Physical therapy + strength coaching
Who I work with, in their words
Maybe you got hurt right in the middle of your season. Maybe you're pregnant and not sure what's still safe. Or maybe you're just tired of working around the same nagging pain. Tap one to hear from someone who's been there.
"Emily is the best physical therapist I've been to. I saw her for two issues, a sprained ankle and a meniscus issue. I'm a kiteboarder so I wanted to recover as quickly as possible, and she helped get me back on the water much faster. If you are an athlete or want to heal for your sport quickly, she is definitely the best I've seen."
"I had a great appointment with Emily regarding tendinitis in my forearm. She took the time to get a detailed history of the injury and did a great deal of hands-on manipulation to help determine the best path forward with stretches and exercises to help with healing. I would highly recommend Emily for anyone needing a physical therapist."
"After just a few sessions, my body feels great. Emily helped me identify that my hip mobility was the root of a lot of my knee and back problems, and after following her mobility routine, I feel better than ever. Thank you Emily for fixing me!"
"I really appreciate the holistic approach she takes when it comes to solving the root cause of the problem, not just a temporary release from symptoms. I'm a dentist that has back issues from being hunched over all day and she worked with me to first get relief, and then to strengthen the muscle groups I need to correct my own issues at home. Insane how much better I feel after seeing her!"
"Emily was absolutely wonderful! She helped me get back to kiteboarding quickly while making sure I recovered safely after my C-section. She has incredible expertise in women's health and pelvic floor rehabilitation and tailored my exercises as I progressed and as new issues came up. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and skilled physical therapist."
"I've seen a fair share of PTs over the past 15 years having gone through back and shoulder issues and multiple surgeries (labrum repair and L4/L5 discectomy) and Emily stands out on top of the list. Her approach is very dynamic and she really takes the time to figure out the underlying issues and adjust the treatment accordingly vs just prescribing generic PT routines."
"I had seen two other PTs who were unable to help me with my hip pain. I saw improvement after our first session and she had me back on the water within days. Her approach was methodical and she adjusted the plan for my recovery as we went along. I'm a 64 year old athlete and have seen many PTs over the years, by far Emily is the best."
26 reviews, all five stars. Read every one on Google
What working with me is like
The gap I close
I treat your injury and train you in the same hour, and stay with you from your first session until you're back at full strength. In your home, at Tribe Fitness, or online.
DPT · Athlete · Founder
"No two bodies are the same, so no two plans should be either."
I grew up playing soccer in the Olympic Development Program, and these days you'll usually find me kiteboarding or wingfoiling. At 24, a doctor told me I'd never go back to my sport. I proved them wrong, and now I help people get back to theirs. I've practiced in Australia and the US, and I built Full Send to close the gap between getting out of pain and getting back to your life.
Ways to work together
Everyone starts with the same 75-minute assessment. From there, you pick how far you want to take it.
For active people with a sports injury, or a goal
Two sessions a week, treatment and strength in one hour, a DEXA scan and VO2 max test at the start and the end, and a text line for questions between sessions.
You keep training the entire 12 weeks. If I ever have to tell you to fully stop your sport, the rest is free.
Pregnant or postpartum
One-on-one, from the first trimester to getting back to your sport after birth. Your first visit includes a pelvic floor assessment if you want one.
Tribe member? Come to Bumps, Babies and Barbells on Nov 5. It's free for active members.
At Tribe Fitness
At Tribe Fitness on Columbus Avenue. Start with a 75-minute assessment, then 60-minute follow-ups. Hands-on treatment and training in the same visit, every time.
I come to you
The same assessment and follow-ups in your home, anywhere in San Francisco. Your equipment, your space, no commute.
Anywhere
60 minutes over video, from anywhere in the world. Movement assessment, rehab progressions, and your program updated live.
Pay directly with HSA/FSA. Most clients get 60 to 70 percent back through out-of-network reimbursement with the superbill I provide.
Train with the crew
A beach workout at Staircase 22, a Pacific cold plunge, then a wood-fired sauna with Bare Ritual SF. Every Friday morning.
Join the WhatsApp groupWorkshops
Talks on the pelvic floor, pregnancy, postpartum, and sex. Next up: Bumps, Babies and Barbells at Tribe Fitness on Union Street, Nov 5, then Running the Wave Through Motherhood, a free virtual talk on Nov 10.
