In this episode Dee Hartmann shares the value of incorporating pleasure into treatment for pelvic pain. Many people with vulvodynia, vaginismus and pelvic pain are unable to experience pleasurable sex. Moving the brain from a pain to pleasure-focused state requires a graded approach from attuning to pleasurable sensations in our environment to exploring safe and pleasurable touch with ourselves.
Read MoreMarch is endometriosis awareness month. Endometriosis is estimated to affect 1 in 9 women. Today we will be talking with Dr. Shrikhande of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. We agree that efficient diagnosis, conservative treatment and access to proficient care to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms is paramount for people diagnosed with endometriosis.
Read MoreOn this episode, we talk to Dr. Jessica Reale about her journey as a pelvic health practitioner and transitioning from employee to private practice owner. Every person's circumstances and experience starting a business is different. If you are thinking about starting or expanding your own practice, I hope this episode gives you food for for thought and inspiration.
Read MoreDr. Susie Gronski answers listener's questions regarding pelvic PT treatment for men (and she doesn't hold back)! We discuss real practitioner concerns like: What do you do when your patient gets an erection? How do you relate to men if you don't have a penis? What do you do if you feel uncomfortable working with a client (male or any body)?
Read MoreHolly Herman is one of the OGs (original gangstas) of pelvic physical therapy. In this episode, Holly thanks the many giants of pelvic physical therapy (the backs of which we stand on).
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