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Oct 12 min read

The Crucial Role of Physical Therapy in Post-Mastectomy Recovery

I recently had the privilege of working with a patient who inspired me to write this blog post. She had just undergone a double...

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Oct 2, 20235 min read

C-Section Recovery 101

Delivering a baby via Cesarean Section (AKA C-Section) is a major abdominal surgery that requires you to give your body a lot of extra...

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Jul 17, 20233 min read

Is what I'm eating and drinking contributing to my bladder symptoms?

Did you know that certain foods and drinks could be making your bladder symptoms, such as urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency,...

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Jun 20, 20232 min read

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

There are more men who experience pelvic pain than you think. It is estimated that 8-16% of men in America will suffer with chronic...

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Jun 8, 20234 min read

Reducing Perineal Tears for Childbirth

Perineal tearing refers to a laceration or tear in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus that occurs during childbirth. It can...

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May 17, 20233 min read

Vaginal Moisturizers 101:

Vulva and vaginal dryness and irritation is a common complaint that can be described differently by each person experiencing it. It may...

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Apr 3, 20234 min read

Exercise During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a great time to get active! During pregnancy, exercise can help you maintain or improve your fitness level and prepare...

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Sep 19, 20222 min read

The 5 "S"s of the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor has how many functions?! The pelvic floor has more responsibility than we may think! Let’s take a quick dive into the 5...

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Aug 17, 20223 min read

Your Voice and Pelvic Floor

You know the familiar adage, “as above, so below?” There are many physical and spiritual interpretations of this saying, and in this blog...

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Jun 22, 20224 min read

Pelvic Health Tools 101

“I’m supposed to put that WHERE??” There are incredible tools on the market that can help you treat your own pelvic floor muscles - HOW...

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May 16, 20225 min read

Breathing Benefits: 4 things you might not know about breath!

Breath has become quite the popular topic these days, especially among pelvic floor therapists. At the same token, it is easy to glance...

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Apr 13, 20225 min read

POOP! So what's normal anyways?

This month is dedicated to bowel health! We, as pelvic floor therapists, are nosey people - we want to know all things bowel, bladder and...

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Mar 7, 20225 min read

6 Things You Need to Know About Diastasis Recti

Alright friends, it’s time to talk about the buzz topic: diastasis recti, diastasis rectus abdominis, DRA - all one in the same! DRA is...

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Feb 3, 20224 min read

Pelvic Therapy after Cesarean Delivery

There are a lot of things we hear as pelvic health providers that get our blood boiling, but this is likely at the top of the list … “......

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Jan 7, 20225 min read

New Year, New Baby, New You: Navigating Sex After Baby!

So you’ve grown a baby over the last 9-10 months. You birthed that baby. You are halfway through the 4th trimester, and you are cleared...

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Oct 14, 20215 min read

"But do you take my insurance?" ...and other questions to ask when searching for a pelvic therapist

You finally muster up the courage to call and schedule your first pelvic floor therapy appointment. Maybe you’ve been in pain for quite...

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Jul 16, 202110 min read

Dr. Katie's Birth Story and why she chose homebirth for her family

First and foremost, I'd like to thank my beautiful friend and colleague, Dr. Katie, for her generosity and vulnerability in sharing such...

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Jun 14, 20214 min read

Menopause and your Pelvic Floor

So you’ve made it the last 4 to 5 decades relatively unscathed as far as pelvic health is concerned. Maybe you had babies, maybe you...

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May 6, 20217 min read

5 Reasons To See a Pelvic Floor Therapist During Pregnancy

At the time of writing this blog, Dr. Katie is 33 weeks pregnant with her second child, so this topic is very fresh and close to our...

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Apr 6, 20214 min read

Does your child wet the bed? Pelvic floor dysfunction could be to blame

I know how the story goes; Parents of grade school aged kids, waking up to kicks and stolen covers. The kids' beds are soiled and they're...

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