Meet Dr. Shazida Sarwar, OTD, OTR/L

A woman in a brown medical uniform standing in a medical office or clinic. She is smiling and leaning against a white counter with a room filled with medical and educational materials and framed anatomy diagrams on the wall behind her.

Hi! I’m Dr. Shazzy!

I am an occupational therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy and pediatric occupational therapy. Supporting women and children has always been at the heart of my work — it’s the reason I fell in love with rehab science in the first place.

My clinical approach blends evidence-based care, empowerment, and advocacy, rooted in the belief that every person deserves to feel safe and at home in their body.

I was born in Brooklyn, raised between Delaware and Philly (go Eagles!), and eventually made my way south to sunny Tampa, where I proudly serve my community through Nurturing Beginnings Therapy.

You will always find me with a good book, avidly searching for the best flight deals for my next trip, or testing out my next recipe for my non-existent cookbook!

Whether I am treating pelvic pain, helping tiny humans thrive in big ways, my mission is the same: to meet every client with compassion, individualized care, and the belief that healing is possible at every stage of life.

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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 prioritythe 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.

  • 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.

Why Choose Nurturing Beginnings Therapy?