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The Functional Pelvis The Functional Pelvis is a private occupational therapy practice specializing in pelvic floor rehabi

Based in NYC and Paris, France The Functional Pelvis is a private rehab therapy practice specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation and postpartum women:

- Urinary Incontinence
- Bowel and F***l Disorders
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Bladder Problems
- Colorectal Issues
- Diastasis Recti

We uniquely offer in-home, concierge, therapy which is both private and convenient.

Pelvic pain isn’t just pain.It can change how someone feels in their own body…how safe they feel in intimacy…how they mo...
25/06/2026

Pelvic pain isn’t just pain.

It can change how someone feels in their own body…
how safe they feel in intimacy…
how they move through daily routines most people never think twice about.

Because the pelvis holds more than muscles and organs.
It holds identity. Privacy. Vulnerability. Trust.

So when someone says they’re hurting here—
they’re not just describing a symptom.

They’re describing something that’s touching every part of their life.

And no… that meaning isn’t “in their head.”

It’s in the way they’ve had to adapt, cope, withdraw, push through, and survive—often silently.

This is why pelvic health care has to be different.
Because we’re not just treating pain.
We’re holding space for the life around it.

✨ The Story Beneath the Symptom ✨What if the body isn’t malfunctioning… but communicating?So often, pelvic symptoms like...
23/06/2026

✨ The Story Beneath the Symptom ✨

What if the body isn’t malfunctioning… but communicating?

So often, pelvic symptoms like pain, urgency, or tension are not the problem — they’re pointing to something deeper. When we shift from “How do I fix this?” to “What’s this protecting?” everything changes.

Trauma-informed pelvic health starts with curiosity, compassion, and honoring the client as the expert of their own body.

Let’s listen before we treat. 💛

23/06/2026

🦴 Pelvic Health Is Never Just the Pelvis

When clients tell us:
➡️ “My hips feel unstable.”
➡️ “My knees hurt when I walk.”
➡️ “I used to tolerate workouts, but now everything flares.”

They may not just be describing pelvic symptoms—they may be experiencing a whole-body loading problem.

As pelvic health practitioners, we need to understand how bone health, joint health, muscle strength, hormone changes, and inflammation all influence our clients' ability to move, recover, and participate in daily life.

One of the biggest misconceptions? That movement and impact are inherently harmful.

The truth is:
✔️ Bones respond to load.
✔️ Joints thrive on motion.
✔️ Muscles protect both.

Whether you're working with postpartum clients, individuals navigating perimenopause, or those returning to exercise after pelvic dysfunction, graded loading and strength training can be powerful tools for building resilience and confidence.

Remember: A perfect exercise plan that someone can't maintain is far less effective than a sustainable plan they can follow consistently.

🎧 In this episode of OTs in Pelvic Health

Link Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-joint-pain-blocks-pelvic-rehab-what-to-screen/id1620701250?i=1000773712428

Listen now and discover why supporting joint health may be one of the most important pelvic health interventions you provide.

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The Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner™ Program is a guided path taking OTs from newbie to confident pelvic h...
21/06/2026

The Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner™ Program is a guided path taking OTs from newbie to confident pelvic health practitioner in just 4 1/2 months 🌟

And our next cohort opens July 20, 2026 for alumni and August 3 for new students 💫
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​Why did I create Level 1?
I was tired of OTs having to stitch together and piecemeal their journey through a bunch of unconnected courses. It’s confusing, it’s expensive, and it delays your mastery. So, I’ve created my Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner™ Program to solve this need and to give OTs the skills and confidence they need to start seeing clients.
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If you missed it, here’s what’s inside the Level 1 program:

-OT Pioneers and OT Elevate (2 courses!)
-4.5 months group mentorship with me doing case studies and client role playing
-A 3 day hands in-person lab (or 2 day virtual) covering all the techniques you need to know
-Content is dripped weekly so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
-Weekly quizzes to keep you accountable and knowing where to put your effort
-A skills based assessment to graduate with the Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner™ designation

You get 51 contact hours approved by the AOTA (that’s 5.1 AOTA CEUs!)

We hope to support you on July 20 for alumni and August 3 for new students!!!!

