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Managing Menopause: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
Menopause is a major hormonal transition that affects nearly every system in the body — from bone density and muscle strength to tissue elasticity and joint health. For many women, it’s not just about hot flashes or mood swings; it’s about the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) changes in how their bodies move and feel. The…
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Menopause, Gut Health, and Cancer:
The Overlooked Connection As women enter menopause, the conversation often centers around hot flashes, night sweats, or changes in mood. But one of the most powerful shifts happens quietly—in the gut. Declining estrogen levels can alter the gut microbiome, digestive function, and even how our immune system responds. These changes not only affect daily comfort…
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Early Diagnosis Saves Lives: What I Wish My Doctors Had Done Differently
When I first started noticing subtle changes in my body— pelvic discomfort, and a sense that something just wasn’t right—I went to the professionals I trusted: my doctors. I explained my concerns clearly that these symptoms were new for me and concerning. Yet, instead of being taken seriously, I was reassured that my symptoms were…
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When You Know Something Is Wrong: How to self-advocate when your concerns are overlooked in the face of medical dismissal
medical care and advocating for your health
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Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Is More Than Just Kegels
After more than 25 years of clinical practice, one truth stands out: pelvic floor physical therapy is not simply about exercises or symptom relief—it’s about restoring the way you live, move, and connect with your body. Too often, people arrive at my clinic feeling dismissed or told that leaking, pain, or “just getting older” is…
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The Power of Balanced Bacteria
Our body has a plethora of communal microorganisms that may play an vital role in our immunological, hormonal and metabolic homeostasis thus, having a powerful effect on our health and wellbeing. We are hearing and reading more and more about the world of microbiomes that live and thrive along with us from our ducts to…
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What you may not expect after expecting.
Having a baby, for many expectant women, begins with the maternal journey of self-discovery centered around various changes that are happening to their body while it accommodates the physical demands of growing a tiny human inside the uterus. Often moms-to-be also find more enjoyment in tracking their baby’s changes as they grow from a raspberry…
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Just In Case…..
We have all said it at one time or another; lemme go to the bathroom before I leave “just in case”. Then in our mind and in our bladder we feel better. And for some, this happens only once in awhile but for others, it can become more of a habitual thing that is, going…
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Healthy Weight + Exercise = Healthy Bladder
One of the most common types of urinary leakage is called Stress Incontinence. Overweight women have a greater risk of being incontinent than women with an ideal body weight.
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