Welcome to Body Awareness Physical Therapy - Offering Physical Therapy and Pilates to San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Dana Point, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.

Pregnancy Wellness Programs

A women's body is constantly changing from the moment of conception. Hormonal and physical changes affect not only the stresses placed on her body, but the way she moves as well. As the abdomen grows and weight is gained, increasing stress is placed on the spine and lower extremities. Any deficits in strength, stability, or range of motion will be exacerbated throughout pregnancy. Focus on posture, daily habits, and any underlying musculoskeletal issues can greatly reduce the development of injury or loss of function during pregnancy. Early commencement of a pregnancy fitness program will also greatly reduce the loss of function as well as help increase the needed strength and endurance during labor and delivery. We have created 3 prenatal programs to help meet the individual needs of our pregnant population.

What the patient can expect from our Pregnancy Wellness Programs:

A comprehensive evaluation of the condition to determine why she is experiencing pain.
An assessment of the patient's body mechanics for her activities of daily living.
Hands on treatment to relieve pain and spasm.
Specific exercises targeted for maintaining function.
Education of the condition and contributing factors that may have helped to cause the condition.
Home maintenance program.

3-Visit Pregnancy Wellness Check

This 3-visit wellness check is geared toward education and prevention of injury and discomfort during pregnancy. A comprehensive evaluation is completed by one of our licensed physical therapist specializing in prenatal care. Our goal is to spot any potential muscle, postural, or alignment imbalances in the early phases so that they do not progress into dysfunction that will limit activities of daily living. Focus is on education of posture, body mechanics, and exercises specific to your needs. It is a perfect way to utilize our knowledge to ask questions, problem solve, and address any concerns you may have. Sessions can be clustered or spread out over a period of time depending on your needs. Your insurance may cover the cost if you have a referral slip from your OB/GYN.

Pregnancy Wellness Program

Our wellness program is a comprehensive course of physical therapy for those who may have developed significant discomfort or may have one of the prenatal conditions listed above. Generally function is impaired and difficulty maintaining current activities of daily living is present. Hands on treatment techniques are performed in order to relieve pain and spasm. Neuromuscular re-education, postural re-education, and mechanics training are included. The goal of this program is to restore function with limited or no pain as well as develop a maintenance program that can be performed throughout pregnancy. Your insurance may cover the cost if you have a referral slip from your OB/GYN. 8, 12, and 20-Session cash rate packages are also available.

Pregnancy Fitness Program

At Body Awareness Physical Therapy, we have developed an effective pregnancy fitness program that can be tailored to meet your physical fitness needs. We use the incorporation of gentle Yoga, Pilates, and modified exercises ranging from lower abdominal recruitment with daily activities to buttock and arm toning to maintain optimal posture and strength in preparation for delivery. If you think you would benefit from an assessment from a licensed physical therapist that specializes in prenatal care to help you develop an appropriate fitness program tailored to meet your needs, ask your OB/GYN if you are a candidate for our pregnancy fitness program.

How do I sign up for the Pregnancy Fitness program?

You must obtain clearance from your OB/GYN prior to your assessment.
Once you obtain clearance from your OB/GYN, just call our office to schedule with one of our licensed physical therapists.
Be sure to mention that you are coming in for our Pregnancy Fitness Program as opposed to an evaluation for an injury or condition.
Your insurance may cover the cost if you have a referral slip from your OB/GYN.
8, 12, 20-Seesion cash rate packages are available.