PT Below The Waist

In this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute.

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We talk about nutrition, her book (Outsmart Endometriosis), and treating chronic pelvic pain conditions with nutrition, visceral therapy and health coaching.

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Find Jessica at:

www.integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com - where you can find her classes, membership site, or health coaching information!

Outsmart Endometriosis on Amazon, or download a free copy at outsmartendo.com

Instagram: @integrativewomenshealth

Facebook: Integrative Womens Health Institute

Free Facebook groups: Endometriosis nutrition, Fertility Pregnancy and Post Partum Nutrition, and Menopause Nutrition

Our first episode since MARCH!!

In this episode we interview Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCS. She is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, where she owns her own pelvic floor PT clinic called Southern Pelvic Health.

I talked to her all about vaginismus! What does the diagnosis mean, how can we as physical therapists treat it, hormonal considerations, dilators and more!

You won't want to miss this episode!

Here are ways to find Jessica:

Website: https://www.southernpelvichealth.com

Blog: www.JessicaRealePT.com

Instagram: SouthernPelvicHealth

Classes for professionals - can find on website

Also partners with Sara Reardon for the community! Has a 90 minute class for painful sex. Can find on website or Instagram.

This episode continues the March Endometriosis Awareness month by interviewing 2 medical professionals passionate about treating endometriosis: Dr. Iris Orbuch and Amy Stein, PT, DPT. They are co-authors of their book, Beating Endo. In the interview they discuss the diagnosis, the importance of collaboration with a good pelvic floor physical therapist and gynecologist, the ultimate best surgical procedure to address endometriosis, and more.

In this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Heather Edwards, a pelvic floor physical therapist who also holds a certificate in Sexuality Counseling and Sexuality Education from Michigan. She also founded the website Vino and Vulvas, which she describes on her website as an inclusive, sex-positive community that connects the public with sexual health providers in the area and creates a space for curiosity, exploration, and a chance to dive into the taboo with the help of experts in the field. During the interview they discuss many different topics related to sex (yes, both vaginal and anal), arousal, and communication about and during sexual activity and more!

Reach Heather:

website: www.vinoandvulvas.com

email: [email protected]

Jamille and Jessica interviewed former Sullivan Physical Therapy physical therapy students, Beverly Lopez and Greta Vogel. They discuss how they learned about pelvic floor physical therapy, their PT school education about pelvic health, how they were able to get an internship at Sullivan Physical Therapy, their experiences during their clinical, and advice for those who want to pursue an internship/career in this field.

Jessica and Jamille interview Jeanice Mitchell, owner of Integrity Rehab and creator of MyPFM website, youtube channel and instagram. They discuss pelvic prolapse, how Jeanice has treated it over the years and her personal and professional experience with the diagnosis. They also talk about how Jeanice got into pelvic floor physical therapy and her inspiration behind creating the non profit, myPFM and the ambassador program.

Find Jeanice:

website: https://www.mypfm.com/nstagram: @mypelvicfloormuscles

Youtube: mypelvicfloormuscles

If you are interested in joining MyPFM as an ambassador DM Jeanice!

Jessica and Jamille sit down with Katie Coyne, co-owner of Stork Maternity Consulting and lactation consultant. They discuss the ins and outs of breastfeeding and when you might need to see a lactation consultant.

Instagram: @storkmc

Facebook: Stork Maternity Consulting

Website: https://storkatx.com

In this interview Jessica and Jamille talk to Amanda Olson PT, DPT, PRPC of Intimate Rose. They discuss her company and the products she created to treat pelvic pain, urinary leakage, prolapse amongst other pelvic floor dysfunction conditions! We also talk about pelvic floor dysfunction and running. Amanda teaches a class through the Section of Women's Health called Collaborative Course: Pelvic Floor Implications for the Running Athlete and we discuss what she goes over in this class as well as how the pelvic floor is affected in runners.

Follow Amanda and Intimate rose

Instagram: @IntimateRose -- look for exercises, videos, and questions answered!

Twitter: @IntimateRose

Facebook: Intimate Rose (They also have a private facebook where people can ask questions about what they are going through in regards to women's health/pelvic floor issues).

email: [email protected]

Episode 28: Female Athletes and Pelvic Health with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Julie Wiebe by PT Below The Waist

Jamille and Jessica interview orthopedic sports medicine physical Therapist Julie Wiebe. They discuss female athletes that are experiencing pelvic health conditions such as diastasis recti, prolapse, and incontinence and how they can safely return to exercise. Julie Wiebe debunks myths about exercise and activity limitations they must follow and promotes fitness and empowerment instead.