Anna Marie Lewellen, MPT   Hollister Physical Therapy, Inc

• Pelvic Floor Pain & Dysfunction
• Vulvodynia
• Mastectomy Pain
• Endometriosis
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Lymphedema
• Fibromyalgia
• Painful Scars
• Menstrual Problems
• Painful Intercourse
• Adhesions
• Coccygeal Pain
• Problematic Breast Implant/Reduction Scars
• Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and/or Frequency
• Episiotomy Scars
• Infertility Problems

The above are only a list of labels used by the medical professions to categorize your symptoms and dictate a protocol of treatment with drugs, surgeries, devices that don't work, etc.  AND the above fail to indicate how disabling the pain and dysfunction of our most private areas can be.

With VERY GENTLE manual therapy techniques, I can help alleviate and even eliminate pain associated with the above conditions.  Trauma resulting from  treatment of the above conditions is also very common and very real.  This too   can be treated.

TESTIMONIAL: 

I am currently 45 and have suffered from incapacitating cramps since the age of 16.  They would occur not only during my menstrual cycle, but other times of the month as well.  I missed a lot of school when I was  younger, and a lot of work as an adult because of the cramps.  My abdomen was always tender and felt like it was bruised all the time.  I was even guarded when my kids gave me hugs because of the tenderness.

My doctor told me that I probably had endometriosis, along with adhesions and fibroids.  He told me that the only remedy was to have surgery.  Surgery can have complications of its own, so that was my last resort.  I can't count how many times I've lain on the floor in the fetal position in excruciating pain for hours, drenched in cold sweat, waiting for pain medication to take the edge off or for me to pass out - whichever came first. 

I started seeing Anna about a year ago for my cramps.  She took the time to explain to me in layman's terms the physiology involved, and what she could do for me.  Since I was not ready to hop on the surgery table, I was hopeful that Anna could help me.  Several of my family members and friends had seen Anna for various issues in the past, and every one of them was helped immensely by Anna, so I trusted her ability.   

Anna is extremely caring and professional.  She makes you feel like you are her only patient.  From the time you enter the treatment room until the time you leave, you have her undivided attention.  I like the treatment rooms because they are private, have soft lighting and relaxing music playing, so it's easy to leave your stress at the door.  Anna has different types of equipment that she uses, but the most effective "device" is her hands.  She has the uncanny ability to find the exact point of your pain - even if you don't tell her where it is!  Anna doesn't just focus on giving you temporary relief, but on permanent healing. 

After seeing Anna for a year now, I am very happy to report that I have not had one single episode of cramps in ten months!  My abdominal tenderness is gone and my kids can hug me without it hurting.  The thought of surgery is now a distant memory, and I have Anna to thank for that! 

I highly recommend Anna to anyone who is dealing with chronic pain, and especially women's health related pain.  You will be amazed at the healing results. 

Nancy N.