counseling techniques
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Activities to aid in self discovery including knowing desires, needs, preferences, and boundaries
Communication techniques to engage in with partners
Support through pelvic health concerns that can impact sexual function
Nervous system techniques to stay present and grounded
Sensory mapping and plans that cater to your unique sensory preferences
And more!
Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I’m Gina (she/her), your Pelvic Floor OT. I founded Anxious Pelvis Clinic in Denver because I believe pelvic pain care should feel nothing like the cold, clinical encounters many people have experienced. My work is informed by occupational science, pain science, trauma-informed practice, embodiment, and a deep respect for the mind–body connection. Too often women and LGBTQIA+ individuals are dismissed in health care and provide sub-par care that leaves people feeling even more confused.
I aim to change that and provide you high quality care that truly listens to your concerns and addresses them effectively.
I am a heterosexual, white, cis-female. I recognize my privileges that being white, heterosexual, and cis-gendered has provided me. I practice cultural humility and am always doing what I can to be the most supportive provider I can be.
Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I)
Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapist (CSOT)
Pelvic Sex Counseling Certificate
Holistic Pelvic Floor Therapy Provider
Mindfulness Based Approaches
Trauma Informed Care Provider
Pelvic Floor OT Specialist
I offer in-person pelvic floor therapy in Denver, Colorado and telehealth consultations for self-directed home programs paired with live support.
Answering what you might be afraid to ask
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No, Colorado is a direct access state. You can use this link to book with Gina directly or book a free discovery call.
The discovery calls are done with our lovely admin Sarah. If you would like to still have a free consult with Gina to ensure you feel it’s the right fit for you, Sarah can schedule this for you during your call with her.
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Internal assessments and treatments are never ever required.
Yes, when appropriate, they can be a helpful part of pelvic floor therapy.
Prior to possible internal treatment, everything is explained, we’ve already gone over nervous system strategies, and we’ve established enthusiastic consent.
We prefer to give you tools first to help support you during internal treatment prior to engaging in any internal exam.
That being said, it’s never something you have to “work up to doing”. Many meaningful treatment goals can be worked toward without any internal work.
You’re the leader in your care, we are your guide. -
Yes, Gina has worked with trans men, trans women, non-binary people, as well as people of other gender identities.
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All care is HIPAA compliant, this includes any documentation.
Since we are out of network, the services have an extra layer of privacy as nothing needs to be sent to insurance companies.
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Yes.
While some aspects of pelvic floor care benefit from in-person sessions, a substantial portion — including education, pain reprocessing training, nervous system work, trigger point release, mindset coaching, and home dilator programs — can be delivered effectively via telehealth.
For those in Colorado or Pennsylvania, you can do telehealth sessions through the clinic.For anyone else, no matter where you live, you can book a coaching intake through our online platform.
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1) You can book either a discovery call or an appointment directly. During a discovery call Sarah will call you to assist with any questions.
2) You will be sent inclusive intake paperwork and consent forms. Everything on the questionnaire portion of the intake paperwork is optional.
3) You will have your 90 minute evaluation with Gina (either in person or virtual). Read more here on what a first session may look like.
4) You will have a customized plan to your individual needs. Read more here on what a typical treatment session might look like.
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Anxious Pelvis Clinic is for you if you want high quality care, that is inclusive, effective, and gives you the time and attention you deserve.
Due to this, we are out of network with insurance.
We do provide superbills upon request, that you can submit to your insurance for out of network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Payment can also be made with FSA and HSA cards.
We also have select spaces for sliding scale. If you are on Medicaid or Medicare, we offer wellness based services.
Learn more and get all your questions answered during your free call.