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Endometriosis Care: More Than Medicine
By Dr. Mathew Leonardi, Medical Director; Jill Mueller, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; Dr. Laura Katz, Health, Rehabilitation and Clinical Psychologist; and Emily Arthur, Registered Dietitian Endometriosis is a complex, systemic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 individuals of…
Creating a Safe, Patient-Centered Pelvic Health Experience
By Michiko Caringal, MScPT, MHsc in Bioethics, Registered Physiotherapist There is so much talk about “patient empowerment” in healthcare, but WHY does this matter in pelvic health physiotherapy? Pelvic health physiotherapy is a private and intimate form of rehabilitation. It…
Interstitial Cystitis: My Journey from Symptoms to Relief
By Heather Florio, CEO Desert Harvest Frequent urination. Constant urgency. Ongoing bladder pain. Never-ending inflammation. Feeling like you have a chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) that never goes away, ever. This is an interview with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert…
Pelvic Floor Tension: How to Recognize and Release a Tight Pelvic Floor
By Heather Marra, PT, PRPC, PCES Recognizing Tension in the Body You hunch your shoulders without realizing, clenching up throughout the day until you finally stretch, roll, or relax them and think, Oh wow—I didn’t even realize how tight I…
The Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment on Pelvic Health
By Chelsea Anjeski, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and, currently, there are 4 million women with a history…
5 Simple Tips to Improve Bladder Control
By Lara Desrosiers, MSc, OT, POP Warrior If you find yourself… Frequently interrupted by the urge to jet to the toilet The sense that you gotta get there right away, or you are going to leak! When you do go,…
Pelvic Floor Fitness: More Than Just Kegels
Most people have heard of Kegel exercises. Fewer could tell you what they actually do, and even fewer know that Kegels are only half the story (for both women and men!). Pelvic floor health sits at a strange intersection of…
Urinary Incontinence: Myths vs. Facts
Think you know the truth about urinary incontinence? Think again. Let’s debunk the most common myths surrounding bladder leaks and shed light on the real facts—because living with incontinence shouldn’t mean living with misinformation. Myth #1: Urinary Incontinence Only Affects…
Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters for Kids
By Keri Martin Vrbanac, Pelvic PT One of my favourite populations to work with are the littles. I have had some of my most enlightening pelvic floor conversations with people under the age of nine! There are a considerable number…
Can’t Sleep During Perimenopause or Menopause? Here’s What Actually Helps!
By Jillian Mariani, Sleep Coach, Founder of Niyama Wellness and Menopause Warrior As women, we know it’s coming. And in some ways, menopause seems like something to look forward to; I mean, who will actually miss a monthly period, with…
Debunking UTIs: Your Friendly Guide to Prevention
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are like uninvited guests at a never-ending party – persistent, uncomfortable, and oh-so-common. It’s a health woe that’s not often talked about openly, and even though UTIs are a widespread issue, it seems we’re still missing…
5 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health
By Moksha Antani, Founder Tula There is more gut health content online right now than at any other point in history. There are also more people struggling with bloating, irregularity, food sensitivities, and chronic low energy than ever before. Something…
