A lot of what you've been told to accept as normal - the leaking, the pain, the pressure, the exhaustion - isn't.
Dr. Sydney Curls is a perinatal physical therapist in South Bay Los Angeles who helps women get pregnant, move through pregnancy with more ease, prepare for birth, and actually recover postpartum. Not just manage. Recover.
This is pelvic PT that looks at your whole body, because that's the only way to get results that last.
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What Is Perinatal Physical Therapy & Wellness?
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Most people think pelvic PT is just Kegels. It's not.
Perinatal physical therapy is the work of understanding how your pelvic floor, core, breath, and nervous system function together, and what happens when one piece of that system is off. Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum aren't separate events. They're a continuum, and your body carries every part of that journey forward.
When we address the whole picture, that's when things actually change.
Whole-Body Support for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Perinatal wellness recognizes that your body deserves support across the entire reproductive timeline.
Fertility — Whether you're TTC naturally or preparing for IVF or IUI, your body's readiness matters. We work on the physical and nervous system factors that rarely get addressed anywhere else.
Pregnancy — Back pain, leaking, pelvic pressure, SPD — common, yes. Something you just push through? No. Prenatal PT helps you feel stronger and more prepared, every trimester.
Postpartum — Six weeks at your OB is not a full recovery plan. Whether you're 6 weeks or 2 years out, there's still work we can do together.
A Pelvic Health–Centered,
Nervous System–Aware Approach
Pelvic health is central to perinatal wellness. The pelvic floor does not function in isolation. It responds to posture, breathing, stress, and life experiences. Our approach to perinatal pelvic physical therapy reflects this complexity.
Care may include:
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Manual therapy to improve tissue mobility and circulation
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Movement retraining to support strength and coordination
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Breath work and pressure management strategies
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Nervous system regulation to support healing and adaptation
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Education that empowers you to understand your body
This integrative model supports not only symptom relief, but also long-term resilience and confidence in your body.
Perinatal Physical Therapy in South Bay Los Angeles Offering In-office & Virtual Care
We proudly provide perinatal physical therapy and wellness in South Bay Los Angeles through an in-office and virtual care model. In-home sessions allow you to receive care in a familiar, comfortable environment—especially valuable during pregnancy and early postpartum. Virtual sessions offer flexible access to expert guidance wherever you are.
As a cash-based practice, we prioritize time, individualized attention, and care that adapts to your body rather than rushing you through appointments.
Supporting You With Care, Expertise, and Intention
If you've been told your symptoms are just part of it (just part of getting older, just part of having a baby, just part of being a woman), this practice was built for you.
Dr. Curls for the Girls is perinatal and pelvic PT in South Bay Los Angeles for women who want to understand what's actually happening in their bodies and do something about it.
Request an appointment. Let's figure it out together.
Before anything else, we talk about how you breathe.
Most people are surprised that breath mechanics have anything to do with their pelvic floor — but they do, directly. The way you inhale, exhale, and hold tension throughout your day affects everything from leaking to labor.
Download the free breathwork guide and start here.
