PELVIC HEALTH

Classes and workshops for pelvic health.

Angela Reis, ERYT, RPYT, YACEP, and Doula
Dr. Kelsey Daniels, DPT and Doula

What is pelvic health?

Pelvic health refers to the well-being of the muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the pelvic area. This area includes the bladder, reproductive organs, and bowels. Both men and women have a pelvic floor and can experience pelvic floor disorders. Maintaining good pelvic health is essential for daily activities like going to the bathroom, sexual function, and even activities like walking and exercising.

Who Has Pelvic Floor Disorders?

Pelvic floor disorders can affect anyone, but they are more common in women, particularly those who have given birth, are older, or have gone through menopause. Men and young people can also experience these disorders due to factors like surgery, chronic coughing, obesity, or heavy lifting.

Common pelvic floor symptoms:

  • Urinary or fecal incontinence

  • Urgency

  • Pelvic or low back pain

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)

  • Painful bladder syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis)

  • Diastasis recti

What to do if you have pelvic health concerns?

At PYLV we believe that it should be standard care that all pregnant and birthing people receive pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy and after birth. It doesn’t matter how you give birth, anyone can experience pelvic floor disorders. For immediate or emergent concerns, consult with your healthcare providers and/or pelvic health physical therapist.

Pelvic Wellness Series

Saturday, August 31, 2024 10:30am-12pm

Location: Smart Mouth LV
Fee: $35 per session

Join our Pelvic Wellness series, a 90-minute class dedicated to addressing specific pelvic health concerns. In each session, you will learn targeted breathwork, yoga movements, and practical tips to support your pelvic health. We are thrilled to have Dr. Kelsey Daniels, a pelvic floor physical therapist, as our guest speaker, who will share her expertise and insights to enhance your understanding and wellness.

Pelvic girdle pain, leaking and pelvic instability are common but NOT normal.

— Angela Reis, ERYT, RPYT, YACEP & Doula

  • I truly enjoyed the Yoga for Pelvic Health workshop. I think as a woman there are a lot of misconceptions about our body that we just learn to live with. I’m not a mother, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve had changes in urgency that I didn’t understand. This workshop guided me through the anatomy of the body and positions and stretches to enhance the function of our bodies. I would highly recommend!

    Kate S.

  • The conversation about the health of your pelvic floor is an important one. I am so grateful to Angela and her class! Angela is passionate about pelvic floor health and her class reflects this passion. There was SO much that I did not know prior to her class! Angela's class goes beyond doing your basic, boring Kegels exercises, her class is a deep dive into the health of your pelvic floor and how to truly heal. Angela has provided me with crucial information I will use for myself as well as my clients for years to come.

    Tiphanie S., Doula & Infant Feeding Specialist