lydia@gvlpelvichealth.com
470-252-6846
***Starting Aprill 11, 2025 GVL Pelvic Health will be temporarily closed due to Lydia's maternity leave. Will respond to inquiries and emails, but will not be available for in person appointments until August 4, 2025***
We are committed to a highly specialized & individualized approach to address your pelvic floor problems, so that you feel confident in your body.
Lydia Gailey, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Owner GVL Pelvic Health
Doctor of Physical Therapy
​Lydia is a Gainesville, GA native and wanted the name of her practice to reflect her roots! When deciding a career path, physical therapy seemed like a perfect fit for her as it merged many of her passions of exercise, anatomy and helping others. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia and has been practicing in Gainesville specializing in orthopedic physical therapy since 2015.
Many personal events have occurred that have molded and shaped her into the clinician she is today. Two of those events were the births of her two children. She dealt with many pelvic floor related issues including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. At the time, she received pelvic health services at the closest location (which was Alpharetta!) and was so intrigued by the process. This pushed her to take the necessary coursework to be able to start treating pelvic health in Gainesville.
She also learned that navigating the medical world can be scary and difficult. In 2020, her 3-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer. While her son received fabulous medical care, Lydia was left feeling anxious while trying to advocate for the best support possible. She learned that there are gaps in our medical model when it comes to patient/family education.
Lydia, as a clinician, now is on a mission to provide the best education for her clients so they feel well equipped to navigate their conditions & empower them to make the best decisions for themselves. She loves to spend time educating clients on anatomical terms & physiological processes, in ways that are easy for them to grasp and relatable to the symptoms they are experiencing.
Lydia is dedicated to help every one of her clients feel their best and understand their own bodies. She is ecstatic to be providing a much-needed service to Gainesville and surrounding communities!
WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
PELVIC PAIN
CONDITIONS
Pain in abdomen, hips, back, buttocks, groin, genitals, vulva, rectum, pelvis, pelvic floor.
Other pain conditions we treat include
Dyspareunia (painful sex)
Vaginismus
Genito Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)
Vulvodynia
Vestibulodynia
Pudendal neuralgia
Endometriosis
Proctalgia fugax
Coccydynia
Chronic pelvic pain
Interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome)
BOWEL CONDITIONS
Bowel leakage/ incontinence/smearing
Fecal urgency
Pain with defecation
Anal fissures
Constipation/outlet dysfunction
Incomplete bowel emptying
Rectocele
Rectal prolapse
Dyssynergic defecation
BLADDER CONDITIONS
Urinary leakage
Urinary urgency
Urinary frequency
Pain with bladder filling
Pain with urination
Weak stream/hesitancy
Difficulty emptying bladder
Bladder prolapse (cystocele)
PROLAPSE
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Rectal prolapse
Anterior prolapse (cystocele or urethrocele)
Posterior prolapse (rectocele or enterocele)
Apical prolapse (uterine or vaginal vault prolapse)
POST PARTUM
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Bladder or bowel leakage
Core weakness
Cesarean scar pain or restrictions
Perineal pain or scar restrictions
Pelvic pain, low back pain, sciatica, pubis symphysis pain (SPD), sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain, hip pain
Constipation
Rectal pain & anal sphincter injuries
Painful sex / changes in sexual function.
PREGNANCY & DELIVERY PREPARATIONS
Some of the conditions / symptoms we treat during pregnancy include: Back pain, Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain, Pubis symphysis pain (SPD)
Bladder leakage or urgency
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Perineal pain
Tailbone pain
Sciatica
Painful sex
Bowel leakage or urgency
Wellness and preperation for delivery including optimizing pelvic floor health and pushing mechanics to improve outcomes with delivery and post-partum
How do I start my
pelvic health journey?
Do I need a doctor/ physician referral to attend?
Fill out our contact form and we will contact you within 24-48 business hours to discuss your symptoms and any questions you may have about pelvic floor PT at GVL Pelvic Health. We can also schedule your first appointment on this phone call!
No, in Georgia you can see a physical therapist without a doctor referral. If you need more than 8 visits and/or treatment that last more than 21 days, we will require a doctor referral. There are also some conditions that we require a doctors referral and can discuss those with you. We are also able to contact your physician to obtain a referral for you.
Is this covered by insurance?
What can I expect on
my first visit to pelvic floor PT?
GVL Pelvic Health is not contracted with any insurance carriers. We are considered an out-of-network provider. This allows you and your therapist to decide on the best plan of care without insurance limitations.
If you have out-of-network benefits, you may submit a claim for potential reimbursement. We will be happy to provide a detailed superbill/invoice. The amount you are reimbursed depends on your individual plan. Seeking and obtaining insurance reimbursement is the sole responsibility of the patient.
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All forms of payment are accepted at the time of service, including flexible savings or health savings accounts. A Good Faith Estimate is available upon request.
The first appointment will last 1 hour and 15 mins. We will perform a detailed and thorough physical therapy assessment. The findings will be discussed in terms that make sense to you and together we will determine an individualized plan of care. Most of the time treatment will begin on the first visit so please arrive wearing comfortable clothing!
FAQ's
What Our Clients Say
"I am so thankful that Dr. Gailey was able to help me with my pregnancy back pain and hip pain. She was able to give me great tips, stretches and work with my body during the therapy sessions to help alleviated by back pain. It made my pregnancy so much more enjoyable!" R.J.
"I started with Lydia around 30 weeks pregnant and she was fanstatic! Very knowledgable about pregnancy and postpartum and she gave me tons of exercises to make the birthing process easier. Highly recommend her for all of your pregnancy/postpartum needs!" K.H.
Contact
Phone: 470-252-6846
Fax: 470-208-3717
Email: lydia @gvlpelvichealth.com
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Address
200 Main Street SW
Suite 302
Gainesville GA 30506
Hours
Monday 9:30-2:00pm
Tuesday 12:30-5:30
Wednesdays: 12:30-5:30
Thursday: 9:30-2:00pm
Friday: 9:30-2:00pm
​​Saturday: Closed
​Sunday: Closed
Closed all Major Holidays
***Starting Aprill 11, 2025 will be temporarily closed due to Lydia's maternity leave. Will respond to inquiries and emails, but will not be available for in person appointments until August 4, 2025***
