In-Home Physical Therapy and Acupuncture in San Francisco Bay Area
Specialized in pelvic health physical therapy for pregnant, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and chronic pain
Our Services
Treatment of pelvic floor and women’s health conditions, including pregnancy and postpartum rehab, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, gut and bowel health conditions, and more.
Pregnancy and preparing for birth
Postpartum rehab and birth recovery
Return to fitness at any stage
Abdominal separation rehab
Core weakness / pelvic floor dysfunction
Urinary incontinence with urgency, frequency, or leakage with exertion / exercise
Pelvic organ prolapse rehab
Pelvic pain with sexual intercourse, with sitting, or with exercise
Vulvar pain and sensitivity with clothing
Pain due to endometriosis / fibroids
Constipation, fecal incontinence, dyssynergic defecation
Interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome
Treatments with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine include:
Perimenopause / Menopause
Irregular Cycle
Infertility
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Fatigue
Constipation / diarrhea
Neck pain
Back pain
Chronic pain
Sports injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bell’s Palsy / trigeminal neuralgia
Headache / Migraine
Insomnia
Post cancer treatments
Treatments are aimed to reach YOUR goals! Physical therapy may be recommended to enhance acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine methods based on your presentation and needs.
Treatments provided for orthopedic and balance conditions:
Low back pain
Sciatica / lumbar radiculopathy
Hip + knee pain
Ankle pain / ankle sprain
Neck pain / cervical radiculopathy
Shoulder pain and dysfunction
Chronic pain / fibromyalgia
Neuropathic pain
Balance problem / fall risk
General weakness / deconditioning
Core / abdominal muscle weakness
Uncertainty in starting exercise program while preventing injury
Treatments are aimed to reach YOUR goals! Acupuncture may be recommended to enhance physical therapy based on your presentation and needs.
Dr. Patty Ou is passionate about helping people stop leaking urine, have regular bowel movements, and participate in your daily activities without symptoms.
10 Reasons to work with Dr. Ou:
I understand the whole person, not just the pelvis. I look at the entire body and nervous system. I have the Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification to do this work. I am not just a regular PT who primarily treats back and hip pain, but also sees pelvic floor patients without the training to assess and treat the pelvic floor directly.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in a 1 on 1 session with a dual-licensed PT and acupuncturist, who has formal training in traditional Chinese medicine to merge both eastern and western perspectives.
I am licensed to provide acupuncture that complements pelvic health treatments within the same treatment session, which makes my treatments more effective and efficient. In California, physical therapists cannot do dry needling. Patients will need to see separate practitioners for physical therapy and acupuncture.
I personally answer your calls and respond to all of your questions over the phone. No interaction with admins.
I provide personalized posture and movement training based on your needs and abilities. I am highly skilled at tweaking exercises to make them challenging yet doable for you. This helps you create new neural pathways for new movement patterns, which are essential in preventing injuries. I do not just give you a series of exercises to do.
I work with you directly for the entire treatment session. No handoff to PT aides or techs who are not licensed to provide physical therapy.
I respect complexity. Bladder, bowel, sexual pain, prolapse, postpartum recovery are layered issues. I don’t oversimplify or rush. I adapt my approaches based on your temperament, cultural preferences, and motivation.
I coach you to become a better person, and support you physically, mentally, and emotionally. I teach you strategies to deal with hardships and challenges related to your condition.
I hold you accountable for doing the work that leads you to live the life you want to have. I give you a small amount of homework or exercises each time and guide you towards making changes.
I am a mom to 3 beautiful and talented neurodivergent children. I understand stressful home and work life, different brain types, and distinct learning styles. I am always learning to become a better person myself.
