Your body didn’t break. It needs thoughtful, expert support.
Pelvic floor physical therapy for active women navigating leakage, prolapse, and pelvic pain – shaped by decades of clinical practice and life as a runner, lifter, and athlete that has faced these same challenges firsthand.
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Hi! I’m Dr. Carrie Pagliano
I help active women navigate pelvic floor issues at every stage of life — understanding what’s happening in their body, finding what’s been missed, and getting back to doing what they love.
Why My Approach Is Different
Two women can walk in with the exact same symptoms and need completely different care. My job is to understand why you are having symptoms right now — not apply the same protocol to everyone who walks through the door.
That means looking at your whole story: your genetics, how your body moved growing up, your injury history, birth history, hormone health, other medical considerations, and how you want to use your body today. All of it shapes why symptoms are showing up and what’s actually going to change them.
From there, the goal is to find the simplest, most direct path forward — the low-hanging fruit that gets you feeling better and moving again as quickly as possible. Not an overwhelming list of exercises. Not a protocol you’ll never finish. Clear next steps that fit your life and keep you progressing.
I didn’t accept it for myself. I don’t accept it for my patients either.
And if something isn’t changing the way it should, that’s not a sign you failed — it’s a signal we need a different approach. My job is to find that next step, that redirection, that keeps things moving forward. Too many women have been made to feel like their symptoms are their fault, that they just didn’t do enough or try hard enough. That’s not how I work. Symptoms are information, not a verdict on your effort.
Two women can present identically and need completely different care. Finding your specific why is where we start.
Not an overwhelming list. Clear, manageable next steps that fit your life and keep you moving forward.
If something isn’t changing the way it should, my job is to find the redirection that keeps things moving forward.
If it’s outside my scope, I have a deep network of medical providers to help connect you with exactly the right next step.
This is intentional, individualized, evidence-based care — grounded in experience, not shortcuts.
Who I work with
Your pelvic floor is a lot more than kegels and what little you learned about your parts in middle school health class.
It’s a system that works alongside nearly every other system in your body — influencing how you move, how you feel, and how you function day to day. It affects whether you can have comfortable sex, whether you can run without leaking, whether your back or hips hurt, and how your body navigates the hormonal shifts of pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Your pelvic floor connects to so much more than most of us were ever taught.
Which means pelvic floor PT reaches further than most people expect. If you’re dealing with any of the following, you’re in the right place:
Not sure if your symptoms fit? They probably do. → Learn More About Conditions I Treat
In-Person Physical Therapy
Arlington, VA
If you’re new to pelvic floor PT or nothing has worked the way you hoped – you’re in the right place.
Virtual Consults & Telehealth PT
Virtual Consults: Worldwide
Telehealth: US Compact States
Expert eyes on what’s happening – wherever you are. I use your story to build a clear path.
Run Strong Again For Active Women
Online Courses Available Anywhere
Not a generic exercise list. A real plan built by someone who has spent deccades at the intersection of pelvic floor care and return to sport
is this the right fit?
This work is for women who know their situation isn’t black and white — and who want to actually understand what’s going on in their body, not just follow a protocol and hope for the best.
You’ll likely be a great fit if:
this may not be the right fit if:
That doesn’t make your goals wrong. It just means this particular style of care may not be what you’re looking for right now.
Not sure where you fall? Reach out to Dr. Carrie to explore support options.
For Clinicians & Professionals
LEARN WITH ME: Run Strong Again PRO
Advanced education for clinicians, coaches, and professionals working with runners and active women.
Designed for professionals — not patient-facing care.
Client Testimonials
“Before getting pregnant, running had become my sanity saver during COVID. I’m so thankful for your help getting back to running, otherwise I don’t know how I would have survived all of this!!”
– C.M.
Return to Running Client
“I was one of the women who thought post-partum pelvic floor issues just came with the territory of motherhood, until one day when I accidentally stumbled across Carrie’s Instagram. It was then that I realized there was something I could do to return to a normal life where I didn’t live in fear of not making it to the bathroom in time. Carrie is a wonderful resource who really took the time to get to know me and provided me with techniques that were easy to implement in my daily life. I’m happy to say that over a few months of working with Carrie, my pelvic floor issues are under control and I know what I need to do to stay well going forward. I have recommended Carrie to many of my mom friends and would encourage anyone with post-partum issues to reach out as well.”
–C.B.
Postpartum • In-person Client
“Carrie has been such a blessing and I am so thankful to have found her! I started seeing Carrie due to pelvic pain that kept me from enjoying sex. I’d had the problem for years and had been to numerous doctors trying to find the root cause. Carrie was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and willing to explain every aspect of the treatment process during our appointments. Thanks to Carrie I am now pain free, something I didn’t think would be possible. Carrie is not only knowledgeable, but truly gets to know you and is a champion of her patients and their progress. I would highly recommend her.”
– A.A.
Pelvic Pain • Telehealth Client
“Carrie guided me in my postpartum journey of returning to my normal work outs and activities. I was having symptoms, and so I knew I needed help. I worked with Carrie over video chat and the experience was wonderful. She was able to do a full evaluation with me, including taking information, administering some screenings, giving clear explanations, and answering all my questions. She developed a simple, but effective plan for me to continue to progress towards my goals. Carrie has been extremely responsive to my questions between sessions and has definitely made me feel like I got comprehensive treatment, even though it has all been over telehealth. Thank you Carrie for the excellent service!”
– C.S.
Postpartum • Telehealth
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