Shannon N. DeSalvo

PT

Women's Health Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Member Since: 1994

7301 Mission Road Suite 330 Prairie Village, KS 66208-3006 United States

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Professional Bio

I am very proud to be the owner of REHAB FOR HER, a small private Pelvic PT Practice in Prairie Village, Kansas, which opened in 2018. With over 25 years of experience treating female pelvic floor dysfunction, pre/postnatal conditions, incontinence and bowel dysfunction, I am excited to offer my services to the women of Greater Kansas City in a peaceful and private setting that promotes healing and comfort. With a compassionate heart and an eager mind, I spend the extra time and go the extra mile to help women attain their goals and become the healthy person they deserve to be. I love working with women of all ages, from a teenager struggling to use a tampon and suffering from vaginismus to an older woman going through menopause and experiencing vulvar changes, painful intercourse or incontinence. I also find so much joy working with pregnant women, preparing them for labor and delivery, designing the appropriate exercise routine specific to their needs and relieving their aches/pains with advanced manual skills, use of belts or K-tape. I truly love my career, and treat my clients like they are family.

In addition to my clinical work, I enjoy lecturing on Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation at the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Rockhurst University. In 2013 I created the first ever women's health elective course for their DPT program which has become very popular amongst the students. I also love giving talks to the public on pelvic health at local Birthing Centers, Yoga Studios, Mom's Groups and the National Charity League. I feel that education gives patients a feeling of power and control over their situation which lowers their anxiety and gives them a sense of ease as they manage their symptoms.
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Nickname

Shannon

Preferred Pronouns

she/her/hers

Practice Name

Rehad For Her

Practice Website

Practice Description

I am very proud to be the owner of REHAB FOR HER, a small private Pelvic PT Practice in Prairie Village, Kansas, which opened in 2018. With over 25 years of experience treating female pelvic floor dysfunction, pre/postnatal conditions, incontinence and bowel dysfunction, I am excited to offer my services to the women of Greater Kansas City in a peaceful and private setting that promotes healing and comfort. With a compassionate heart and an eager mind, I spend the extra time and go the extra mile to help women attain their goals and become the healthy person they deserve to be. I love working with women of all ages, from a teenager struggling to use a tampon and suffering from vaginismus to an older woman going through menopause and experiencing vulvar changes, painful intercourse or incontinence. I also find so much joy working with pregnant women, preparing them for labor and delivery, designing the appropriate exercise routine specific to their needs and relieving their aches/pains with advanced manual skills, use of belts or K-tape. I truly love my career, and treat my clients like they are family.

In addition to my clinical work, I enjoy lecturing on Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation at the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Rockhurst University. In 2013 I created the first ever women's health elective course for their DPT program which has become very popular amongst the students. I also love giving talks to the public on pelvic health at local Birthing Centers, Yoga Studios, Mom's Groups and the National Charity League. I feel that education gives patients a feeling of power and control over their situation which lowers their anxiety and gives them a sense of ease as they manage their symptoms.

Areas of Expertise

Pregnancy & Postpartum, Pediatric Pelvic Health, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia

Populations Treated

Women

Patient Lifestyles and Occupations

Professional Athletes, Recreational Athletes, Physical Laborers, High-Stress Professions, Sedentary Individuals, Restricted Diets, People with Disabilities

Practice Setting

Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice

Business Hours

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or by appointment.

Home Visits

Yes

Telehealth Offered

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Payment Accepted

Cash-Based Services

University / College

University of Wisconsin - Madison [WI] (PT-00217)

CAPP-Certified In

🏅 Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (Pelvic)

Year Earned

CAPP-Pelvic Certified - 2008 August