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Diastasis Rectus Abdominis – Postpartum Care
Pregnancy can be a beautiful and special time in a woman's life. Your body is growing and adapting as it slowly forms another human being from mere cells. Your body is amazing! On the other hand, pregnancy can also take a toll on your body. During pregnancy, as your...
What is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Evaluation Like?
Most women I see have been to a gynecologist before, so they kind of know what to expect as far as undressing from the waist down, draping, and the area about to be examined. However, there are also huge differences between an ob/gyn exam and a pelvic floor PT exam....
Flu Season, Incontinence and How to NOT Pee on Yourself
Ugh--It’s flu season. Actually, according to the CDC, flu season is officially from October to May! But the peak of the season is in December through February, which puts all of us square in the middle of it. For a quick refresher, symptoms of the flu include fever,...
Communication Breakdown: How to Bust it and Improve Your Relationship
I don’t know about you, but around this time of year, I see a lot of “new year, new you!” type of messaging. Much of it is focused on choosing better habits, such as exercise, eating right, and taking steps to better overall mental, emotional and physical health. One...
What to Expect When You’re No Longer Expecting
As a pelvic health specialist, most women I’ve seen wait years before seeking help. Unfortunately, that means they’ve been having pain with sex, incontinence, prolapse, and other pelvic health problems for years. Why does it take women years to get help for problems...
How to Build Trust (When Sex Hurts)
Trust and sex. Wait, those two things are connected? Can’t we just skip to the fun sex part? Well, for a long lasting relationship...no. Trust is the foundation of every relationship, from your relationships at work, to your relationship with your mom or even your...
Why Am I Dry “Down There?” Dealing with Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is more than just a drag: it can suck all the life out of a potential sexy situation for you and your partner. It’s a common misconception that only menopausal women suffer from vaginal dryness. The truth is women of all ages can get vaginal dryness,...
Pelvic floor hypertonicity and pelvic floor dysfunction explained
Whoa, whoa. Before we go throwing around those big words mentioned above, I want to introduce you to a glorious part of your body. And it’s one many people have never even heard of. I’m talking about your pelvic floor. “My pelvic what?!” The pelvic floor is a set of...
What do pain with sex, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse all have in common?
All are signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. People often explain away their problems. I hear things like: “I have pain with sex because I’m anxious and can’t relax.” “I have incontinence when I sneeze because I had a baby.” “I have pelvic organ prolapse...
7 Essentials for
Pain-Free, Feel-Good Sex
Pain with sex? Decreased desire, Arousal, and orgasm?
Let's get started on the solution right now!
Wish you weren’t dreading sex or the pain that comes afterward?
Download my 7 Essentials for Pain-Free, Feel-Good Sex guide to help things go more smoothly. This is the advice that I give to my clients when they first contact me. These changes are the essential foundation for having pleasurable stress-free sex!