Dr. Shirlea North provides expert, compassionate care to all adults with pelvic and lymphatic conditions by fostering self-awareness, attaining resolution of symptoms, promoting independence, and helping clients achieve optimal health.
NorthStar Physical Therapy is a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ friendly, transgender safe space.
What We Treat
Pelvic Health Conditions
- Pelvic Pain Program (vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, coccydynia, etc.)
- Pain with Intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Urinary or Bowel Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)
- Constipation
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Program (cystocele, rectocele, uterine)
- Post-pelvic surgery (prostatectomy, hysterectomy, sling placement, etc.)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Infertility
- Pre/Post Gender-affirming Surgery
- Pessary Fitting & Management
- Peri/Post Pregnancy Program
- Peri/Post Menopausal Program
- Diastasis Recti
- C-section Scar Mobility
Pelvic Health Conditions
Lymphatic Conditions
- Lymphedema Program
- Lipedema Program (including Lipedema Functional Evaluation)
- Post-surgical Edema (Cosmetic or Elective Surgery)
- Swelling related to:
- Immobility
- Cancer Treatments
- Cardiovascular Conditions (congestive heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, etc.)
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Why Should I Choose NorthStar Physical Therapy?
I have developed a network of allied healthcare professionals within pelvic and lymphatic health for holistic care instead of getting tossed between different clinicians who do not communicate with each other.
I am a solo practitioner which means you have continuity of care and not passed around within a bunch of different clinicians with their own style.
I value your time and need for my expertise by directly contacting my clients within the same or 1 business day from initial contact on initial contact rather than the client being stuck on a waitlist or passed around clinics hoping for an answer or reply.
I provide you with modesty and dignity by treating within my private clinic, having an individual gender neutral restroom and waiting room for family, friends and care-partners rather than within an open gym space and no privacy.
I treat pelvic symptoms and lymphatic conditions as a primary specialty and not an add-on or after-thought service.
I treat all genders and sexual orientations for my specialties and do not turn a client down simply off of what genitalia they have.
I specialize in lymphedema and lipedema treatment of the entire body and not just within one body region.
I treat all my clients and care partners with respect as we are a team of truly client-centered care instead of continuing the medical gaslighting environment.
What is Concierge Physical Therapy?
As a private practice and specialty provider, I believe in working with my clients holistically and not being restricted by insurance or prescription limitations. As an out-of-network provider, I have more freedom to treat my clients as a whole person and not just a body region in order to achieve their optimal health. There are insurance filing companies like Reimbursify that can verify and submit claims to utilize any out of network physical therapy benefits.
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*Virtual sessions are also offered for those outside of the Northern Virginia area and out-of-state*
10560 Main Street, Ste 502
Fairfax, VA 22030
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