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If you are experiencing pelvic pain (any pain between your belly button and your knees), urinary or bowel problems, have had gender care surgery, are pregnant or have recently given birth, have had breast cancer surgery, have unresolved swelling (Lymphedema), or musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to other treatments, I am here to help you feel and move better .

Welcome

If you are experiencing pelvic pain (any pain between your belly button and your knees), urinary or bowel problems, have had gender affirming surgery, are pregnant or have recently given birth, have had breast cancer surgery, have unresolved swelling (Lymphedema), or musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to other treatments, I am here to help you feel and move better.

Services

PT for Pelvic Pain

Pelvic dysfunction

Pelvic dysfunction comes in many forms. Whether it is pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, prolapse, loss of control over bowel or bladder function (incontinence), constipation, or infertility, Physical Therapy can help.

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Lymphedema

Swelling that doesn’t go away is not normal. It may start after treatment for breast cancer, gynecological or other cancers, or it may be from a genetic predisposition. I am a certified lymphedema therapist who practices the gold standard of treatment for the managment of swelling.

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Musculoskeletal Pain or dysfunction

Strains, sprains or pain may be felt in one area, but the source is often found somewhere else. Rather than just treat the symptoms, I can help you find and treat the underlying causes. You can change how your body works.

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About

Janette Sofia Cariad PT, CLT-LANA
She/Her/Hers

I have been using my hands, my heart, and my head to help people feel better, function better, and move better for more than 30 years. I believe that each of us is unique and that each of us requires holistic and personalized care.

Janette Sofia Cariad PT, CLT-LANA
She/Her/Hers

I have been using my hands, my heart, and my head to help people feel better, function better, and move better for more than 30 years. I believe that each of us is unique and that each of us requires holistic and personalized care.

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Janette Sofia Cariad PT, CLT-LANA
She/Her/Hers

I have been using my hands, my heart, and my head to help people feel better, function better, and move better for more than 30 years. I believe that each of us is unique and that each of us requires holistic and personalized care.

Pelvic related Training

I have taken and continue to take numerous courses related to Pelvic Dysfunction; through the APTA, and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W PRI). I have also assisted several of the H&W PRI courses including PF1, Pregnancy and Postpartum, and the Visceral Mobilization and Myofascial Pelvis courses.

Pelvic related Training

I have taken and continue to take numerous courses related to Pelvic Dysfunction; through the APTA, and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W PRI). I have also assisted several of the H&W PRI courses including PF1, Pregnancy and Postpartum, and the Visceral Mobilization and Myofascial Pelvis courses.

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Pelvic related Training

I have taken and continue to take numerous courses related to Pelvic Dysfunction; through the APTA, and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W PRI). I have also assisted several of the H&W PRI courses including PF1, Pregnancy and Postpartum, and the Visceral Mobilization and Myofascial Pelvis courses.

Training & Certification

Training & Certification

Exercise & Movement

Aston Patterning
Shirley Sahrmann’s Movement System Impairment

Yoga for the Physical Therapist

Manual Therapy

Extensive education in many different styles:

Cranial Techniques
Muscle Energy Technique
Myofascial Release
Strain-Counterstrain
Mobilization With Movement
Joint Mobilization
Visceral Manipulation and Visceral Mobilization

Lymphedema Certification

I received my lymphedema certification training in 1999 and became LANA certified in 2001. I participate in ongoing education to maintain this certification and keep up to date in the field.

From these I have developed my own unique style.

Testimonials

I have struggled with intestinal issues my whole life. I came to see Janette for a seemingly unrelated problem, and I am so pleased that she was able to help me. I am so thankful for the relief after many years of difficulty and pain. I hope this therapy will become mainstream, as it is painless and it works.

–Catherine R

I began seeing Janette Cariad a year or so after I had had surgery for prostate cancer because I had a bit of lingering stress incontinence. I had expected the treatment process to be pretty straight-forward and “mechanical,” and in fact improvement was quite quick, but Janette’s treatment and methods were anything but perfunctory. She taught me about the complex and subtle relationship between muscles, positions, and alignments involved in the pelvic area and how strengthening and adjusting these elements promotes control, stability and strength. In addition, I find that after sticking with the exercises Janette has given me, my posture and lower body strength are both significantly improved. I’ve come away from working with Janette with a much more satisfying and far-reaching result than I’d anticipated or hoped for.

– CPS

Treatment

Your treatment will include a thorough examination, looking at the whole person, and may include an internal examination of the pelvic floor and related structures.

Follow up treatment may include manual therapy, individualized exercise instruction, training in posture and body mechanics, training in self-care/treatment techniques, movement re-education, biofeedback, modalities such as cold laser, and compression therapy. Read my Treatment Approach.

Payment

Full payment is required at the time of service. Nurturing Health Physical Therapy accepts cash, checks, and most credit cards. You may also use your Health Savings or Flexible Spending account cards.

Please note that Nurturing Health Physical Therapy is an Out-of-Network Provider for ALL insurances. I am not able to guarantee how much, if any, reimbursement you will get. I will provide you with a Superbill which you can submit for reimbursement. You will need to contact your insurance carrier to verify your benefits. Please click here for a link to an insurance benefits worksheet that is designed to help you ask them the right questions.

*Important* Due to Medicare regulations, we are unable to see Medicare patients at this time.

Get in Touch

Nurturing Health Physical Therapy
Email: janette@nhpt.biz

Phone: 510.327.5730
Fax: 510.495.1127

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Days and Location Information:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays:

2397 Shattuck Ave #206
Berkeley, CA 94704

Are you ready to...

Have less pain
Move better
Feel stronger
Have more control of your bladder/bowel
Have less swelling

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Resources

NATIONAL LYMPHEDEMA NETWORK

MISS (THE MECHANICAL INFERTILITY SYSTEMATIC STUDY)

PELVIC GURU - WOMEN'S HEALTH, MEN'S HEALTH

YOUR PACE YOGA - ESSENTIAL VIDEOS

ABRAZO QUEER TANGO - DANCE FOR ANY GENDER

UC BERKELEY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RESOURCES

 

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