Expert Painful Intercourse Physical Therapy in Austin, TX
Pain with sex is not something you have to accept. At Lady Bird Physical Therapy, our Austin, TX specialists provide personalized, trauma-informed care for painful intercourse and pelvic pain — so you can return to intimacy, movement, and the life you want. 4x Best in Birth Austin winner. 400+ five-star reviews.
Pain With Sex Shouldn't Be Your Normal
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You've Been Dismissed
You've mentioned pain with sex to a provider and been told it's normal, stress-related, or something to just relax about. That answer isn't good enough — and it isn't accurate.
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You've Tried to Push Through
Avoiding intimacy, bracing through discomfort, or using products that don't address the root cause. The pain keeps returning because the underlying dysfunction hasn't been treated.
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You Don't Know Where to Start
Painful intercourse near me is one of the most-searched and least-talked-about pelvic health concerns. Finding a specialist who understands the full picture can feel impossible — until now.
Why Austin Folks Choose Lady Bird PT
Lady Bird Physical Therapy was built around one idea: people deserve more time, more attention, and more personalized care. Every visit is a full 55 minutes, one-on-one with your physical therapist — no aides, no interruptions. Our board-certified specialists use whole-body evaluations that recognize how the hips, core, and pelvic floor connect, treating the source of your pain rather than its symptoms alone.
55-minute, 1:1 sessions with a pelvic health specialist — never an aide or assistant
Locally- and woman-owned since 2019, with board-certified orthopedic and pelvic health specialists on staff
Trauma-informed, inclusive, and affirming care in a non-medical-feeling space that is welcoming to all
Getting Started With Pelvic PT in Austin Is Simple
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Step 1: Book a Free Consult Call
Start with a no-pressure 15-minute phone call. We listen to what you are experiencing, answer your questions, and confirm we are the right fit for your needs — before you ever step through the door.
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Step 2: Get a Whole-Body Evaluation
Your first visit is a thorough, individualized assessment. Your PT takes time to understand your history, your goals, and how your body moves — then builds a treatment plan around you, not a protocol.
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Step 3: Return to What Matters
With hands-on manual therapy, targeted therapeutic exercise, and ongoing education, you progress at a pace that works for you — back to intimacy, activity, and feeling confident in your body again.
Conditions We Treat With Pelvic PT in Austin
Painful intercourse is rarely an isolated issue. It often connects to broader pelvic health concerns — from muscle tension and scar tissue to hormonal changes and nerve sensitivity. Our Austin physical therapists are trained to assess and treat the full range of conditions that contribute to pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, so you receive care that addresses the whole picture.
Painful intercourse, vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, and lichen sclerosus
Pelvic pain, endometriosis pain support, prolapse, and diastasis recti
Low back pain, hip pain, groin pain, and sciatica connected to pelvic dysfunction
Real Results From Austin Patients We've Helped Get Back to Life
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"I went to Lady Bird PT for an athletic hip flexor/labrum injury. Elizabeth made me feel immediately safe and validated. After five months, I'm fully back to my workouts… walking confidently, jumping, and lifting heavy again. Most importantly, I feel strong, empowered, and confident entering this preconception and conception phase. I can't recommend Lady Bird PT enough."
Cassidy M.
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"Two words: LIFE-CHANGING! Working with Elizabeth has completely shifted my experience. She is an angel on earth! The pain I was dealing with has significantly improved and I'm finally getting back into my regular exercise routine without constant flare-ups. Elizabeth is truly a wealth of knowledge, positivity, and light. She makes me feel incredibly comfortable and more seen than any provider I've ever worked with."
Katie E.
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"Dr. Elizabeth Knoble has literally changed my life. In addition to helping me resolve lifelong pelvic floor issues, she identified the connection between my prolonged hip pain and my pelvic floor and I have been able to exercise without pain for the first time in years!! Dr. Knoble is the first pelvic floor therapist I have found who takes such a comprehensive and holistic approach to her work."
Katie B.
Meet the Lady Bird PT Team in Austin, TX
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Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT
Founder & Physical Therapist
Founder with over 15,000 hours in pelvic floor PT. Specializes in pregnancy care, postpartum recovery, birth preparation, and working with athletes. Featured in Women's Running Magazine and Health.com.
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Dr. Jessica Chastka, PT, DPT, WCS
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Clinical Director with Board Certification in Women's Health. Ten years of pelvic health expertise treating pregnancy, postpartum, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and sexual health concerns.
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Dr. Shannon Russell, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, SI joint pain, and pregnancy care. Expert in addressing musculoskeletal pain during the perinatal period.
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Dr. Liz Cote, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist combining orthopedic expertise with pelvic floor therapy. Focuses on postpartum recovery and return to activity.
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Dr. Elizabeth Knoble, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist known for comprehensive, holistic approach. Highly praised for treating hip and pelvic pain, birth preparation, and complex pelvic floor conditions.
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Dr. Samantha Yorke, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy with focus on pregnancy care, labor prep, and postpartum rehabilitation. Helps patients feel strong, healthy, and supported.
Visit Lady Bird PT in Austin, TX
We are conveniently located just 0.5 miles west of South Lamar Boulevard and 0.3 miles south of Ben White Boulevard (US-290), near Westgate Shopping Center. From Downtown Austin, we are just 13 minutes away (6.4 miles): head south on Guadalupe St, merge onto Mopac Expressway (State Hwy 1 Loop S) southbound, take the Lamar Blvd exit toward US-290, continue onto W Ben White Blvd, then turn right onto Frontier Trail. We are in Unit 101 on the right.
Email: contact@ladybirdpt.com
Phone: 512-766-2649
Just 13 minutes from Downtown Austin via Mopac (State Hwy 1 Loop S) and W Ben White Blvd. Head south on Guadalupe St, merge onto Mopac southbound, take the Lamar Blvd exit, continue onto W Ben White Blvd, then turn right onto Frontier Trail. Unit 101 is on the right.
Your Questions, Answered
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We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, and our free 15-minute consult call is the easiest way to get personalized answers. Call us at (512) 766-2649 or email contact@ladybirdpt.com — we are here to help you figure out the right next step.
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Pelvic physical therapy for painful intercourse is a specialized, hands-on treatment that assesses and addresses the musculoskeletal causes of pain with sex. This can include muscle tension, scar tissue, nerve sensitivity, connective tissue restrictions, and coordination issues involving the hips and core. Treatment may include manual therapy, myofascial release, pelvic floor internal techniques, dry needling, breathwork, and therapeutic exercise tailored to your specific presentation.
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In Texas, you can be seen directly by a physical therapist without a physician referral for the first 15 business days of treatment. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for details specific to your plan, or reaching out to us and we can help guide you through the process.
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Your first visit is a full 55-minute, one-on-one evaluation with your physical therapist. Your PT will review your history, ask about your goals, assess how your body moves, and begin building a personalized treatment plan. You are always in control of the pace and scope of the evaluation.
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Pricing and insurance coverage vary by plan and service type. We provide a Good Faith Estimate for all patients so you know what to expect. For specific pricing questions, the best place to start is our free 15-minute consult call at (512) 766-2649 or by emailing contact@ladybirdpt.com.
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Yes. Lady Bird PT is a kid- and baby-friendly clinic with a changing table and toys on-site. We know that life with a newborn or young child does not pause for appointments, and we want to make care as accessible as possible for postpartum people.
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Yes. We offer telehealth pelvic physical therapy sessions for folks who prefer to be seen from home or who are not local to Austin. Virtual visits include a history review, movement assessment, a clear home program, and education connecting your symptoms to next steps. They can also be paired with in-person care.