Gender Affirmation Surgery: What is a vaginoplasty? The visibility of the transgender community is increasing and so are options for gender affirming surgeries. These procedures alter the individual’s existing sexual characteristics to reflect their identified gender. An option for male to female gender affirming surgery is vaginoplasty, which means constructing a neovaginal canal - a…
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Exercises to Calm Frazzled Nerves and Lower Pelvic Pain
If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, bladder pain or dysfunction for more than 4 months, your nervous system may need some extra loving care. Once your doctors and their tests have ruled out any active infection, pathological tissue causes, and medications haven’t healed your issues, your nervous system may be contributing to ongoing discomfort. Our autonomic…
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Help With Digestive Issues from Nutritionist Sarah Kahn
When you think of physical therapy, you may think of rehabbing your knee or elbow after an injury but did you know that there are physical therapists that can help with digestive dysfunction? Many of my clients are surprised to hear that digestive issues like IBS, SIBO and GERD may have multiple causes or complications…
Read MoreThe Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is defined as a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation. While it has been around since before recorded history, thought to be dated back to 10,000 years ago, yoga is constantly being…
Read MoreRolling, Rolling, Rolling like a River! Tips for Good Urinary Stream
A healthy urinary stream is continuous, effortless and feels relieving. If you’re not experiencing all of these, your pelvic floor may be the issue! When the pelvic floor isn’table to relax and open fully to allow urine to flow easily, symptoms might include the need to strain during voiding, a start/stop experience when urinating and…
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