Emily Dumont, owner of Poppy Physical Therapy, joins Buying Local to explain pelvic floor therapy, common symptoms people ignore, why pelvic floor dysfunction affects both women and men, and how personalized treatment can improve quality of life. Learn why leaking, pelvic pain, back pain, hip pain, and other symptoms are not simply "part of life" and what treatment options are available.

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0:00 Introduction to Emily Dumont & Poppy Physical Therapy

0:28 What pelvic floor physical therapy actually treats

1:16 Why Emily opened her own practice

2:00 The limitations of traditional healthcare & insurance

3:43 Why longer appointments lead to better patient outcomes

4:53 The surprising connection between foot mechanics and pelvic floor issues

6:24 Why treating the root cause takes time

8:02 Why pelvic floor therapy is finally becoming mainstream

10:21 Cash-pay vs. insurance: how Poppy Physical Therapy works

13:25 Running a new healthcare business while treating patients

16:13 Moving into a larger office and expanding treatment space

17:21 Symptoms that could signal pelvic floor dysfunction

19:59 Emily's mission to help more patients recover

20:54 Where to find Poppy Physical Therapy

21:22 New patients, appointment availability & closing thoughts

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