PCOS Awareness Month is a time to talk about one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. In this blog you’ll learn about the different types of PCOS, common symptoms, and ways to support your health through lifestyle and medical care.
Diastasis Recti affects far more than appearance—it’s a common, often misunderstood postpartum condition that impacts core strength, posture, and pelvic floor function. This compassionate guide explores what it is, how it shows up, and how healing with the help of a pelvic floor therapist can reconnect you with your body.
Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body by Tami Lynn Kent is a guide to reconnecting with the female pelvic space as a source of creativity, intuition, vitality, and empowerment. Kent, a women’s health physical therapist, combines anatomy, energy medicine, and personal healing practices to help women reclaim the power and wisdom stored in the female pelvis.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) encompasses a range of symptoms resulting from decreased estrogen levels, affecting the urinary and genital systems. Pelvic floor physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing GSM-related symptoms by strengthening pelvic muscles and improving tissue mobility.
The 2025 Canadian Postpartum Guidelines recommend that new mothers engage in at least 120 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week, complemented by daily pelvic floor muscle training, to enhance physical and mental health during the first year after childbirth. These guidelines also emphasize the importance of healthy sleep routines and limiting sedentary behavior to support overall well-being.
Emotional trauma often manifests in a multitude of ways, but some of the most common ways that it can show up in the body is through muscle tension and chronic pain particularly in areas of the body that are associated with shame, fear and vulnerability-the pelvic bowl.
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions, often leading to debilitating pain, infertility, and muscle dysfunction that can be alleviated with Pelvic Floor PT. Despite its prevalence, delayed diagnosis and limited treatment options continue to impact the quality of life for those affected, making awareness and education critical.
Pelvic Floor PT plays an important role in enhancing sexual health by addressing pain, discomfort, and muscle dysfunction that can interfere with intimacy. Here are 5 helpful tools to reduce pelvic pain.
Dr. Natalia’s Pelvic Health Tips to optimize pelvic health during the holidays. Stay Active: Incorporate gentle exercises like walking or yoga to maintain pelvic floor
Perimenopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life as the body gradually shifts toward menopause. This phase, which can begin as early as the late 30s and extend into the mid-50s, is characterized by fluctuating hormone levels and the gradual cessation of ovarian function. While this is a natural process, the changes that accompany perimenopause can bring a host of physical and emotional challenges that affect a woman’s quality of life.
