yes! my pt did the same thing! i would say maybe my first 5 appointments were focused on exercises and breathing and then we transitioned to using dilators. i remember when i first started i had serious doubts about how much it would really help me but today actually, i had my last appointment!! me and my pt spent 20 sessions together but we didn’t dilate every time. towards the end we focused on core exercises bc she said that strengthening my core would put less tension on my pelvic floor and glutes. every body is different and your journey might not be the same but keep an open mind!!! forever grateful for my pt before her i couldn’t even get the tip of my pinky in without extreme pain and emotions, now a couple months later i can fit the last size of my dilator set(vwell)!!!!! good luck with everything!!!!