Fortis Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health

Unsure about the difference between in-network PT and out of network? There are definitely pros and cons to both, but after years of working in the in-network sphere, I realized care truly was not up to par. Too often, insurance would not cover the care of people who needed it most, or would limit services provided. I have seen better results with patients in the OON sector and I believe a large part of this is that we are truly a team and they’re invested in their care!

However, this is not possible for everyone, and that is okay! Luckily we have options!! I’m a firm believer in finding the right fit for you!

Reasons I love being OON
- We are a team and YOU are at the center, not your insurance company
- We make a plan of care that works optimally with your budget, schedule, and clinical needs
- Complete transparency! You know what each visit costs and can better plan without any surprise bills
- We are not limited in treatment strategies or techniques because of reimbursement, so we truly can give optimal care!

Ready to experience the Fortis difference? Give a dm or a call today 864-501-4456. Calling not your jam? No worries (phone calls stress me out too), feel free to shoot me a dm. I welcome any and all questions with no strings attached!

Gotta love it! Pain and leaks are not normal and it’s so frustrating when providers don’t encourage, empower, or educate patients on how to actually successfully resolve with whatever they’re dealing with. Do these sound familiar? Sound off in the comments if you’ve heard one of these before!

Happy 4th of July! Fortis will be closed today and tomorrow in honor of Independence Day and for a brief summer break. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday! 🎇🇺🇸

Someone who loves being on the water? Want to learn more about the core, pelvic floor, and how it works for you? Want to implement that in one of the most fun ways possible? Come hang on Saturday with us! Link in bio to reserve your spot!!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the incredible dads out there, especially my own dad! To all of the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures, you are wonderful, strong, courageous, and loving men that the world needs more of! Grateful for all of the men who play a fathering role in my life and the lives of those around me!

Another 5 star review🙌🏻 I love providing top notch care, service, and education to so many incredible people!

Happy Memorial Day to all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Let us remember it is more than just a day, it’s lives lost, families forever left to grieve, a community impacted because someone felt the call of the brave. Thank you to all of the men and women who have given their lives for the sake of our freedom 🤍🇺🇸

🔔Update of Services🔔

We now offer out services in 3 ways! The thorough and tailored 75 min eval and 60 min follow ups you know and love are now available in the office as well as in addition to our pre-existing mobile and telehealth services. Our visits are ALWAYS one on one, with no exceptions. Our focus is entirely on you and getting you better than you were before. Having all 3 options allows for no interference with your recovery and plan. Feeling sick or traveling and want to keep your visit as scheduled? Telehealth is a fantastic option! Newly postpartum or have an extenuating circumstance making it challenging to get to the office, let us know and we’ll see if we can make mobile or telehealth work for you!

We are so excited to welcome you to our amazing new space! Whether you come to see me or any of the other incredible businesses, we are all so happy to see you come through our door.

We are located behind Legacy Academy on woodruff rd on the side of the building behind Teleco. Directions on second slide here. We are open by appointment only, but we can’t wait to see you at your next appointment!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible women who are blessed to be mothers! Whether you have adult children, a newborn, stepchildren, adopted children, are pregnant, or have never gotten to hold one of your babies: you are a mother and the world is better for you being in it🤍

And a special happy Mother’s Day to my mama 🫶🏻

Help me continue to celebrate one year in business (and another major fun thing to be announced Wednesday) with an exciting promo!

Do you have a friend who has been working with me or have a friend who you think would benefit? Mention your friend’s name and you BOTH get 25% off your next visit!

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Call today to schedule your evaluation and begin your journey to taking control of your health again💪🏻

It’s our first birthday!!

On this day one year ago, Fortis was officially recognized by the city of Greenville as a business and was ready to accept patients (which we did about 3 days later)!

Words cannot express how much this first year has meant to me. I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me in any way this year! To my family and friends who have shown me so much love and encouragement, your kindness and support has been so crucial to this last year. To my patients who have trusted me in their care, I could not do what I love without you and I am eternally grateful for every single one of you. Most importantly, to God, who has guided me, comforted me, given me strength, and shown me what steps to take throughout this journey, none of this is for me but for You.

I cannot wait to see where year 2 takes all of us! Thank you from the bottom of my heart🤍

I am so excited to team up with for an incredible evening to discuss all things postpartum! April is an incredible doula who specializes (and thrives😍👏🏻) in the postpartum space. She’s a mom and a grandma and absolutely incredible!

We are going to talk about how to build your village, even if that seems daunting, including some resources that are amazing. We’ll talk about what you may expect good and difficult in the postpartum period. We’ll chat about how to reduce risk of pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum and also how to help if things change for the worse.

We’re so excited to spend a jam-packed hour with y’all!! Goodie bags will be available with fun freebies!

Link in bio!!

💃🏻Happy International Women’s Day!💃🏻

To all of the women in my life and that I haven’t been fortunate enough to meet, you’re fierce, gentle, loving, intelligent, kind, funny, and so much more! I’m so amazed by every woman I meet. We all have a beautiful story and I hope you have the opportunity (or make the opportunity) to share yours! Remember, the world needs you here for this time and needs you to be who you were made to be✨

No matter how you spend your days, what you’ve been through, or where you intend to go, you have a story to tell the world and I am proud of you🤍

🤔Wait, PT can treat menopause? Answer below if this was surprising!

