Helping Women, Men & Children Restore Pelvic Health
Bladder • Bowel • Back, Pelvic, or Hip Pain
Sexual Health • Pregnancy • Postpartum Care
"The staff is wonderful... If you’ve had any thoughts at all on checking it out…DO IT!!! Everyone would benefit from seeing these ladies."
The most 5 star reviews of any pelvic health clinic in Central and Southern IL!
Our physical therapists help women, men, and children overcome pelvic floor concerns such as bladder or bowel leakage, urgency, prolapse, and pelvic or tailbone pain. We also support women through every stage of motherhood—preparing for labor, easing pregnancy discomfort, and restoring strength and confidence postpartum.
You Don't Have To Suffer or Live With the Pain, Embarrassment, or Concern for Your Pelvic Floor Issues
Pelvic health issues are common—but not normal—and you don’t have to live with them. Too often people are told to “just do Kegels” or rely on medications, when what’s really needed is personalized care that addresses the root cause and restores comfort and confidence.
1-on-1 Care with an Expert
Full Body & Wellness Approach
Long Term Results
Holly B
“Such a warm and welcoming environment. My experience was beyond comfortable and professional. Highly recommend this therapy and place of treatment."
Mindy H
"I've had such a great experience with this facility - they have tremendously helped with pain and dysfunction from a few lifelong medical conditions where nothing else has worked. I only wish I had gone there sooner. Don't hesitate to call them and get in there."
Ariel H
“5 stars for this team! My first pregnancy/labor and delivery was a traumatic experience. I wanted my second pregnancy to be better and these ladies helped me do just that.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Initial Evaluation is typically 2 hours.
Treatments are one or two hours.
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL CARE
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Low Back Pain
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Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
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Pubic Symphysis Pain
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Pelvic Pain
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Urinary Incontinence
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Csection Management
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Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
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Core Strengthening
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Labor Prep
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Return to Exercise Postpartum
"The care provided is unlike any other. The doctors are extremely personal and show genuine care for their patients! I’m so thankful for the knowledge I’ve gained."
PELVIC HEALTH- FOR WOMEN & MEN
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Pelvic Pain (at rest, with intercourse, with tampons or GYN exams)
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Tailbone Pain
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Urinary Incontinence (leakage)
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Bowel Incontinence
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Constipation
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Endometriosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Pain with Intercourse
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Post-Prostatectomy Conditions
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Chronic Prostatitis
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Pudendal Neuralgia
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Vaginismus
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Vulvodynia
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Back Pain or Sciatica
BLADDER DYSFUNCTION
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Leakage
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Urinary Urgency and Frequency
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Nocturia (nighttime urination)
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Incomplete Bladder Emptying
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Overactive Bladder
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Painful Bladder (Interstitial Cystitis)
CHRONIC PAIN
Pain for 3 months or longer:
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abdomen
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pelvis
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in neck, mid back, or low back
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hips
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tailbone
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fibromyalgia
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We do offer dry needling!
WELLNESS
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Labor preparation
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Return to exercise
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Return to running postpartum
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Caring for your core and perineum during and after pregnancy
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Core strengthening and stability
PEDIATRICS
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Bed wetting
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Constipation and Painful Bowel Movements
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Toilet Refusal Syndrome
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Daytime Leakage and Urgency
"...first practitioner to help me find relief for chronic pain and other symptoms....Working with this team of doctors to reach my optimum health has been a great experience of learning and becoming my best self!
ORTHOPEDIC CONCERNS
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Dry Needling for a Variety of Concerns
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Neck, Mid Back, or Lower Back Pain
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Hip, Knee, or Ankle Pain
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Headaches
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Shoulder or Elbow Pain
MEET DR. APRIL RITZ, PT, DPT
Dr. April Ritz is the founder and owner of Effingham Pelvic Health & Wellness and is deeply passionate about helping individuals restore pelvic health and overall well-being. An Effingham native, she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Maryville University in 2016 and has since pursued advanced training, earning both her Certification in Pelvic Health Rehabilitation and Certification in Obstetric Physical Therapy for pregnancy and postpartum care.
Dr. Ritz has dedicated her career to pelvic floor rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum support, and outpatient orthopedics. She loves empowering patients to feel confident in their bodies through every stage of life.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ritz is a wife and proud mom of four. Her family resides in Effingham and are active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
MEET DR. ASHLEY KOPPLIN, PT, DPT
Dr. Ashley is an Altamont native and thankful to be home serving the local community. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis, where she developed a strong interest in pelvic health through clinical rotations and a graduate independent study focused on pelvic health in physical therapy.
Dr. Ashley is passionate about helping both men and women restore function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care.
MEET DR. KATIE SIEMER SUMMERS, PT, DPT, COMPT
Dr. Katie has been practicing physical therapy since graduating from Bradley University in 2014 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Dr. Katie commits her career to guiding all patients through their rehab and recovery in pelvic health and wellness, musculoskeletal care, chronic pain, and more. She is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist and is Dry Needling Certified. Dr. Katie brings to the table an ability to connect with her clients in a trusting relationship that allows for education and training to meet the goals of the clients. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys being active both indoor and out and spending time with family.
Our Providers
CONTACT US
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101 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham, IL 62401, USA
Phone: 217-705-5077
Fax: 217-805-9099
CLINIC HOURS
Monday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm