Core Pelvic Floor Therapy

Dr Shakib was tremendous in being a knowledgeable and compassionate practitioner. Pelvic pain is such a taboo condition but I felt empowered straight away and motivated to do the therapeutic exercises necessary. Recommend!

I started out pretty slow and had a hard time breaking some bad habits, but they were patient and always willing to work with me. They even check in between visits to make sure I’m doing my exercises right and staying on track. I also hit some blocks in my exercise and training and there willingness to help did not diminish, and it still hasn’t. I also had some financial troubles, and they were very understanding and worked with me on that too. If you’re looking for professional and supportive care, I definitely recommend them.

I’ve come to believe that chiropractors make the absolute best physical therapists, and Dr. Shakib is a shining example of this. Her attention to detail and observation abilities are honesty amazing, and she has put together an effective treatment protocol that you simply cannot find elsewhere. I am currently only halfway through my course of therapy and I am already seeing significant improvements!

My experience with pelvic floor has been great, before this I was experiencing urgency to poop but not able too, I had to press on the pneurieum to have a bowel movement every night, little urinary leakage, masturbating would make my symptoms a lot more worse. With the help of dr Shakib learning the right way to breathe and learning the correct mechanisms to move property, in addition to addressing underlying psychological/emotional issues . I have been able to improve my symptoms by 70% (100% being like they never happened in the first place). From the very first lesson I did with her helped my bowel movements which motivated me to keep going. This is not a one stop shop where one session will fix your symptoms, it takes an open mind and some persistence to learn the correct movements. If you are up for learning about your body and fixing your symptoms this is for you.

I'm incredibly grateful to have met Dr. Shakib and her wonderful team at Irvine Spine and Wellness Center. Before my visit, I had no idea that my sudden bladder issues and pelvic pain were linked to pelvic floor dysfunction. The experience has been eye-opening, as I’ve come to understand that many of my discomforts were caused by dysfunctional movement patterns that I wasn’t even aware of. Dr. Shakib and her team didn’t just treat the symptoms but took the time to educate me on the root causes of my condition. Through personalized hands-on care, they've taught me how to make subtle but impactful changes in my daily habits, such as adjusting the way I sit in my car, improving my posture while sleeping, and even modifying how I breathe. These small yet significant tweaks have greatly alleviated my pain and discomfort. What sets Dr. Shakib apart is her holistic approach to care. She focuses not only on immediate relief but on providing long-term solutions, ensuring that her patients leave with the knowledge and tools to maintain their well-being on their own. I truly feel supported on every level, both physically and mentally, and I’m confident that I now have the resources to continue improving my health moving forward.

I highly recommend Dr. Shakib’s online physical therapy program. I suffered with an inflamed pudendal nerve for 18 months, saw many providers, underwent pelvic injections and dozens of invasive pelvic therapy sessions in person, but did not receive a correct evaluation of the root cause or a path to healing until I found Dr. Shakib. She offers a different approach to physical therapy that features unique exercises and is holistic and learning focused. She is also remarkable at assessing and teaching movement and muscle engagement online. I do not know how she does it, but she’s more observant through a Zoom screen than many therapists I have seen in person. Her office team is incredibly warm and helpful. Thank you Dr. Shakib!

I am blessed to have found a Dr. Shakib video one on YouTube when I was banging my head against the wall one day thinking that I cannot live in this misery anymore of having sore hips, pelvic floor spasms and trouble with incontinence. I have spent 3 years prior to finding Dr. Shakib and have been trying valiantly to fix my pelvic health and my hip issues that have risen from two labrum tears. I am a problem solver and didnt want to deal with this anymore so over those 3 years I have seen 4 doctors, done PT ranging from mobility exercises, pelvic floor PT, dry needling and gotten a myriad of answers and tried every exercise recommended and worked as hard as I possibly could do and had minimal to no results and even gotten worse. These doctors I saw prior kept sending me in circles and referring me to more specialists and I was left with a "I have never seen this before and your just going to have to deal with it to you are crazy and this problem is all in your head so go see a psychologist!" My body could tell that something major is wrong and was constantly backed up and feeling terrible and not sleeping because of pain. I was left feeling hopeless and depressed and just feeling terrible every day. Finally after consulting with Dr. Shakib within minutes of assessing me she could tell exactly what my problem and that there was a big problem that needed to be fixed but was curable and starting addressing the root of the problem. She has provided simple exercises to correct the problems, emotional support and guidance. I am so impressed that she loves her job so much that she will answer a late night email within minutes sometimes and loves her patients and truly cares about her patients which I have learned sometimes isn't the case in modern medicine. I am only a couple months in of seeing her weekly but I would say I am about 80 percent better already and getting better everyday. Not only am I getting strength and mobility back but my self esteem and confidence is better to be getting a handle on my pelvic floor dysfunction and pain. I will be the first one to say that you should not hesitate to spend the money to schedule one on ones with her virtually because you wont regret it and you will get your life back. She is hands down the best doctor I have ever had in my life.

I came to Dr. Shakib about 9 months after I initially started experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms. I had honestly almost given up hope because it seemed like there was nothing that could be to help me. But after deciding to meet with Dr. Shakib I learned that I wasn’t alone in this and something could definitely be done. I’m about two months into my treatment and already have began to experience symptom relief. I’m confident that with a continuation of my therapy with Dr. Shakib and on my own down the road I will make a full recovery. They are a life changing group of people over there and I urge anyone that is struggling to give them a chance to help you get your life back.

I had pelvic floor pain for 6 years. Couldn’t sit or lie down on my back. Pain was spreading and getting worse. I found Dr. Shakib’s youtube videos and started doing the exercises she showed. They helped, so I decided to contact her for a guided approach. After twelve online one on one sessions, I don’t have never-ending pain in my groin anymore.

New Name, new website. Same great Dr and treatment. Between my personal effort and the training Dr. Shakib and staff gave me, I am 100% better. When I say, Dr. Shakib saved my life, I mean it. She refuses to take the credit, because it is the work I do at home that she says makes the difference. She is still teaching me to use long neglected muscles. (I came to her 20 years post hip surgery and wish I knew about her 20 years ago!) If you are willing to put in the work, Dr. Shakib and her team are an asset to have on your health & wellness journey. 6 months, 1 year and 2 years post meeting Dr. Shakib. She isn’t allowed to post private health information but I am. I may not have lines in the current photo but the change is obvious. I truly wish I knew about her and her team 20 years ago.