Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized discipline within physical therapy focused on evaluating and treating dysfunctions of the pelvic floor muscles and related systems. It addresses conditions involving bladder and bowel function, sexual health and pain, pregnancy, postpartum, and core recovery, pelvic pain, prolapse and incontinence, and coordination of the pelvic floor with the hips, spine and diaphragm.

Pelvic floor physical therapists use evidence-based interventions such as: internal and external muscle assessment (when indicated and consented), manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and patient education.

Quality care

Have you ever been told “YOU CAN NEVER DO ____ AGAIN.”? Is it lifting 10 pounds? Is it a sport you love? Is it being intimate with your partner? That statement is more often than not a sign that your provider does not know how to fix you or help you fix yourself. At Inclusive, we want you to live your best life, full of activities that bring you joy. If you have been told to stop doing an activity, please call our office for a free consultation to see if P.T. is right for you.

Pelvic Health

Not just women’s health. Michelle has been specially trained to perform both external and internal (if necessary) pelvic floor muscle examinations on both male and female bodies. Whether your problems with bowel, bladder, sexual dysfunction or pain started today or 20 years ago, Michelle can help you reach your goals to better quality of life through a healthy pelvis.

It can be intimidating and scary to reach out for help when experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Many times, patients have seen up to 8 other specialists before being referred for pelvic therapy, and it is common to feel like there is no hope for what you are experiencing. We want you to feel comfortable throughout your entire journey. In fact, YOU are in control throughout the entire evaluation process. We will ALWAYS ask for consent and explain the process of evaluation prior to beginning. We can also discuss specifics of what may happen in an evaluation during your 15 minute free consultation phone call.

Back Pain Michelle, as your physical therapist, can help ease your back pain by pinpointing what’s causing it—whether it’s tight muscles, weak support structures, or movement habits that put extra strain on your spine. She’ll design a personalized program just for you, using a combination of hands-on techniques, targeted exercises, and posture or movement coaching. With her guidance, you can reduce pain, build strength and mobility, and lower the chances of future flare-ups.

Pregnancy Our pregnancy pelvic floor PT package provides four focused sessions designed to support you through every stage of pregnancy and birth. You’ll work on pelvic floor strength training and coordination, learn effective labor and delivery techniques and positions, and receive guidance on how your support person can best assist you during labor. After your baby is born, you’ll return for one follow-up visit to address any early postpartum concerns. Additional visits can be purchased at the regular rate if you need continued support beyond the fourth session.

Dr. Michelle Johnson

Psychotherapy & Sex Therapy

Psychotherapy is a broad term for talk-based (and sometimes body-aware) treatments that help people work through emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Within that umbrella, approaches like EMDR and sex therapy focus on more specific areas—but they often overlap, especially when experiences, relationships, and the body are all involved.

What psychotherapy is (in general)

Psychotherapy involves working with a trained therapist to:

  • Understand thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
  • Process difficult experiences (past or present)
  • Develop coping skills and healthier patterns
  • Improve relationships and self-understanding

It’s not just “talking”—many modern approaches also include body awareness, emotional regulation skills, and structured techniques.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a structured psychotherapy designed to help people process trauma and distressing memories.

How it works

  • The therapist guides you to recall a difficult memory
  • At the same time, you engage in bilateral stimulation (like moving your eyes side-to-side, tapping, or listening to alternating sounds)
  • This helps the brain “reprocess” the memory so it becomes less overwhelming

What it helps with

  • PTSD and trauma
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Negative self-beliefs (“I’m not safe,” “I’m not good enough”)
  • Emotional reactions that feel “stuck”

Key idea

Trauma can get “frozen” in the brain. EMDR helps the brain finish processing it so it no longer triggers the same level of distress.

Sex therapy

Sex therapy

Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy focused on sexual health, intimacy, and relationships.

What it addresses

  • Low or mismatched desire
  • Pain during sex
  • Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
  • Performance anxiety
  • Relationship or communication issues
  • Sexual identity, orientation, or values

What sessions are like

  • Mostly conversation-based (not physical or hands-on)
  • May include education, exercises, or communication tools
  • Often explores emotional, relational, and cultural influences on sexuality

How EMDR and sex therapy connect

These approaches often overlap because sexual concerns are frequently tied to past experiences and emotional patterns.

1. Trauma and sexuality

  • Past trauma (including sexual trauma, medical trauma, or relational harm) can affect:

    • Desire
    • Arousal
    • Sense of safety in intimacy
  • EMDR can help process those experiences
  • Sex therapy helps rebuild a safe, positive sexual connection

2. Mind–body connection

  • EMDR helps reduce emotional triggers stored in the nervous system
  • Sex therapy helps you reconnect with your body, pleasure, and communication

Together, they support both internal safety and external expression

3. Breaking avoidance patterns

Someone might avoid intimacy because it triggers anxiety or distress:

  • EMDR reduces the emotional intensity of the trigger
  • Sex therapy धीरे builds comfort, communication, and gradual re-engagement

4. Rewriting beliefs about self and sex

  • EMDR targets deeply held negative beliefs (e.g., shame, fear, “I’m broken”)
  • Sex therapy replaces them with healthier, more realistic and compassionate perspectives

Simple way to understand the difference

  • Psychotherapy (general): the overall process of improving mental and emotional health
  • EMDR: focuses on processing past experiences and trauma
  • Sex therapy: focuses on present sexual functioning, intimacy, and relationships

When they’re used together

A therapist (or a team) might combine them when:

  • Sexual difficulties are linked to past trauma
  • Anxiety or shame interferes with intimacy
  • Someone feels physically safe but emotionally “blocked”

Mirissa Beavers

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