Pelvic PT Rising

Are you starting off on the wrong foot with your patients? How we introduce ourselves is critical.  It sets the tone for the relationship.  It alleviates anxiety in our patients.  And it creates trust and authority when we do it well, but uncertainty if we do it poorly. And it's even more important if you're new in pelvic health or if you look young!  If you're getting questions abo...

In every other way we strengthen, our goal is to best mimic the real world challenge.  We do this in ortho, in sports-specific training.....so why not pelvic health? When starting to take introductory pelvic health classes, one thing left me confused - when are we doing volitional contractions in real life?  Sure, occasionally when we're really trying to hold back urine as we find a bathroom....

After feeling burnt out at two different jobs, Donna realized it was time for a change.  Even though the jobs were great, they left her feeling like she could be doing more.  Continuing to change jobs to combat burnout just wasn’t a sustainable plan. She jumped into starting Foundations Pelvic Health during the pandemic and never looked back.  She’s now filled her schedule, hired a front desk posi...

Looking to make more at your current job?  We give you the inside scoop on what your employer cares about.  (And, if you own your practice, this is how you want to evaluate your staff!). The short answer to increasing your earning potential is to provide more value to your employer.   The right lens for thinking about increases in pay is value.  How can I provide more value to the company?  If you...

Not only has she grown her practice significantly, Tiffany now has more time.  How? Boundaries. In this interview with Tiffany, founder of GOAL Physical Therapy, we reflect on her business growth.  Originally a mobile practice, Tiffany pivoted to a brick & mortar practice.   Along the way she had to overcome some major money mindset issues, time sucking nonsense (TSN) and other challenges in t...

We share our birth story and the lessons learned for how we work with our patients as they prepare for delivery. Clay's birth was pretty incredible.  It was just five hours from start of contractions until he arrived, with just two spent at the hospital.  Very different than what we were expecting! And it caused us to re-evaluate a lot of how we teach patients to prepare for delivery and how...

Megan’s career in physical therapy seems to be about pushing outside her comfort zone.  She made the leap into pelvic health.  Then into starting a pelvic health program.  And finally into her own business. In this honest and powerful interview, Megan shares how she’s managed to make peace with being uncomfortable, started to love connecting on the phone with patients, and found her stride as a bu...

We use our own personal pregnancy journey to discuss ways we can better support our patients through the process. We want to be the trusted resource for them when - not if, but when! - issues arise. Those can be pelvic health related, or completely independent.  Throughout my pregnancy I had recurring foot pain and leg swelling; I went to my team at PelvicSanity for help! We hope our journey gives...

There's been a lot of confusion and concern over a recent release from the APTA on the use of chaperones in pelvic health. This new document surprised a lot of us when it came out in January.  Among some important changes in the document were: Redefining chaperone as 'a member of the health care team' and specifically excludes family members or friends from acting as chaperones Reco...

In another personal 'sode we share our own challenges with pregnancy loss and how it's changed Nicole's clinical practice and how we interact with those experiencing loss. (We do discuss our pregnancy loss in detail in this 'sode - if that may be triggering for you, please skip it or ignore it entirely) Our journey has included a second-trimester loss, a first-trimester loss an...

What happens when a dreamer puts action to her goals?  Roxi Roberts is a perfect example. With Good Life Pelvic Health in a rural community in Kansas, Roxi has shed the expectations of others and limiting beliefs.  One of her big limiting beliefs?  You can’t build a cash-based pelvic health practice in a rural community. But even as she had her doubts, Roxi rolled up her sleeves and got to work. ...

We get personal in this 'sode, talking about our own IVF journey, challenges and (ultimately) a healthy baby boy (Clay!). We learned so much from going through it ourselves, and feel there is so much our profession can do to support those going through fertility challenges. Hear our first-hand account of the IVF process and how it changed our clinical practice and our policies at PelvicSanity...