Yup. Well, at least the symptoms! Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can be a super fun phase of a woman’s life, said no woman ever. When I was younger, I thought menopause was just hot flashes, hormonal changes, and ceasing having a period, but it is so much more!

What might you experience?
🥵 Hot flashes and night sweats
🌵 V@g i nal dryness or generalized dry skin
⛔️ Pain with intimacy (dyspareunia)
😔 Depression or anxiety
🥱 Insomnia
💧 Incontinence or prolapse symptoms
💇‍♀️ Hair loss
⚖️ Weight changes

Pelvic PT can come in and address some of these issues! Incontinence or prolapse or maybe even things you’ve dealt with your entire adult life that you were told were normal (they’re not)? We can work to improve mobility and strength of the muscles of both the pelvic floor and surrounding areas! Dryness, pain with intimacy, or atrophy of the tissue down there? Strengthening/mobility work (depending on your needs) + a v@g i nal moisturizer or estrogen cream may be beneficial. So on and so on!

Curious if what you’re experiencing is normal or treatable? Comment below or shoot us a DM! We’d love to help!📨

📣Super pumped to announce an amazing collaboration with and ! We’re so excited for an evening filled with fun, education, and practical application all in a beautiful Pilates studio with a candlelit dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Visit the link in bio or scan the QR code to reserve your spot! Tickets are limited and you don’t want to miss this event 👏🏻

Local businesses wanting to connect with other local businesses? Come hang out with us!!

“It hurts when my partner and I get it on...I’m scared it is going to impact our relationship!” “I don’t want to hurt my partner by not having seggs, but this is really painful for me.”

Sound familiar? Don’t panic! Luckily there are many strategies and treatment options to make a fun activity fun again.

Dyspareunia is medical lingo for pain with intimacy and is a common symptom seen in pelvic health. It may be associated with vaginismus as well

Dyspareunia is a common short term symptom in 40-50% of postpartum mamas, but can be seen in anyone experiencing insertion really. Reminder though that common is NOT normal!! Painful seggs can be incredibly difficult for both you and your partner and it is so important for you to know there is help. Seggs should not be painful and if you are experiencing pain, DM me or call so we can chat. Because...GOOD NEWS! We can address it and you do not have to live with it.

Through a thorough evaluation and conversation we can establish a plan catered towards you. Together, we will work on methods to improve your tolerance for wherever and however that pain occurs and get you back to enjoying intimacy.

🍾Happy New Year Fortis fam!🍾

As we approach our first birthday, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. Whether you’ve supported Fortis on social media, with referrals, with collaborations, or have trusted me with your care, it is truly an honor to know and work with each of you🤍🫶🏻

I look back on 2023 fondly, but look forward with excitement and hope for all 2024 may bring🥂

Merry Christmas Fortis Fam🤍 this year I’m particularly grateful for each and every person who has supported my business, trusted me in their care, and walked this first year beside me🫶🏻🎄

I hope this day is filled with memories, love, and laughter! And if you find that this day is full of pain or grief, I pray for comfort to your heart 🤍

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🍾

Worried about peeing in your pants at a Christmas or holiday party? 🥴🎄

That would definitely put my tinsel in a tangle🎅🏻! Here are 5 tips to help reduce your risk of having wet pants this Christmas season:
💦 Know your limits - We don’t want just in case pees, so know your time limits and the think through the likelihood that an urge is real. General rule of thumb, is if it’s at least a moderate urge + you haven’t used the bathroom recently and/or you haven’t drunk a lot quickly, then you may actually need to go.
💦 Avoid (or at least minimize or dilute) bladder irritants - Bladder irritants can increase urgency and frequency and therefore leaking.
💦 Stay hydrated consistently - We want hydration always not just for a few days
💦 Get moving - Try to stick with your exercise routine or at least a daily walk!
💦 Calm the system down - Mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, prayer, and mobility can all be great ways to calm the nervous system in a time that may feel a bit extra stressful.

This season can bring a mixture of emotions, whether that is joy, grief, loneliness, love, stress, or any other emotion you may be feeling. These feelings are so valid and are important to process however you need to. These tips can at least help minimize any embarrassment you may feel if you’ve been struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction. Remember, it is never too late to help a pelvic floor in need of extra support! 🏃🏾‍♀️

Wanting to get back to jumping on a trampoline with your kids, running on your favorite trail, or wearing the light colored leggings in the gym? Like, share, comment, or save this post! My DMs are always open for any and all questions😊

“If I just move more, I’ll fix my problems”; “If I simply ate better, I would never have any concerns”🥴

Thoughts like this, while in a very small aspect have some truth (nutrition and exercise are important), they leave out so much nuance of the body. The truth is that the body is all connected; the health of your nutrition and gut influence the health of your hormones and muscles.💪🏽 Every system of the body is in constant communication through the nervous system. The gut, hormones, brain, bones, muscles, and more are all working together to try and maintain homeostasis (balance) in the body.

