Physical Therapy
Oakland, CA
Bodyful Physical Therapy and Wellness is a cis women-led pelvic floor physical therapy practice in Oakland specializing in somatic, trauma-sensitive care for pelvic pain, pain during sex, prenatal and postpartum pelvic health, and perimenopause symptoms. Founded by board-certified physical therapists Dr. Karah Charette and Dr. Maryssa Steffen, Bodyful takes a whole-person approach that integrates nervous system support, somatic movement, breath work, and pain science to address root causes rather than symptoms alone. They offer extended 1-hour sessions with flexible scheduling and work collaboratively with clients' other healthcare providers to create sustainable healing outcomes.
Ideal for: People with pelvic pain or dysfunction seeking trauma-informed care, pregnant or postpartum individuals, those experiencing pain during sex, people in perimenopause, mindful movement practitioners
Service area: Oakland and San Francisco Bay Area, California
Somatic, Trauma-Informed Approach: Co-founders are board-certified physical therapists trained in somatic movement and nervous system work, offering compassionate inquiry into medical history and embodied movement practices rather than standard clinical PT.
Extended, Flexible Sessions: Cash-based practice offering 1-hour 1-to-1 sessions with follow-ups as soon as one week later, avoiding insurance limitations and allowing comprehensive treatment beyond single-symptom focus.
Specialized Pelvic Health Expertise: Board-certified in Women's Health/Pelvic Health (WCS) with focused expertise in pain during sex, prenatal/postpartum care, and perimenopause—conditions often underaddressed in conventional physical therapy.
Address: 2929 Summit St #208, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 788-1299
Website: bodyfulphysicaltherapy.com
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