Reclaim Your Body, Reignite Your Confidence: We're Here to Help You Thrive.
Meet the Team
Dr. Lauren Davenport, PT, DPT
My story
Dr. Ariel Esperancilla, PT, DPT, CIDN
My story
Sierra
My story
"She believed she could, so she did"
Hi I'm Lauren!
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Dr. Lauren is a pelvic health physical therapist based in Lake Norman/North Charlotte, NC, and the Founder/Owner of Uplift Pelvic Health & Performance.
With specialized training in bowel and bladder conditions, pelvic pain, perinatal care, and post-surgical interventions, Dr. Lauren is also certified in Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism™ coaching and trigger point dry needling.
A North Carolina native, Dr. Lauren earned her BS in Biology from the University of Mount Olive while competing as a Division 2 volleyball athlete. She then completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at East Carolina University. She stays active with CrossFit and pickleball, and enjoys family time with her daughters, Mallory and Elaina, and their golden retriever, Maisel.
Dr. Lauren is passionate about supporting lifelong athleticism, no matter your chosen activity. She believes in addressing the whole person now to ensure the fitness and quality of life you desire for the future.
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Hi I'm Ariel!
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Dr. Ariel received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercises and Sports Science from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Emory University School of Medicine where she supplemented her studies with coursework in yoga, Pilates, and applied nutrition. She has advanced training in the comprehensive treatment of both male and female pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Institute, the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments (IAMT), and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy section within the APTA. She is a certified pregnancy and postpartum exercises specialist (PCES). She is also a Certified Integrative Dry Needling (CIDN) Practitioner which encompasses trigger point needling as well as advanced neurologic needling for a holistic approach to treating the entire body (head to toe).
Dr. Ariel’s visits incorporate an integrated and functional approach to rehabilitation and prioritize a holistic strategy for pelvic health and orthopedic conditions to promote resilience and independence with your overall health and wellness. She uses a wide variety of manual therapy techniques to treat the body in its entirety, –myofascial, lymphatic, vascular, and organ systems, using multiple forms of therapy since not all people respond the same way to similar treatments. Primary areas of expertise and specialized training include but are not limited to treatment of pelvic pain (female and male), fertility support and prenatal care, pregnancy/birth prep and postpartum recovery, bladder dysfunction (i.e. leakage, urgency/frequency, retention, bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis), bowel dysfunction (i.e. leakage, constipation), sexual wellness and, pre/post surgical conditions (such as prostatectomy, hysterectomy, endometriosis laparoscopy).
She is passionate about treating the whole person and not just their symptoms and fosters wellness by encouraging good nutrition, stress management, and patient education as an integral part of empowering all of her patients. After honing her skills in health and wellness in Atlanta, Georgia over the past 8 years, she looks forward to bringing her knowledge and expertise back to her community in North Carolina
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"In a world of chaos, choose kindness"
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." - Zig Ziglar
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Sierra is a Lake Norman native with a deep passion for serving her community. With a strong background in customer service, she brings a caring and dedicated approach to her role at the clinic. Outside of work, Sierra enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their playful Rottweiler, Oso, winning at game nights with family and friends, and staying active through yoga.
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We work on putting all the pieces together that’s specific to your life and goals.
Once we understand how the body works we focus on building tissue resilience and strength. The goal is to improve symptoms and treat all factors until symptoms are consistently low or eliminated.
Determine contributing factors and underlying "why" to prioritize the most effective treatment plan. Education and body connection will be the focus.
problem solvE & learn
The Live Method
Our expert pelvic physical therapists empower individuals of all activity levels to overcome pelvic and orthopedic challenges, find lasting relief, restore function, and confidently achieve their optimal health and performance goals.
Put the pieces together & LOAD
Performance optimization & LIVE
OUR SERVICES
Once we understand how the body works we focus on building tissue resilience and strength. The goal is to improve symptoms and treat all factors until symptoms are consistently low or eliminated.
Determine contributing factors and underlying "why" to prioritize the most effective treatment plan. Education and body connection will be the focus.
