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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
Recently, I had routine lab work done. For a second time I had a vitamin D deficiency. What does vitamin D do? Why does my body need it? And why am I deficient? Many of us are at risk for…
I have a friend that recently confided in me that she has had a long fight with losing stool accidently. She said that she had talked to her doctor but that he was not sure where to turn. I was…
What Exactly Is Pelvic PT? Although I realize the term “Pelvic PT” is not exactly a common term, I’m still surprised when I discover that many healthcare professionals, specifically physicians, have no knowledge that this type of specialty exists.It all started…
