Guiding Light for
Your Optimal Pelvic and
Lymphatic Health

Delivering comprehensive, holistic, and expert physical therapy to resolve your pelvic symptoms for all pelvises and lymphatic and lipedema conditions

Hi, I'm Dr. Shirlea

I am so glad you want to work with NorthStar Physical Therapy. I strive to provide a holistic approach as a concierge physical therapist. I have over a decade of clinical experience working with those with lymphatic conditions, pelvic floor dysfunctions and breast cancer rehabilitation. I prioritize and promote my client’s health and wellness with compassion and a comprehensive approach.

Hi, I'm Dr. Shirlea

I am so glad you want to work with NorthStar Physical Therapy. I strive to provide a holistic approach as a concierge physical therapist. I have over a decade of clinical experience working with those with neurological and lymphatic conditions, pelvic floor dysfunction and breast cancer rehabilitation. I prioritize and promote my client’s health and wellness with compassion and a comprehensive approach.

What We Treat

Lymphatic Conditions

  • Lymphedema

  • Lipedema (including CoverLipedema’s 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

  • Lymphedema

  • Lipedema (including CoverLipedema’s 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

Pelvic Health Conditions

  • Pelvic Pain (vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, coccydynia, etc.)
  • Pain with Intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Urinary or Bowel Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine)
  • Post-pelvic surgery (prostatectomy, hysterectomy, sling placement, etc.)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Infertility
  • Pessary Fitting & Management
  • Peri/Post Natal
  • Peri/Post Menopausal
  • Many More!
  • Pelvic Pain (vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, coccydynia, etc.)
  • Pain with Intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Urinary or Bowel Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine)
  • Post-pelvic surgery (prostatectomy, hysterectomy, sling placement, etc.)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Infertility
  • Pessary Fitting & Management
  • Peri/Post Natal
  • Per/Post Menopausal
  • Many More!
  • Pelvic Pain (vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, coccydynia, etc.)
  • Pain with Intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Urinary or Bowel Incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine)
  • Post-pelvic surgery (prostatectomy, hysterectomy, sling placement, etc.)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Infertility
  • Pessary Fitting & Management
  • Peri/Post Natal
  • Peri/Post Menopausal
  • Many More!

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

  • Range of Motion & Strength Needs During & After Treatment

  • Pelvic Dysfunctions from treatment

  • Lymphedema from treatment

  • Deficit Prevention & Wellness/Maintenance

  • Range of Motion & Strength Needs During & After Treatment

  • Pelvic Dysfunctions from treatment

  • Lymphedema from treatment

  • Deficit Prevention & Wellness/Maintenance

Compression Garment Consultations

  • Virtual or In-Person Measurements

  • Specific Recommendations for appropriate garments

  • Individualized training for donning & doffing techniques

  • Re-evaluation of garments

  • Virtual or In-Person Measurements

  • Specific Recommendations for appropriate garments

  • Individualized training for donning & doffing techniques

  • Re-evaluation of garments

  • Virtual or In-Person Measurements

  • Specific Recommendations for appropriate garments

  • Individualized training for donning & doffing techniques

  • Re-evaluation of garments

Why Should I Choose NorthStar Physical Therapy?

  • I treat holistically as a whole person and not just a joint or body part.
  • 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 will be the human that answers your phone calls, emails and have direct contact with me instead of an answering service
  • I value your time and need for my expertise by directly contacting my clients within the first 24-48 hours on initial contact rather than the client being stuck on a waitlist or passed around clinics hoping for an answer or reply
  • 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 provide you with modesty and dignity by treating within the privacy of your home or in a clinic private room rather than within an open gym space
  • 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?

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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our virtual educational products and offerings.

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Our Purpose

Our Purpose

NorthStar Physical Therapy provides holistic and physical therapy treatment as concierge services along with supplementary digital educational resources to empower clients to maintain their optimal health.

NorthStar Physical Therapy provides holistic and physical therapy treatment as concierge services along with supplementary digital educational resources to empower clients to maintain their optimal health.

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Testimonials

"I recently had the privilege of working with Dr. North, and I couldn't be happier with the results of our time together. Dr. North is an excellent listener. During every session she listened attentively to my concerns, questions, and goals. She is very knowledgeable and has a unique ability to distill certain concepts/protocols in an easy to understand manner. Finally, Dr. North provided excellent after-session notes that were filled with many actionable movements/exercises that had a positive and lasting impact on my health and well being. Overall, my experience with Dr. North was truly exceptional. Her outstanding listening skills, vast knowledge, detailed after-session notes, and impactful techniques played a pivotal role in my recovery!" - N.W.

"Dr North has had a significant impact on the quality of my life. Her thorough diagnosis of my condition led to an action plan that has already paid dividends. I continue to be impressed with the depth of knowledge that Dr North demonstrates on Pelvic issues. She is up to date and cognizant of ongoing research. Her ability to brief on a complex ailment is particularly noteworthy. Her empathic approach is highly effective and I am extremely fortunate to have her as my health provider." - M.K.

"I have worked with Dr. Shirlea North for the last couple of years and have been so impressed with her knowledge, experience, and patient care. North Star Physical Therapy has made an incredible impact on the lives of many patients and I will continue recommending this as an option for anyone with lymphedema or lipedema on any level." - H.S.

"Dr. North with NorthStar Physical Therapy has been my pelvic floor physical therapist for several months now. I researched several pelvic floor physical therapists and thought I couldn't go wrong with a Dr. who makes house calls. Dr. North listens and explains your body and how to improve your problems in terms you can understand. She has such a wonderful demeanor and I always learn something new when she comes for our appointments. If you are in need of pelvic floor physical therapy, I highly suggest Dr. North...10 out of 10!!!" - J.D.

"Shirlea is awesome! Her knowledge and caring attitude really make a difference. She has made a huge difference in my life by giving me the tools and knowledge to understand my pelvic floor issues. With her guidance during my weekly sessions, I have not only improved my pelvic floor strength but improved my daily life!" - T.L.

"I had a hysterectomy and needed help strengthening my pelvic floor muscles. Dr. Shirlea was fantastic. Not many Therapist are certified in this area. I was very fortunate to find out about her." - P.E.

"Dr. North was wonderful, thorough, knowledgable, and thoughtful. She understands the implications of my condition and provided useful information that will help with my lymphatic system. I will definitely use her again!" - K.B.

In-clinic services offered in 

NEW Fairfax clinic!!

*Virtual sessions offered for those in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and South Carolina*

*In-Home services for Northern Virginia in Western Fairfax County and Prince William County on case-by-case basis*

In-clinic services offered in 

NEW Fairfax clinic!!

*Virtual sessions offered for those in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and South Carolina*

*In-Home services for Northern Virginia in Western Fairfax County and Prince William County on case-by-case basis*

10560 Main Street, Ste 502

Fairfax, VA 22030

snorth@northstardpt.com
p: 703-594-6314
f: 571-778-5448

Copyright 2022-2024 — NorthStar Physical Therapy, LLC.

10560 Main Street, Ste 502

Fairfax, VA 22030

snorth@northstardpt.com
p: 703-594-6314
f: 571-778-5448

Copyright 2022-2024 — NorthStar Physical Therapy, LLC.

10560 Main Street, Ste 502

Fairfax, VA 22030 

snorth@northstardpt.com
p: 703-594-6314
f: 571-778-5448

Copyright 2022-2024 — NorthStar Physical Therapy, LLC.