Scary Mommy Nails it Again
Scary Mommy with yet another hilarious blog post. This one covers vaginas and potpourri. Enjoy! https://www.scarymommy.com/my-vagina-detox-pearls/?utm_source=FB Image courtesy of Scary Mommy.
Let’s Talk About Sex
Let’s talk about sex…or in the case of most health care providers, let’s not. More and more research is coming out showing that even though sexuality and sexual activity is an important part of health, well-being and quality of life,…
Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is often treated by Physical Therapists; however, Occupational Therapists also have a role in treating pfd. As an Occupational Therapist I have been trained to address sexual activity and dysfunction for improving quality of life. Many people…
Toileting Technique
There has been a lot of talk about bathrooms lately. While we don’t want to delve into politics, we DO want to inform you about how to have a proper bowel movement! Did you know that in other parts of…
The Life of a Uterus-Less Lady
I am a mother, and I still have my uterus. For this reason, I cannot always understand what my patients who no longer have their uterus or do not have children are experiencing physically and emotionally. What I love most…
How to Prevent the Tear Down There
The perineum, or the space between your vaginal opening and rectum, stretches a lot during pregnancy. During delivery, health care providers often perform a surgical cut, known as an episiotomy, on this area. Other times a tear, or laceration, naturally…
Treating the Whole Person
This year I have committed to completing the Integrated Systems Model training with Diane Lee in Vancouver, BC. Diane Lee is well known in many movement systems models and for her books about the pelvis, thorax, and SI joints. The…
To Support or Not to Support… That is the Question.
My passion is to educate and empower women, especially during their childbearing years. I feel there is still quite a lack of education out there for women after they have a baby. I’ve often been surprised at how many classes…
Sleep is Elusive.
Sleep is elusive. Balancing life responsibilities, leisure activities and sleep seems nearly impossible. Even if I make it to bed in a timely fashion, my brain oftentimes works overtime, and falling to sleep is challenging.I am not alone in facing…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Pelvic Pain and Sexual Abuse: a Physical Therapist’s Role in Guiding Your Journey to HealingAs a physical therapist specializing in pelvic dysfunction, over the years I have seen many women and men who were victims of sexual abuse or violence. …
