The Pelvic Floor Project

In this episode I sit down with Tamarah Nerreter, a fellow pelvic health physio and mom to 4, all born via c-section.  Our goals were to help expecting moms understand: Cesearan birth isn’t “the easy way out” Cesearn birth is not “less of a birth” You have a right to choose your birth There are several ways you can prepare physically and mentally for a c-section.  Going into birth feeling prepared...

Here is a sneak peak of what we discuss in this episode: What is Hypnobirthing? Do I lose control of myself? Can I use Hypnobirthing in a hospital setting? What role does my partner play? How do I learn the techniques? Our goal for this episode is to: Help you feel informed about your options for birth preparation. Stephanie Mundle is a certified Hypnobirthing® childbirth educator, a registered pr...

Awareness of perineal massage is on the rise. In this episode, I sit down with Meghan MacKenzie, a registered midwife from Community Midwives in Kelowna BC to discuss: What the research says about perineal massage The goals of perineal massage How I teach perineal massage (as a physiotherapist) The benefits of learning more about your perineum Ways that your care provider can help you relax your p...

Here is a sneak peak of the topics we covered in this episode: Each person’s decision to have tummy tuck surgery is their own. We are sharing our own story and decision making process The mix of emotions and stigma surrounding the abdominoplasty AKA “tummy tuck” Choosing the right surgeon for you is very important Preparation before  Recovery timeline Our goal for this episode is to: Discuss our p...

Here is a sneak peak of the questions we answer in this episode: What is diastasis rectus abdominis? Who does it affect? Why does the space between the abdominal muscles increase during pregnancy? What happens to that stretch after baby is born? Where should women start with postpartum recovery to address diastasis? What is the goal of ‘diastasis recovery’? Does the gap matter as much as we think...

This episode is for all you pregnant moms who are experiencing low back pain, pelvic pain and SI joint pain.  If you search google for answers, you will find terms like: Pubic symphysis dysfunction SI joint instability Pelvic floor laxity The problem with these terms is that they sound scary and make it expecting moms feel nervous to exercise or even move.  My guest this episode is Anna Marie Gier...

Pelvic floor physical therapy is not such a secret any more but there is still mystery around why it may be beneficial during pregnancy.  In this episode, I sat down with a fellow pelvic health physical therapist, Corinne Wade from Kare Physiotherapy to discuss the many benefits to starting before baby comes: Pain - “ I am experiencing symptoms that affect my day to day movements or exercise” Proa...

When asked what they know about their pelvic floor, most clients would say “umm I don’t know… kegels?”  I wanted to kick off this podcast the same way I start with most of my clients. I put a call out in my instagram community for 2 women who had never seen a pelvic health physical therapist and who felt clueless about their pelvic floor.  Join them in this episode to see how much you can gain fro...

Pregnant and overwhelmed with information and how to apply it to yourself?  Looking to have an empowered birth experience?  New mom and disappointed by the lack of guidance to help you recover?  Wanting to learn about how to nurture the only body you will ever have?  This podcast is FOR you!  I'm a mom of two, an entrepreneur and a physical therapist.  As a mom I have experienced the lack of...