Expert Pelvic Pain Physical Therapy in Huntersville, NC
You don't have to keep managing pelvic pain on your own. At Proactive Motion Physical Therapy in Huntersville, our pelvic health specialists provide one-on-one, hands-on care tailored to your body and your goals — no referral needed, no waiting rooms, no aides. Just direct access to a Doctor of Physical Therapy who takes the time to understand what's really going on.
When Pelvic Pain Is Left Unaddressed
Pelvic pain doesn't always resolve on its own — and pushing through it rarely makes things better. Here's what happens when it goes untreated.
It Starts to Run Your Life
Leaking during workouts, avoiding intimacy, or planning every outing around a bathroom — pelvic floor dysfunction quietly shrinks the life you want to live. The longer it's ignored, the harder these patterns are to reverse.
Generic Care Misses the Root Cause
Most providers spend 10 minutes and hand you a sheet of Kegel exercises. Without a thorough internal and functional assessment, the underlying cause of your pelvic pain stays hidden — and so does lasting relief.
Pelvic Pain Rarely Travels Alone
Pelvic floor dysfunction often drives low back pain, hip tightness, painful intercourse, or postpartum setbacks. Treating each issue in isolation — with different providers — wastes time and keeps you stuck.
Why Huntersville Chooses Us for Pelvic Health PT
Proactive Motion Physical Therapy was built for people who want real answers and real results. We offer orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy under one roof — so you never have to split your care between providers. Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, hands-on from start to finish, and focused entirely on you.
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No referral needed — North Carolina direct access means you can start immediately, no red tape or insurance authorizations
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Orthopedic and pelvic floor expertise under one roof — Dr. Lauren Craig and Dr. Elisa Gillespie treat the whole person, not just one complaint
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Holistic, hands-on treatment combining pelvic floor techniques, manual therapy, dry needling, and personalized exercise prescription
Getting Started with Pelvic Pain PT Is Simple
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Step 1: Book Your Evaluation
Contact us directly — no referral, no authorization delays. We'll schedule your initial one-on-one evaluation at a time that works for you. North Carolina's direct access law means you can start right away.
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Step 2: Get a Thorough Assessment
Your Doctor of Physical Therapy performs a comprehensive internal and functional evaluation to identify the true root cause of your pelvic pain — not just the surface symptoms. You'll leave the first visit with a clear picture of what's driving your pain and a personalized plan to address it.
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Step 3: Move Forward Without Limits
Using hands-on manual therapy, pelvic floor techniques, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and more, we guide you back to the activities you love — running, lifting, parenting, and living — confidently and pain-free.
Pelvic Health Conditions We Treat in Huntersville
Our pelvic floor specialists treat a wide range of conditions affecting women at every stage of life — from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to menopause and beyond. If you've been searching for pelvic pain physical therapy near me, you've found the right place. We also treat co-occurring orthopedic conditions like low back pain, hip pain, and sciatica that frequently accompany pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Pelvic pain, painful intercourse, incontinence, prolapse, and endometriosis pain support
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Diastasis recti (DRA), postpartum recovery, return to exercise, and pregnancy preparation
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Menopausal pelvic health changes, urinary urgency, bowel dysfunction, and post-surgical rehabilitation
5-Star Results from Real Huntersville Patients
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Meet Your Proactive Motion Physical Therapy Team
Board-certified specialists with 16+ years of experience.
Dr. Elisa Gillespie, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, COMT, LMBT
Owner & Physical Therapist
Since 2009, Dr. Gillespie has provided orthopedic physical therapy with advanced hands-on training in dry needling, manual therapy, Graston Technique, and massage therapy. She believes the best time to take care of your body is now—and specializes in helping patients recover faster, move better, and stay active through personalized, one-on-one care.
Dr. Lauren Craig, PT, DPT, OCS
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Physical Therapist & Pelvic Floor Specialist
Dr. Craig is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with over 16 years of experience and specialized training in pelvic health. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach empowers women to reclaim confidence and wellness through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, urinary dysfunction, pelvic pain, and menopause. She is passionate about filling the gap in pelvic health support.
Find Us in Huntersville, NC
Just 8 minutes from downtown Huntersville via US-21 N and Northcross Dr — conveniently located near Birkdale Village (approximately 5 minutes away) and the Northcross Shopping Center area. We're at 15905 Brookway Drive, Suite 4206 (2nd floor), Huntersville, NC 28078.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about pelvic pain physical therapy in Huntersville and what to expect at Proactive Motion PT.
Do I need a referral to see a pelvic floor physical therapist?
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No. Thanks to North Carolina's direct access law, you can schedule directly with our Doctors of Physical Therapy without a physician referral or insurance authorization. Simply contact us and we'll get you started right away.
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What does pelvic pain physical therapy actually involve?
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Your first visit begins with a thorough evaluation — including a discussion of your symptoms, goals, and history, followed by a functional and (when appropriate) internal pelvic floor assessment. From there, your Doctor of PT builds a personalized treatment plan that may include pelvic floor internal techniques, manual therapy, dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, cupping, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education — all tailored to your specific needs.
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Do you treat pelvic pain alongside other conditions like low back pain or hip pain?
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Absolutely. Pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal conditions like low back pain, hip pain, and sciatica are closely connected. Because we offer both pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy under one roof, Dr. Lauren Craig and Dr. Elisa Gillespie can address the full picture in a single, coordinated plan of care — so you're never bounced between providers.