Women's Pelvic Floor Therapy & Wellness

Empowering Women, Restoring Confidence

Laura Calko Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist Youngstown

Hello and Welcome!

My name is Laura Calko, MOT, OTR/L, PCES, and I am a qualified private practice pelvic floor occupational therapist who specializes in women’s pelvic health.

Pelvic floor issues in women are incredibly common; but that doesn't mean you just have to put up with them! In fact, you may have found yourself experiencing leaking urine, pelvic pain, feelings of heaviness in your pelvis, pain or difficulty with intimacy, chronic constipation, or postpartum core and pelvic pain or weakness. These symptoms can often feel embarrassing to talk about with just anyone, and even more overwhelming to deal with. However, these symptoms should not have to become your new normal! No matter your age or stage in life, there is a way to reclaim a healthy pelvic health through guided pelvic floor therapy.

Here at Calko Pelvic Rehabilitation and Wellness, I specialize in supporting women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and postpartum, menopausal women, young women experiencing pelvic pain, and anyone seeking to enhance their pelvic floor health. I offer personalized, one-on-one sessions in a safe and quiet treatment space, tailored to meet your specific pelvic health needs. My focus is on providing you with effective prevention and treatment options, ensuring that you receive the individualized attention and care you deserve.

Convenience is key in today's busy world. That's why I offer flexible daytime and evening treatment hours, as well as occasional weekend group classes, in order to accommodate the schedules of working women and stay-at-home moms alike. When you come for a session, you can rest assured that you'll have my undivided attention throughout our time together. Your comfort, progress, and well-being are my top priorities.

Discover the Calko Difference:
Where Expert Care Meets Personal Touch

My practice isn't about sterile treatments; it's about creating a personalized healing experience in a safe environment that resonates with your unique needs. I understand that choosing a pelvic health specialist is a significant decision, and it's essential to find a place where you feel understood, cared for, and confident in the expertise provided. Below are the top reasons why my private practice stands out as the premier local choice for women seeking specialized, compassionate pelvic health care.

1.) Focused Expertise in Women’s Pelvic Health: I’m not just any jack-of-all-trades clinic; my speciality and focus is women’s pelvic health. My advanced training in this area means you're getting care that is tailored, precise, and effective to pelvic health conditions women commonly endure.

2.) Consistent, Personalized Care: Every time you visit, you'll never have to guess who your therapist will be. You’ll never be handed off to someone else. You’ll receive the same therapist, every time. This consistency means I really get to know you and your journey, providing care that feels familiar and reassuring.

3.) A Welcoming Healing Space: My treatment space is so much more than a run-of-the-mill clinic or busy, impersonal treatment center; it's a comfortable, calming place where healing feels safe and natural. I’ve created an quiet environment that supports your recovery journey.

4.) Full-Hour, Focused Sessions: Each treatment session with me is a full hour dedicated to you. This means more time for treatment, more attention to your needs, and a quicker path to feeling better.

5.) Empowering You with Knowledge: I do more than treat symptoms; I educate and empower you to continue to manage your symptoms at home. You'll leave not just feeling better, but also equipped with the knowledge to maintain and improve your own pelvic health.

6.) Specialized Care, Real Results: My approach is like the detailed work of a skilled specialist. I offer precise, effective treatments that make a real difference in your recovery and overall well-being.

7.) Proactive Health Decision: Choosing a specialized private proactive is a proactive step towards better health. It's about not settling for discomfort or delay, but taking control and moving towards a healthier, stronger you.

Conditions Treated

I take a holistic approach to your care. Common women’s health issues I treat include:

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain (including endometriosis, vaginismus, and vulvodynia)

  • Painful Sex (dyspareunia)

  • Urinary incontinence and urgency (including stress and urge)

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Painful Bladder / Interstitial Cystitis

  • Postpartum & Pregnancy conditions (including pelvic floor and core weakness, C-section tenderness and scar tissue management, and severe perineal tear management)

  • Pre- & post- pelvic surgery (including hysterectomy, prolapse repair, etc)

  • Colorectal conditions (including chronic constipation, fecal incontinence)

  • Diastasis Recti (aka the “mommy pooch”)

  • Sacroiliac, tailbone, and pubic symphysis pain

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  • Education:

    • Improving pelvic pain through pain neuroscience education

    • Behavioral modification techniques

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques

  • Hands-On Manual Therapy

  • Movements for Core and Pelvic Floor Coordination, Stretching and Strengthening

  • Dry Needling the Lumbopelvic Region (including the pelvic floor muscles)

  • Desensitization Techniques

  • Kinesiotaping (RockTape)

  • Electrical Stimulation (TENS) for pain management and bladder symptoms

  • Postural, Ergonomic & Activity Analysis and Training

  • Myofascial Massage and Trigger Release

    • Soft tissue techniques

    • Internal pelvic floor muscle manual therapy

  • Return to Exercise Programming

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Laura Calko Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Youngstown Ohio

Meet Laura Calko, MOT, OTR/L, PCES

Owner and Women’s Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist

I am a private practice women’s pelvic floor occupational therapist located in Canfield, Ohio. My journey into women's pelvic floor therapy began after experiencing my own challenging childbirth that led to ongoing pelvic pain and dysfunction. I take a holistic approach to therapy, understanding the importance of integrating the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects into my therapy practice in order to provide evidence-based care and long-lasting results

I received my Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014, and have a decade of experience practicing as an occupational therapist across various healthcare settings, rooted mostly in an inpatient hospital setting and neurorehabilitation. I received my foundational training in pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. I am also a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist through Core Exercise Solutions and have additional training in neurologic dry needling through Intricate Arts Spine and Body Solutions.

I have lectured on women’s pelvic health for the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, as well as Youngstown State University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Over the years, I’ve developed a love for teaching, so enjoy conducting community classes and talks on pelvic health throughout the local Youngstown region.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I spend time with my husband Tom and three young daughters, participating in outdoor activities like running and soaking up sunshine, and being a part of my church’s small group. I live in the rural part of Canfield and love being able to serve my local community.

What People Are Saying

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“Laura is thoughtful, knowledgable and respectful in everything she does. With an issue that can be very sensitive and awkward, she discussed pelvic floor health with ease an confidence. I’m so thankful I found Laura because she helped me resolve 90% of my pelvic floor issues within my first three visits. I’m certain her guidance I’ll find further healing.”

— Cathryn from Youngstown, OH (Feb 2023)

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I cannot say enough good things about Laura Calko! She is so knowledgeable and professional and really took the time to understand me. She uses a holistic approach and created a sustainable plan with realistic changes that I could carry on after my treatment was complete. I would encourage everyone to try the dry needling. I couldn't believe the results it yielded! Her office space is very comfortable and calming. I wish I could give her 10 stars!! Thank you Laura for helping me be pain free!!

— Lisa from Canfield, OH (July 2023)

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I highly recommend Calko Pelvic Therapy. Laura is an amazing woman and therapist. She truly cares and listens to your concerns. Laura is not only an expert in her field but also in making you feel comfortable and safe. Together you map out the goals of your treatment and you will always leave with the tools to help in your recovery. Laura NEVER dismisses a concern and is always sensitive to your needs. As a woman 11 years postpartum I would never imagine living symptom free. With Laura's guidance and knowledge I am living that!! Thank you Laura!

— Annie from Columbiana, OH (May 2023)

“Cast all your worries on God because he cares about you…after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.”
- 1 Peter 5: 7, 10