Feel Like Yourself Again
After Birth
Everyone asks how the baby is doing. Fewer people ask how you are doing. Your body handled something huge, and it does not just bounce back on a calendar. At Modern Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, we help you work on getting back to moving the way you want to without feeling unsure about what your body can handle.
Non-Invasive
Expert Care
Private
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Common Postpartum Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Recovery is more than waiting until the six-week check and hoping things feel normal again. Your body sends signals through every stage of it. Some of those signals are telling you something has not fully come back online yet.
Diastasis Recti
That belly pooch won’t go away, no matter how many situps you do.
Painful Intimacy
Sex hurts in ways it did not before. It is common after birth, but common does not mean permanent.
Leakage & Urgency
Leaking when you jump, laugh, or rush to the bathroom is not just something you live with now. It is worth addressing.
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Feel Like Yourself Again
After Birth
You’ve taken care of your baby. Now it’s time to take care of you. We specialize in healing diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction, and helping you return to exercise without fear.
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Common Postpartum Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Postpartum recovery isn’t just about waiting 6 weeks. It’s about addressing the signals your body is sending.
Diastasis Recti
That “mummy tummy” or doming in your midline that doesn’t seem to go away with regular crunches.
Painful Intimacy
Pain during intercourse is common postpartum but should not be your new normal. We address the root cause.
Leakage & Urgency
Whether it’s jumping, laughing, or running to the bathroom—leaking shouldn’t hold you back.
How We Help You Recover
We do not hand you a sheet of exercises and send you out the door. We look at how you breathe, how you stand, and how you pick up the baby twenty times a day. If recovery does not fit your real life, it does not last.
Full Assessment
We check for diastasis, pelvic floor strength, and how well your scar tissue is healing.
Customized Rehab
A plan that fills the gap between being cleared for activity and actually feeling ready to run, lift, or work out again.
Return to Sport
A real progression back to whatever you were doing before the baby. Running, lifting, yoga, whatever it was.
Postpartum Services That Support Real Recovery
C-Section Recovery
Scar mobilization and desensitization work that helps with tightness, pulling, and that numb or strange feeling around the incision that can stick around longer than you expected.
Core Integration
Getting your back, hips, and organs the support they need with deep core and pelvic floor to work.
Body Mechanics
Hands-on coaching for feeding posture, babywearing, and hauling car seats and strollers without wrecking your back.
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What Patients Say About Postpartum Care
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Sarah, 32
36 weeks pregnant
“I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to walk in my last trimester due to pelvic pain. Thanks to Modern Women, I’m still hiking!”
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Jessica, 29
Postpartum (4 months)
“The birth prep class was a game changer. I knew exactly how to breathe through contractions.”
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Mariah, 35
Second Pregnancy
“I had tearing with my first. This time, with pelvic floor therapy, I felt so much more in control and confident.”
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INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Insurance Made Simpler
We work with most major in-network providers. Call and we can walk you through coverage, costs, and what to expect at the first visit.
AARP
AZ Complete Health
Aetna
Banner
Cigna
Equality Health
First Health
Healthnet
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
Tricare / Tricare West
United Healthcare
Wellcare
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Hassle-free billing
WE HANDLE THE PAPERWORK FOR YOU
Meet the Provider Behind Your Pregnancy Care
“At Modern Women, we believe pregnancy shouldn’t be about enduring pain, but about empowering your body. We are not just a clinic – we are your partners in this incredible journey.”
MEET YOUR PROVIDER
Dr. Rinku Bhakta DPT
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Medical Excellence Meets Human Kindness
Dr. Rinku Bhakta is a passionate and dedicated physical therapist who is eager to help individuals meet their goals towards independence. She especially enjoys treating ailments of the pelvic floor, treating individuals of all genders. She is passionate about teaching patients to advocate for themselves, so they can reach their goals. She loves to look at patients from the “whole”—body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Bhakta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology from University of Arizona, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University, which empowered her to be curious, empathetic, trauma informed, and tenacious in finding the “root of the issue”. She loves to cheer on and empower others in order to reach their goals and have them achieve a better self. When not in the clinic, Dr. Rinku loves to hang out with family, friends, seeking out new happy hours/restaurants, reading, and dancing.
“You deserve to feel strong, supported, and confident in your body again, with the ability to move freely, feel in control, and live your day-to-day life without discomfort or limitations.”
In-network with insurance
Evidence-based care
Supportive, private environment
Book Now
Or Call (480) 306-6627
MEET YOUR PROVIDER
Dr. Rinku Bhakta DPT
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Dr. Rinku Bhakta is a passionate and dedicated physical therapist who is eager to help individuals meet their goals towards independence. She especially enjoys treating ailments of the pelvic floor, treating individuals of all genders. She is passionate about teaching patients to advocate for themselves, so they can reach their goals. She loves to look at patients from the “whole”—body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Bhakta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology from University of Arizona, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University, which empowered her to be curious, empathetic, trauma informed, and tenacious in finding the “root of the issue”. She loves to cheer on and empower others in order to reach their goals and have them achieve a better self. When not in the clinic, Dr. Rinku loves to hang out with family, friends, seeking out new happy hours/restaurants, reading, and dancing.
“You deserve to feel strong, supported, and confident in your body again, with the ability to move freely, feel in control, and live your day-to-day life without discomfort or limitations.”
In-network with insurance
Evidence-based care
Supportive, private environment
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. WE HAVE ANSWERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How soon after giving birth can I come in?
For most women, they start booking appointments around the six-week mark, but there are situations where earlier makes sense. Call us, and we can figure out the right timing for where you are.
What if my delivery was traumatic?
Tell us when you call. It helps us set up the first visit in a way that feels right for you. We go at your pace and explain everything before anything happens.
What if I have been leaking for years?
Leaking is not something you have to just live with. A lot of women come in years after their last birth and see real improvement.
What if I am also planning another pregnancy?
Good time to come in. Getting your body in a better place before the next pregnancy can make a big difference in how you feel during and after.
Do I need to be done breastfeeding before coming in?
Not at all. Breastfeeding does not change whether you can be seen. If posture or positioning during feeding is part of what is bothering you, we can actually work on that, too.
Ready to Start Feeling Better After Birth?
Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Bhakta today.