See all eventsBook the 75-minute assessment and leave with a plan. Or take a free 10-minute call first to see if we're the right fit.
Or text (415) 625-3092 and tell me what hurts.
12-week program
Physical therapy and strength training in the same hour, twice a week, for 12 weeks. You keep training the whole time.
What a session looks like
Every hour starts hands-on and ends loaded. No separate rehab day and gym day, and no handoff to a trainer who doesn't know your history.
The promise
If I ever have to tell you to fully stop your sport, the rest of the program is free.
No. Kiteboarders, tennis players, runners, and people with a gym habit and a back that keeps complaining. If you want to stay active, it's for you.
Twelve weeks is enough time to change how you move and get strong. A few single sessions usually just calm the pain down. It works out to $200 a session instead of $250, with the testing included.
I'm out of network. You get a superbill, and most PPO clients see 60 to 70 percent back. HSA and FSA cards work directly.
Your home or Tribe Fitness on Columbus Avenue.
Pelvic health for women and men
Private, one-on-one pelvic floor physical therapy at your home, at Tribe Fitness, or online. Pregnant or postpartum? I see you through every trimester and back to your sport.
ICE Pelvic Certified
What it is
Your pelvic floor supports your organs, controls your bladder and bowel, and works with your core every time you lift, run, or jump. Like any muscle, it can be weak, too tight, or slow to recover after birth or surgery.
I assess how it's working, treat it hands-on where needed, then train it. Most people don't need more Kegels. An internal exam is offered, never required.
Pelvic floor problems are common in people with low back pain. If your back keeps coming back, this is often why.
Preventive care
As physical therapists, we assess every muscle the same way: range of motion, strength, and coordination. Your pelvic floor is no different, and it should be assessed too. I'm certified to perform internal pelvic floor examinations, the most accurate way to see how these muscles are working.
I believe every woman should have a preventive pelvic floor assessment, before anything goes wrong. Knowing where your pelvic floor is today gives you a baseline, so you can understand the changes that come with training, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and aging, and stay ahead of them.
The internal exam is always your choice. I explain every step first, and it is never required.
For pregnant and postpartum women
One-on-one sessions through pregnancy and after birth, at your home, at Tribe Fitness, or online. I check how you're training so you know what to keep doing and what to change.
Any trimester. Keep your strength, learn your pelvic floor, and get ready for labor.
From 2 weeks after birth. A return-to-sport plan with a date on it.
Tribe member? Start with Bumps, Babies and Barbells on Nov 5, free for active members.
"She helped me get back to kiteboarding quickly while making sure I recovered safely after my C-section. She tailored my exercises as I progressed and as new issues came up."
Stephanie, kitesurfer and mom · Google reviewPregnant or postpartum?
Answer 2 or 3 quick questions. I'll send you to the right free guide, and you can book a call with me if you want help.
Women's health workshops
Talks on the pelvic floor, pregnancy, postpartum, and sex, in person and on Zoom. Open to everyone, client or not.
Common questions
No. California allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can book with me directly. If your insurance needs a referral for reimbursement, I'll help you sort that out on our free call.
We talk through your story first: symptoms, history, goals, and the life you want your body to keep up with. Then a whole-body movement assessment. An internal pelvic assessment can be part of it, but only if it's useful and only with your consent. You leave with a plan you understand.
I'm out of network, which is what makes 60- to 75-minute one-on-one sessions possible. Pay directly with HSA or FSA, and I provide a superbill after every session. Most clients with out-of-network benefits get 60 to 70 percent back.
Yes, regularly. Pelvic pain, bladder and bowel symptoms, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, post-surgical recovery, and stubborn hip or tailbone pain often trace back to the pelvic floor in men too. Care is private and judgment-free.
Any time, and earlier is better. The first trimester is a great time to build your plan. Postpartum, I see clients as early as two weeks after birth.
Read
A tighter harness isn't more support. How harness fit and rib injuries change core pressure, and why your pelvic floor feels it first.
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"Just do Kegels" is often the wrong advice. The signs of an overactive pelvic floor, and how down-training teaches it to let go.
Read the article →For providers
I welcome referrals from OBs, midwives, doulas, urologists, and orthopedic and primary care providers. Send your patient's contact details and I'll reach out within one business day.
(415) 625-3092 · emily@fullsendphysicaltherapy.com
Ways to work together
Everything begins with a 75-minute assessment. From there you choose how deep to go. Most people who want a result they can measure choose the 12 weeks.