Ask me anything!
Lindsey x

Tagging the incredible team (that I could tag as a collaborator) who makes this happen: , ,

16/06/2026

Sleep isn't just a background variable in pelvic health.

It's often the difference between a nervous system that can learn, adapt, and heal—and one that's simply trying to survive the day.

Because sometimes the most powerful intervention isn't another exercise—it's understanding what's happening between bedtime and morning.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Link Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-sleep-is-a-pelvic-health-intervention-even-when/id1620701250?i=1000772787793

"🗺️ Navigating the World of Pelvic Health as an OTAre you an Occupational Therapist curious about the pelvic health spac...
16/06/2026

"🗺️ Navigating the World of Pelvic Health as an OT
Are you an Occupational Therapist curious about the pelvic health space but not sure where to start? Or maybe you're already in the field and looking for a clearer framework to guide your practice?

The pelvic floor is more than just ""kegels""—it’s about function, participation, and holistic well-being. But because it’s a specialized niche, it can feel like you’re exploring uncharted territory.

We’ve created the ultimate compass for your journey. 📍

Stop wondering if you're on the right track and start practicing with confidence. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned clinician, this map is designed to help you excel.

📥 How to get it:
Ready to dive in? It’s simple:

Link Here: https://www.functionalpelvis.com/guide-to-ots-in-pelvic-health

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"✨ GAIN INSIGHT. EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE. ✨Pelvic health is within our scope of practice — and you don’t have to guess how....
15/06/2026

"✨ GAIN INSIGHT. EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE. ✨

Pelvic health is within our scope of practice — and you don’t have to guess how.
🎓 Grab our 1-hour FREE CEU to:
✔️ Clearly understand pelvic health within OT scope
✔️ Learn simple yet powerful strategies
✔️ Apply what you learn immediately in your treatment sessions

No fluff. Just practical, meaningful education you can use right now.

🔗www.functionalpelvis.com

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⭐ We’re not just treating symptoms.We’re supporting people—real lives, real stories, real experiences.Pelvic health is a...
12/06/2026

⭐ We’re not just treating symptoms.
We’re supporting people—real lives, real stories, real experiences.

Pelvic health is about more than muscles. It’s about how someone moves through their day, their relationships, and their sense of trust in their own body.

This is the kind of care that changes everything. 💛

We were standing in the chatoic Tokyo subway station...humid, hungry, a little turned around and I could feel that famil...
12/06/2026

We were standing in the chatoic Tokyo subway station...humid, hungry, a little turned around and I could feel that familiar spiral starting in me: Okay, I need to fix this. Fast. Don’t let it fall apart.

The plan had fallen apart. We were headed in the wrong direction. And then something surprised me.

My 14 and 12 year old recovered in real time.

A looked at the subway map and started comparing routes. L asked a stranger for help… clear, calm, and confident (proud mamma moment!). I stood there thinking: this is why we travel.

Not for the pictures. Not the perfect itinerary. But the testing of our nervous system. The recovery. The resilience. The real life executive functioning that shows up when it actually matters (bc the conversations over dinner debriefing how we dealt with it are in many ways more important than what they learn in books).

We are traveling for 7 weeks through Asia. Not as a break from real life, but as a way to be fully
inside it. On purpose. For our marriage. For learning our kids in a deeper way.

For the kinds of conversations that don’t happen in the in between minutes at home.

As an OT in pelvic health, I’m coming back to the same principles: build capacity, stay curious, and keep moving forward even when things don’t go to plan. I believe in doing hard things + failure is feedback. It’s info that helps you adjust, refine, and move forward smarter.

Long travel has a way of making that belief tangible. Because travel doesn’t just create memories. It reveals patterns. It
shows you how you respond under stress, what you lean on, and what becomes possible when you loosen your grip on perfect. It gives your nervous system new reps. It gives your relationships more room to breathe.
We’re heading into this season ready for the stretch and the reward: the beauty, the missed turns, the laughter, the hard lessons that turn into stories, and the closeness that comes from doing life side by side for weeks.

We’re going to learn a lot. About the world, about each other, and about the version of ourselves that shows up when we choose growth on purpose.

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