Hi! I’m Shazida — but you can call me Shazzy!
I’m an Occupational Therapist and founder of Nurturing Beginnings Therapy here in Tampa, FL. My work is rooted in women’s health, pelvic floor therapy, and whole-person wellness — but my passion goes deeper than treatment techniques and protocols.
Like many of the women I serve, I’ve faced my own journey through pelvic floor dysfunction, fertility struggles, back and hip injuries, and hormonal challenges such as PCOS and endometriosis. I know firsthand how discouraging it can be to feel dismissed, minimized, or told to simply “deal with it.”
That’s why I hold a core belief: women’s care is not optional — it’s essential. The foundation of women’s health shapes families, communities, and society as a whole. There are solutions out there, and every woman has the right to access them without shame, doubt, or dismissal.
I’ve dedicated my career to building health care around this belief. With years of experience blending clinical expertise, holistic approaches, and a background in healthcare leadership, I meet every client where they are. My approach is equal parts education, empowerment, and hands-on therapy — because healing is never one-size-fits-all.
I founded Nurturing Beginnings Therapy to be more than a clinic. It’s a safe, supportive space where women can rebuild strength, restore confidence, and reconnect with their bodies at every stage — from fertility to pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. My mission is simple: to help women feel supported, seen, and capable of thriving in both daily life and long-term health.
About Us
Here, your care is our priority. To ensure personalized, high-quality treatment, we have chosen to be an out-of-network provider.
This decision allows us to focus entirely on you, without restrictions.
Our philosophy is simple — Every woman deserves private, respectful care, at every stage of life, delivered with clinical excellence and compassion.
We have chosen you as our priority — the whole you, not just one body part. Pelvic health affects your life, and your treatment plan will reflect that.
You will always work directly with a licensed, board-certified specialist, not an aide or assistant. You deserve expert care.
We take on a multi-faceted approach, finding the root cause of discomfort. Here, kegels is not the answer. We build a holistic plan to restore you for your unique body.
Real strategies for real people. Life is busy, let’s focus on practical ways to strengthen and heal that fit your needs.
Purposeful sessions to move your progress forward — we’re here to figure it out together and aim for lasting results.
Your call will always reach a pelvic health specialist. No automated phone lines — direct communication with your provider.
No battles with insurance. No waiting for approvals or authorizations. Here, you are seen sooner — without a waitlist, better faster — with a holistic approach that allows us to address multiple concerns at once.
Your privacy and comfort is the priority. No waiting room. All sessions are in a private treatment room.
You will find modest, culturally sensitive care that meets you where you are. We are here to support your goals.
