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Holistic Physical Therapy for the Pain, Injury, or Pelvic Floor Problem That's Keeping You From Your Active Life in Lafayette, Louisiana
Whether active means lifting heavy, running a race, chasing your kids, getting through a workday, sitting comfortably at dinner, or being sexually active, we help you get back to doing it.
You shouldn’t have to keep working around your pain or pelvic floor problem.
You don’t need another generic exercise sheet. You need to understand what’s actually keeping you from the life you want.
Physical Therapy Should Feel Different
You know how some people are dealing with pain, injuries, or pelvic floor problems so bad they can't run, lift, sit through dinner, have sex, or get through a workday without it taking over their life?
As Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in Orthopedic and Pelvic Health, we've helped hundreds of active adults, moms, and women with pelvic floor issues finally get real lasting relief without bouncing between specialists, being handed a generic exercise sheet, quick fixes, or being told to just rest and see how it feels.
If you’re still avoiding the things you love, there’s a reason. We take the time to figure out what’s actually going on and build your care around getting you back to the life you want with an actual plan.
Most physical therapy gives you a sheet of exercises and sends you home.
Flow Physical Therapy gives you a partner, a plan, and access to us between every session.
Your Specific Diagnosis Requires a Specific Treatment Program
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We have a results-driven process that emphasizes one-on-one treatment sessions paired with personalized rehab programming ranging from menstrual cycle health, pelvic health, AND pain and injury rehab so you can stay active and pain-free.
Under the Flow Physical Therapy roof, our goal is to help you get back to:
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Lifting
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Running
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Working
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Playing with your kids
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Sitting through dinner
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Sleeping comfortably
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Going to the bathroom easily
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Exercising without leaking or pain
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Having sex
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Being prepared for birth
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Healing yourself postpartum
And that’s why we created Flow Physical Therapy and Wellness.
Real People: Real Results
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Kay
Dr. Patrick was my last hope, I was sick and tired of being sent to get an x-ray and/or MRI only to pay for useless diagnoses or suggesting cortisone shots...I wanted my issue to be fixed with an unusual inner knee pain, back, and hip issues ... I did 6 sessions, and within the 2nd session, my knee pain was barely even noticeable. Dr. Patrick knew my goal was to be able to play pickleball without knee pain and delivered ... He really changed my life ... With his knowledge of the body mechanics, where the pain causes are, and guidance, he, too, can change your outlook in pain management.
Alecia
I was preparing for surgery due to stress incontinence when I found Dr. Melissa Thompson online. She took the time to listen carefully and made me feel truly comfortable. She addressed all my concerns and guided me in strengthening my core and pelvic floor. Everything she taught me opened my eyes to how easy it is to become complacent over time, especially as we age, and how our muscles can weaken. I highly recommend exploring this option before considering surgery.
Sarah
We cannot recommend Dr Patrick enough! My daughter is a highly competitive swimmer and unfortunately dealt with both scoliosis as well as two shoulder injuries this year at separate times...We loved his approach with massage, cupping, stretching, dry needling and targeted strength training...but most of all we loved our results. My daughter actually cried leaving her last session, she looked forward to every session with him and was so sad when she "graduated." She is 14, so that says a LOT!
Samantha
Dr. Melissa is an absolute GEM. I came to her with some issues after delivering my 4th child & I am so glad that I invested in pelvic PT because it has changed my life. When I found out I was pregnant with my 5th I touched base with Dr.Melissa and she came up with a plan. 5th labor went smooth, no tearing, less painful (I know that sounds crazy!) it was just all around a better experience and I wish I had found her sooner.
Don’t let recurring pain dictate your life.
Whether it’s lifting without fear, chasing your kids, or simply feeling like yourself again, you don’t have to settle for temporary solutions or guesswork.
Have questions or ready to get started?
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Hi, we’re Dr. Patrick & Dr. Melissa, a husband-and-wife team specializing in Osteopractic Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. With board certifications, fellowship-level training, and years of specialized experience, we’ve helped thousands of active adults move from chronic pain and failed Physical Therapy into long-term freedom and confidence in their bodies.
We built Flow Physical Therapy and Wellness because we were tired of seeing people being failed by rushed, insurance-driven care. Here, you get the attention, expertise, and specific plan you deserve.
"A specific diagnosis requires a specific treatment plan." - Dr. Patrick
Specialized and results-driven Orthopedic, Osteopractic, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Orthopedic, Sports Performance, and Pre- and Post-Operation Treatment
Patrick utilizes a blended approach of hands-on manual therapy and exercise-based treatment to address sports-related injuries, general orthopedic injuries, and any aches and pains to accelerate results.
What Patrick treats:
Back pain
Headaches
ACL/MCL injuries
Knee pain
Shoulder pain
Rotator cuff strains
Muscle strains
Ankle and foot injuries
...and more
Manual Therapy
Patrick is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT), as obtained through the American American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Manual therapy is a broad term describing any "hands-on" techniques.
Manual Therapy includes:
Dry needling
Spinal manipulation
Joint manipulation
Joint mobilization
Cupping and Scraping
Soft Tissue Massage
Osteopractic Physical Therapy
With specialty training in Osteopractic Physical Therapy, Patrick is able to combine his exercise therapy skills with tailored treatment approaches to get to the root cause of your injury faster than traditional physical therapy.
Osteopractic Treatment approaches used:
Dry needling
Spinal manipulation
Joint manipulation
Cupping and Scraping
Differential Diagnosis
Recovery Care
For the active adults looking to manage and avoid the aches, pains, and injuries associated with staying active. These treatments are geared towards minimizing time out of the gym by decreasing the standard recovery time between workouts.
Recovery Care Includes:
Scraping and Cupping
Movement Pattern Analysis
Lifting Techniques
Dry Needling
Joint Mobilization
Spinal Manipulation
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
We have in-house pelvic health physical therapy with Louisiana Pelvic Health where Melissa provides full pelvic floor assessments (including internal exam and treatment) in addition to functional pelvic floor assessments with movement. She knows that you need to move to get better and have relief and that manual therapy on a table alone will not give you the best results.
What Melissa treats:
Pelvic pain
Incontinence (leaking)
Prolapse
Diastasis
SI joint pain
Low back pain
Pain with intercourse
...and more
Pregnancy and Postpartum Pelvic Health and Birth Preparation
Our comprehensive services for pregnancy-related concerns, birth prep, and postpartum recovery will help you maintain strength during your pregnancy, prevent tearing and prepare for labor and delivery, and recover from birth.
What Melissa helps you with:
Birth prep education
Positions for birth
Customized strength training
Treatment for pregnancy-related pain
Postpartum recovery program
Treatment of period pain
Treatment to help with fertility
Tired of flare-ups stealing your workouts and your life? It's time to finally uncover the root cause to relieve pain & regain confidence in movement!