I get a lot of questions from women who are expecting and who are interested in finding out the benefits of performing Kegels exercise during pregnancy. Having questions is natural, and I’m so grateful for my education as a trainer to be able to educate my clients about doing Kegel...
In many cities, there are simply not enough clinicians who specialize in pelvic health and muscle training.
I am a personal trainer and a menopause support practitioner (official in Feb 2023), as well as a passionate promoter of pelvic health. I use fitness and lifestyle...
Did You Know?
3.3 million Canadians are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction every year.
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, and like any other muscles in our body, they benefit from movement that focuses on strength, endurance, and flexibility.
The pelvic floor is responsible for...
Will Collagen Help Strengthen My Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is an often-overlooked part of the body with regard to preventive health, but one of the most thought-about parts of the body for those suffering from common conditions such as incontinence and organ prolapse.
I speak from both...
There is a lifestyle component to pelvic health as well, and what you eat can play a significant role in pelvic floor wellness.
Healthy eating habits can help avoid serious issues such as prolapse and incontinence. Your water intake is just as crucial to having a healthy pelvic floor. Not...
Hypopressive exercises are an ideal option for pelvic floor dysfunction associated with incontinence, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction.
The technique was developed in Spain around 2012 and is a training system that combines low-pressure postures, breath training, myofascial stretching and...
As women, we want to prioritize our pelvic health and not accept common challenges like incontinence, prolapse, or painful and unsatisfying sex.
Incontinence, chronic back pain, and organ prolapse challenges are not something you need to live with or accept as normal.
You DO NOT need to accept...
The SI joint is a true diarthrodial joint, the most common and moveable joint in the body. The SI joints and coccyx are often the cause of intense low back and pelvic pain.
The Sacroiliac (SI) joint is part of the pelvis and is located where the ilium joins the sacrum. The SI joint is the...
The pelvic floor deserves attention if your role is to guide people towards better health and fitness. Unfortunately, the pelvic floor gets little attention in general exercise science curriculums. The pelvic floor is the foundation of our core!
As a health or fitness professional, you want...
Are you struggling with pelvic floor symptoms that consume your thoughts and interfere with your quality of life?
Are you considering surgery as an option to feel like yourself again?
It is important to be educated on all that needs to be considered when it comes to pelvic surgery. Pelvic Surgery...
