How To Use the KAWA Model In Pelvic Health

OTs In Pelvic Health

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Here is the model Kristen used with her client.
• https://medschool.duke.edu/personnel/michael-iwama-phd-msc-bscot
• https://www.kawamodel.com/download/KawaMadeEasy2015.pdf
• https://dcota.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Kawa%20Model.pdf
• https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/kawa-model
• https://www.myotspot.com/kawa-model/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl9U2-zvUCg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HwYUIZiCZI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-kGl6zDRFg

More about my guest:
Dr. Kristen Springer, OTD, OTR/L, TIPHP, RYT-500, is a pelvic floor occupational therapist dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals across the lifespan who encounter challenges with bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. Her extensive educational background and commitment to lifelong learning are reflected in her advanced training in trauma-informed care, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, nervous system regulation, sensory modulation, somatic techniques, and cognitive behavioral approaches. As a Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Provider and a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level, Dr. Springer incorporates mindfulness and movement-based inter

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