Is it still worth starting a practice later in your career?  For Juliet, at least, the answer is a resounding 'Yes!' After two decades in the field of pelvic health, Juliet took the leap to start her own practice.  You'll hear about the evolution of her clinical practice, how she's constantly striving to improve, and what prompted her to start her own business. Even in Canada,...

Our patients don’t live on their backs….so we do we often treat them like they do? Nicole shares how she first started treating in standing positions – spoiler alert!  She was nervous the first time she did – and why it’s so important to her clinical practice. You’ll be surprised, almost every time, how different what you feel in standing is from what you’ve felt in supine. One of our maxims is ‘a...

As a single mom, Jen didn't have much room for error when she started Nashville Pelvic Health.  It needed to be successful - and quickly - to provide for her family. But even with that pressure she wasn't willing to abandon her dream of building her own practice. Around a year later, 'JLC' has built a six-figure business, hired an admin and a clinician and is continuing to expa...

One of the major career concerns we heard about in our end-of-year survey was working in a facility that is understaffed with a long wait list.  We dive into what this means, how you can keep your sanity and still provide the best possible care. First of all, we have to realize we are going to have a major choice to make.  And each option will have major limitations and be a compromise. We can pro...

As a younger physical therapist, Hannah had to overcome a lot to build the thriving practice she now owns. She needed to grow as a clinician to provide the kind of care she believed in, as well as learning the business skills to market and grow. But Hannah is an incredible example of having a growth mindset.  Instead of thinking "I'm new" or "I'm not good with numbers&quot...

Let’s start with common ground – telehealth is not the gold standard of pelvic health.  In an ideal world we would be able to examine the patient, work with them, look into their eyes, see them move and interact in person. We need to resist the urge to make a shift to telehealth just because it feels ‘easier’ to us, or we can do it from the comfort of our home. But there are specific times and sce...

How do we confront the fears we have as clinicians and business owners? In this fantastic, open and honest interview with Dr. Allison Ingley we explore how her own pelvic floor issues led to her interest in pelvic health, how she developed her Clinical Ethos, how she moved past the fear of having to be all things to all people, and how she’s building a business that works for her. It's been a...

You’ve heard us say it before, but here we dive into why we believe there isn’t a ‘simple’ pelvic health patient. Simple (n) : easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.  plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design Our patients are not easily understood.  They do present difficulty.  And the pelvic floor is anything but uncomplicated! 1.       The pelvic floor is utilized c...

In this inspiring interview with Kari, you'll hear the list of limiting beliefs she had to overcome to build a successful practice.  She's done an amazing job of defining success for herself and remaining true to her vision. She decided to start even though she had young kids.  And she made the commitment to stay true to her values and prioritize her family. She also had all of the negat...

How has our field changed in the last year?  Where is it headed? Using information from our End of Year Survey, we'll take a look back at 2022 and where we think things are going in 2023! We'll touch on what we care most about in our jobs, clinician burnout, clinical confidence, new job opportunities, the importance of mentorship, and more! Thanks so much for all of you who filled out th...

How do we want our lives to be better at the end of next year?  What would make 2023 great? We often work with our mentorship group on setting better, more meaningful, and more manageable goals for the coming year.  We usually struggle to do this well, which means a lot of frustration, guilt or given-up goals. Here are a few ways we can make 2023 great! 1.  Broaden Our Goals - Instead of hyperfocu...

How can we keep our patients engaged and continuing to improve over the holidays and New Year? First, it starts with handling our own business.  Are we being fully present for our patients? Next, do we understand all the different stressors and changes going on in their lives?  Are we specifically asking about their holidays? We have to be planning for our time off.  Their time off.   And troubles...

How can we view maternity leave as an opportunity in our business (or career)? Many of us first start our own business after a maternity leave.  Our priorities have shifted.  We want more time freedom.  Or we have a new passion for pelvic health after having experienced life as a patient. For those of us who get pregnant after starting our business, we have a few different options. We can be ok wi...