SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT

SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT Physical Therapy, Fitness training, Orthopedic and Pelvic Physical Therapy, Pregnancy related Physic

We are a group of licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pelvic floor concerns. We are passionate about helping clients achieve health, fitness and functional goals through exercise and other natural techniques including massage and joint mobilization. Most people are familiar with orthopedic physical therapy - this is the treatment of dysfunction of bone,

muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, and nerve tissues which can all generate pain and disability. Pelvic PT is less well known, even by the medical community. As pelvic PTs we are qualified to treat pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and fecal incontinence, postpartum issues like diastasis recti and prolapse, and pelvic pain. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy and need guidance for safe exercise, if you want help returning to exercise after pregnancy, or if you have pregnancy related pain we can help!! Please contact us today for more information or to set up an evaluation - we look forward to helping you reach your goals!

08/12/2026

When providers know we don't know everything....and we want to learn! 🤓
We want to keep learning every month, every year, because the deeper and broader we get with our knowledge, skill, and toolbox, the more we can help each individual client, and the more different clients we can help!
I don't treat the same way as when I started 14 years ago.
I continue to learn from those who have practiced longer AND from those who have not practiced as long but have different training, or fresh perspectives.
More brains is usually better. 😜
Want to experience care from a team that is always learning? Call us! 858-247-2660
Want to join a team that supports your ongoing growth as a therapist?
Check our careers page and apply at www.shefitpt.com 😊

Next up, the one and only Dr. Ellen Chang (FKA Meisner). Dr. Ellen has been at SHEFitPT since 2021, and is our resident ...
08/10/2026

Next up, the one and only Dr. Ellen Chang (FKA Meisner). Dr. Ellen has been at SHEFitPT since 2021, and is our resident Calming Presence. You may find her early in the morning giving tummy rubs to mobilize the viscera, talking to some spinal nerve roots, or (if she's not at work) doing flips with silks. Whether you need a full-system-soothe or an Olympic lift assessment for your pregnant belly, Ellen is up for it!
We are blessed to have her not only treating clients, but sharing her knowledge and passion with the rest of our team through collaboration and mentorship.
Book with Dr. Ellen Meisner by calling 858-247-2660!

Our team is the best. Every team member strives to offer the best possible experience for our clients, and I am so thank...
07/24/2026

Our team is the best. Every team member strives to offer the best possible experience for our clients, and I am so thankful for this group of women who care as much about patients as I do.
If you feel something lacking in your personal relationship with your PT practice, I encourage you to come join our fold! Let us give you the pelvic health support you deserve.
You won't regret it. ☺️
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Thanks for taking excellent care of our clients 🙌❤️

07/15/2026

Pregnancy places DIFFERENT stresses on your hip and leg muscles that can contribute to muscle stiffness, limited mobility, and back pain.
- When your hips don't move well in the pelvis, that may force more movement in the pelvic joints and lumbar/sacral joints. With relaxin in the mix that can contribute to pain and muscle guarding in the back.
- Relaxin in your system does not mean you shouldn't stretch! While you don't want to aggressively stretch to the end-range of your joints, GENTLE stretching of tense muscles can be very helpful.
- It MATTERS that you stretch what's tight, not just what's sore - a qualified prenatal pelvic PT will help you identify what's actually tight and what might be sore from nerve irritation, laxity, or instability (stretching won't help and could aggravate things)
- Common areas of tension that can contribute to back pain include the piriformis, glutes, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors, quads, lumbar muscles, lateral abdominals, pecs, and traps. Watch the video for a few ideas on pregnancy safe stretches, book a visit for an individually tailored program!
- If you're trying to stretch the hip/thigh, that's where you want to isolate the motion. With HIP stretches, it's best to keep the lumbar spine and pelvis stable 😉

Prenatal exercise and pain relief is what we do!! If you want to feel better, stronger, and more confident through your pregnancy, book a visit at 858-247-2660!
Want to get to know us better first? Check out the resources in my links and click follow ☺️!

