Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness

11/02/2026

Spent Sunday afternoon with the kids and Great Grandma making pelvis cookies for our 5-year celebration on 11/12! 🍪💕 Our little taste testers approved! 😋

11/01/2026

10/30/2026

🌟 FIVE STAR FRIDAY! 🌟

There’s nothing better than hearing how much of a difference pelvic health care can make in someone’s life! 💗

We are so grateful for this wonderful review and for the kind words shared about our team at Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness! 🩷

Helping our patients navigate postpartum recovery, urinary concerns, pelvic floor pain, and post-surgical recovery is what we’re passionate about. We believe in listening, providing personalized care, and giving our patients the tools and resources they need to feel confident continuing their progress at home.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for allowing us to be part of your journey! Your words mean so much to our entire team. 🥹💕

✨ Your kind words inspire us to keep doing what we love every single day!

10/29/2026

🎉 Let’s celebrate 5 years! 🎉

Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness is hosting a 5 Year Anniversary Open House, and we’d love for you to join us! 💗

Our 5-year anniversary was in October, and now it’s time to celebrate with our amazing community! Come by on November 12th from 4–6 PM to help us celebrate this exciting milestone.

We are so grateful for the support and trust you’ve shown us over the past five years. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📅 November 12th ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 101 W. Evergreen Ave., Effingham, IL

Mark your calendars and stop by to celebrate with us! We hope to see you there! 💗🎉

Photos by: Simply Britney Studios

10/28/2026

🍫🚔 A LITTLE SWEETNESS FOR THOSE WHO SERVE! ❤️

Happy National Chocolate Day and National First Responders Day!

At Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness, we want to recognize the police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other first responders who work hard to keep our communities safe. You spend so much time taking care of others, but it's important to take care of yourself, too!

💡 Did you know your pelvic floor plays an important role in your everyday life and work?

Long shifts, heavy equipment, lifting, high-impact movements, and delaying bathroom breaks can make it challenging to prioritize your pelvic health.

Your pelvic floor helps support your pelvic organs, manage pressure during lifting and movement, and maintain bladder and bowel control.

🚨 Signs your pelvic floor may need attention include:
• Leaking urine when coughing, lifting, running, or jumping
• Frequent or urgent trips to the bathroom
• Pelvic pressure or heaviness
• Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels
• Pelvic pain or discomfort

These symptoms are common, but they aren't something you simply have to live with! Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address muscle strength, coordination, relaxation, and symptom management based on your individual needs.

🍫 So enjoy a little chocolate today, and remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of everyone else!

❤️ You take care of our community. Let us help you take care of YOU!

- Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness

10/27/2026

💗 Testimonial Tuesday 💗

There are seasons in life when you need more than just a healthcare provider. You need someone who listens, understands, encourages you, and reminds you that you’re capable of more than you realize.

Pregnancy and postpartum are two of those seasons. Your body is changing, your life is changing, and sometimes you’re trying to figure out who you are in the middle of it all.

That’s why we’re so incredibly grateful when patients trust us to walk alongside them through these moments. 🥹

From pregnancy to postpartum and everything in between, our goal is to make sure you feel heard, supported, educated, and empowered, never rushed or overlooked.

To the moms who have trusted EPHW with their care: thank you. It is truly an honor to be part of your journey and to celebrate every milestone, big and small, with you. 🤍

You deserve compassionate care.
You deserve to feel confident in your body.
And you deserve a team in your corner.

We’re honored to be that team. 🫶

10/25/2026

Educational day of learning in Dallas to help with fertility! The techniques will also help majority of our patients with bladder, bowel, and pain complaints. 🙌

Learned hands on manual skills to help with conditions that contribute to infertility such as:
✅ endometriosis
✅ adenomyosis
✅ PCOS/PMOS
✅ adhesions
✅ scar tissue
✅ pelvic pain
✅ hormonal issues
✅ painful periods
✅ amenorrhea
✅ irregular cycles
✅ fibroids
✅ inflammation

Fun (or not so fun) facts:
➡️Did you know the inability or difficulty to or**sm tells us a lot about your uterus?! Your uterus contracts during or**sm.
➡️ The techniques we learned today can help after hysterectomy, any abdominal surgeries, constipation, back pain, and overall mobility and motility of the abdominal organs. It’s not all about fertility. So many of our patients will benefit!
➡️ Your uterus position can contribute to pain, bowel issues, and fertility. We can help!
➡️ One prior abdominal surgery such as a C-section can play a role in abdominal, bladder and pelvic pain. Can increase risk for infertility.

Reach out to our clinic. We would be more than glad to help you with whatever concern you’re having. Bladder issues, bowel issues, fertility issues, pain issues. No referral needed and we will spend 2 hours on the initial evaluation and quality 1 hour follow ups to put the full picture together and treat!

10/23/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five-Star Friday ⭐⭐⭐⭐

You don’t have to accept pain as your “new normal.”

Especially when you’re a mom. 💗

You spend your days taking care of everyone else, but your body deserves some attention too. Sometimes, a few simple changes and intentional daily habits can make a BIG difference in how you feel and how you show up for the people you love.

And let’s be honest… you can’t pour from an empty cup. 😉

If low back pain, hip pain, pelvic floor issues, or that “something just doesn’t feel right” feeling has become your normal, it may be time to stop pushing through and start figuring out why.

Your health matters. Your comfort matters. YOU matter.

Let’s get you feeling like yourself again. 💗

📍 Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness

10/23/2026

Our EPHW family is growing! 💕 Dr. April is expecting baby #5!

Caring for moms and their family means so much to us. It’s a privilege to support you through pregnancy, postpartum, and every season of life while growing our own families alongside yours!

In addition, if you are struggling with infertility concerns, Dr. April is accepting new clients for 2027 as she completes her Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist program this fall. We would be honored to support you on your journey. 💕

A big thank-you to Catching Glimpses 4D Ultrasound for the ultrasound and welcoming, family-friendly environment! We always love getting to share this experience as a family. 🥰

Join us in celebrating Dr. April and the Ritz family! 👶🎉

10/22/2026

🎉 Let’s celebrate 5 years! 🎉

Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness is hosting a 5 Year Anniversary Open House, and we’d love for you to join us! 💗

Our 5-year anniversary was in October, and now it’s time to celebrate with our amazing community! Come by on November 12th from 4–6 PM to help us celebrate this exciting milestone.

We are so grateful for the support and trust you’ve shown us over the past five years. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📅 November 12th ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 101 W. Evergreen Ave., Effingham, IL

Mark your calendars and stop by to celebrate with us! We hope to see you there! 💗🎉