Spotlight on Pelvic Health

We are so indoctrinated into thinking that there is only one way to reclaim our pelvic power and that’s by doing traditional Kegels in the traditional way and this isn’t true! The pelvic floor (PFMs) aka our “Lady Parts” consists of three muscle layers and over 10 muscles. So The PFMs need to be exercised in specific ways with specific movements to guarantee success…Variety is the spice of life and the road to pelvic power heaven. Exercises for your lady parts does not have to be drudgery, and it doesn’t have to be…Read More…

The pelvic brace is your secret weapon when you are suffering from bladder, bowel and organ prolapse, “mommy tummy” or poor pelvic stability. A pelvic brace is a combination of a TrA contraction and a low-level Kegel contraction. This amazing combo exercise can help decrease back pain, stabilize the…Read More…

Pain is complex. It is multifaceted and beautifully orchestrated. It is deeply layered and connected to the most subconscious parts of your brain. In fact, pain is so intricately tied to your brain and nervous system that it is capable of producing the most incredible illusions known to man. We are learning that the sensation of pain can be triggered simply by visual cues and memories, even when the body is not in any real or present danger. To put it simply, your brain can manifest the sensation of pain just by thinking about it.

Pelvic floor weakness can affect the every day functioning of men and women preventing them from exercising, running, lifting their kids and walking. Some are so weak they leak urine with coughing, sneezing or laughing. While others feel pressure in their pelvis after a long day’s work. Many are not able to orgasm or if they do orgasm the orgasms are weak and not very satisfying. I wanted to introduce to you a new Kegel therapy that my team and I have perfected called Hypopressive Kegels. The research on Hypopressives is promising, showing that…”>Read More…

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects over 30 million women in the US and it the silent epidemic that rarely gets accurate media coverage. I am thrilled that Ruben Castenada has written what I consider to be one the clearest and most concise articles on the current state of women’s pelvic health and I am honored to be included in his article. Read More…

These days the word self-love is thrown around like confetti on New Year’s Eve. The other day I was at a dinner party with friends, and Susan one of my bestie’s was having a complete meltdown. Her partner of 10 years left her for another woman. She kept telling us all the sordid details in between gulps of red wine, and after the party, I got to thinking about what she was saying and how it relates to the concept of self-love and just how foundationally important this is to healing…Read More…

In today’s world stress is often an inevitable part of being a woman. During times of change, like menopause, pregnancy and post-partum, stress can increase because of the numerous changes that occur not only on the physical level but also on the emotional, spiritual and…Read More…

Sex can sometimes cause an exacerbation of pre-existing injury and contribute to more bladder pain, vaginal pain, and urgency. Many of my patients and clients have blown out their backs in the throes of passion or worse still had so much pain afterward they couldn’t even sit.
… Others tell me sex doesn’t feel right and they are always changing positions to avoid discomfort.
… Others say that their hips and backs hurt and certain positions just don’t feel right.
How can we continue to have a thriving sex life as we age and how do we deal with our medical conditions during sexual activity? Read More…