Vaginismus in Utah

Compassionate, Proven Help at Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness

Painful penetration, burning, or an inability to insert a tampon or undergo a pelvic exam isn’t “just in your head.” You may be experiencing vaginismus—a treatable condition involving involuntary muscle tightening in the vagina.

At Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, we help women across Utah overcome vaginismus with gentle, evidence-based pelvic floor physical therapy. It’s private, respectful care that gets to the root of the problem—without medication or surgery.

What Is Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina tighten or spasm involuntarily, making any kind of vaginal insertion painful or impossible.
You might notice:

  • Sharp or burning pain during attempted penetration
  • Painful or failed gynecological exams
  • Difficulty inserting tampons or menstrual cups
  • Anxiety or fear about intimacy due to pain
  • Muscle clenching even with gentle contact

Whether you’ve experienced this since your first attempt at penetration (primary vaginismus) or it started later in life (secondary vaginismus), you are not alone—and you are not broken.

What Causes Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is often both physical and emotional in origin. It can stem from:

  • Overactive pelvic floor muscles
  • Past trauma or negative sexual experiences
  • Anxiety, shame, or fear surrounding penetration
  • Painful medical procedures or infections
  • Postpartum body changes
  • Lack of education about sexual anatomy and function

We treat vaginismus by addressing the muscular, neurological, and emotional components—all at your pace.

How Reborn Pelvic Health Treats Vaginismus

Our physical therapists specialize in treating pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction in a discreet and compassionate environment.

Our approach includes:

  • Internal and external pelvic floor muscle assessment (only with consent)
  • Manual therapy to release tight, guarded muscles
  • Guided use of vaginal dilators and progressive desensitization
  • Breathing and relaxation techniques for nervous system downregulation
  • Education about your anatomy and what’s normal
  • Empowering you to reconnect with your body confidently

We go beyond symptoms to restore pain-free function, body awareness, and confidence.

Why Choose Reborn Pelvic Health?

We understand how isolating and frustrating vaginismus can feel. At Reborn, you’ll be seen, heard, and treated with care.

What to Expect:

  • 1-on-1 private sessions in a safe, welcoming space
  • Therapists who are specially trained in women’s pelvic health
  • Zero pressure—everything is done with your comfort and consent
  • Personalized plans—no cookie-cutter protocols
  • Located in Utah, serving Salt Lake City, Provo, and beyond

Our mission is to help you reclaim your comfort, intimacy, and freedom—on your own terms.

You Don’t Have to “Just Live With It”

Many women go years without a diagnosis—or are told it’s “in their head.” But vaginismus is real, and treatable, with the right help.

If you’re struggling with:

  • Penetration pain
  • Avoidance of intimacy due to fear
  • Anxiety before exams or tampon use
  • Frustration or confusion about your body

Let’s take the next step together.

Start Healing Today

At Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, we believe that every woman deserves pain-free intimacy, confident movement, and body trust.

Call (801) 702-8475 or schedule your consultation online now.

You don’t need a referral—just the decision to begin. We’ll meet you with compassion, skill, and a plan for real progress.

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Kristen Ramm

Dr. Betty’s passion for pelvic health and whole person wellness is immeasurable! I’ve gone to traditional physical therapy clinics in years past and found it difficult to keep/schedule appointments with young kids in tow. I have also went blindly to an in network provider only to find that it wasn’t quite what I was expecting. Betty offers IN HOME concierge PT services and a FREE 15 min phone consultation to see if she’s a good fit/what to expect/etc. Necessary forms can be filled out online prior to the appointment to maximize evaluation and treatment time. She has lots of tools in her at home tool kit! My kids are older now but I find schedules keep getting busier so without Betty coming to my home, I fear I would still just be trying to run through my nagging running injury. I am back to enjoying pain free miles! Compassion and convenience don’t often go together but with Betty they do!

 

Sara Pixton

Betty is PHENOMENAL at what she does. From our first conversation, it was really apparent that she has a huge wealth of knowledge about everything relating to pelvic PT, and she’s super passionate about it! I’ve had just three appointments with her so far, and have already seen huge improvement in my pelvic health–my menstrual cramps have gone from debilitating to nearly gone! And we’re working on lots of other things to help me gain awareness of, take responsibility for, and optimize my pelvic health!