The Live Method
Our expert pelvic physical therapists empower individuals of all activity levels to overcome pelvic and orthopedic challenges, find lasting relief, restore function, and confidently achieve their optimal health and performance goals.
PROBLEM SOLVE & LEARN
Put the pieces together & LOAD
Performance optimization & LIVE
We work on putting all the pieces together that’s specific to your life and goals.
ABOUT US
- Stress Incontinence
- Urgency/Frequency
- Constipation
- IBS
- Chronic UTIs
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Bladder Pain
- Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis
- Pelvic Girdle Pain (SIJ/PSD)
- Low Back Pain/Sciatica
- Postural Deficits
- Pain with Intimacy
- Lack of/Painful Orgasm
- Painful Menstruations
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Perimenopause
- Fertility Support
- Birth Prep - Vaginal/C-Section
- Diastasis Recti
- Perinatal Wellness and Performance
- prostatectomy, hysterectomy, endometriosis, laparoscopy, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty laparoscopy, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty
Pelvic Health support for Men and Women
Who we love to help
About us
- Crossfitters
- Weightlifters
- Runners
- Gymnasts
- Martial artists
- Bootcamp athletes
- Pilates enthusiasts
- Yogis
- Weekend warriors
- Pregnant and postpartum mommas
- Anyone who is pursuing a lifetime of health and fitness
WHO WE love to HELP
"I have loved my experience at Uplift and 100% recommend it! Dr. Lauren has been so helpful through the middle of my pregnancy and postpartum. She helped me get prepared for labor and I attribute my smooth labor and delivery to all the exercises she taught me! I really like that this practice is more holistic. She evaluates your lifestyle and how you move your body on a daily basis and how everything is tied together to promote healing. She makes you feel comfortable at each visit. Love her!"
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Lauren is so knowledgeable and helpful with pelvic floor healing and also preparing for having a healthy pelvic future. She listens to your goals and concerns, and tailors your program to work with your daily life and your activity level. Absolutely recommend Lauren!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Highly recommend Dr. Lauren and Uplift! I started seeing her during the end of my pregnancy and she’s been wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable with all things related to pelvic health and is helping my body and mind feel more prepared for birth!"
"Working with Lauren dramatically improved my c-section and general postpartum recovery. She even helped me with other aches and pains, and has a really wide span of knowledge for the practical recovery questions. I never heard a dismissive “that’s normal” to anything I said, and she consistently followed up on any remark I made, no matter how small."
"Highly recommend Dr. Lauren and Uplift! I started seeing her during the end of my pregnancy and she’s been wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable with all things related to pelvic health and is helping my body and mind feel more prepared for birth!"
"Dr Lauren is absolutely amazing! She helped me so much during pregnancy and helped prepare for delivery with second child. Seeing her postpartum has helped with so many things I’ve had going on. I wish I would have had her with my first pregnancy/postpartum. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a pelvic floor therapist for any reason and tell everyone I know about her!"
Dr Lauren is absolutely amazing! She helped me so much during pregnancy and helped prepare for delivery with second child. Seeing her postpartum has helped with so many things I’ve had going on. I wish I would have had her with my first pregnancy/postpartum. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a pelvic floor therapist for any reason and tell everyone I know about her!
I have loved my experience at Uplift and 100% recommend it! Dr. Lauren has been so helpful through the middle of my pregnancy and postpartum. She helped me get prepared for labor and I attribute my smooth labor and delivery to all the exercises she taught me! I really like that this practice is more holistic. She evaluates your lifestyle and how you move your body on a daily basis and how everything is tied together to promote healing. She makes you feel comfortable at each visit. Love her!
"Uplift PT has been a wonderful resource and support during my pregnancy. Dr. Lauren is so knowledgeable and can explain everything in a way that is so easy to understand. She helps me problem solve ways to continue exercising in the way I love while managing how my body changes in pregnancy. I would highly recommend checking them out!"
"Uplift PT has been an absolute game changer for me during this pregnancy. It’s my first so I didn’t know what to expect and when I started to experience hip pain Dr. Lauren was able to get me pain free and back to doing some of the things that I love. She does a great job educating patients and is very supportive of our goals. I can’t recommend her enough!"
