Form, Function and Flow Lab with Dr. Kate

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I wanted to talk about the cons of epidurals. Personally, I have my reasons for not getting an epidural and I wanted to discuss them in this podcast. This episode also talked about the data surrounding C-section in relation to epidurals.   Episode Highlights: [0:36] Introduction to the topic [2:35] My main reasons why I did not have an e...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I wanted to talk about less is more in the context of rehab exercises and treatment in the office. Many people believe in the more is more approach and I had that mindset in the past, too. But in my many years in the industry and my experience from treating patients, I know that most often than not, less is more. This episode also talked abou...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked to Dr. Lisa Papenbrock once again regarding Trigger Point Therapy or the NIMMO technique. This episode also touched on the different techniques that we both use in our patients, and how we introduce our experiences into helping our patients feel better. My practice is different from Dr. Lisa Papenbrock, but we have the same way of th...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about what would happen next once that you found out you are pregnant. This podcast will help you understand about what your options are such as what kind of birth care provider you could pick, and where you are going to deliver at. This podcast will discuss the differences on how I delivered my daughter and my son, both with nurse m...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about consistency when you are trying to rehabilitate from an injury. I see this a lot in my office so I wanted to talk about it to reiterate the importance of being consistent if you want to recover faster and come to the clinic less frequently. This podcast will discuss movement, prehab exercises, and injury – all in relation to co...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I had my first ever in-person interview with a good friend of mine, Dr. Lisa Papenbrock. We knew each other back in chiropractic school as she was my roommate. Now, in this podcast, she will share about Vedic Meditation. This podcast will discuss her journey into Vedic Meditation and how it changed her life.   Episode Highlights: [3:26]...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I wanted to talk about pelvic floor – what is it and who has one. I will be giving a brief discussion about how it can be dysfunction to both men and women. This podcast will talk more about the things that can cause issues in their pelvic floor as I point out that it’s not just caused by giving vaginal birth. Episode Highlights: [2:19] What w...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I wanted to talk about the concept of prehab and rehab. Prehab is foreign to the typical healthcare settings because it is not how insurance is set-up. This podcast will talk more about the difference between the two concepts based on my experiences and how I apply it to my patients, too. Episode Highlights: [4:05] My prehab routine and journe...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I wanted to talk about my brick and mortar chiropractic clinic and some of the services we offer regarding prenatal and postnatal. Many people do not understand why we are offering this, so I decide to talk about it in this podcast. This podcast will talk more about such services as I want to help people understand how this practice can help t...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I wanted to talk about introduction to breathing. It’s something that I do with my clients so I figured I should share it with you, too. I started doing it after I was exposed to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). Breathing introduction is one of the earlier things that we do with our patients when practicing DNS or when they have othe...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I interviewed Dr. Jennifer Mercier. I followed more of her work after I attended another pelvic visceral manipulation course and the other students were talking about her technique. She is the owner of Expect A Miracle and the founder of The Mercier Technique.  She specializes in fertility, pregnancy, and women’s health. Her clinic has ex...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I interviewed Dr. Anna Folckomer. She is a licensed acupuncturist, board certified herbalist, and clinical anatomist. She is one of the co-founders of the internationally-known Immaculate Dissection Seminar Series. Her practice includes dealing with pain management, injury rehabilitation, anxiety and depression, sleep and stress management, ho...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be talking about the breech position of a baby. I will also touch on topics about transverse and posterior positions. This podcast will help you understand what you need to do in these cases.   Episode highlights: [0:37] Introduction of Dr. Kate Eckert [2:45] First recommendation on what to do when you have a breech baby [3:38] Ano...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be interviewing Dr. Kate Antoniotti, a Chiropractor, a yoga instructor, and the founder of Mamacore. We will be talking about Mamacore, which helps mammas during post-partum rehabilitation, movement, and more.  Episode highlights: [3:30] The first gathering of Mamacore  [8:46] Chiropractor patients becoming part of Mamacore&nb...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be interviewing Michelle Kunselman, a Certified Natural Health Professional with Harbor of Hope Healing Services. We will be talking about post-partum depression and what you can do about it. [0:15] Introduction of Michelle Kunselman [3:25] What Harbor of Hope Healing Services does for post-partum depression [4:48] How planning your pre...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be talking about Diastasis Recti. It is a condition not only common to postpartum women, but also to babies and men. Episode highlights: [4:27] The importance of considering your lower back muscles in Diastasis Recti [5:05] Symptoms of Diastasis Recti that people will not usually associate with the condition [6:10] Exercises you need to...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be interviewing my brother-in-law’s sister and her preparation for giving birth and her birth story for her first son. Episode highlights: [20:32] Kate Eckert on people not knowing much about the treatment of episiotomy scars [22:08] Kayla Holtz on how her first baby’s arm started functioning after the injuries and how was the process a...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I interviewed Lily Carter, a doula who is serving the Pittsburgh area and studying to be a nurse midwife. Episode highlights: [6:10] Lily Carter on advocating parents on the birth plan they want to get [9:05:] Kate Eckert on her experience on giving birth without a Doula for her first child and with Lily Carter for her second child [15:05] Li...

In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab I will be talking about working with people who have C-section scars. Episode highlights: [2:10] Introduction about C-section scars and how it’s a major abdominal surgery [3:35] Giving your C-section time to heal fully and starting with some gentle mobilization after [4:45] Differences in C-section scars [5:03] It’s not all about aesthetics –...

Hi! My name is Dr. Kate Eckert with the Form, Function, and Flow Lab podcast. I am a chiropractor, a yoga instructor, and a movement educator. I want this podcast to help postpartum moms, pregnant moms, and even those who are not moms or females. Men have the same issues regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti. My podcasts hope to help people benefit from better breathing and better...