Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is More Common than You Think
It is estimated that 40-50% of all women will struggle with some form of pelvic floor dysfunction in their lifetime, this is a HUGE number!
And yet we suffer in silence. We are embarrassed by the symptoms, and we often feel broken or ashamed. It is frequently very difficult to get the help and support you need which can be devastatingly isolating.
I know because this has happened to me.
I developed a pelvic organ prolapse that was diagnosed during menopause.
I was devastated. My OB-GYN advised me to stop most exercise, modify my work, and prepare for future surgery. I was told my pelvic floor muscles were in excellent shape, but to do kegels.
This did not make sense to me.
I did Kegels for a little while and then began developing pelvic pain. That's how I realized the danger of kegeling when your muscles are already toned enough.
I began studying everything I could about the pelvic floor. I consulted bodyworkers, pelvic floor PT specialists, and others who had the same struggles as I did.
It turned out that long-held and unconscious habits of standing, walking, breathing, and reacting to stress were harming the prolapse and my general pelvic health.
I doubled down on my efforts to rehab myself through ordinary ways of movement and living. It was actually quite fun. Despite being older, I feel more comfortable and at ease in my whole body.
This all happened over a decade ago and my rectocele has not only not gotten worse, it has improved somewhat! Not completely better, but able-to-enjoy-life-again better. I was able to reclaim my life and my sense of femininity.
Your Pelvic Floor is Directly Related to Resilience
Unlocking the natural and healthy movements of our pelvic floor helps us heal from pelvic floor dysfunction and build our emotional and mental resilience at the same time. It is a gentle but powerful process that for some women is life changing.
If you are experiencing prolapse, pain, weakness, incontinence, AND feel stressed out this 3-hour workshop is for you.
Pelvic Floor Therapy Workshop
This 3-hour workshop focuses on therapy that is gentle, highly experiential and will leave you with an increased knowledge of the anatomy and function of your pelvic floor.
In this Pelvic Floor Therapy Workshop, you will discover:
- Full Diaphragmatic, pelvic floor and Hypopressive breathing to prevent excessive pelvic floor pressure.
- The appropriate Kegel approach for your body.
- Relaxation and reverse kegels for pelvic pain.
- The magic of somatic movement - how bringing knowledge and experience of how your body moves enhances function while creating ease.
- How your posture, hips, jaw, and the arches of your feet can support your pelvic floor health
- Understand the layers of pelvic floor muscles maximizing strength AND relaxation in ordinary movements.
You will also:
- Learn how to develop connective tissue and ligament support for your pelvic organs
- Change the relationship between your stress patterns, increased prolapse, pain or incontinence.
- Integrate your tailbone in healthy pelvic movement even if it's been broken or in pain.
Pelvic Floor Therapist & Educator: Donna Brooks
Hi, my name is Donna Brooks. I had a prolapse issue that worsened after each of my two pregnancies and menopause.
With over 35 years of experience in bodywork and yoga therapy, I feel confident that I can overcome any physical ailments that come my way, but this was a challenge!
In the journey to healing my own pelvic floor issues, I saw firsthand the effectiveness of embodiment and a holistic approach.
I am now passionately dedicated to sharing these gentle yet immensely powerful tools and shining a light on the conversation about pelvic floor dysfunction in our communities.
Read what some participants have had to say:
“She opened my mind to a bigger picture in the difficulties I'm having; it is a view that makes me feel more empowered in helping my situation.”
“I appreciate the emphasis on how the pelvic floor is related to the movement of the whole body and integrated with breathing and overall ease of being.”
“Donna's knowledge and ability to teach from her heart.”
“The stressing of fluidity in the body as well as not only focusing on the pelvic floor. I have found that such focus makes me feel more stressed about my condition.”
“I love Donna. She explains well. She’s non judgmental and she gives ideas on how to move no matter what one’s limitations are.”
NOTE! If you require individual attention, a one-on-one consultation can be made. Book a private session in-person or on Zoom below.
Clients say...
"Working with Donna, I learned that by isolating my pelvic floor to kegels and avoiding constipation I was limiting my improvement."
"Learning how to make my pelvic floor health part of my daily movement was a game-changer. It also makes kegels much easier to do!"
- J. Felman
"Donna's approach to the pelvic floor is different from what I had been doing before."
"Instead of mentally struggling and working hard, I started to attend to my pelvic floor lovingly. This may sound like it's not the biggest deal but by caring for my pelvic floor I began to put much less pressure on it. I learned the problem isn't all in my muscles. My jazzed-up life and hair-trigger nervous system were keeping my leaking problem going."
- D. March
"Donna has helped me more than any physical therapist to feel less pelvic pain and more mobility in my body."
"As a bonus, I always feel more peaceful and relaxed after my sessions with her."
- A. McGrew
"Donna really helped me out with some long-standing physical issues that I could not tackle before."
"Her knowledge, attunement, tenderness and skill facilitated a safe container in all of our sessions. I am so grateful for the progress I made. I would highly recommend working with her!"
- Leia F.
"I can’t recommend her highly enough."
"I started the work to address a tailbone injury and other chronic issues. Working with Donna feels like learning a new language toward greater embodiment. I have experienced pain relief and have also been able to integrate what I know from other providers through Donna’s holistic approach and depth of knowledge on different modalities."
- D. Nussbaum
"I have known Donna for years and have always been impressed by her vast knowledge of the body."
"I recently took a 3 hour pelvic floor workshop and was amazed at how much I learned and the time flew by because it was so interesting, interactive and informative. My pelvic floor is the better for it!"
- Katie N.