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Move Better. Feel Better.
Get Back to What Matters.
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Back, Hip & Groin Pain
Pressure, Heaviness & Prolapse
Leaking, Urgency & Bladder Concerns
Bowel & Constipation Concerns
Pain With Sex
Return to Exercise & Activity
Pelvic, orthopedic, or movement concerns that haven't fully resolved
1:1 With Your
Physical Therapist
We Assess,
Not Guess
Care Built
Around You
"Dr. Cathy has been such an incredible help to me... it is a night a day difference since I first started seeing her. She helped ease my mind that life can go on and you don't have to be in pelvic pain. She would get 10 stars from me! I would recommend her to anyone!" R.T.
We Help People With:
Pelvic Pain & Sexual Health
Pelvic pain • Pudendal neuralgia • Pain with intimacy • Vaginismus • Vulvodynia • Endometriosis • Painful periods • Male pelvic pain • Erectile concerns
Bladder & Bowel Health
Leaking • Urgency & frequency • Overactive bladder • Bladder pain syndrome / Interstitial cystitis • Constipation • Incomplete emptying • Fecal incontinence • IBS-related pelvic floor concerns
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy-related pain • Birth preparation & pushing coordination • Postpartum recovery • C-section pain & scar concerns • Diastasis recti • Return to exercise
Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse • Pressure or heaviness • Pelvic floor weakness • Pelvic floor tension • Difficulty coordinating the pelvic floor
Back, Hip & Orthopedic Concerns
Back pain • Hip pain • Groin pain • Tailbone pain • Persistent pain or movement problems that haven't improved with traditional treatment
Perimenopause & Menopause
Pelvic floor changes • Bladder symptoms • Pain with intimacy • Changes in strength, mobility, and function
Not sure whether your symptoms fit neatly into one of these categories? That's okay. We treat people, not lists of diagnoses.
"Dr. Garwacki is an amazing PT! I came in with some pelvic floor symptoms and she has helped me fix all of those...I’ve had so much progress... if you have any pelvic floor symptoms or even think you might, go see her, she will help you!!" L.K.
We're Building a Higher Standard of Physical Therapy.
At Uplift, we believe great physical therapy starts with curiosity.
Your symptoms don't exist in isolation, and your care shouldn't either. We look at how your pelvic floor, hips, spine, core, breathing, movement, and nervous system work together—then build treatment around what your body actually needs.
That means thoughtful assessment. One-on-one treatment. Hands-on care when appropriate. Targeted movement. And a physical therapist who continues asking why when something isn't adding up.
Our goal isn't simply to get you through an appointment. It's to help you understand what's happening, make meaningful progress, and leave with greater confidence, calm, and clarity.
The Uplift Approach
UNDERSTAND
Start with a thorough assessment to understand what's contributing to your symptoms.
UNWIND
Address pain, tension, mobility restrictions, pressure, and other barriers keeping your body stuck.
STRENGTHEN
Build the strength, coordination, and movement your body needs for real life.
SUCCESS
Move forward with the confidence and tools to keep doing what matters to you.
"Highly recommend! I’ve been having back pain/discomfort for quite a while and couldn’t quite nail down the cause. Pinpointed the problem in the first session and have been fixing the root of the cause. Really improved my daily quality of life and my running ability (long distance runner here)." -Stan
The Uplift Standard
We believe physical therapy can
—and should—be better. The Uplift Standard reflects what we believe exceptional care should look like.
1. We Look Deeper.
Symptoms don't always tell the whole story. We take the time to understand what's contributing to the problem—not just where it hurts. That means thoughtful assessment, strong clinical reasoning, and looking beyond the obvious.
2. One Patient. One Physical Therapist.
Your treatment time belongs to you. Care is provided one-on-one, directly with your physical therapist—never passed off to a tech or aide and never divided between multiple patients.
3. We Treat the Whole Picture.
The pelvic floor doesn't work in isolation, and neither does the rest of your body. We consider strength, mobility, breathing, pressure, the nervous system, and movement—and how those pieces work together.
4. We Stay Curious.
Good clinicians keep asking questions. We reassess, adapt, and dig deeper when something isn't adding up rather than continuing with a plan simply because it's what we've always done.
5. We Keep Raising the Bar.
Our learning doesn't stop with a degree. We continue developing our skills, challenging our thinking, and evolving our care as the evidence and profession move forward.
This is the standard we hold ourselves to.
And it's the level of care we believe our patients deserve.
The Uplift Story
Uplift started with a simple idea: people in North Georgia deserve exceptional pelvic health care close to home.
Dr. Cathy Garwacki founded Uplift to practice physical therapy the way she believed it should be practiced—one-on-one, individualized, and in a place where people feel welcomed, heard, and comfortable talking about concerns that aren't always easy to talk about.
Pelvic health has been a passion of Cathy's since physical therapy school because the right care can make an enormous difference in someone's life. Pain, leaking, prolapse, pregnancy changes, or orthopedic problems don't just cause symptoms—they can become barriers to movement, exercise, and doing the things you love.
And movement is about more than fitness. It's part of your long-term health.
Staying active supports strength, bone health, cardiovascular and metabolic health, independence, and quality of life as we age. We don't want pain or pelvic floor symptoms to be the reason you stop moving or miss out on the health benefits that come with staying active.
Today, Uplift is growing around a bigger vision: exceptional pelvic and orthopedic physical therapy that helps people move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.
We're here to help you overcome the things getting in your way so you can keep moving, exercising, and doing what matters to you—for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What should I expect at my first visit?
We'll start by talking about your symptoms, health history, and goals. From there, your physical therapist will complete an individualized assessment that may include your movement, strength, mobility, breathing, hips, back, abdomen, and pelvic floor. We'll explain what we're finding and create a plan built around you.
Will I have an internal pelvic floor assessment?
When appropriate, an internal assessment can give us valuable information about pelvic floor strength, tension, coordination, and function. It is always performed with your consent, and we'll explain what we're assessing and why.
How many visits will I need?
Every person is different, but many patients begin noticing meaningful changes within 3–5 visits. Your plan will be based on your symptoms, goals, and progress—not a predetermined number of visits.
Do I need a referral?
No. Georgia allows direct access to physical therapy, so most people can begin care at Uplift without a physician's referral.
Can I come to Uplift during pregnancy or postpartum?
Absolutely. We help with pregnancy-related pain, pelvic floor symptoms, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, diastasis recti, C-section recovery, and returning to exercise and activity.
What if I'm not sure whether my problem is pelvic floor or orthopedic?
You don't need to figure that out before coming in. We'll look at the whole picture, assess what's contributing to your symptoms, and help determine the best path forward.
Ready to Feel Better and Get Back to
What Matters?
12 Sammy McGhee Blvd
Suite 204
Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: 762-332-8405
Fax: 877-276-0091
Still Have Questions?
That's okay—we're happy to answer them. When you reach out to Uplift, you'll connect with a real person who understands pelvic health and can help you figure out your next step.
No answering service. No runaround. Just real people who are happy to help.
Our Location
12 Sammy McGhee Blvd, Suite 204 Jasper, GA 30143
762-332-8405
Directions: Turn into the Burger King parking lot. We are in the first medical building, located directly above the pediatrician's office. There is an elevator for your convenience.