Catherine Lewan

Physical Therapist
Charleston, South Carolina
16 years of experience
5.0
About me

As an orthopedic and pelvic PT, yoga therapist and pilates instructor, I work with a variety of people who are seeking to better understand their bodies and optimize health. Often people seek my services when they are experiencing distressing symptoms, but I also work with people who want to minimize the risk of symptoms. Pregnancy can be an exceptional time to listen to your body's signals and learn from it's wisdom. We know that those who carry children to term are at a higher risk for developing pelvic floor and core dysfunction, it is a natural accommodation that the maternal body makes to accommodate growing life! I am passionate about working with this population to provide the support they need to feel resilient, strong, capable so that they can recover from the amazing physical and emotional feat of bringing a new life into the world. We are highly adaptive, and with the right support and resources, healing and transformation is possible. By honoring the divine feminine and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself, you can embrace pregnancy and post-partum (or very postpartum!) with a sense of confidence and connectedness to their inner strength.

Education

Doctorate Physical Therapy (2010)

Certification and training

Certified Yoga Therapist (2017)

Yoga Teacher (2012)

Pilates Instructor (2002)

Pre-postnatal Yoga Instructor (2016)

Memberships and affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association

Academy of Pelvic Health

Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

International Consortium Member of the Ehlers Danlos Society

Credentials
DPT PT RYT
Specialties
Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Chronic Pain LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Pelvic Pain Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Care Prenatal Yoga Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Preventative Care Safety Self-Compassion Sexual Health Sexual Issues Somatic Techniques Stress Management Telehealth Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Urinary Incontinence Yoga Birth Trauma Bodywork Endometriosis Evidence-Based Care Health Coach Infertility Insomnia Keeping Fit Life Transitions Massage Pelvic Floor Therapy Pilates Postpartum Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Potty Training Prental Massage Practitioner Relaxation Techniques Self-Esteem Sexual Dysfunction Trauma Recovery Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Tweens Vulvar Problems Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

Pre-postnatal Personalized Fitness, including: Pilates, Yoga, Personal Training & Core/Pelvic Floor. Pelvic PT to reduce pregnancy pain and improve function during pregnancy; prep for labor/delivery; and facilitate recovery post-partum--at any stage of post-partum, including rediscovery of sexual wellness in a post-partum body that may have different needs. Partner yoga techniques for connection and support during labor, or mom-baby yoga may be offered as a workshop or private session by request. Reclaim your vitality and embrace this version of your awe-inspiring, life-giving body, giving it support from the root and innermost core of your being. https://dr-cat.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

When Catherine lived in Chicago, she was my go-to for pelvic PT referrals for my pregnant and postpartum clients. She is a wealth of knowledge and I continue to use her as a resource in my yoga therapy practice when I am in need of information about clients with hypermobility disorders.

- Lela B.

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