Is Pelvic Floor Therapy for Men?
A lot of pelvic rehab is focused around supporting women or AFAB (assigned female at birth) people, so it’s easy to make the assumption...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Mar 20
- 3 min
The nervous system & pelvic floor dysfunction
If you have chronic conditions like IBS, vaginismus, or pelvic pain, you might have felt previously dismissed by practitioners insisting...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Hemorrhoids: What are they and how pelvic rehab can help
What are hemorrhoids? How do I know if I have them? Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels found internally in the rectum or outside of...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
What are the different types of pelvic pain?
There are many names for pelvic pain. Let's explore the different terms for pelvic pain. Pelvic pain can show up in all sorts of...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
Diastasis Recti Rehab
What is diastasis recti? Your rectus abdominis muscle is the traditional “6 pack” abdominal muscle, and it connects on either side of...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
Learning to Breathe Postpartum
After your child is born, you may find that you suddenly have to readjust to many new body mechanics, including learning to breathe...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
Pelvic health in the menopausal transition
Pelvic health physical and occupational therapy can help prepare and support you as your body changes First: We can help you gain control...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
We Believe in Health At Every Size
Note: this article uses possibly triggering words in this article in reference to the history and studies about body size. We need a more...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
A pain in the butt
Did you know as embryos, we briefly have tails? Around the 8th week of intrauterine life, the tail disappears. We’re left with a tailbone...
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Mirah Sand OTR/L
- Feb 27, 2022
- 2 min
Is it too late to see a pelvic floor PT or OT?
It’s amazing to see the larger cultural trend of increased numbers of pelvic health providers. There’s more widespread education about...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
New Beginnings
New Name The new name, Embrace Pelvic Health–formerly Embrace Physical Therapy & Wellness– marks an affirmation of our emphasis for this...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Virtual Physical Therapy For The Win!
The last year has been full of unexpected twists and turns. I opened Embrace PT & Wellness in late 2019 not knowing what the future would...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Sep 14, 2020
- 4 min
What I Wish Everyone With Pelvic Pain Knew
A Pelvic Health Physical Therapist's Perspective People always ask why I got into pelvic floor physical therapy. My answer is as...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Changing Orgasm Inequality to Orgasm Equality
As I’ve gained experience as pelvic floor physical therapist, and treated hundreds of people with painful sex, one of the missing pieces is
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
Exciting News: Your Postpartum Essentials Program
I am excited and deeply honored to announce that I am launching a virtual course, Postpartum Essentials, in collaboration with The...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Surviving The First 48 Hours Postpartum
I find that most new birthing parents don't know: 1. About lochia: the bleeding that occurs for 4-6 weeks postpartum as your uterus...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
Leaking Pee Is Common But Not Normal: 5 Tips to Stop Leaking
1. You need a strong pelvic floor but more kegels aren’t always the answer! Research shows 50% of women perform kegels incorrectly! Many...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
The Pelvic Floor & Stress During Coronavirus
As seen on MomUnity Times are challenging. Between figuring out school days for kids, worrying about how your birth plan has changed,...
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Dr. Julianna Allen
- Apr 4, 2020
- 2 min
Motherhood Shouldn't Mean Accepting Pain
Leaking is common but NOT normal.
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