About Dr. Sarah…

Dr. Sarah’s Vision

Dr. Sarah aims to help individuals of all genders with physical, mental, and emotional wellness for their pelvis by providing quality education from an evidence-based, holistic, and professional perspective. She is also passionate in helping individuals with all types of pelvic pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vulvar vestibulitis, vaginismus, dyspareunia, etc., as well as all types of bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunctions, including incontinence, urinary or bowel urgency/frequency, constipation, and sexual pain. Her ultimate vision is to have access to quality pelvic healthcare for all people, regardless of income or location.

My Story

Dr. Sarah Shimanek, DPT, WCS, PRPC is a physical therapist trained in women's health and pelvic rehabilitation. Dr. Sarah, or just Sarah to her patients, noticed a lack of quality education and resources for pelvic health and wellness, particularly in regard to those with pelvic pain and autoimmune issues affecting the pelvis. Sarah wanted to share the knowledge gained from her years of experience as a physical therapist for these individuals, bringing that knowledge to a broader audience who may not have access to a good pelvic physical therapist in their area.

Meet Dr. Sarah

Dr. Sarah Shimanek, DPT, WCS, PRPC is a Doctor of Physical therapy, is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health, and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner. She helps individuals with all types of pelvic and postpartum disorders including, but not limited to, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic and sexual pain, and diastasis recti (abdominal separation). Sarah is also trained in Medical Therapeutic Yoga, bringing a holistic perspective to her rehabilitation approach. In addition, she works as a Clinical Instructor to physical therapist students, has developed and led a residency program for Women’s and Pelvic Health, periodically works with physical therapy students at Chapman University as a lab assistant, and is passionate about training the next generation of physical therapists. She also provides pelvic floor education for Chapman University’s Stroke Boot Camp and for the students of Chapman’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program.

Outside of her work in the clinic, Sarah is a mom of two kids, ages 11 & 13 and a partner to her loving husband of 17 years. With her family and friends, she loves to travel, go hiking and camping, go to Disneyland, play cards and board games, and practice yoga and Pilates. As a busy working mom, she practices self care by having regular girls' nights, regular date nights, doing yoga and Pilates, and spending alone time reading fiction novels, playing piano & guitar (badly), and singing. She is also a member of her church choir and bell choir, occasionally performs in musicals with various local community theatre groups, as well as volunteering her time for various church activities and boards and serves on the parent board of the Children’s Theatre of Long Beach.