Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Consultation
Assessment of pelvic floor function and related dysfunctions
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Patrícia Mota
Professional License: 9115
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Areas of Practice: Pelvic floor physiotherapy, abdominal diastasis, lumbopelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, menopause, functional recovery in women’s health.
Insurance and Agreements:
Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
A physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience in Women’s Health, she specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction, abdominal diastasis and lumbopelvic pain — areas she has pursued both in clinical practice and academic research.
Holds a PhD in Biomechanics and combines an active research career with university teaching. Her international academic roles include Visiting Scholar at California State University Long Beach and Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon. Her practice is grounded in the most current scientific literature, with a consistent focus on conservative, evidence-based care.
At Clínica Mulher, she provides individualized treatment aimed at improving function, quality of life and overall well-being, drawing on clinical expertise, technology and scientific evidence to deliver the most effective rehabilitation outcomes for women at every stage of life.
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Lumbo-Pelvic Pain Intervention
Manual treatment to improve pelvic function and urinary control
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Manual therapy to restore pelvic function and urinary control
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Abdominal Diastasis Treatment
Functional recovery supported by radiofrequency and functional ultrasound
Pelvic Floor Fisiotherapy
Scar Treatment (C-section, episiotomy, laparoscopy)
Radiofrequency therapy for tissue regeneration and toning
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Urogynaecological Dysfunction
Treatment of pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, dyspareunia and vaginismus, through a personalized, evidence-based approach.
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Functional Recovery
Physiotherapy support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, with a focus on abdominal and pelvic recovery, lumbopelvic stability, diastasis recti, and preparation for and recovery from childbirth.
Women’s Musculoskeletal Health
Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions across women’s life stages, including lumbopelvic pain and functional changes associated with pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.
- Co-founder and CEO of Eleva.care, a platform offering specialized, personalized healthcare for women (2025–present)
- Creator and Host of the podcast “Just Between Us and Science” (2025–present) — a series on women’s health, pregnancy and pelvic recovery that translates research into accessible, practical knowledge for patients and clinicians alike
- Visiting Scholar and Professor, California State University Long Beach, USA (2023–2025)
- Adjunct Professor, School of Health Technologies of Lisbon – Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (2017–present)
- Researcher in Women’s Health and Biomechanics, with a strong international publication record spanning peer-reviewed articles and book chapters
- Clinical practice since 2005, with her specialization in women’s health developed at Centro Pré e Pós-Parto in Lisbon (2010–2023), where she built and led the physiotherapy service and mentored the women’s health team
- PhD in Biomechanics, Faculty of Human Kinetics – University of Lisbon (2010–2014)
- Osteopathy Degree (C.O.), Escuela de Osteopatía de Madrid (2006–2012)
- Leduc Lymphatic Drainage Certification, Université Libre de Bruxelles (2007)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (2001–2005)
