Pelvic Health For Every Body
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that happens when endometrial-like tissue (aka the tissue that usually lines the uterus) is present outside of the uterus. Estimated to affect about 10% of women of reproductive age globally, and an unknown number of gender-diverse folks, endometriosis is believed to affect roughly 1…
Read MoreIf you’re dealing with urinary incontinence, otherwise known as bladder leakage, know that you’re not alone! It’s a common pelvic floor symptom often associated with postpartum and menopause, but it can affect folks at any stage of life. In fact, recent studies estimate that more than 50% of people assigned…
Read MoreThe postpartum period can be tough on both your body and your mind. Dealing with all the changes in your body and your life can be overwhelming enough, but if you’ve had a C-section, you’re also recovering from a major surgery! Similar to our recent blog post on what is…
Read MoreAre you wondering when and how to work out again after giving birth? Whether you are eager or anxious about moving your body again, the most important thing is to give yourself enough time to heal during the postpartum period. In our experience, folks tend to jump back into exercise…
Read MoreIf you’ve done some Googling around about pelvic floor health, chances are you’ve come across the Kegel chair, also known as an Emsella chair or Kegel throne. The device claims to improve pelvic floor function, continence, and overall well-being by delivering electromagnetic energy that stimulates your pelvic floor muscles into…
Read MoreFor most pregnant folks, the idea of navigating the postpartum period is anxiety-inducing, to say the least. We hear you! With so many changes in your body and life, it’s an overwhelming time, and it can be challenging to understand what is “normal” both physically and emotionally. Not to worry…
Read MoreOur team was excited to be a part of the four-part CBC News series on pelvic floor health! This episode was part of an ongoing series about reproductive health for Women’s Health Week in Canada. Thank you to Ashley Moliere at CBC News and the incredible patients featured in this…
Read MoreIn the past few years, there has been more attention paid to discussions around weight and its relationship to health outcomes – particularly in medical settings. When an individual is seeking medical attention, the health provider may emphasize the role that weight plays in the individual’s ailment: some professionals may…
Read MoreSTAFF POLICY Staff are not permitted to be in the clinic or attend in-person appointments if they exhibit any COVID-19 related symptoms & test positive, or are asymptomatic & test positive Staff can return to clinic after 5 days if testing negative All staff are required to wear a surgical…
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