Have you ever been told that cash-based services limit healthcare access? We're spending this 'sode debunking that myth! There are many barriers to access. Cost is one of them....but it's only one. Not knowing about our services, distance, setting and wait lists all inhibit access to pelvic health care. We believe that cash-based practices, through active community engagement and education, are making a dramatic improvement in access to care. By offering more choice to patients, everyone wins. P...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min
You won't want to miss this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons, full of practical takeaways and clinical pearls. We can't wait for her two talks at PelviCon! The first is going to be about the 'evil triplets' of pelvic pain - interstitial cystitis, endometriosis and pudendal neuralgia. The next is a topic we could all use more information on, helping our patients live well after a hysterectomy. Pelvic rehab should be the standard of care after a hysterectomy - which means we need to know o...
Aug 28, 2023•54 min
Ever wondered why some people achieve success while others struggle? Ever fallen into the trap of chasing short-term gains and quick fixes, only to find yourself back at square one? In this 'sode we discuss a secret to success that is often overlooked - time and longevity. We'll challenge the notion of 'overnight' success and discuss the crucial role of time in achieving and maintaining long-term results. Success isn't the result of some 'secret' marketing hack or trick. It's cultivating good ha...
Aug 24, 2023•28 min
What makes a great continuing education course? What about a great educator? These are things Nelly Fagani has thought deeply about while creating Pelvic Health Solutions, and we're so excited to welcome her to the podcast! A private practice owner in Canada, Nelly has multiple clinics and is still a treating physician. This ensures the courses she presents are practical and cater to what pelvic rehab providers actually need. This is in contrast to many larger continuing education companies that...
Aug 21, 2023•39 min
The single biggest difference in our profession over the last ten years has been the rise of social media and the creators who educate patients there. It hasn't been physicians who refer more patients. It hasn't been insurance companies who allocate more visits. It's been our colleagues and friends who let potential patients know how we can help. And yes, there is criticism from 'dinosaurs' who feel we need to cite every study, make every caveat and ensure our posts meet their impossible standar...
Aug 17, 2023•32 min
Much of the growth of our field in the last decade can be attributed to the information shared on social media. Our guest today, Sara Reardon (The Vagina Whisperer) has been a massive part of that. It's hard to navigate social media while maintaining our authenticity. But Sara has cracked the code. We discuss how she deals with online trolls, her creative process and how she's been consistent in building her brand. We also discuss the growth of her brick-and-mortar practice, NOLA pelvic health a...
Aug 14, 2023•49 min
Are you investing enough in your health? Are we practicing what we preach to our patients? We suspect many of us as pelvic rehab providers are neglecting taking care of our own issues. We focus on the day-to-day, but aren't looking at the big picture of our career and the importance in investing in our own health. In this 'sode, we discuss why it is essential for health professionals to seek help even when they are not actively hurting, but to sustain their physical or mental career. This can he...
Aug 10, 2023•34 min
Is there a line between health coaching and what we do as pelvic rehab providers? Join us on an insightful journey as we sit down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, a celebrated health professional, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and PelviCon speaker. You'll hear her fascinating transition from physical therapy to health coaching and how her innovative blend of both fields is transforming patient care. We'll talk about nutrition, navigating chronic illness and how we need more time ...
Aug 07, 2023•56 min
Working with your patient can be an emotional rollercoaster. Are you prepared to keep an even keel? In this 'sode, we discuss how to manage patient progress. It's your responsibility to guide your patient through the highs and lows. This can actually be the biggest challenge when we're dealing with 'highs'! It's crucial to set realistic expectations, temper the 'highs' and be honest with our patients. If we don't, we set them up for failure. Building trust requires a deeper perspective and maint...
