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PREGNANT
PREPARE & FEEL GOOD...
Pregnancy can bring changes you weren't expecting—pelvic pressure, leaking, urgency, constipation, back or hip pain, pubic symphysis pain, or discomfort around your tailbone and pelvis.
Whether you're looking for help with a specific symptom or want guidance as your body changes, I can help you stay active and comfortable throughout pregnancy while preparing your body for birth.
We'll work on the things that matter to you, whether that's improving mobility, connecting your breath and pelvic floor, modifying your workouts, building strength, or learning perineal massage.
POSTPARTUM
BOUNCE FORWARD...
Whether you're six weeks or six+ years postpartum, you don't have to keep working around symptoms that haven't resolved.
Maybe you're dealing with leaking, pelvic pressure or prolapse, painful sex, constipation, diastasis recti, scar tissue, or pain in your back, hips, or pelvis. Or maybe you're simply wondering how to safely rebuild your strength and get back to the activities you enjoy.
I can help you understand what's contributing to your symptoms and create a personalized plan to rebuild strength, improve movement, and feel more comfortable in your body.
PERIMENOPAUSAL
GET SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE...
Noticing changes in your body that you weren't expecting? You may be dealing with new bladder leakage or urgency, pelvic heaviness, painful sex, constipation, bloating, hip or back pain, or changes in how your body responds to exercise.
I help women navigate these changes with personalized pelvic floor and core care, along with guidance around movement, sleep, nutrition, and nervous system support.
Together, we can figure out what's contributing to your symptoms and create a plan that helps you keep doing the things that matter to you.
Understand what's going on in your body so you can move, exercise, enjoy intimacy, and live your life with less pain, leaking, or pelvic pressure.
DO YOU...
Wonder if you should be able to exercise without leaking or feeling pelvic pressure?
Find that sitting through work, a movie, or a long car ride is uncomfortable because of pain in your pelvis, hips, or back?
Feel frustrated because Kegels haven't solved the problem?
Spend more time on the toilet than you do dancing to favorite tune?
Avoid or dread intimacy because of pain or discomfort?
Wish you understood what's actually going on with your body—and what you can do about it?
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Pregnancy Pain Relief
"I highly recommend pelvic PT for anyone experiencing discomfort in pregnancy. Dr. Ashley helped me relieve tailbone pain and prepare for birth. She's the perfect mix of hands on and educational!"
Nina B.
Lagrange
What to expect from Pelvic PT
Wondering what actually happens when you walk into a pelvic PT appointment? You're not the only one.
No, I'm not going to hand you a list of Kegels and send you on your way.
We'll start by talking about what's bothering you, what you want to get back to, and what you've already tried.
From there, I'll look at how your breathing, core, hips, spine, movement, and pelvic floor are working together to figure out what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Your treatment might include hands-on work, movement and exercise, education, or some combination of all three.
And yes, we'll talk about your pelvic floor—but it won't be the only thing we're looking at.
Most importantly, you won't have to wonder why you're doing something. I'll explain what we're working on and why it matters, so you can leave with a better understanding of your body—not just a homework sheet.
Your symptoms don't tell the whole story
Pelvic health problems don't always start where you feel them.
A leaky bladder isn't always just a bladder problem. Pelvic pain isn't always just a pelvic floor problem. And sometimes the thing you've been told to strengthen isn't actually the thing that needs more strengthening.
Your breathing, core, hips, spine, movement patterns, nervous system, and everyday habits can all influence what's happening in your body. That's why two people can have the same diagnosis and need completely different approaches.
Instead of asking, “What's the best exercise for this problem?” I'm asking, “Why is this happening in your body?”
That's where we start—figuring out what's contributing to your symptoms so we can address the bigger picture, not just chase the symptom.
I'm Dr. Ashley Hocutt
I'm a pelvic floor physical therapist, which means I get to have conversations about things most people don't exactly bring up over dinner.
Leaking. Constipation. Pain with sex. Pelvic pressure. The muscles you didn't know you had. The muscles you wish you could stop thinking about.
I love making those conversations a little less awkward.
My goal is for you to feel comfortable asking the questions you've been Googling at midnight, talking openly about what's bothering you, and understanding what the heck is actually going on in your body.
I'm also a big believer that your pelvic floor doesn't get to decide what you're capable of.
A diagnosis, a symptom, or a rough chapter with your body doesn't mean you have to give up running, lifting, exercising, traveling, having sex, or doing whatever else makes you feel like yourself.
Sometimes we just need to figure out what's getting in the way and find a different way forward.
And I understand that personally. I've experienced pelvic problems myself, so I know how frustrating it can be when something that should feel simple suddenly requires way more thought than it deserves.
That's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about this work. I want pelvic health to feel less intimidating, less mysterious, and a whole lot easier to talk about.
Rib Cage Pain
I was in agony during my last trimester as my baby's foot was pressing up into my rib cage. With tears in my eyes, I called Dr. Hocutt to see if she could meet with me for an evaluation. After an incredible massage and performing a diaphragm release, I was relieved of the sharp pains that I had been suffering with. She also provided me with a few simple home exercises and showed me various positions to help ease any further discomfort throughout pregnancy on my own. Her gentle expertise and healing hands allowed me to enjoy those final weeks of pregnancy. Thank you so very much!
Ann Margaret
Pleasant Valley, NY
MY UNIQUE APPROACH
My approach blends hands-on care, movement, education, and practical tools to create a plan that makes sense for your body and your goals—not a generic list of exercises because that's what you're “supposed” to do.
MY APPROACH FOLLOWS 3 SIMPLE STEPS
1. UNDERSTAND WHAT'S GOING ON
We'll figure out what may be contributing to your symptoms and what your body is capable of doing right now.
2. RESTORE HOW YOUR BODY WORKS TOGETHER
We'll address the things that are getting in the way of movement and function, using the right combination of hands-on treatment, movement, and exercise for you.
3. BUILD FROM THERE
Your care progresses based on how you're responding and what you're capable of doing—not simply because you've reached a certain number of weeks postpartum or a certain point after surgery.
As your strength, control, and confidence improve, we'll build from there and challenge your body in ways that make sense for you.
I don't just want you to know what to do.
I want you to understand why you're doing it, feel confident making adjustments, and know how to keep moving forward.
Anal Spasms
I went to Dr. Hocutt for pain associated with muscle spasms in my pelvic region. I had already talked to an OB/GYN about this and he had never heard of what I was describing (despite being in the biz for 40 years). Dr. Hocutt knew exactly what I was talking about and helped me to find solutions. I implemented the solutions and immediately felt relief. Her office is warm and inviting and she is knowledgeable and compassionate. Her mannerisms and voice are calm and soothing. She put me at ease right away. I highly recommend her services.
Jessica
Poughkeepsie, NY
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