PCOS in a Nutshell: What You Need to Know in 10 Minutes

OTs In Pelvic Health

#Fitness #Lindsey Vestal #Alternative Health #Mental Health #Pelvic Health

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Jan 13-17, 2025
Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

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Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month!
Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find:

Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

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PCOS in a Nutshell: What You Need to Know in 10 Minutes

OTs In Pelvic Health

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MP3•Головна епізоду

OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Jan 13-17, 2025
Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health

Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other.
Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need.

More info here. Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!

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#Fitness #Lindsey Vestal #Alternative Health #Mental Health #Pelvic Health

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Unconstipating Kids: A Whole-Body Approach to Pediatric Pelvic Health with Dr. Caitlin Keller 36:26

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Dr. Caitlin Keller is a pediatric physical therapist with a deep passion for helping children overcome bowel and bladder challenges. After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College, she specialized in pediatrics and, in 2015, began focusing on pediatric pelvic health. In 2020, she founded Unconstipated Kids—a practice dedicated to compassionate, whole-body care for children with toileting difficulties. At Unconstipated Kids , we take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing that toileting success isn’t just about the pelvic floor—it’s about the whole child. Our team of occupational and physical therapists works together to address muscle coordination, sensory processing, posture, reflexes, and emotional well-being. By tailoring treatment to each child's unique needs, we empower families with practical strategies for lasting success. Beyond her work, Dr. Caitlin finds joy in family life with her husband and children, along with a wide array of hobbies—from dancing and hiking to baking and crocheting. She is endlessly grateful for the opportunity to serve families, guided by faith, love, and a deep appreciation for the work she feels called to do. She also offers a provider mentorship group with her business partner through LittleLearning Lav. It’s perfect for anyone looking to start or continue their pediatric pelvic health approach. Find it here . ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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The Power of Advocacy: How Melissa Morgan Pitched Her Own Pelvic Health Position 39:33

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Hypermobility and Pelvic Health: A Journey of Resilience, Awareness, and Transformation 45:09

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Resources mentioned in this episode: Doug Vestal's Private Pay MBA course (that Nicole took to help her start her business) Spider hypermobility test Disjointed: Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders The Trifecta Passport : Tools for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Saving My Sister: How I Created Meaning from Addiction and Loss by Nicole Davis Woodruff POTs Providers Course by OT Emily Rich Hypermobility Solutions by PT Kathy Walker More about my guest: Nicole Woodruff, OTD, OTR/L, PCES, GTS, RYT, is an occupational therapist, author, and owner of Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health in Tampa, Florida. With over 12 years of experience across various settings, Nicole now specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunction, hypermobility, and chronic conditions. She takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to care, combining lifestyle medicine, manual therapy techniques, and movement-based practices to help clients achieve their goals. Drawing from her personal journey with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Nicole combines professional expertise with lived experience to offer a unique and empathetic approach to care. She is passionate about empowering clients to improve their quality of life and dedicated to raising awareness about the intersection of pelvic health, hypermobility, and other chronic conditions through education, advocacy, and patient-centered care. Outside of the clinic, Nicole is married to her husband, Cort, and a boy mom to two little ones. She enjoys spending time with family while exploring new places, practicing yoga, and going to concerts. How you can connect with Nicole: Instagram / Tiktok handle: @nicolepelvicot ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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"Weight Alone Is Not An Accurate Measure of Health" with Mara Levy 35:10

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Mara Levy MSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, SEP is an occupational therapist blending somatic therapy and lymphatic drainage to bring body-based mental health care and trauma-informed bodywork. Mara has been an OT since 2005, practicing as a certified lymphatic therapist since 2013, and is a somatic experiencing practitioner since 2024. Their approach is neurodiversity affirming, fat positive and HAES-aligned, queer and trans affirming, antiracist, and liberation-minded. They can be found at their private practice Rainbow Spring Wellness at www.rainbowspringwellness.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Breaking the Silence on Obstetric Injuries with Kary Gillenwaters 38:06

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Kary’s professional roles include being an occupational therapist, entrepreneur, consultant, and educator/guide to future OTPs, to name a few. A role central to today's conversation is her role as the Director of Community Engagement at SOLACE Foundation. Finding a way (and ways) together is central to her work. She credits a small town upbringing and starting her career in healthcare as an addiction counselor with laying the foundation for her passion for working in settings and on projects where resources may be less obvious (or even limited) and yet infinite possibilities exist by noticing, building and maintaining relationships and networks. It also has guided her focus in the occupational therapy profession. The learnings from these experiences have led her to her latest endeavors that are focused more on collective occupational needs than individuals alone; recognizing the interconnection of these occupations requires increased community-level collaboration and attention. It is this awareness that fuels Kary’s commitment to convening and participating in spaces where being in process (as opposed to reaching solid conclusions) is expected, welcomed, and celebrated. Collaboration and curiosity are two things she values most. If you have questions or collaboration ideas, you can reach her at lifewelloccupied@gmail.com . For more information about SOLACE, or to register for the summit about birth injuries like 3rd and 4th degree tears during childbirth. https://www.solaceforwomen.org/summit Find SOLACE on socials at: https://www.instagram.com/solaceforwomenorg https://www.facebook.com/solaceforwomen.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/solaceforwomen/posts/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Advancing Gender-Affirming Care: Collaboration, Cultural Competency, and Pelvic Health Integration 22:10