Aug 03, 2023•21 min
Ready to change the way you think of stress urinary incontinence and prolapse? This can't-miss episode with Dr. Taryn Hallam is going to challenge your preconceptions and give a whole new perspective on treatment. Her unique background starts with working closely with surgeons and physicians as she conducted research early in her career. It gave her a life-long obsession with evaluating research and translating it into practical applications for her colleagues. She's been ahead of the curve her ...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
What if we didn't have to race against the clock to 'fix' a patient in set number of visits? Or feel pressure to get them out of our office as soon as possible? Ultimately, this pressure we feel to discharge as soon as possible comes from insurance companies. We're taught to 'work ourselves out of a job.' To make sure what we're doing is 'skilled' enough. To need to show measurable improvements at each visit. To have to justify our care. And to fit our treatments within their allotted number of ...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min
Get ready to have your understanding of diastasis recti transformed! We'll challenge old paradigms about diastasis and how to move past our narrow approach to treating DR. You don't want to miss this wide-ranging conversation with Munira Hudani, PelviCon speaker, expert in pregnancy and post-partum health and patient advocate shares her treatment approach and clinical pearls for diastasis recti treatment. We also explore our role as pelvic rehab providers in 'Tummy Tuck' surgeries. We discuss ho...
Jul 24, 2023•57 min
Does the thought of interrupting your patient make you feel deeply uncomfortable? As a field we pride ourselves on allowing our patients to tell their full story. To ensuring they feel heard. And that's critically important. But....there's a need for us, as providers, to reclaim control of the conversation, finding the balance between deeply understanding patient narratives and being efficient in diagnosis. We discuss the delicate art of interrupting; it's not simply about cutting them off, but ...
Jul 20, 2023•30 min
Talking all things male pelvic health with Dr. Jake Bartholomy - can't wait for you to get his unique perspective! A trailblazer in our field, you'll hear about what it was like as a male pelvic therapist in continuing education courses and how his reception has changed over time. We also dive into important topics in the field. We discuss why Pelvic Health 1 is solely a vagina-focused course, and the implications for our specialty. Get ready to hear all about Jake's insights into the industry, ...
Jul 17, 2023•37 min
The road to business success is rarely a solo journey. We're putting the spotlight on the often-unseen, yet crucial, role of partner and family support in the business world. The comparison trap, when we hold up our business against misleading social media portrayals and how 'others' are doing, leads to unfair expectations and undermine your progress. We teach how to assess the kind of support you're currently receiving. And we delve into the complexities of partner and family involvement in you...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min
How do we help patients through trying to conceive and their fertility journey? That's the topic we dive into with Yeni within this interview! Yeni has been a trailblazer, pushing our specialty forward into the world of fertility. Her practice, Triggered PT, specializes in helping those going through fertility challenges or IVF treatment. We can't wait to hear her speak at PelviCon on our role in Fertility as well as Religious and Cultural Considerations in Pelvic Health. You can connect with Ye...
Jul 10, 2023•46 min
Hard to believe we're halfway through 2023! But if we want things to be different when the new year rolls around, it's a perfect time for a 'July Reboot.' This is something we do in our mentorship programs where we zoom out, evaluate how the year is going and refocus on the most important things for the rest of the year. Whether you're an entrepreneur or working for someone else, this is a perfect excuse to see if you're on track to hit your goals! So take a look at your overall goals for 2023. ...
Jul 06, 2023•19 min
What vacation are you putting off? Whether it's a week-long overseas trip or a long weekend getaway....here's the permission (that you absolutely don't need) to just take it! Burnout is a huge problem in our pelvic rehab community. And often we're playing 'catch-up', trying to deal with issues after they've come up. But by being proactive we can avoid ever getting to that point! We can be dissuaded from taking time off by our employer and their policies. By our own sense of guilt in leaving our ...
Jul 03, 2023•38 min
When the schedule isn't full at our clinic, we often jump to 'we need to do more marketing!' But is that really true? In this 'sode we dive into other reasons your schedule may not be full, might have big variations week to week, or start full and gradually fall apart with cancellations. We usually find marketing isn't the most important factor in determining your schedule. This 'sode dives into other areas like sales, conversions, website design and Clinical Excellence to uncover why the schedu...
Jun 29, 2023•35 min
So what's a big missing piece for endometriosis? Treating endo is a complicated process. We can address many of the symptoms and quarterback our patient's care. But we can't address the underlying disease process, hormones, or potential complications. So our 'A Missing Piece' for endo is working closely with a true endo specialist. If you aren't referring to one, you can look in your area at www.iCareBetter.com. Make sure you know someone you can send your endo - or suspected endo - patients to ...
