Expertise

Experts In Rehab For Her

When selecting a healthcare provider, experience is crucial—particularly for personal and sensitive conditions such as pelvic pain, incontinence, or dysfunction. In these areas, choosing a skilled practitioner with proven expertise and compassionate care is key to ensuring both your comfort and optimal outcomes.
 
At Rehab For Her, a premier Women's Health Physical Therapy Center in Prairie Village, Kansas, you'll be guided by the expert care of Shannon DeSalvo, PT. Nationally certified with nearly 30 years of experience, Shannon has been widely recognized as a pioneer in women's health and has dedicated her career to helping women of all ages.

About Shannon DeSalvo, PT

With nearly three decades of experience, Shannon DeSalvo was one of the first Physical Therapists in the country to become certified in Pelvic Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. Other credentials include:

  • Shannon is a licensed Physical Therapist and graduated with her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995

  • Shannon is CAPP-Pelvic Certified, holding the CAPP Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy from the APTA since 2007

  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section on Women’s Health (SOWH), which means Shannon adheres to strict standards of professional conduct, ethical guidelines, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

  • She is a member of both the Kansas Physical Therapy Association (APTA Kansas) and Missouri Physical Therapy Association (APTA Missouri)

  • Shannon belongs to the International Childbirth Educator Association (ICEA) and the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)

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Common Diagnoses Treated

With nearly three decades of experience in Women's Health Physical Therapy, Shannon DeSalvo has the skills to provide you with expert care, invaluable education and sincere compassion. She is located in the heart of Prairie Village, Kansas, and frequently helps clients to overcome challenges with: 

  • Complex pelvic pain that may be due to Endometriosis, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), post pelvic surgical procedures
  • General preparation for pregnancy labor and delivery 

  • Common postpartum conditions, such as painful intercourse (dyspareunia), diastasis recti, and core or abdominal weakness.

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (bladder, uterus, or rectum / cystocele or rectocele)

  • Vulvar pain from conditions such as lichens sclerosis, vulvodynia, vulvar varicosities, or hormonal changes due to menopause or breastfeeding

  • Bladder dysfunction, which may include urgency, frequency, or incontinence from painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis) or postpartum conditions.

  • Bowel dysfunction, which may include constipation, outlet dysfunction, fecal incontinence from Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or postpartum conditions
  • Orthopedic conditions related to pregnancy such as pubic symphysis dysfunction, sacroiliac joint pain, spine or hip pain, vulvar varicosities

  • Back, Hip, or Tailbone pain (coccydynia)

  • Difficulty using a tampon

Working Together To Improve Quality of Life

As a driven & compassionate Physical Therapist, Shannon's approach goes beyond just treating symptoms—she strives to uncover the root cause of her patients' pain or dysfunction.

More than simply providing manual therapy and tailored exercises, Shannon emphasizes the importance of education on proper posture, body mechanics, and practical strategies for adapting daily activities.

This holistic approach not only helps reduce pain but enhances movement efficiency, ultimately improving overall function and quality of life.

I always wanted to create a practice that was unique and special. I often have patients tell me, "I wish I would have found you sooner," or "I wish my doctor would have told me about you," or "This place is so calming. It’s so much better than a sterile hospital clinic."

This type of feedback brings me such joy!

Shannon DeSalvo, PT