Pelvic PT Rising

How do we protect ourselves from burnout, provide better care and ensure we stay in our role as the clinician?  You guessed it - boundaries. We take the mystery out of boundaries in this 'sode, discussing how we can set them in our physical space, our emotional connections and with both our verbal and non-verbal communication.   Boundaries aren't just about saying 'no' - they m...

On the eve of PelviCon, we give you a sneak peek behind the scenes!  We sit down with Jessica and Andrew Reale, co-founders of PelviCon to discuss the humble beginnings of the conference, what makes it different and what you'd be surprised to know about the event. We didn't want to just make a learning opportunity.  We wanted PelviCon to be the type of event that can be a turning point i...

Have you ever been told that cash-based services limit healthcare access?  We're spending this 'sode debunking that myth!   There are many barriers to access.  Cost is one of them....but it's only one.  Not knowing about our services, distance, setting and wait lists all inhibit access to pelvic health care.   We believe that cash-based practices, through active community engagement...

You won't want to miss this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons, full of practical takeaways and clinical pearls. We can't wait for her two talks at PelviCon!  The first is going to be about the 'evil triplets' of pelvic pain - interstitial cystitis, endometriosis and pudendal neuralgia. The next is a topic we could all use more information on, helping our patients live we...

Ever wondered why some people achieve success while others struggle? Ever fallen into the trap of chasing short-term gains and quick fixes, only to find yourself back at square one?  In this 'sode we discuss a secret to success that is often overlooked - time and longevity. We'll challenge the notion of 'overnight' success and discuss the crucial role of time in achieving and m...

What makes a great continuing education course?  What about a great educator?  These are things Nelly Fagani has thought deeply about while creating Pelvic Health Solutions, and we're so excited to welcome her to the podcast! A private practice owner in Canada, Nelly has multiple clinics and is still a treating physician.  This ensures the courses she presents are practical and cater to what...

The single biggest difference in our profession over the last ten years has been the rise of social media and the creators who educate patients there. It hasn't been physicians who refer more patients.  It hasn't been insurance companies who allocate more visits.  It's been our colleagues and friends who let potential patients know how we can help. And yes, there is criticism from &...

Much of the growth of our field in the last decade can be attributed to the information shared on social media.  Our guest today, Sara Reardon (The Vagina Whisperer) has been a massive part of that.  It's hard to navigate social media while maintaining our authenticity.  But Sara has cracked the code.  We discuss how she deals with online trolls, her creative process and how she's been c...

Are you investing enough in your health?  Are we practicing what we preach to our patients? We suspect many of us as pelvic rehab providers are neglecting taking care of our own issues.  We focus on the day-to-day, but aren't looking at the big picture of our career and the importance in investing in our own health. In this 'sode, we discuss why it is essential for health professionals t...

Is there a line between health coaching and what we do as pelvic rehab providers?  Join us on an insightful journey as we sit down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, a celebrated health professional, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and PelviCon speaker.  You'll hear her fascinating transition from physical therapy to health coaching and how her innovative blend of both fields...

Working with your patient can be an emotional rollercoaster.  Are you prepared to keep an even keel?  In this 'sode, we discuss how to manage patient progress.  It's your responsibility to guide your patient through the highs and lows.  This can actually be the biggest challenge when we're dealing with 'highs'! It's crucial to set realistic expectations, temper the &a...

Ready to change the way you think of stress urinary incontinence and prolapse?  This can't-miss episode with Dr. Taryn Hallam is going to challenge your preconceptions and give a whole new perspective on treatment. Her unique background starts with working closely with surgeons and physicians as she conducted research early in her career.  It gave her a life-long obsession with evaluating res...

What if we didn't have to race against the clock to 'fix' a patient in set number of visits?  Or feel pressure to get them out of our office as soon as possible? Ultimately, this pressure we feel to discharge as soon as possible comes from insurance companies.  We're taught to 'work ourselves out of a job.'  To make sure what we're doing is 'skilled' en...

Get ready to have your understanding of diastasis recti transformed!  We'll challenge old paradigms about diastasis and how to move past our narrow approach to treating DR. You don't want to miss this wide-ranging conversation with Munira Hudani, PelviCon speaker, expert in pregnancy and post-partum health and patient advocate shares her treatment approach and clinical pearls for diastas...

Does the thought of interrupting your patient make you feel deeply uncomfortable? As a field we pride ourselves on allowing our patients to tell their full story.  To ensuring they feel heard.  And that's critically important. But....there's a need for us, as providers, to reclaim control of the conversation, finding the balance between deeply understanding patient narratives and being e...

Talking all things male pelvic health with Dr. Jake Bartholomy - can't wait for you to get his unique perspective! A trailblazer in our field, you'll hear about what it was like as a male pelvic therapist in continuing education courses and how his reception has changed over time. We also dive into important topics in the field.  We discuss why Pelvic Health 1 is solely a vagina-focused...

The road to business success is rarely a solo journey. We're putting the spotlight on the often-unseen, yet crucial, role of partner and family support in the business world.  The comparison trap, when we hold up our business against misleading social media portrayals and how 'others' are doing, leads to unfair expectations and undermine your progress.  We teach how to assess the ki...

How do we help patients through trying to conceive and their fertility journey? That's the topic we dive into with Yeni within this interview! Yeni has been a trailblazer, pushing our specialty forward into the world of fertility.  Her practice, Triggered PT, specializes in helping those going through fertility challenges or IVF treatment. We can't wait to hear her speak at PelviCon on o...

Hard to believe we're halfway through 2023!  But if we want things to be different when the new year rolls around, it's a perfect time for a 'July Reboot.' This is something we do in our mentorship programs where we zoom out, evaluate how the year is going and refocus on the most important things for the rest of the year. Whether you're an entrepreneur or working for someo...

What vacation are you putting off?  Whether it's a week-long overseas trip or a long weekend getaway....here's the permission (that you absolutely don't need) to just take it! Burnout is a huge problem in our pelvic rehab community.  And often we're playing 'catch-up', trying to deal with issues after they've come up.  But by being proactive we can avoid ever get...

When the schedule isn't full at our clinic, we often jump to 'we need to do more marketing!'  But is that really true? In this 'sode we dive into other reasons your schedule may not be full, might have big variations week to week, or start full and gradually fall apart with cancellations. We usually find marketing isn't the most important factor in determining your schedul...

So what's a big missing piece for endometriosis? Treating endo is a complicated process.  We can address many of the symptoms and quarterback our patient's care.  But we can't address the underlying disease process, hormones, or potential complications. So our 'A Missing Piece' for endo is working closely with a true endo specialist.   If you aren't referring to one,...

Join us as we cover 18 essential lessons for business in 3 minutes! These lessons are from modules of the Business Accelerator Program (which opens today!).  All of these lessons fall into the 3 Pillars of a Successful Business - Marketing & Sales, Biz Systems and Clinical Excellence. We'll be doing a deep dive in the program into each of these topics, but hopes this gives you ideas for a...

In today's 'sode we tackle constipation. This is far more common than most people realize.  In a study we conducted at PelvicSanity and published at IPPS, we found 69% of patients who came in for other symptoms (pelvic pain, prolapse, incontinence, etc.) had constipation as well. Our missing piece for constipation?  Bringing it back to the basics. Often we make this more complicated than...

Are you a current business owner looking to take your practice to the next level? Business is hard.  It's not something we're trained for.  We have to learn and grow.  And business growth requires personal growth. In this 'sode we talk about what holds us back, how to grow, the value of coaching and the 3 Pillars of Business. We also give the details of the Pelvic Business Accelerat...