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Megan Brennick (she/her) is an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic health and lymphedema therapies within the Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network in Connecticut. In addition to her role as clinic director of a multidisciplinary outpatient site, Megan is a member of her organization’s pelvic clinical council where she is responsible for clinical excellence initiatives within the hospital’s Center for Gender Health to optimize equitable access for patients of all genders. She has presented nationally at the USPATH (Professional Association for Transgender Health) conference and at state symposiums on integrated and comprehensive care alongside her physician and speech therapy colleagues. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Creating a Health + Wellness Collective 29:34

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Danika Viola , MS, OTR/L, PCES, CCTS-I, graduated from Ithaca College in 2013 with her MSOT, and is now a seasoned pelvic health occupational therapist. She owns Flourish Pelvic Health & Wellness, a pelvic floor therapy clinic near Philadelphia. She and her team of pelvic health OTs provide high quality pelvic health therapy for women, children, and the transgender community, as well as occupational therapy specializing in infant development & TOTs. They also provide sliding scale & pro bono services as an effort to provide equal access to care across gender, racial, and socioeconomic diversity. Danika also created the Flourish Birth & Family Collective, a collective of health & wellness providers who specialize in providing high quality services to women, pediatrics, and families. Danika created the Flourish Mentorship Community for Pelvic Health OT Practitioners, which is a mentorship community program created for pelvic health OT practitioners who are interested in building their clinical & business skills. With various tiers of mentorship ranging from community-based mentorship to 1:1 business coaching, she covers a wide variety of mentorship needs and goals. Danika currently lives near Philadelphia with her husband, 2 toddlers, and 2 dogs. She enjoys traveling, hiking, weight training, eating out, and socializing with friends & family. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Let's Talk About How We Talk About Sex 36:55

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Kathryn Ellis (she/her) is an international change agent for sex and intimacy conversations in healthcare settings. She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor. She received the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows Distinction in 2024. Kathryn is the founder of continuing education company, the Institute for Sex & Occupational Therapy and developed the first certification program within Occupational Therapy to enhance OTPs preparedness to address sex in all clinical practice settings. Through education and building community, her mission is to dismantle the restrictive norms related to sex that restrict discussions of sex in healthcare settings. She developed the United States’ military’s first Occupational Therapy Sexuality Clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical. She continues to educate on veteran sexual health through her work with the United States’ Veterans Health Administration and the Ukrainian Olena Pinchuk Foundation. She is the co-editor of textbook “Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach” and the Amputee Coalition and Veterans Health Administration’s workbook “Let’s Talk About It: Your Sex and Intimacy Guide.” Kathryn has a sex therapy private practice based in Delaware. Kathryn's website . Kathryn's AOTA Press textbook Amputee Coalition book ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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The Brain-Gut Connection I Didn’t Know I Were Missing 29:05

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Combining Pelvic Health Therapy, Doula Services, and Childbirth Education 33:25

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . More about my guest: Courtney Trocinski Since her doctoral capstone at a birth center in graduate school, Courtney found her lifelong passion and career in the birth world. As a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in pelvic health, she works primarily in fertility, prenatal and postpartum care. Courtney co-founded her practice, OWN Your Pelvic Health, in Denver, in 2021, where she manages a small team focused on women's health. Her co-founder focuses on pediatric pelvic health. They offer pelvic floor therapy, birth and postpartum doula services, personal training, childbirth education, and they also regularly host various workshops and support groups for expecting and new parents. OWN Your Pelvic Health is also home to a fabulous lactation consultant and massage therapist. When she's not treating clients, attending births, or teaching childbirth education, Courtney loves to spend time outside with her husband, taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Increasing Quality of Life with SCI: Starting With the Pelvic Floor 35:30

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Discussed in this Podcast Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here A little more about Kaylee Johnson, my guest: Kaylee Johnson has gravitated toward providing compassionate OT working with people, and their pelvic floor, after neurological injury in her 13 years of experience. She became an expert in the SCI and TBI field through empowering patients at two level one trauma hospitals- in neuro ICU, neuro floor, outpatient, and most recently she worked at a national center of excellence for TBI and SCI. When she moved from Colorado in 2020 she decided to pivot into SCI & TBI consulting, and pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness, another story for another day She can be reached at Kaylee@aspenwombwellness.com or www.aspenwombwellness.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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The Balance Between Tension + Release with Hypermobile Clients 45:43

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Why the Abdominal Wall Assessment Matters 15:36

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Discussed in this Podcast Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Gertie Ball Breathe by James Nestor Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Triggers, Frequency, and Freedom: Reclaiming Control from Urge Incontinence 22:45

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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification (doors open Nov 29 and closes Dec 6, 2024) Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here . Learn more about OT Pioneers here ! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doing this exclusively inside this community. These aren't your boring old Zoom calls where she is a talking head. We interact, we coach, we learn from each other. Highly curated forums. The worst is when you post a question on FB just to have it drowned out with 10 other questions that follow it. So, she's got dedicated forums on different populations, different diagnosis, different topics (including business). Hop it, post your specific question, and get the expert advice you need. More info here . Lindsey would love support you in this quiet corner off social media!…

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Stop the Scroll: Effective Growth Strategies for OT Practices Without Social Media Overwhelm" 25:43

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