Womens Health/Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

CHARLOTTE, NC

What is the pelvic floor? And no, it’s not just all about the “kegel.” It’s a group of important muscles that actually has multiple important jobs within our body. Its functions include organ support, maintaining continence, sexual health, muscular stability for the entire body and also helps the body to pump fluid from veins in legs to prevent fluid retention. That’s a lot of jobs for an area that often doesn’t get enough attention.

We have a team of highly dedicated and compassionate practitioners who focus on pelvic floor issues, along with pregnancy and postpartum issues. We understand this can be a sensitive area to treat, and we can keep your more at ease by treating you in the comfort of your own home.   We emphasize a very supportive relationship, with open communication between you and your therapist. Our mission is to get you back to enjoying your life the way you want.

Diagnoses we treat include:

Dr. Smith Christenbury, PT, DPT, Cert DN Smith earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina before becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. While in graduate school, Smith was trained with a focus in hands on manual therapy techniques. She began her clinical practice in the field of orthopedics but soon began to explore specialty training through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Smith found her passion treating in the realm of pelvic health and left her role as manager of an orthopedic clinic to pursue this passion. Smith believes that her background in orthopedics combined with her knowledge and experience in pelvic rehabilitation offers her patients a well-rounded approach to recovery through a full body evaluation and assessment, ensuring optimal return to a pain free lifestyle. Born and raised in Charlotte, Smith is active in her community and enjoys supporting other local, small businesses. Outside of work, she and her husband, John, are passionate about traveling and are excited to introduce their son, Thornton, to the world of different cultures and share with him their love of travel.

Dr. Virginia Sabens received her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University Maryland, where she competed as an NCAA Division 1 swimmer. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons where she completed advanced pelvic health training from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. While in graduate school, Virginia participated in the Columbia RunLab, which has been featured in Runner’s World magazine and the New York Times.
Virginia grew up in Sleepy Hollow, NY. She moved to New York City after graduate school where she worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for four years before moving to Charlotte, NC. When she’s not treating patients, she and her fiancé, Drew enjoy playing tennis, cooking, and hiking with their four-year-old Doberman, Penelope.