Lisa Flanders discusses the importance of pelvic health physiotherapy, breaking down the stigma surrounding pelvic health issues, and the need for education on these topics. Lisa shares her journey into pelvic health, the common misconceptions about who can benefit from pelvic floor therapy, and the various issues that can arise for all genders.
Lisa, Jamie and Miel speak candidly about the value of open conversations about sexual health, pleasure, and the power of curiosity in overcoming shame.
Key topics
- Exploring pelvic floor health across all genders and life stages
- Breaking the stigma through education and openness
- Pelvic floor therapy treats more than incontinence
- Body literacy, pleasure, and understanding orgasm
- Consent, breathing techniques, and curiosity over shame
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*Episode produced by Nicole Hurtubise
About Lisa Flanders
Lisa Flanders (she/her) is a Registered Physiotherapist and co-owner of Bloom Integrative Health & Movement in Ottawa, Ontario, with expertise in pelvic health, sexual health, and pelvic pain. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba, and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University.
Lisa began her career in orthopedic physiotherapy and continues to integrate this foundation into her pelvic health practice. She has completed extensive post-graduate training in pelvic floor dysfunction, with advanced focus on persistent pelvic pain, sexual health, and the care of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, including post-operative, gender affirming rehabilitation.
Lisa is passionate about smashing the stigma and creating safe, inclusive spaces for care. Through clinical work, education, and mentorship, she empowers individuals to better understand their bodies, reconnect with their pelvic health, and return to meaningful movement and participation in life.
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Website: Bloom Integrated Health
About Jamie Walker
As a Kink & Life Coach, Jamie (she/her) helps her clients navigate the desirable world of BDSM and kink, with safety education, and tools to connect to the deepest parts of themselves. The parts that the world has said to keep hidden. Through her personal journey, and coaching others, she understands that this is key in stepping into our individual power, and crafting the life we truly desire. Authentic connection and play are vital to us as humans, BDSM and kink gives you the container to explore, learn and create — and positively impacts the rest of your life.
Work with Jamie
Connect on IG @walkerxox
About Miel Nannini
Miel (they/them) is the visionary President and CEO of Probe Ottawa. As a nonbinary queer human, Miel is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and accessible community rooted in respect and vulnerability. To Miel, kink is not only an exploration of desire, but also a deeply political act of pleasure activism that challenges societal norms and embraces the beauty and mess of human connection. They believe that pleasure is an inherent right and that diverse expressions of intimacy can provide the rich soil for healing and liberation to grow in.
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Connect on IG @daddy.miel
About Probe Ottawa
Ottawa’s private members club — a sanctuary where individuals of all genders and orientations can embrace their true selves without fear or judgment. Nestled in the heart of the Byward Market of Ottawa this haven is where the boundaries of pleasure and self-discovery are pushed, empowering attendees to embrace their desires and unlock their inner strength.
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