--- title: "The Pelvic Sanctuary | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL" description: "Pelvic floor physical therapy in St. Petersburg, FL blending clinical care with somatic, trauma-informed practices. Book your initial evaluation today." url: "https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/" --- A nervous system approach to pelvic floor therapy # Your body holds the wisdom to _heal._ A sanctuary to restore mind-body connection to the pelvis, regain pelvic floor health, and release chronic tension in the body. [Book a session](https://thepelvicsanctuary.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1) This is pelvic floor therapy where your body, your symptoms, and your lived experience are treated as one. ## Specialized Whole-System Care - ### Trauma-Informed Pelvic Care For bodies that hold tension they cannot name. Somatic and hands-on care for trauma patterns stored in the pelvic floor. - ### Painful Intercourse Compassionate, unhurried treatment for pain during intimacy. You set the pace. I follow your lead. - ### Gut & Digestive Health Constipation, bloating, IBS addressed through the gut-pelvis-nervous system connection. - ### Fertility Support Structural and somatic support alongside your medical protocols. Preparing the body and nervous system for conception. - ### Pregnancy & Birth Prep Relief from pregnancy discomfort and preparation for labor, helping your body feel resourced and ready. - ### Postpartum Recovery Prolapse, urinary leaking, diastasis recti, return to exercise, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain. - ### Pelvic Pain Conditions Endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, and other pelvic pain conditions approached with a whole-body lens. - ### Back and Hip Pain Gentle bodywork and movement therapy to help you move more comfortably. - ### Bladder Symptoms Urgency, frequency, and incontinence addressed through individualized pelvic floor care. My approach ## Listening Before Acting Healing pelvic floor dysfunction often requires more than just a physical approach. The pelvic floor is deeply connected to the nervous system, fascia, organs, breath, movement patterns, and the experiences your body has learned to hold over time. My approach looks beyond the muscles alone to understand the bigger picture of what may be contributing to pain, tension, or dysfunction. By integrating pelvic floor therapy with Somatic Experiencing® (nervous system support), visceral manipulation (organ-specific fascia release), and myofascial release (muscle-specific fascia release), we work with both the physical tissues and the adaptive, protective patterns of the body to create more space for ease and freedom. ![The treatment room at The Pelvic Sanctuary, with a therapy table, warm lamps and a leather sofa](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/_astro/treatment-room.DDCjqDzU_ZKJplB.webp) Client experiences ## In Their Words - > “Dr. Anne Marie absolutely changed my life for the better! … She empathized with everything I have been dealing with and talked me through an action plan to help me remedy my pain and get back to feeling like myself again. I felt relief after my first session. I was in such awe of the relief I felt in my body and underestimated the amount of pain I have been in for years. > > I think every woman should see a physical therapist after giving birth and if you want a doctor that listens and cares, Dr. Anne Marie is the way to go. Not only has she helped heal my body, but she has helped me feel like a version of myself that I didn’t ever think I would get back. > > Care matters and I am forever grateful to her for helping me get to this stage of my healing journey.” — Darshae - > “I have absolutely LOVED my time with Dr. Anne Marie. It’s been everything I had hoped for and more. While I still wanted the physical evaluation and support after birthing 2 babies and experiencing pregnancy loss, I more so wanted the emotional/energetic support and processing. > > The physical evaluation was so helpful as I was worried about some prolapse symptoms as well as diastasis recti and these were wonderfully addressed, giving me relief & also helpful tools for the mild prolapse. > > Dr. Anne Marie holds such a calm, warm & considerate presence and is a fabulous educator. Her passion for truly helping women radiates. She has provided me with an abundance of resources & at-home practices that have been totally doable & life-changing as a busy working mom. > > The Somatic Experiencing that she facilitates is incredibly powerful and was just what I was looking for. It’s helped me connect more to my body & heal emotional wounds when it comes to my womb and speaking my needs.” — Hannah - > “I have had a great experience and fantastic results with Dr. Anne Marie! I have had pelvic floor issues and sneezing/coughing incontinence since my early 20s due to many years of IBS… after a few sessions I had learned techniques and was able to control my incontinence while pregnant more than ever before. I find this amazing as usually women have incontinence during pregnancy even if they had none before. > > Dr. Anne Marie is very professional and gentle. She has helped me as well with relaxing due to previous trauma and being overly tense. This has been an investment for my pregnancy as well for my own body” — Daniela Meet your therapist ## Dr. Anne Marie Hampe Doctor of Physical Therapy Somatic Experiencing Practitioner ![Dr. Anne Marie Hampe holding an anatomical model of the pelvis](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/_astro/anne-marie-couch.Dw_uR2DA_Z1zXnm5.webp) [Learn more about your therapist](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/about/) Appointment options ## Meeting You Where You Are Most Comfortable - ![The private treatment room set up for an in-person session](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/_astro/office-visit.BK9WhSjD_Z1Hev4K.webp) ### Office Visit 55 mins $195 with plan of care package Meet with Dr. Anne Marie for a 55-minute in-person session at our office, where hands-on holistic therapy is tailored to your body’s needs and guided toward comfort and ease. - ![A client joining a virtual coaching session from home](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/_astro/virtual-coaching.BlhJtWQ0_Z2r7asb.webp) ### Virtual Coaching 55 mins $195 per session Join Dr. Anne Marie for a virtual 55-minute pelvic floor coaching session — no matter where you are in the world! Get expert guidance, education, and exercises from the comfort of your own space. - ![A bright, calm living room set up for a home visit](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/_astro/home-visit.DE2QIMo-_Z1Ao86q.webp) ### Home Visit 55 mins Contact for pricing Skip the commute and relax at home with a 55-minute pelvic floor therapy session designed just for you. Dr. Anne Marie may arrive up to 10 minutes early to ensure we make the most of our time together. ## Ready to get started? Book your initial evaluation, or read through some common questions first. [Book a session](https://thepelvicsanctuary.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1) [Read the FAQ](https://www.thepelvicsanctuary.com/faq/) ## Contact Us Questions about getting started? Contact us below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Prefer to reach out directly? Text [(727) 222-3301](sms:+17272223301), or email [annemarie@thepelvicsanctuary.com](mailto:annemarie@thepelvicsanctuary.com). 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