You may think the “gut” is just a trendy topic, but the truth is your nutritional intake🥗 and overall gut health does play a big role in how the body functions. Stress may deplete good bacteria in the gut, sending stress signals to other areas as well. Movement can modulate stress and improve endocrine health, but in the same way, nutrition can improve the gut’s signaling and overall functioning. But there is so much more to the body than just these two things.

You may have heard “you can’t out run a poor diet” 🏃🏼‍♀️ and while that is a bit simplistic and the body is more complicated than that, there is a semblance of truth in that the body truly needs adequate fuel and adequate movement to regulate itself optimally. However, in order to optimize these, your body needs good 💤 . We need to work over time to improve all aspects of health: mentally, spiritually, and physically.

The good news is, we address all of these in pelvic health (and general PT). When getting to the root cause of your pain, muscle tightness, fatigue, or injuries, we must look at how the tissue is functioning as well as how is your sleep quality, nutritional intake, mental health, mind-body connection, and more to truly find the solution to your symptoms. 🧘🏾‍♀️

📤Share this with a friend! Especially if you happen to know they are dealing with any of the above concerns!
As always feel free to DM with any questions😊

Have you ever tried to do something without a plan? It probably didn’t go so smoothly. Here’s the thing, plans are good, but methods are even better. Methods are shown time and time again to be effective. 📈

Here at Fortis, we approach each patient and client journey with not only an individualized plan, but an effective method! So, what is Fortis’ method?

✨The Method✨
▪️Mobilize - Muscles and joints need full range of motion in order to generate necessary force for functional movements. move effectively and functionally. During the first phase of our method, we work to ensure mobility is restored in all areas. At a deeper level, we are mobilizing each person to make a lasting change in their health and life
▪️Fortify - Now it’s time to put the body to work and build strength not only in the area of concern, but throughout the body to optimize each movement pattern. During this phase we are building resilience in the body and the mind to continue on the journey of improving health and wellness
▪️Empower - In the final phase of our method, we are working to return you to the activities you love most. Whether that is jumping on the trampoline with your kids, participating in workouts or activities you love most, or picking up your kid while running through the airport, this time is designed to build your confidence to face new challenges and continue to grow throughout your life💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿

We’re here to walk (or run) alongside you every step of the way! Find this helpful? Give us a like 👍🏽 and follow!

As always, any and all questions are welcome with no strings attached! Feel free to shoot me a dm or comment 👇🏼

Here at Fortis, we believe every person deserves to feel strong💪🏻

Are you:
👉🏿 Growing or just birthed a baby (or multiples)
👉🏾 Recovering from cancer treatments
👉🏽 Peeing when you don’t want to (or pooping)
👉🏼 Dealing with chronic constipation or IBS symptoms
👉🏻 Approaching or enduring menopause
👉🏽 Recovering from an injury
👉🏾 Simply wanting to live a more active lifestyle and needing some guidance

Think a friend could benefit from hearing about us? Share this post with them✉️

As always, feel free to DM or call us today 864-501-4456 to learn more!

💡Did you know eating certain foods can boost postpartum recovery? 🤱 Here are 3 must-have foods for new moms:

1️⃣ Salmon 🐟
2️⃣ Leafy Greens 🥬
3️⃣ Oats 🥣

Moms, which is your favorite? Comment "Yum" if you've included these in your diet! 🍽️

Celebrate the power of women! 💃 From new moms to the perimenopausal woman, Fortis is here to empower you. Tag a strong woman you admire!

Tip: Regular wellness check-ups are essential at every stage of life. Prioritize your health.

Remember this info, save this post: Hydration is not just for athletes!

The common general recommendation is to consume half your body weight in oz of water (the National Academy of Medicine recommends at least 104 oz for male adults and 72 oz for female adults (80 oz if pregnant)...but it's a bit more complex than that!

💧Foods like watermelon, celery, or lettuce may have some hydration component
💧Coffee and tea (caffeinated) don't really hydrate you even though they use water
💧Your urine should be a pale yellow (not clear and not bright yellow - however some medications or foods may naturally change the color)
💧Urgency or frequency? It's important to stay hydrated to keep the bladder lining happy
💧Small sips throughout the day is better for hydrating you than chugging. Feeling extra dehydrated? Add electrolytes. My personal favorite is LMNT

Our body needs good hydration to help with energy, kidney health, bowel movements, and more! Going 0 to 100 can be problematic, so if you don't drink much water, increase gradually over time and see how you feel! 👉 Turn on post notifications so you don't miss out.

Have you gone through PT before, but not seen the results you want? Does that make you nervous to try again? 🤔

Remember PT is a profession, not a treatment style. Not every therapist will have the same approach, and thats okay!

Here at Fortis, we strive to provide the highest quality of care that is catered to your specific and unique needs. Come experience the Fortis difference, where clinicians and patients team up for individualized plans. Comment 'teamwork' if you value collaboration!

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you have an amazing day filled with love, joy, and delicious food🦃🫶🏻

Today and every day I am so grateful for so many things and people, including my family, friends, and for each past, present, and future patient. It brings me so much joy to help you reach your goals 🤍