We built Revive because too many women were being told to “just live with it.”

Yes — and in many ways it is most effective for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. This is when pelvic floor changes become most noticeable, and when the right intervention makes the biggest difference in quality of life.

Symptoms like bladder leaks, pelvic heaviness, painful intimacy, back pain, and core weakness are not inevitable parts of aging. They are signals that something specific is not functioning the way it should — and most of them respond extremely well to targeted pelvic floor physical therapy.

We have worked with women in their 40s who thought they were too young to have these issues, women in their 60s who thought they had waited too long, and everything in between. In the vast majority of cases, the right care produces real, lasting results — without surgery, without medication, and without being told to just live with it.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on the muscles, nerves, and connective tissues that support your bladder, uterus, and bowel — an area that standard PT typically does not address at all.

At Revive, we go further than either approach alone. Because our team includes pelvic floor specialists who are also trained in orthopedic PT and therapeutic Pilates, we can see and treat the full picture — how your pelvic floor connects to your core, your spine, your hips, and your overall movement.

This means we can address things that most clinics miss entirely: why your back pain keeps coming back, why Kegels alone are not working, and why your symptoms got worse after surgery. We find the root cause. That is what makes the difference.

Therapeutic Pilates is a clinically guided form of movement training — different from the Pilates you might find at a general fitness studio. Instead of following a standard class format, every exercise is chosen specifically for your body, your condition, and your goals.

It focuses on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the core, hips, and pelvic floor that support your body during everyday movement — the muscles that most fitness programs either ignore or work incorrectly.

At Revive, therapeutic Pilates is delivered by specialists trained in both rehabilitation and movement — meaning if something is not working or something hurts, we know why and we know how to fix it. Sessions are private or small group, never more than five people, and always guided by a women's health specialist — not a general fitness instructor.

For women over 40 navigating pelvic floor issues, back pain, menopause, or surgical recovery, it is one of the most effective tools we have.

Yes — and in many ways it is most effective for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. This is when pelvic floor changes become most noticeable, and when the right intervention makes the biggest difference in quality of life.

Symptoms like bladder leaks, pelvic heaviness, painful intimacy, back pain, and core weakness are not inevitable parts of aging. They are signals that something specific is not functioning the way it should — and most of them respond extremely well to targeted pelvic floor physical therapy.

We have worked with women in their 40s who thought they were too young to have these issues, women in their 60s who thought they had waited too long, and everything in between. In the vast majority of cases, the right care produces real, lasting results — without surgery, without medication, and without being told to just live with it.

Most traditional PT clinics are built around insurance billing — which means shorter sessions, rotating therapists, and care plans designed around what insurance approves rather than what your body actually needs. Most Pilates studios offer general group classes with no clinical oversight.

At Revive, every session is a full hour of undivided attention — one-on-one, never doubled up. Every care plan is built around what your body actually needs rather than what a plan approves. And because our specialists meet as a team about every client, whoever you're with already knows your story. Physical therapy and therapeutic Pilates are integrated under one roof, and every client is a woman over 40. There is no other practice in North County San Diego that combines all three.

Dr. Dawn Andalon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 22 years specializing in women's health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and therapeutic Pilates. Before founding Revive, she worked as a physical therapist and consultant at Nike World Headquarters in Portland, OR. She is Polestar Pilates certified, Manual Therapy certified, and trained through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute. She has authored four books on women's health and hosts The Women's Health Happy Hour podcast.

While Dr. Dawn no longer treats clients directly, she trains every specialist on the Revive team in her proprietary Pelvic & Core Reset Method — the same approach she developed over two decades of clinical practice. Whoever you work with here is delivering care built on Dr. Dawn's methodology and trained by her personally.

Yes — and the best way to get started is with a Discovery Visit: a 60-minute, in-person visit at our Encinitas studio where you sit down with a women's health specialist for a complete clinical evaluation. We learn about your goals and symptoms, evaluate what's actually going on, and build a personalized program plan you take home as a written action plan. There's no pressure and no obligation — if we're not the right fit for your situation, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.

Request a Discovery Visit, and we'll call you the same day. If you'd rather start with movement than with a symptom, request a Pilates Intro Session instead. Or text us at (760) 301-5235.

Yes — and the best way to get started is with a Discovery Visit: a 60-minute, in-person visit at our Encinitas studio where you sit down with a women's health specialist for a complete clinical evaluation. We learn about your goals and symptoms, evaluate what's actually going on, and build a personalized program plan you take home as a written action plan. There's no pressure and no obligation — if we're not the right fit for your situation, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. You can book directly online or text us at (760) 301-5235.

Our practice is located at 681 Encinitas Blvd in Encinitas, CA 92024 — in the heart of North County San Diego.

Physical therapy and integrated Pilates sessions take place in Suite 308. Pilates group classes are in our adjacent studio, Suite 305. When you arrive, look for Suite 308 first — our team will direct you from there.

There is a free parking lot directly in front of the building with plenty of spaces. No referral is needed — California is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule directly with us without a physician's order.

We serve women throughout North County San Diego, including Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Leucadia, Cardiff by the Sea, Rancho Santa Fe, and Oceanside.