• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Here is the model   Kristen used with her client.
• https://medschool.duke.edu/personnel/michael-iwama-phd-msc-bscot
• https://www.kawamodel.com/download/KawaMadeEasy2015.pdf
• https://dcota.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Kawa%20Model.pdf
• https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/kawa-model
• https://www.myotspot.com/kawa-model/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl9U2-zvUCg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HwYUIZiCZI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-kGl6zDRFg

More about my guest:
Dr. Kristen Springer, OTD, OTR/L, TIPHP, RYT-500, is a pelvic floor occupational therapist dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals across the lifespan who encounter challenges with bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. Her extensive educational background and commitment to lifelong learning are reflected in her advanced training in trauma-informed care, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, nervous system regulation, sensory modulation, somatic techniques, and cognitive behavioral approaches.  As a Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Provider and a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level, Dr. Springer incorporates mindfulness and movement-based interventions to support her clients' overall well-being.

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
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• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health
• Learn more about the Body Ready Method Pro training here.

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
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• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

More about my Guest (Jeanice Mitchell)
myPFM
myPelvicBra.shop, Integrityrehab.net
Where to find her on social media:  @mypelvicfloormuscles

Jeanice is a board certified pelvic health physical therapist.  She became interested in the field of pelvic health in 1999 after the birth of her first son.  Since that time, she has seen the power of pelvic floor physical therapy in her own life as well as countless others that she has connected with over the years.  She is the owner of a 10 location therapy practice in central Texas as well as a medicare certified home health agency.  In 2018, she started a nonprofit pelvic health awareness initiative, myPFM.com, to reach more people with hope and help.  In 2024, she launched a line of pelvic supportwear clothing. She loves her family, travel, and meeting new people!

Podcast Links:
R2R after baby
https://www.mypfm.com/post/return-to-running-after-baby

OASIS prevention:
https://www.mypfm.com/_files/ugd/a9e98c_3503eb8d31234b7583c1ba5ceea13ccc.pdf
https://www.mypfm.com/_files/ugd/a9e98c_02f9f56c634b4650873419339d6d6002.pdf
https://www.mypfm.com/_files/ugd/a9e98c_821edcd991624a4fba750391d89de340.pdf

POPQ
Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard

Free 30 day Menopause webinar with letter to doctor attached

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
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• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

More about my guest:
Candice Price of Rooted Women's Health

Candice is an Occupational therapist with specialized training in pelvic floor therapy and trauma informed care. She loves to combine her traditional training with her Reiki level II certification along with holistic pelvic care ™ practitioner certification by Tami Lynn Kent to provide Holistic Pelvic Care.

She believes addressing the ROOT of pelvic floor issues, going beyond the physical by acknowledging the environment, energetic, emotional, and spiritual- thus treating the whole person for lasting change on all levels.

She is passionate about bringing awareness + education to the pelvic bowl so women can connect with their bodies, womb cycles, embody their feminine and access the powerful gifts held within.

In her free time, she loves cooking, dancing, Pilates and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

More info about my guest, Dr. Betsy Decker.
Flagstaff Birth Collective
Where to find her on social:
IG @drbetsydeckerdc  and @flagstaffbirthcollective

If you would like to connect with perinatal and pediatric chiropractors in your area you can search the "find an ICPA chiropractor" area on the ICPA website. 

• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health
• Learn more about the Body Ready Method Pro training here.

Doug Vestal (my husband) supports OTPs start their own private pay practices. You can learn more here. 

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy  opens Sept 16-20, 2024
• Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

More about today's guest:
Christy Kiesel is an occupational therapist who helps obstetric and gynecology clients improve their quality of life before, during, and after hospitalization.

Since 2008, Christy Kiesel has been practicing occupational therapy in various traditional adult settings, including outpatient pelvic therapy. Christy brings nine years of expertise as a pelvic therapist to her role. She is also a certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner, demonstrating her commitment to providing the best care possible. 

In her free time, Christy enjoys being a mom to three school-age kids and exercising. You can reach Christy at (812) 870-1704 or [email protected].

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

This is a special episode that was recorded originally by Sarah Lyon of OT Potential. It is groundbreaking and I had to share it here! To learn more about OT Potential, please go here. 

• Get $100 the recordings from the 3rd annual OTs in Pelvic Health Summit here. It comes with 16 CEUs!
• We'd love to welcome you to Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off social media community ($39 a month with no obligation!)
• Grab Your FREE AOTA approved CEU pelvic health course here.

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• Get $100 the recordings from the 3rd annual OTs in Pelvic Health Summit here. It comes with 16 CEUs!
• We'd love to welcome you to Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off social media community ($39 a month with no obligation!)
• Grab Your FREE AOTA approved CEU pelvic health course here.
• Grab the recordings of the 3rd annual OTs in Pelvic Health Summit for $100 here. (It happens August 17-18, 2024). The in-person event is sold out.

More about my guest, Sarah Sidar:
Sarah's website.

Where to find her on social media:
@balancedpelvichealth

References for this epsiode:
Ellis, K. & Ungco, J.C. (2023). Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach. AOTA Press.

Hattjar, B. (Ed.) (2012). Sexuality and Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Persons with Disabilities. AOTA Press.

Kaufman, M., Silerberg, C., & Odette, F. (2007). The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability. Cleis Press.

OT's in Pelvic Health FB Group

Global Pelvic Health Alliance (www.pelvicglobal.com)
Pelvic Health Clubhouse (www.pelvichealthclubhouse.com)
Institute for Sex, Intimacy & OT (https://www.sexintimacyot.com/)

Resource for University Faculty: https://www.sexintimacyot.com/libraryproject

OT After Dark Podcast (www.otafterdark.com)

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

Where to find my guest, Doug Vestal:

Doug's website: http://www.freedomofpractice.com
Doug's email address: [email protected]

Here's where to grab your copy of the salary survey. 

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

• Get $100 the recordings from the 3rd annual OTs in Pelvic Health Summit here. It comes with 16 CEUs!
• We'd love to welcome you to Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off social media community ($39 a month with no obligation!)
• Grab Your FREE AOTA approved CEU pelvic health course here.

____________________________________________________________________________________________
Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:​

• Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
  ​
• Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!