What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the cervix, the tissue that connects the uterus to the vagina. Cervical cancer is slow in developing, so a powerfully important preventive measure is Pap test screening, AKA getting a... read more
I have created this post to support my clients who come regularly to classes. I use a scheduling program called Acuity. They offer an app for clients to be able to more easily register for classes, see past classes, change/cancel appointments and purchase class... read more
Awareness is critical when it comes to reducing the stigma associated with incontinence and other bladder health conditions and symptoms. I’ve had many women tell me they don’t seek help about their urinary incontinence because they think either nothing can be... read more
Yoga for the pelvic floor can be a powerful tool for healing because it is more than just an exercise. Much more. It is a mind-body-spirit system of managing our energy and a means to bringing balance back to our being. So How Can it Help? When we are experiencing... read more
Breath and Posture are critical to overall health, but did you know they are key to a healthy pelvic floor (PF)? Breath: We are designed to breathe deeply, with our diaphragm expanding down into our abdominal cavity which in turn breathes the organs down into the... read more
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms in the last post Pelvic Floor 101: Part 2- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, it is my suggestion that if you haven’t already, you see a professional to determine what you have going on. Things to Do for Your Pelvic Floor That being... read more
As mentioned in Pelvic Floor 101: Part 1, when our pelvic floor isn’t doing its job or is causing pain, it is called Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. And it comes with a variety of issues. Simply put, it can be broken down into two types: Hypertonic Pelvic Floor This is a... read more
In this 3-part blog series, we will get to know our pelvic floor structure and what it does, learn about different pelvic floor dysfunctions and their symptoms, when to seek treatment and practices we can do on our own or after/while working with a specialist. Part... read more
Yoga* is recommended for, well, just about everything. So how can it be beneficial for whatever we are experiencing? There are a few reasons: Yoga Down-Regulates the Nervous System At its deepest, yoga affects the nervous system by toning down the side of the nervous... read more
Did you know that stress is a major cause of dis-ease in our world? Stress is linked to anxiety and panic attacks, back pain, depression, colds and viruses, hypertension, insomnia, eating disorders, diabetes, heart problems and even cancer. Even if stress isn’t... read more
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. Learn these simple practices to begin to bring balance back to your pelvic floor.
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