Charisse Balance DPT, RYT

Sage Integrative Health

Dr. Charisse Balance is a physical therapist licensed in the state of California. She has always been fascinated with the interactions between the body and mind, leading her to pursue an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology and Psychology from UC Davis, and later a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She has many years of experience treating patients with chronic pain and has found that treatment of the pelvic floor is often the missing link. She appreciates the interconnected role the pelvic floor plays in mind/body interactions and treats the muscles of the pelvic floor to more comprehensively address her patient's symptoms. In 2015, she obtained her yoga certification (RYT-200) and pursued specialization in both Restorative and Yin yoga. She also completed her trauma informed yoga certification and has been seeped in various trauma informed mind-body practices. She now uses the connection between the disciplines of yoga and physiotherapy to empower her clients to build physical awareness and to minimize and prevent injuries. Common Conditions Treated are as follows: Peripartum Conditions - Perineal Preparation for birth - Assessment of optimal birthing positions to minimize the risk of perineal tearing during birth - Safe movement and appropriate exercise prescription Postnatal Conditions: - Diastasis Recti - C-Section scar release - Incontinence - Pain Pain: - Coccyx pain - Groin Pain - SI Pain - Genital Pain - Vulvar Pain - Perineal Pain Sexual Dysfunction: - Pain with orgasm - Inability to tolerate penetration Bladder Conditions: - Urinary incontinence -Urinary urgency and frequency - Incomplete emptying and retention