Expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA
At Longevity Institute of Virginia, you get a full hour one-on-one with your physical therapist—no rushing, no insurance restrictions. We treat the whole person so you can move, feel, and live better for the long haul.
Is Your Current PT Actually Solving the Problem?
You're Just a Number
Insurance-driven clinics stack appointments back-to-back, leaving you with 15-minute sessions and a rotating cast of providers who barely know your name—let alone your goals.
Symptoms Treated, Root Causes Ignored
When care only chases pain instead of uncovering why it started, you end up in a frustrating cycle—feeling better for a week, then right back where you began.
Long Waits, Limited Access
Waiting weeks or months to be seen—especially for specialized pelvic floor or vestibular care—means your condition worsens while your quality of life quietly slips away.
Why Virginia Beach Chooses Longevity for Physical Therapy
We built Longevity Institute of Virginia around one principle: you deserve better care. That means a full hour with your dedicated therapist, a holistic plan that goes beyond your symptoms, and a team that's genuinely invested in your long-term health—not just your next billing cycle.
Full 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with your physical therapist—every single visit, free from insurance constraints
Holistic approach that addresses not just your injury, but the nutrition, stress, and lifestyle factors that drive lasting recovery
Veteran-owned clinic serving active adults, athletes, expecting and new moms, and military families across Virginia Beach
Our 3-Step Process to Get You Back in the Game
Step 1: Feel Better
We start by reducing your pain quickly and restoring your comfort using targeted manual therapy, dry needling, and hands-on techniques tailored to your body.
Step 2: Move Better
Once pain is managed, we rebuild your movement patterns — improving flexibility, strength, and mechanics so your body works the way it's designed to.
Step 3: Perform Better
Finally, we elevate your performance and resilience — returning you to your sport, your workouts, or simply the life you love, stronger and more capable than before.
Conditions We Treat with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
From pelvic pain and incontinence to low back pain and sports injuries, our Virginia Beach team treats a wide range of conditions with the same one-on-one attention and holistic care you deserve. If you've been searching for pelvic floor physical therapy near me, we're here.
Pelvic Health: pelvic pain, incontinence, painful intercourse, diastasis recti, prolapse, endometriosis pain support, prenatal and postpartum recovery
Spine, Hip & Lower Body: low back pain, sciatica, hip impingement, runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, ACL injury, IT band syndrome, and more
Head, Neck & Neurological: vertigo and BPPV, vestibular migraines, concussion symptoms, TMJ pain, neck pain, and headaches
What Virginia Beach Patients Are Saying
"I began working on chronic knee pain, and by Thanksgiving I was able to run a 5K again with zero pain. I never imagined that was possible! The dry needling and cupping has worked wonders, and they always hit the mark with the exact right exercises."
Nikki L.
"Longevity is the only PT I've gone to that recognizes the whole person and takes a holistic approach to healing. You aren't just a number in an appointment book. They share in your successes and they genuinely care for their clients.”
Anita R.
"As a veteran, I've often struggled to find care that doesn't treat me like just another number. Longevity stands out by offering personalized therapy tailored specifically to your individual needs and pain points. I highly recommend them!"
Eric G.
Meet the Longevity Institute of Virginia Team — Your Virginia Beach Physical Therapy Experts
Dr. Twila Ruefer, PT, DPT — Founder
Navy veteran, mother, and founder of Longevity. Twila holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee and is certified in dry needling, pelvic health, and yoga. She specializes in holistic sports rehab and whole-body physical therapy.
Jessica Rapoport, PTA, MFDc — Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Jessica holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from Radford University and is certified in Myofascial Decompression (cupping) and Precision Nutrition. She specializes in manual therapy, cupping, and supporting a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Christina Laurens, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist
Christina earned her DPT from Old Dominion University and her B.S. in Exercise Science from NC Wesleyan College, where she played four years of collegiate volleyball. She has advanced training in MDT and dry needling, a
Dr. Frances Rogers, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist
Franny earned her DPT from Duke University and specializes in orthopedic and sports injuries. She uses manual techniques — including dry needling and joint mobilization — alongside functional exercise programming, and is currently pursuing her orthopedic board certification.
Brooke Allen — Marketing & Event Coordinator
Brooke keeps Longevity connected to the Virginia Beach community through social media, events, and outreach. An avid surfer, runner, and Pilates enthusiast, she brings authentic energy to everything she does for the team.
Visit Us in Virginia Beach
We're conveniently located at 2236 General Booth Blvd #104, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 — right on General Booth Boulevard, just north of Nimmo Parkway and approximately 1 mile south of Landstown Place Shopping Center. From Downtown Virginia Beach, we're just a 24-minute drive (about 10.7 miles) via Holland Rd and Nimmo Pkwy — take Nimmo Pkwy west, turn right onto Wisteria Ln, then right onto General Booth Blvd and we'll be on your right at Suite #104.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit to our Virginia Beach physical therapy clinic.
Do you accept insurance?
Longevity Institute of Virginia operates on a self-pay model, meaning you pay directly for your care without going through insurance. This is an intentional choice—it removes the time limits and restrictions that insurance imposes, so your therapist can spend a full, uninterrupted hour focused entirely on you. Many patients find the outcomes and value far exceed what they experienced in insurance-based settings. We're happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Please call us at (757) 219-2873 with specific billing questions.
What does a typical session look like?
Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with your physical therapist—no aides, no double-booking, no distractions. Your therapist will use a combination of hands-on manual therapy, targeted therapeutic exercise, and specialized techniques like dry needling, cupping, or vestibular rehab depending on your needs and goals.
What is pelvic floor physical therapy and who is it for?
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Virginia Beach addresses the muscles, connective tissue, and nerves of the pelvic region. It's appropriate for people experiencing pelvic pain, bladder leakage or incontinence, painful intercourse, diastasis recti, prolapse, endometriosis-related pain, and pre- or postpartum recovery. Men, women, and people of all activity levels can benefit.
How many sessions will I need?
Every patient's journey is different. Some people see significant improvement within a few sessions; others with chronic or complex conditions benefit from a longer plan. After your initial evaluation, your therapist will outline a personalized roadmap—typically structured around our 3-step process of Feel Better, Move Better, Perform Better—so you always know what to expect.
Do you treat veterans and active-duty military?
Absolutely. Longevity was founded by Dr. Twila Ruefer, a Navy veteran, and we proudly serve the military community across Virginia Beach. We understand the unique physical demands and healthcare frustrations that come with military service, and we're committed to delivering care that actually sees you as an individual.
What conditions beyond pelvic health do you treat?
Our team treats a wide range of conditions including low back pain, sciatica, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, vertigo and BPPV, vestibular migraines, TMJ pain, concussion symptoms, sports injuries, and much more. If you're unsure whether we can help, give us a call—we're happy to talk through your situation.