Houston Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Diastasis, and Incontinence: Why a PCES Specialist Matters
At Empower Yourself PT, we specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy for women in the Houston area—including Bellaire and The Woodlands. If you’re pregnant or recently had a baby, you may be wondering:
“Why do I still feel weak in my core?”
“Why am I leaking when I sneeze or work out?”
“Why does my body feel different—even months postpartum?”
These are common concerns—and you’re not alone. That’s why our team, including Dr. Sima Schach (Bellaire) and Dr. Leslie Guier (The Woodlands), are certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialists (PCES). This advanced training helps us support women through pregnancy recovery, diastasis recti rehab, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more.
What Is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)?
Developed by physical therapist Dr. Sarah Duvall, the PCES certification focuses on the real physical changes that happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. It trains physical therapists to help women recover function, reduce symptoms, and return to movement safely and confidently.
This isn’t just about “getting your body back”—it’s about healing your core and pelvic floor, improving your quality of life, and feeling strong again.
Why See a PCES-Certified Pelvic Floor Therapist in Houston?
After pregnancy, many women experience:
Urinary incontinence (leaking with sneezing, jumping, or lifting)
Pelvic organ prolapse or pressure
Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
C-section or perineal scar discomfort
Difficulty returning to exercise or daily activities
At Empower Yourself PT, we treat these conditions with a comprehensive, evidence-based approach. Our therapists use gentle, customized movement strategies to help you rebuild your strength, function, and confidence.
What Makes Our Houston-Based Pelvic Floor Therapy Different?
As PCES-certified specialists, Dr. Sima and Dr. Leslie provide:
Thorough pelvic floor assessments
Safe and effective diastasis recti treatment
Postpartum exercise guidance based on your unique body and goals
Postural and breathing retraining to restore core coordination
Education and hands-on support for incontinence and prolapse symptoms
We understand that postpartum recovery doesn’t end at 6 weeks. Whether you’re 6 weeks or 6 years postpartum, your body may still need support—and we’re here for that.
Real Talk from Our Team
Dr. Leslie shares:
“I took the PCES course to help my postpartum clients exercise safely. But it offered so much more—tools for correcting posture, breathing, and movement patterns that are essential for healing.”
Dr. Sima adds:
“Most of my patients were pregnant or postpartum—and I realized postpartum is forever. Women deserve specialized care, whether they gave birth months or decades ago.”
Who We Help
Our Houston pelvic floor specialists work with:
✅ Pregnant women preparing for delivery
✅ New moms healing after vaginal or cesarean birth
✅ Women with pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, or incontinence
✅ Moms years postpartum who want to get back to exercise or feel stronger again
✅ Anyone struggling with diastasis recti or core weakness
Ready to Start Feeling Like You Again?
We’d love to support your healing journey with personalized pelvic floor therapy in Houston.
Book your visit with:
👉 Dr. Sima Schach in Bellaire
👉 Dr. Leslie Guier in The Woodlands
Both are PCES-certified and passionate about helping women recover safely and confidently through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.
Don’t settle for generic care. Get expert support for your pelvic floor, core, and whole body—right here in the Houston area.