A Functional Medicine Approach to Pelvic Health
Pelvic floor physical therapy and functional health
Pelvic health symptoms can be closely related to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, nutrition deficiencies, sleep disturbances, unruly stress, and sub-optimal movement patterns.
Often, more than one system is involved.
Keep Asking Questions
Get Recognized
Get Relief
I investigate all symptoms and all systems.
I combine biomechanical expertise with principles of functional medicine.
This is what makes my practice different
Call to Schedule
440-552-0188
Dr. Tara Moore, PT, DPT, M.Ed, NTP, IFMCP
A Functional Medicine Approach to Pelvic Health
A wellness option for women
Expert pelvic health and whole-body care for women dealing with bladder or bowel issues, pelvic pain, fatigue, hormone shifts, and every season from pregnancy to perimenopause.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & Functional Health: Serving the Greater Cleveland and Akron Areas and virtually nationwide
Support your symptoms so you start feeling better.
At the same time work on the root cause
I Believe
I believe that healthcare shouldn’t start with a diagnosis — it should start with curiosity. I believe physical therapy shouldn’t be the last step in recovery — it should be the first step in prevention. And I believe women deserve more than rushed appointments and disconnected care plans. They deserve time, context, and connection.
Tara Moore, PT, DPT
Keep Asking Questions
I investigate to figure it out
I provide treatment to fix it
I teach you strategies to maintain it
I routinely examine to catch flares and new issues
Our Practice
440-552-0188
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At Obsidian, we have reimagined healthcare to be proactive and personalized. You will receive comprehensive annual and follow-up examinations, supported by ongoing robust follow-up communication services all year. You can expect consistent support, without long wait lists or interruptions in your care.
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Patient-centered care: Promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease.
An Integrative, science-based healthcare approach: Considers the unique, complex web of interactions of the patient’s physiology and lifestyle along with both internal and external factors that affect total functioning.
A combination of best practices: Integration of a variety of support strategies focusing on restorative care, and prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise for optimal wellness.
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Food is energy. At the most basic level, food is a fuel source necessary for the body to function.
Food is information. Byproducts of food assist with various bodily processes: metabolism, hormones, detoxification, etc., and convey messages about your functioning.
Food is a connection. Food brings people together, often as a central focus of social gatherings and celebratory events. The reasons behind food choices, cravings, and aversions aren’t always logical or rational, and these reasons can often be tied back to our relationships with food.
Food is medicine. We are what we eat. Foods and food behaviors influence the body and can contribute to underlying symptoms. These factors can be adjusted to move an individual toward health and healing. Choosing nutrient-dense foods that send support (not destruction) to the body is critical for optimal health.
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Movement is vital: We know more than ever how important movement is for our overall health. The key is creating safe movement strategies that allow your body to move effectively in your current state.
Movement is Specific: Progressing movement through rehabilitative phases allows you to reach your ultimate activity goals.
Movement is limited: Imbalances in the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems are limiting factors to overall progress. Manual therapy addresses these impairments throughout your program.
What To Expect
Call To Schedule
440-552-0188
Call to talk to a real person, not a universal call center, to get your questions answered and schedule your first few visits.
2. Personalized Plan
At your first visit, we will talk about what’s been going on, review your history and the results of your online Nutrition Questionnaire. You may experience a physical assessment. Don’t worry, you will leave with your personalized plan to get started!
3. Ongoing Support
Ongoing, robust support throughout the year. This could include nutrition support, hands-on physical therapy treatment, and regular updates to your plan with action items. In-person, virtual, texts and emails included.
I’m casual, but I take this seriously.
My Credentials
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP)
Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)
Advanced Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Specialist
Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy training
Barral Institute training in visceral manipulation
Myopain Seminars training in Dry Needling
Advanced training in low back and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
Presenter for colleagues and patients
Over 14 years of clinical experience
Over 8 years of functional nutrition and health experience
Proactive, Personalized, Year-Round care
Membership Model
To support lasting wellness, I offer a membership-based model. This program keeps you connected all year long with proactive, preventative, and deeply collaborative care support.
Members Receive
Annual comprehensive examination
Follow-up and routine visits throughout the year
On-demand messaging and care coordination
Year-round guidance for lifestyle, movement, hormone, and nutrition support
Functional diagnostic test recommendations
Flexible Medical Use
Your membership fees are structured to qualify as medical expenses, allowing you to use pre-tax accounts like HSA, FSA, HRA, or MSA to cover your care — making this wellness model practical.
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Courses
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Feed Your Fertile Body
Every woman should know about optimizing fertility. This six-module program is designed to give you the information and tools to improve your overall health and provide a foundation for fertility.
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Feed Your Pregnant Body
Get the information you need to optimize nutrition for yourself and your growing baby. This comprehensive, live 6-week program is designed to provide you with the tools and resources to improve your overall health and feel great during pregnancy.
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Feed Your Post-Partum Body
Going through pregnancy, labor, and delivery takes a lot out of you … literally. Nutrient depletion can exacerbate post-partum symptoms. Learn how to sufficiently replenish your body as you recover.