Women's Health and Healing

Women's Health and Healing Pelvic Rehabilitation and Women's Health Physical Therapy. I treat women of all ages including preg Women's Health and Pelvic Physical Therapy

08/05/2026

✨Stress does not only affect the mind — it can affect the body too, including the pelvic floor.

Many people notice increased pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, bowel symptoms, or pelvic floor tension during periods of stress or overwhelm.

That’s why stress management and nervous system regulation are often important parts of pelvic floor therapy.

Even small calming strategies like deep breathing, meditation, body scanning, or taking a walk may help.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can also help improve muscle tension, coordination, and overall symptom management.

📍Lafayette and Oakland, CA
🔗 Link in bio to learn more or schedule

07/31/2026

⭐️ It’s my turn to be the patient…

One thing I’m reminding myself is the same thing I tell my patients every day:

Healing takes time. It’s not a race. Be patient with your body, trust the process, get support when you need it, and give yourself the time you need to recover. 💙

07/29/2026

💫Going to the bathroom “just in case” may seem like a harmless habit, but when it becomes routine, it can train your bladder to signal the urge to p*e before it’s comfortably full.

The good news? Your bladder can often be retrained.

If you’re experiencing urinary urgency or frequency, pelvic floor physical therapy can help identify what’s contributing to your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan.

There is help, and you don’t have to live with bladder urgency 🧡

07/27/2026

Did you know that, as Dr. Cheruba Prabakar shares in her new book, 80% of women will be diagnosed with a fibroid by age 50? While many fibroids don’t cause symptoms, they can contribute to heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, urinary frequency, constipation, fertility challenges, and pregnancy-related concerns.

As a board-certified pelvic health physical therapist, I work with many women experiencing symptoms related to fibroids. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Dr Prabakar and caring for many of our shared patients, and I’ve seen firsthand the expertise and compassion she brings to women’s healthcare.

Her new book is an outstanding resource—clear, evidence-based, and empowering. She takes a complex topic and explains it in a way that is easy to understand, helping women feel informed and confident as they navigate their options.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids, think they may be contributing to your symptoms, or simply want to better understand this common condition, I highly recommend this book.

Congratulations, Dr. Prabakar on this incredible accomplishment! I have no doubt this book will help countless women.

📚 If you or someone you love has fibroids—or simply wants to better understand this incredibly common condition—I encourage you to pick up a copy of Dr. Prabbakar’s book, Fibroids Finally Heard: A Practical Guidebook from Diagnosis to Recovery. It’s a valuable, evidence-based resource for women seeking trusted information. If you know someone who could benefit from it, please share this post with them.

📍Lafayette & Oakland, California
💻 Telehealth services available

07/22/2026

There are certain things women tell me over and over again in my office.

Many have been told their symptoms are “normal,” or they’ve simply learned to live with them.

The truth is that while many pelvic floor symptoms are common, they are often treatable.

You don’t have to accept leaking, pelvic pain, urgency, or other symptoms as just part of having a baby, getting older, or something you have to live with.

✨ Which of these have you heard—or believed?

If this resonated with you, save this post or share it with someone who might need the reminder that help exists.

07/08/2026

Does hearing running water 💦 suddenly make you feel like you have to p*e?

It doesn’t necessarily mean your bladder is full. Your brain can learn to associate certain cues—like the sound of running water—with the urge to urinate.

The good news? Just like this response was learned, it can be retrained.

✨ If this happens to you, know that you’re not alone, and there are strategies that can help.

💙 Save this reel for later, and let me know in the comments—does this happen to you?

07/01/2026

Do you tend to hold your breath when you lift something heavy, stand up, push, pull, or work out?

It’s a common habit—but it can increase pressure on your pelvic floor.

Instead, try breathing out with the effort. It’s a simple act that can help support your pelvic floor during everyday movements.

✨ Save this post as a reminder to breathe out with any effort.

06/24/2026

✨Certain foods and drinks can contribute to bladder urgency, frequency, irritation, and even leakage.

Some common bladder irritants include:
☕ Caffeine
🥤 Carbonated beverages
🍋 Citrus
🥃 Alcohol

Not everyone reacts to all of these, and sometimes it’s about quantity.

📋Comment or DM me “LIST” for a more complete list of bladder irritants 👇

If symptoms persist, a pelvic floor physical therapist may help.

🔗 Link in bio to book an appointment.

06/17/2026

💦 Drinking less water to control bladder symptoms? It might actually be making things worse.

Concentrated urine irritates the bladder lining — which can increase urgency and leakage, not reduce it.

The goal is consistent hydration throughout the day, not cutting back.

A few things that help:

🔸Schedule it (I literally do this)
🔸Use a clear water bottle so you can track your intake visually
🔸Sip steadily rather than drinking large amounts at once

Are you a natural water drinker, or do you have to work at it? 👇

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Lafayette, CA
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