Cristina Shupe, Pt

I’m a Physical Therapist based in San Francisco with a longstanding specialization in pelvic health. For most of my career, I’ve focused on treating conditions related to the pelvic floor—ranging from chronic pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction to postpartum recovery and bladder or bowel issues. While pelvic care remains a core part of my work, my practice has naturally evolved to address the broader, often complex patterns that can contribute to or stem from pelvic symptoms. This includes orthopedic injuries, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic pain syndromes that don’t always fit neatly into a single diagnosis. I bring an empathetic and holistic approach to treating patients that combines traditional and osteopathic manual therapies (Fascial Counterstrain), with whole-body, integrative therapeutic movement based in Pilates, yoga, and Foundation Training. I chose the profession of Physical Therapy because I found the idea of healing through manual therapy and movement fascinating, and I believed it would allow me to offer a positive change in people’s lives. I would choose it again today, 25+ years later, for the same reasons. I am still fascinated and always delighted by how physical therapy can eliminate pain and restore function, and am overjoyed to watch people heal and return to their lives without limitations.