Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Walnut

Melinda has been great to work with and has made me feel comfortable with the whole process. Both her and the office staff are very kinda and responsive. I came in with pelvic floors issues from both bladder surgeries and having a baby. Melinda came up with a doable workout routine and has helped me trouble shoot some of the issues I have had. I would recommend her services to others- especially postpartum moms.

I had a great experience at Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center and with Melinda Fontaine as my physical therapist. I came in with an uncomfortable muscle pain which I did not know what was the cause of it. She assessed the problem and came up with different stretches, practice programs, and information that were well worth the time. I am following her program for me and have wonderful relief. I highly recommend PHRC with confidence. Thank you Melinda!

Although I am a Kaiser patient, they do not have enough pelvic floor physical therapists, so when I asked for physical therapy to help with stress incontinence (no, Kegels weren't the solution for me), they referred me to PHRC. I was able to get in for my first appointment quickly thanks to the friendly office staff. Melinda Fontaine, PT, DPT, was my assigned therapist and I cannot say enough how thankful I am for that. She is warm and open and so very knowledgeable in her specialty. I felt immediately at ease and was able to share with her my symptoms and what I hoped to achieve with therapy. She listened intently and without judgement, asked questions, performed a physical exam, and then set up a treatment plan for me. After demonstrating each exercise, she would then watch me perform them until she was confident I knew how to do them correctly. At each appointment after, she again would ask questions and make adjustments as necessary. I noticed improvement in my symptoms by my second appointment! I have been very vocal in telling my friends, family, colleagues - anyone who I think may benefit - how wonderful Melinda is and about the good and necessary work that is being done at PHRC. And now I'm telling you.

This has been a really good experience so far for my son. He came to the Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Center in Walnut Creek after he has been suffering for a longtime. Melinda is very knowledgeable and experienced and the exercises/treatments given are definitely helping him with his pain level etc., Although we are very thankful it seems there still is quite a way to go with his recovery and healing as unfortunately we are having some set backs.

Melinda is an excellent Physical Therapist! She is thoughtful and thorough, all while supporting the individual needs of her clients.

I recently saw Melinda as my physiotherapist for pelvic pain which is ongoing for 1.5 years, She is a patient listener and heard about my background story, she tried delving into the root cause and possibility of nerve involvement as probable cause of muscles tightening. I am happy with the internal work, exercises recommended and also discovered the usage of pelvic wand. Thanks Melinda for all the pointing the tools in the pain management. I hope to continue them for full recovery.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Melinda and she is AMAZING! She makes you feel very safe, comfortable and understood. Melinda is very educated and has helped me learn so many new things about my body. I feel that Melinda is very committed to her work and to helping her patients achieve their goals. I would highly recommend.

My greatest concern when finding a pelvic floor physical therapist after sustaining an injury to my pelvic floor a couple months ago, was finding a pt that was not only well-versed in pelvic floor dysfunction and internal work, but one who also made me feel comfortable and with whom I could connect. This was very important to me considering the nature of my injury; I was very scared and quite sensitive about the state of my pelvic health. However, I had previously discovered PHRC on YouTube and was excited to find they had clinics nearby where I lived. They were the first PF clinic I called and I am so very lucky to have been matched with Melinda Fontaine at PHRC Walnut Creek. I walked into the clinic terrified for my initial evaluation as I have experienced quite a bit of medical trauma over the course of the last eight months dealing with my pelvic health issues; I didn’t quite know what to expect but by the end of my evaluation, for the first time in months I felt safe, I felt heard, I had a better understanding of what my issues were, I received a comprehensive treatment plan and ultimately I felt hopeful for recovery in a way I hadn’t before due to past experiences with doctors, etc. Since I have been in treatment with Melinda, not only has she been extremely empathetic and sensitive to my situation; she is very knowledgeable about pelvic floor anatomy and how it functions. She’s also willing to try various techniques for pelvic floor release and mobilization; she’s open to suggestions and theories from her patients point of view of their pelvic health concerns/issues, and she is an excellent teacher. I ask her a million and one questions at every appointment and she answers all of them to the best of her ability. She is down to earth, upbeat, very patient, fun to talk with and an excellent pt who makes sure her patients feel heard (I can’t stress this enough), safe, comfortable and in control of their treatment and what goes on during their sessions. I always leave the clinic feeling better physically, mentally and emotionally. My experience at PHRC this far has been extremely therapeutic. I got really lucky finding Melinda my first try while looking for a pfpt. Working with her really helped kickstart my recovery journey, and she has also helped me with my mental and emotional state as well. I don’t feel as scared, worried, catastrophic or anxious as I had before I started my treatment at PHRC. I plan to continue going here until I’ve reached my recovery goals. I can’t say enough good things about my pt and the very friendly staff at this clinic.