Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services are available in The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos
Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect women & men. Your lower back, bowel and bladder function, pelvic organs & sexual health. It is often a result of surgery, injury, repetitive stress, labour & delivery or sexual abuse.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapists work with all genders to assess to rebuild, restore and realign the body for your everyday tasks at work or play.
Hi, I’m Dr. Bonimy-Lee, DPT, WCS a Board Certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist and registered yoga teacher specializing in bladder and bowel health, pelvic pain and prolapse.
You may be counting footsteps to the nearest bathroom, may be fearful of labour /delivery or simple social events, limiting your travel plans, making decisions not to meet someone new. You may be avoiding your workouts…Pelvic Health provides you with a path to regain control of everyday tasks.
Dr. DeVonnia Bonimy-Lee, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA, CSST, RYT
Most clients have an idea about their diagnosis, but many do not understand how or why it started. Clients are encouraged to talk openly about uncomfortable topics related to constipation, bladder leakage, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, their birthing experience, without shame or embarrassment.
This approach is about assessing the whole person and normalizing topics which used to be taboo. You will investigate and understand your habits, your strengths and the current resources available to you, for the best possible outcome.
Dr. Bonimy-Lee’s evidence-based approach stems from ABPTS Board Certification in Pelvic Health and nearly two decades of clinical experience in Oncology, Women’s & Men’s Health and post-op care at various facilities over the years including: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYU Langone Medical Center, Doctors Hospital Healthcare System and now in private outpatient Physiotherapy practice in the Bahamas.
Dr. Bonimy-Lee is also a member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts; since 2019 she is an integral part of a pool of certified specialists to write items for the U.S. Board Specialist Certification examination.
This research informed approach enables her to engage and demystify some of the most complex pelvic floor cases. While her love of yoga and dance help clients explore movement and mobility, renewed confidence and courage.
Therapy Types & Modalities
Neuromuscular Re-education
Biofeedback
Anorectal balloon catheter training
Meditation and Yoga informed postures
Electrical Stimulation
Breath control
Manual therapy
Gait training
Body mechanics
I work with all people, all gender identities, in the following areas:
PREGNANCY - manage the changes during this transition, prepare for childbirth, build strength and mobility, reduce and prevent common pregnancy conditions.
POST-PARTUM CARE - women experience a range of common, yet complicated conditions after birth. Pelvic health can start immediately after birth or loss to help you recover during the 4th trimester and for years after.
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION - understand the anatomy, navigate open conversations and follow a plan of care for vaginismus, dyspareunia, premature and/or painful ejaculation through pelvic health rehabilitation
BOWEL DYSFUNCTION - address common concerns through functional rehabilitation to retrain and coordinate muscles with sensory awareness and subtle strengthening / relaxation techniques.
Pelvic Floor Conditions treated - bladder/bowel/prolapse/pain
Incontinence with lifting, coughing, laughing
Difficulty / incomplete emptying
Overactive bladder syndrome
Painful bladder syndrome / interstitial cystitis
Urinary urgency
Pelvic floor dyssynergia
Chronic constipation
Anismus
Evacuation disorders
Functional constipation
Fecal incontinence
Obstructed defecation
Rectal spasm
Low back / Groin / Hip pain
Diastasis Recti Abdominis
Dyspareunia
Chronic pelvic pain
Prostatitis (non-bacterial)
Osteitis pubis
Prolapse: bladder, urethra, rectum, uterus
Pelvic floor dysfunction following cancer treatment
WELLNESS & CONSULTATION
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New Parents: 8 week program
A weekly program 4 sessions before delivery, 4 sessions after delivery. In-person or online videos with exercises and education to build strength safely and prepare you for the physical birthing experience.
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Group Class 12 week program
A bi-weekly program for 60 - 76 year olds who do not have a complex medical history. This program is held at regularly scheduled times for pelvic floor awareness, balance, cardiovascular fitness, fall risk reduction and education on healthy aging with a skilled clinician.
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Mentorship - 8 week program
An 8 week hybrid program for pelvic health practitioners emerging into pelvic health clinical practice. Focused on pelvic related diagnoses, case studies & treatment strategies. Classes are a combination of virtual, private or group sessions and in-person clinic visits. Jan / Jun start dates only.
FAQ
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In office sessions for pelvic health are ideal. The office is located in Nassau, Bahamas, but services are available on the Family islands and homecare on a case by case basis.
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Every session is confidential.
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Females, males, transgender adults, age 18+, adolescents.
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In many countries, Physical Therapy is directly accessible to clients as walk-ins. In the Bahamas, you do need a referral from you surgeon, PCP, GP or specialist to initiate skilled Physiotherapy.
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Your sessions and plan of care are determined after the initial evaluation. We will discuss the frequency and number of visits anticipated.
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Yes. I am in-network with local insurance / third party payers only. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your financial responsibility for skilled Physical Therapy sessions.
The administrator will discuss your copays or co-insurance with you prior to your first visit.