Single sessions
For a new tweak, a pre-trip check, or a second opinion. Every session is treatment and training together, and you leave with a written plan and videos for every movement.
Session packs
Follow-up sessions at Tribe Fitness. No expiry. Home visits add $50 a session.
Book a sessionThe Full Send 12
Two in-person sessions a week, DEXA and VO2 max testing at the start and the end, your home program, and a text line for questions between sessions.
Pregnant or postpartum
The same assessment and follow-ups, planned around your trimester or your weeks postpartum.
After the 12
For graduates who don't want to lose their person. One session a week or every other week, your program kept current, and Fridays. Not for sale to new clients.
Events
A beach workout every Friday, plus talks on women's health and getting back on the water. In San Francisco and online.
Upcoming
Every Friday · Ocean Beach
A 50-minute workout on the sand, a Pacific cold plunge, then 20 minutes in a wood-fired sauna with Bare Ritual SF. About 80 minutes, start to finish. All levels.
In-person talk · Tribe Fitness
Pregnant doesn't mean you have to stop lifting. Pelvic floor and core, lifting while pregnant, birth prep, and returning to training after baby. Hands-on, small group, open Q&A.
Free virtual talk · Live Q&A
Pre and postnatal PT for active women and water-sport athletes: the myths, the pelvic floor drills, and exactly when and how to get back on the water. Replay and a free take-home guide for everyone who RSVPs.
From past events
Past events
A straight conversation about pleasure, pain, and the pelvic floor, for women and men. Part of First Sundays at Alchemy Sauna Garden.
RecapThe first edition, for women only: pleasure, pain, and the pelvic floor.
An outdoor conversation on pre and postnatal PT for active women: myths, pelvic floor drills, and return-to-water readiness.
A prevention and performance workshop for kiters, wingers, and foilers, hosted with MAREA Watersports.
Common wind-sport injuries, warm-ups, post-session stretches, and off-season training for kiters and wingers.
New talks and classes are announced on Instagram first.
DPT · Athlete · Founder
"No two bodies are the same, so no two plans should be either. I treat the whole person, not just the spot that hurts."
My story
I grew up playing soccer in the Olympic Development Program, found yoga and breathwork along the way, and eventually fell head over heels for the ocean. These days you'll usually find me kiteboarding or wingfoiling. What I love most is how moving well makes you feel, whatever the sport. So when that got taken away from me, I felt what you might be feeling right now.
I know what it feels like when a doctor tells you that you can't do what you love anymore. When I was 24, I was told I couldn't go back to my sport because of an injury. I did everything I could to make sure that wasn't true for me, and I learned firsthand how much the body can come back from. Today I'm stronger and healthier than I've ever been. I became the doctor I always wanted: the one who looks for a way back to your sport, and helps you get there.
I've practiced in both Australia and the US, and everywhere I went I saw the same frustrating story. You get hurt. You get rushed 20-minute appointments and a printout of exercises. The moment the pain fades you're discharged, still unsure of your body, still not back to your life, and left to figure out the rest alone. That's the gap I built Full Send to close. I love getting people back to their sport and their everyday life, stronger than before.
So in every assessment I look at your whole body: how you move, breathe, train, and recover. Pain in one spot is rarely just about that spot. Treatment blends hands-on therapy, dry needling, strength training, mobility, breathwork, and pelvic health care when you need it, in one plan built around your life.
To me, Full Send means going all in, in your sport and in the rest of your life.
My promise to you
Your body is amazing at recovering. Muscle, tendon, bone, and your pelvic floor all adapt to the load you give them. Too much too soon and things flare up. The right amount, built up week by week, and they get stronger. So I'll never tell you to stop doing what you love. I might ask you to change things for a while, like less load or a shorter session, and then we build you back up.
Meet Dr. Emily
Education & clinical credentials
Dr. Emily (Emmy) Haw, PT, DPT. Clinical work in Australian hospitals and San Francisco, and volunteer orthopedic rehab with Mercy Ships in Senegal and in Burkina Faso.
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Step one, for everyone
One on one, at your home or at Tribe Fitness. You'll leave knowing what's going on in your body, why it's happening, and how we're going to fix it. Not injured? We'll find what's holding back your performance.
$250 at Tribe Fitness, $300 at your home. HSA and FSA accepted. Superbill provided. Prefer to talk first? Text (415) 625-3092.
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