Phone Number:
(616) 516-4334

Address:
847 Parchment Dr SE, Ste 101 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

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Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT, is a highly experienced specialist in pelvic health physical therapy. She serves the Grand Rapids area, as well as the wider West Michigan region, offering remote consultations to patients. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. O’Keefe has developed a comprehensive understanding of pelvic floor physical therapy through extensive post-graduate education. Her expertise lies in treating various conditions related to pelvic health, such as sexual pain, pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, complex pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and male pelvic health.

Dr. O’Keefe’s treatments aim to help adults alleviate pain, regain pelvic floor strength and coordination, and improve core muscles, ultimately avoiding the need for surgery. She is particularly skilled in assisting individuals dealing with pelvic pain, bladder issues, bowel disorders, traumatic birth injuries, complex pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and back conditions. By actively participating in professional societies and working with patients facing challenging pelvic problems, Dr. O’Keefe stays up-to-date with advanced therapeutic techniques to provide the best care possible.

Her expertise encompasses a wide range of pelvic floor physical therapy conditions, including urinary incontinence, pregnancy and postpartum care, post-prostatectomy recovery, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, and painful intercourse. Drawing from her clinical experience with complex conditions, such as complex obstetric trauma, failed pelvic surgeries, and chronic pelvic pain, Dr. O’Keefe delivers comprehensive and compassionate care that considers the entire body.

In her practice, Dr. O’Keefe creates a healing environment in collaboration with her patients, focusing on achieving goals and addressing all factors contributing to pelvic conditions. Her treatment approach includes advanced manual therapy, myofascial release, trigger point dry needling, neural calming, heart rate variability coherence biofeedback, strengthening exercises, therapeutic exercise, visceral and scar mobilization, as well as coordination exercises for the pelvic floor, core, and breathing.

Dr. O’Keefe takes great pride in being a member of several professional organizations, including the International Pelvic Pain Society, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, AUGS (American Urogynecologic Society), NAMS (North American Menopause Society), and the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pelvic Health. Committed to providing compassionate and results-oriented pelvic floor physical therapy care, she consistently engages in ongoing advanced education and mentors other physical therapists in advanced pelvic health topics.

Dr. O’Keefe’s greatest joy comes from receiving communication from her patients, long after they have completed their physical therapy, sharing stories of their busy and active lives. This achievement represents the ultimate goal of her practice. As the founder of Purple Mountain Physical Therapy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she offers further information on her website, www.PurpleMountainPT.com, where patients can explore a variety of blogs covering various pelvic topics. Additionally, Dr. O’Keefe can be found on Instagram @purplemountainpt. For any inquiries or to speak with a knowledgeable team member at Purple Mountain PT, individuals can call (616) 516-4334.