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Feel Like Yourself Again

After Birth

Some of it you noticed right away. Some of it crept up slowly. Your core feels like it is missing something. You move differently than you used to, without really deciding to. A few months in and you realize you have just been quietly adjusting around things instead of actually fixing them. We help you work out what is still off and do something real about it at Modern Medicine of Surprise, AZ.

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Common Postpartum Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Most of this gets written off as just being postpartum. You had a baby. Things are different now. But different and stuck are not the same thing and a lot of what lingers after birth does not have to.

Diastasis Recti

A gap or ridge down the center of your stomach that shows up when you engage your core and is not going away no matter what you try.

Painful Intimacy

It hurts now in ways it did not before. Most women just quietly work around it. That should not be the answer.

Leakage & Urgency

Leaking when you sneeze, lift, or cut it close getting to the bathroom. You have started planning around it without even realizing it.

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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 start from the beginning with you. First visit is about figuring out how your body is actually functioning right now. How you breathe, how you carry tension, how you move through a regular day. Everything else builds from that.

Full Assessment

Diastasis, pelvic floor function, scar tissue. We look at all of it and explain what we are finding as we go.

Customized Rehab

Built around what your body actually needs right now. Not a standard timeline that has nothing to do with your specific situation.

Return to Sport

A real progression back to whatever you were doing before. We move at a pace that does not undo what you are building.

Postpartum Services That Support Real Recovery

C-Section Recovery

Numbness, tightness, or pulling around the scar that has just become background noise. Most women do not realize direct work on that area is even possible. It is and it tends to help more than people expect.

Core Integration

Your deep core and pelvic floor stopped working as a team during pregnancy and they do not automatically find each other again after birth. Getting that connection back is what takes the strain off your back and hips during everything you do all day.

Body Mechanics

How you feed, how you carry the baby, how you load and unload the car. The small repetitive stuff that nobody thinks about until something starts hurting.

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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 before you book and we can go over what your plan covers and what to expect at that first visit.

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AARP

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AZ Complete Health

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Aetna

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Banner

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Cigna

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Equality Health

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First Health

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Healthnet

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Humana

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Medicare

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Mercy Care

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Tricare / Tricare West

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United Healthcare

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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. Jennifer Torres DPT

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Medical Excellence Meets Human Kindness

I am an Arizona native who graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Exercise Science. I came back home to the west valley to complete my DPT at Franklin Pierce University. I have since continued to pursue pelvic health education and have completed my Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health through the APTA. I am passionate about movement medicine and creating a safe environment for all patients to heal. I spend my time in the AZ heat doing water sports, hiking, or playing volleyball. I love my sweet dog who also loves a good adventure by a lake, stream, or in the mountains!

“To empower women in reclaiming their strength, confidence, and sense of self through personalized women’s health physical therapy grounded in empathy, compassion, and kindness.”

In-network with insurance

Evidence-based care

Supportive, private environment

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MEET YOUR PROVIDER

Dr. Jennifer Torres DPT

PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

I am an Arizona native who graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Exercise Science. I came back home to the west valley to complete my DPT at Franklin Pierce University. I have since continued to pursue pelvic health education and have completed my Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health through the APTA. I am passionate about movement medicine and creating a safe environment for all patients to heal. I spend my time in the AZ heat doing water sports, hiking, or playing volleyball. I love my sweet dog who also loves a good adventure by a lake, stream, or in the mountains!

 

“To empower women in reclaiming their strength, confidence, and sense of self through personalized women’s health physical therapy grounded in empathy, compassion, and kindness.”

In-network with insurance

Evidence-based care

Supportive, private environment

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. WE HAVE ANSWERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I feel like I should be further along in recovery by now?
That feeling is really common. Recovery does not follow a set schedule and feeling behind does not mean something is permanently wrong. It usually just means something specific has not been addressed yet.
I had an episiotomy and the area still does not feel right. Can that be helped?
Yes. Episiotomy scar tissue can affect how things feel and function well after the wound has closed. It is worth getting assessed directly rather than waiting to see if it keeps improving on its own.
What if I am dealing with postpartum anxiety on top of everything else?
It comes up more than people expect. We focus on the physical side of things but we pay attention to how you are doing overall. A lot of women find that making progress physically helps with everything else too.
My symptoms got better for a while and then came back. Does that mean something is wrong?
Not necessarily. Symptoms that come and go or cycle back can mean the underlying issue was not fully resolved. That is worth looking at properly rather than riding it out again.
What if I want to get pregnant again soon. Does that change anything?
Tell us when you call. Planning another pregnancy is actually a good reason to come in sooner rather than later. Getting things addressed now makes a real difference in how your body handles the next one.

Ready to Start Feeling Better After Birth?

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Torres today.

(480) 306-6627

Surprise, Arizona (Clinic Location)