Jun 26, 2023•31 min
Join us as we cover 18 essential lessons for business in 3 minutes! These lessons are from modules of the Business Accelerator Program (which opens today!). All of these lessons fall into the 3 Pillars of a Successful Business - Marketing & Sales, Biz Systems and Clinical Excellence. We'll be doing a deep dive in the program into each of these topics, but hopes this gives you ideas for areas of your business you can continue to improve! Business Accelerator If you're a current business owner...
Jun 22, 2023•20 min
In today's 'sode we tackle constipation. This is far more common than most people realize. In a study we conducted at PelvicSanity and published at IPPS, we found 69% of patients who came in for other symptoms (pelvic pain, prolapse, incontinence, etc.) had constipation as well. Our missing piece for constipation? Bringing it back to the basics. Often we make this more complicated than it needs to be. We suggest major dietary changes to our patients (which are hard to comply with). We work on ch...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min
Are you a current business owner looking to take your practice to the next level? Business is hard. It's not something we're trained for. We have to learn and grow. And business growth requires personal growth. In this 'sode we talk about what holds us back, how to grow, the value of coaching and the 3 Pillars of Business. We also give the details of the Pelvic Business Accelerator Program - if you're a current business owner, make sure to check it out! Business Accelerator If you're a current b...
Jun 15, 2023•52 min
A lot of times with male pelvic pain - particularly pain in the testicals, scrotum, or penile pain - we'll jump right to breathing and/or treating the pelvic floor. But a missing piece for these patients is the spermatic cord. Running along the inguinal canal, the spermatic cord carries nerves and blood vessels integral to the system. Often this area is tender, inflamed or tight when dealing with male pelvic pain. This is definitely something we're assessing and treating within the first few vis...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min
In a recent survey we conducted, almost 9 in 10 business owners said they weren't hitting their financials goals or needs with the business. In fact - thanks so much to nearly 200 of you who filled it out! - we found the following: 86.4% of business owners aren't meeting their financial goals 85% believe they could have a larger impact 69% aren't comfortable taking a vacation 67% don't have time for physical or emotional self-care 66% aren't working the days and times they want These are a recip...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min
What's something we overlook or miss when it comes to treating tailbone pain? Remember that tailbone pain is a non-specific diagnosis. It's just as description of symptoms! So it's up to us to do a true differential diagnosis and understand the 'why' of what is going on. But something I think we miss is treating rectally in quadruped. Why quadruped? Well, it's the best position - in my opinion - to approximate the hip flexion and position where most patients experience their tailbone pain. It gi...
Jun 05, 2023•24 min
How can we keep track of all the things in our business that are crucial....without being overwhelmed? That's the challenge. And too often, it's easier to just bury our head in the sand instead of routinely checking in on the business. The things you track need to be both important and actionable. In this 'sode, we give you our top 7 things to track. How many of them do you know right now? Reach out and tell us! Business Accelerator Are you an existing pelvic health business owner ready to take ...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min
What's something we often overlook or miss when it comes to vulvodynia? Well, first it's important to recognize vulvodynia is just as non-specific as 'low back pain.' It literally just means 'pain in the vulva.' We could have gone a few different ways with a missing piece - rectal treatment, looking at the urachus and belly button, lumbar referral patterns, hip referrals, or more. It's a complex diagnosis. But a missing piece for vulvodynia is evaluation and treatment of the perineal fascia. Wit...
May 29, 2023•22 min
Many of us start our own practice - at least in part - to treat the way we believe. But are we actually practicing what we preach? Getting clinical buy-in from our patients is incredibly important but often overlooked. Most business coaches won't even mention the clinical side of the practice. But for us, clinical excellence and buy-in is one of the three pillars of a thriving business (along with Marketing & Sales and Business Systems). If you have just one of these, your business will stru...
May 25, 2023•28 min
What's something that's misunderstood or overlooked when treating complex patients with pudendal neuralgia? This is often one of the most intimidating diagnoses we work with. It's easy to hyperfocus on the path of the pudendal nerve, but a missing piece is actually the posterior cutaneous femoral nerve. In fact, it's almost impossible for 'pudendal neuralgia' to only involve the pudendal nerve! This is why nerve blocks often don't address all symptoms or symptoms spread beyond the immediate path...
May 22, 2023•24 min
