Category: Pelvic Floor Therapy

Alrighty. I know it's been a while since I posted. Forgive me! But BIG things are happening in our little family, and we're expecting our first little one this fall! We're first time parents, and there's a lot going on. We're doing lots of reading, preparing, and most importantly prioritizing – our family comes first, […]

Stress is a real thing. Just do a few minutes of research online, and you will easily find many research articles citing correlation and possible causal relationships between increased stress, hormonal changes, as well as longevity and quality of life. A basic concept: stress may possibly lead to some pretty serious outcomes. But stress isn't […]

“The Poo in You” is a wonderful video that briefly explains (in kid friendly terms) what happens when someone gets constipated, as well as why fecal leaks occur. This is part two of my review of the video. On the whole, I love this 5-minute movie. But there are still some things I would like […]

The difficult part of explaining why I think I can help someone with bowel and bladder dysfunction, is that there is an enormous number of factors throughout the body that are involved. Abdominal pain, abnormal muscular development, limited strength, gastroesophageal reflux, or indigestion are all possible secondary symptoms. But they also may be contributing factors […]

Your child is doing great. They are increasing the amount of stool they get into the toilet and having less fecal leaks. Momentum is building as they continue to improve. And then it all comes crashing down, and they regress. Why? Coughing. Well, let me clarify. Coughing is ONE answer (to cover them all in […]

What makes you feel relaxed? Think things that make you feel really good, grounded, and at peace? For me, its some good George Ezra or Hillsong United, a hot drink, clean sweats after a shower, and my husband beside me. Now, in that place, I wonder how I could ever feel anxious, stressed, fearful or […]

Imagine you're sitting on a swing – one of the old styles with the flat wooden plank. Now imagine there are no ropes to hold onto or balance yourself. You either have to use your body to balance yourself, or you have to hold onto the plank of wood with your hands, and possibly bend […]

When I'm working with kids to help them develop better toileting mechanics, I often end up singing. We'll be in the bathroom, they're on the toilet, and I'm sitting on the floor in front of them, coaching them through (sometimes, I have such a glamorous job). From outside the bathroom, someone passing by might think […]

One of my first questions I ask when I'm speaking with a child about what they do on the toilet to help their body evacuate stool, is what they do to get the poop out. I ask them to show me the position they use, how long they sit – but I always ask about […]

Every day, we use different habits. Unfortunately, some of those habits can influence our life in a negative way. For example, if you habitually have a 'just in case' pee before you leave the house every day, eventually, you may not be able to stay dry through a 2 hour plane ride, because your body […]