Beyond The Pelvis

In this weeks episode we are joined by Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette Pleasant is a passionate and visionary public speaker. As the Founder of The Emotional Institute and the creative force behind The Emotional Tour, a transformative mind-body wellness workshop, she has dedicated her life to inspiring positive change. Bernadette is renowned for her expertise in Somatic Emotional Release and her role as a facilitator of Sacred Grief Rituals, advocating for emotional liberation through the power of movement and empowerment.

Don't miss this episode to hear Bernadette speak about the importance of honoring your emotions.

You can find her on ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠, or ⁠Her Website⁠.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Tara King, head of coaching operations at Lin Health.

She shares her personal story of dealing with chronic pain as well as how she used that as inspiration to help herself and others.

Tara is a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) specializing in pelvic health and chronic pain. After recovering from decades of chronic pelvic pain, back pain, neck pain, and headaches, Tara turned her clinical practice towards empowering others to do the same. She now heads up operations at Lin Health, a digital health clinic that uses behavioral health and cognitive pain reprogramming to help people recover from chronic pain.

Connect with her online at Here Now Body for resources, yoga classes, and more.

Peace and blessings.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Angelica Whaley, PT, DPT. Dr. Angelica M. Whaley is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing at The Pelvis Pro in Inman Park in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago and has been specializing in pelvic health since graduating. Her passion is treating acute and chronic pelvic pain, and she feels that pelvic health is an intersection of all her interests— physical therapy, public health, and women’s health! Her dream is making pelvic health physical therapy services accessible to underserved populations both nationally and internationally.

Don't miss this episode to hear Dr. Angelica speak about the importance of treating the nervous system as well as the body.

You can find her on Instagram, Facebook or the pelvis pro.

In this episode, we are joined by Tanner Murtagh from Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Their mission is to help clients greatly reduce or eliminate their chronic pain or symptoms and improve their mental health by using specific psychotherapeutic approaches.

Here's what Tanner shares about himself: "I am a therapist who primarily works with clients who have chronic pain or symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained and experienced in treating chronic pain that has no structural cause, typically called neuroplastic pain or tension myoneural syndrome (TMS). I utilize Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Somatic Experiencing (beginner level), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support my clients in eliminating or greatly reducing their pain and symptoms."

Listen for more on his personal and professional experience.

Connect with him on IG, Facebook, and Youtube.

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek care from a qualified professional if you need help.

Best, Dr. Kenael Segal and Laura Haraka

In this episode we discuss with Dr. Kelli Wilson, the management of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). Dr. Kelli Wilson is the owner of an education company that trains physical and occupational therapists how to appropriately assess and treat complex pelvic pain conditions in both the male and female population, as well as other online course options. Listen to this episode where we share with you some of the physical causes of PGAD.

You can find Dr. Kelli through her website, facebook or Instagram.

In this episode, we are joined by Dan Buglio, the man behind Pain Free You. He shares his story about how he overcame chronic pain, his approach to recovery of all chronic conditions, including pelvic pain.

Dan is a chronic pain coach with a specialty in TMS and Mindbody resolution for pain or other symptoms. His experience first began 25 years ago with 13 years experiencing back pain and Sciatica. Once he beat it, he continued to learn, study and eventually coach others on how to get out of pain themselves. Dan teaches various concepts through daily videos posted on Facebook and YouTube on his Pain Free You channels. With over 1780 videos posted over the past nearly 5 years, Millions of views on YouTube and Facebook, Dan has helped thousands around the world. He also runs a group coaching program where people with pain and symptoms can get direct access to him up to 4 times a week.

Connect with him on Instagram as well.

In this weeks episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura speak with Dr. Rachel Gofman. Rachel is doctor of physical therapy and pelvic pain coach. Her mission is to liberate women from a life consumed by pelvic pain and help them to create lives of greater purpose, connection and intention. Rachel not only helps women recover from pelvic pain but has her own inspiring success story.

You can find Rachel through her website or on instagram.

In today's episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss the added challenge of experiencing pain in a melanated body vs a non-melanated body. We also discuss some free and easy resources anyone can do, at anytime, to help manage pain.

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace care from your medical provider. Please seek medical treatment when you need medical treatment and care. And always seek the counsel of your primary medical professional for guidance before starting any new program.

Enjoy the episode and happy black history month!

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brianne Grogan to discuss the connection of emotions with pelvic pain, tension and prolapse and how embodiment practices can be used for healing.

Dr. Brianne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health. She is passionate about the mental and emotional aspects of pelvic conditions. Her mission is to change the conversation around pelvic wellness to a new paradigm that includes thoughts, emotions, energy, mindset, spirit, and soul along with body-based approaches to care.

She offers online programs that address the whole person to alleviate pelvic pain and prolapse. Look for her new Website for her 10 day pelvic health challenge.

Follow her on social media on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Rae Davies to discuss the important role of attuning to our sexuality and how embodiment practices can be used as a healing modality.

Emily Rae Davies is an ordained priestess of body and sexual mysteries in service to a global community of women who are on a journey of physical, sexual and spiritual activation living through the heart. She's been a student of spirituality, yoga, sacred sexuality, eastern philosophy, and natural healing for over 20 years (and lifetimes more) and a teacher for 10 years.

She offers online courses and community for women on a journey for physical, sexual and spiritual activation.

Follow her on social media on Instagram and Facebook.

Enjoy!