Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and Acupuncture in San Francisco Bay Area
Leaking urine while jumping, running, or bending down?
Having pain with penetrative intercourse?
Experiencing constipation and difficulty passing your stool?
You don’t have to put up with leaking urine, pelvic pain, or constipation.
You don’t have to do this alone. I’ve got you. I can help you!
Our Services
Women’s Pelvic Health
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
Pelvic pain with penetrative sexual intercourse
Pelvic pain 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
Men’s Pelvic Health
Pain in the pelvis, rectum, groin, or tailbone
Painful, frequent, or urgent urination
Constipation or pain during bowel movements
Pain during or after sexual activity
Low back or hip pain
Muscle tension, spasms, or weakness
Chronic prostatitis
Bowel incontinence
Physical trauma, such as falls or sports injuries
Post-surgical complications post prostatectomies.
Chronic stress or anxiety
Lifestyle factors, including a sedentary lifestyle or improper exercise
Acupuncture + Cupping
Perimenopause / Menopause
Irregular Cycle
Infertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Stress
Difficulty sleeping
Depression / Anxiety
Constipation / Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neck pain / Back pain / Knee pain
Chronic pain
Sports Injuries
Bell’s Palsy / Trigeminal Neuralgia
Headache / Migraine
Post Cancer Treatments
My name is Patty Ou, and I am a pelvic health physical therapist and acupuncturist. My work focuses on helping people with issues that many struggle with but don’t always talk about - things like pelvic pain, bladder or bowel problems, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and core dysfunction.
What makes my approach unique is that I also integrate acupuncture, which can help reduce pain, calm the nervous system, and support healing in a different way.
My goals is to help people understand their bodies better, and give them practical tools so they can live freely. I am passionate about helping people stop leaking urine, have regular bowel movements, and participate in your daily activities without fear or discomfort.
Top 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.
Request an Appointment
Call today 650-417-3180 or send a message! I will be in touch with you within one business day to answer any questions and get you booked!