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07/11/2026

My first Performance360 ™ HQ workout , with Emily | Nutrition Coach Performance360™️ North Park , was AWESOME.
Honestly one of the best workouts I've had since #2 was born and classes became "too much time & trouble." 👶👧
Thanks to Coach Emily for providing great programming and technique tweaks, and 🙌❤️ to a team who will come work out with me!
If you're postpartum and wanting to get back to high intensity workouts, Emily is a great bridge between PT and your gym!
She's also passionate about coaching DURING pregnancy!
Reach out to her for options - Emily | Nutrition Coach

Aaand, we're still looking for our 9th Pelvic Floor PT, so if you want to work AND workout with this team, let's chat! ☺️💪

Dr. Jessica has been a staple at SHEFitPT since 2019!One thing her list doesn't share is that this woman is a faithful f...
07/10/2026

Dr. Jessica has been a staple at SHEFitPT since 2019!
One thing her list doesn't share is that this woman is a faithful friend - I am so thankful for her willingness to stick with me through some challenging years growing this practice!
Jessica is a book loving cookie craving twin mom yogi in cheetah print with a green thumb, AND a talent for making women feel heard and cared for.
She specializes not only in pregnancy and the pelvic floor, but also in breast cancer support and rehabilitation, helping women thrive through and after the cancer journey.
Book with Dr. Jessica by calling 858-247-2660!

Many studies have shown >50% of pregnant women experience low back pain, and 80% of those women STILL have pain 1 year p...
07/04/2026

Many studies have shown >50% of pregnant women experience low back pain, and 80% of those women STILL have pain 1 year postpartum! 🤯
For some it may be just annoying, but for others it can be debilitating, causing time off work, inability to exercise, and certainly impairing one's ability to THRIVE during pregnancy. 🤰😢
PTs, and particular our team at SHEFitPT, are experts at back pain. We truly understand the body pre and post pregnancy, and how to get rid of your pain!
Feel better fast! If the "tips and tricks" don't work, come see us without delay ☺️
We'll get you moving again! 🤸‍♀️

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06/26/2026

Low Back Pain (during pregnancy or otherwise,) is one of the MOST common complaints in the U.S. Most doctors will send the sufferer to PT ASAP, but many pregnant women are not so fortunate, simply being told to "wait til baby comes". 🤷‍♀️
One of the first things we do in PT is assess HOW you are carrying your back (and baby) all day long.
The two types of sub-optimal posture in this video are the most common adaptations we see during pregnancy, and BOTH can contribute to low back pain!! 🤰
Do you:
👉Go sway-back with your back over-extended and pelvis tilted forward?
👉Slump your pelvis forward and thorax back?

💥Both positions appear to create a bigger lumbar curvature, but the corrections are very different!
💥Both positions can create excess compression in your low back, muscle tightness, and pain.

Not sure which one is you?
Enter your expert team at SHEFitPT! We are here to assess how your body is adapting to pregnancy and teach you how to adapt well, stay strong, minimize discomfort, and ROCK your pregnancy!
(P.S. we see the SAME postures persist postpartum, so if you're 1 year or 10 years post pregnancy, we can still help!)
💥Book now or get to know us better at the links in my bio!

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Have you met Dr. Kelsey?Kelsey always has a sincere smile and a kind word, and has been part of the SHEFitPT family sinc...
06/23/2026

Have you met Dr. Kelsey?
Kelsey always has a sincere smile and a kind word, and has been part of the SHEFitPT family since 2023!
I would describe Kelsey as a calm pool that destresses your day, mixed with a little bit of bubbly to brighten your mood.
She is a puppy loving yogi who loves a good laugh and some chocolate peanut butter snacks.🐕🧘‍♀️🍫
Professionally Kelsey loves helping resolve pain, incorporating integrative nutrition, visceral mobilization, and craniosacral therapy into her treatment sessions. As a former gymnast, she knows what it takes to be a competitive athlete and strives to help women achieve their desired athleticism despite the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or chronic pain.
You can book with Dr. Kelsey by calling 868-247-2660!

What's the difference?Birth injury: physical damage during birth- perineal tears, lacerations, episiotomies- cesarean in...
06/19/2026

What's the difference?
Birth injury: physical damage during birth
- perineal tears, lacerations, episiotomies
- cesarean incisions
- stitches, sutures, scars
- muscle strain
- ligamentous sprain
- tailbone fracture or dislocation
- disc herniation
- nerve damage
- hip labral damage
- etc.
Birth trauma: physical or emotional/psychological harm caused by events and experiences OR one's perception of those events/experiences during birth
- fear
- stress
- pressure
- medical complications
- emergent situations
- perceived loss of control
- see prior post...

BOTH are valid.
BOTH can cause pelvic floor dysfunction.
BOTH can cause pain, muscle spasm, weakness
BOTH impact postnatal mental & physical health/wellness.
BOTH deserve to be addressed.
BOTH can benefit from Postnatal Pelvic Floor PT!

Did you experience birth trauma?
Sustain a birth injury?
We can help, and it's NOT too late (it's never too late ☺️)
Come see us and let's move forward together.
Contact us at SHEFitPT.com or at 858-247-2660!

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