Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist

Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist Physiotherapist at MOSS Postpartum House and Prenatal/Postnatal classes (virtual and near YMCA royal oak) WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy? Pelvic health physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy treatment for urinary or anal/fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, lumbopelvic pain, painful in*******se (dyspareunia) and perinatal conditions. Treatment is customized to each patient and often integrates pelvic floor muscle re-training, helpful advice on bowel and bladder habits, nutrition and hands-on techniques from the therapist. People who:
-Leak urine when they cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise
-Leak urine due to inability to hold during strong urges
-Urinate more than 8 times a day
-Have difficulty initiating urination
-Feel that they have not fully emptied their bladder after urination
-Have feeling of pressure or heaviness in their pelvic region
-Strain to have a bowel movement
-Experience pain during or after bowel movement
-Have pain with sexual in*******se or difficulty with pe*******on
-Have pelvic pain (vaginal, re**al or perineal)
-Have pelvic girdle, buttock, low back or coccyx pain
-Had an Episiotomy, Forceps delivery or C section
-Pregnant women who would like to decrease likelihood of tearing during delivery
Have been diagnosed with:
-Stress or Urge Incontinence
-Pelvic Organ Prolapse
-Over Active Bladder
-Pregnancy related pain (pre and post-partum)
-Interstitial Cystitis
-Dyspareunia
-Vaginismus
-Volvodynia/Vestbiulodynia
-Puedental Neuralgia or Entrapments
WHAT IS A TYPICAL TREATMENT? On your first visit the therapist will provide a detailed consultation discussing your condition and symptoms followed by an assessment of external and possibly internal pelvic structures. This will provide information relating to the pelvic floor muscles, nerves and other structures in the area. From this information an individualized plan is made. TREATMENT FOCUS
Creating a strong pelvic floor (the sling of muscles and ligaments that support your pelvic organs) can prevent or minimize leakage and help to control strong urges. It can promote the strength, flexibility and balance of muscles involved in delivery. After delivery, pelvic floor physiotherapy helps to restore a strong core for both vaginal or caesarean delivery



Kirstyn Cahoon, MSc.PT, BKin –Physiotherapist
Pelvic Health, Pediatrics & Orthopaedics
Kirstyn moved to Calgary in 2008 to pursue an education in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors in Kinesiology in 2012 and from the University of Alberta in 2014 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. After her Masters, she became specialized in treating pelvic health disorders and worked also worked with pediatric patients. Her experience includes working with children in a hospital and school setting, treating all ages of orthopedic and neurological patients as well as treating pelvic health patients.

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My hope is that by opening up about how I’m using neuroplasticity, movement, and a deep mind-body approach to support my healing, I can help others who, like me, have collected a long list of diagnoses and still felt like something deeper was being missed.

Over the last 6 years in my practice, I started to see a pattern:
Anxiety or PTSD.
Chronic stress.
Then the body starts speaking—IBS, joint hypermobility, chronic pain, muscle and fascial tension, fibromyalgia, jaw clenching, POTS, ME/CFS, autoimmune issues…

Even before my own body began to show symptoms, I saw how mental and emotional stress so often walked hand-in-hand with physical conditions. That led me to dive deep into the nervous system, neuroplasticity, somatics, and the profound mind-body connection.

Instead of hiding behind the scenes while I work on healing, I’ll be sharing the process with you—what I’m doing, why I’m doing it, and how it’s affecting me along the way.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or lost in your own healing journey, I hope this space reminds you: you are not alone, and your body is not broken.”


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I couldn’t be prouder of my sister 💕 She’s poured her science background and love of nature into making Root & Wild Whipped Tallow Cream. It’s pure, simple, and so soothing for skin. If you’re into natural skincare or just want something that actually works, go check her out and give her a follow 🌸 .wild.tallow

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Open slots tomorrow at Moss Postpartum House with me at 8:20, 10,11 give us a call or book online if you are waiting to get in. Make your snow day a self care day. Kids and babies welcome

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Assessment openings tomorrow, June 26th Check out mosspostpartum.com to book!
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Assessment openings tomorrow, June 26th
Check out mosspostpartum.com to book!

Providing the best holistic postpartum care for the Calgary community. Empowering families and new parents through prenatal, postpartum, infant and child-focused care including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, naturopathic medicine, pelvic health physical therapy, osteopathy, craniosacral therapy

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KILLER CRAMPS ARE NOT NORMAL

Lets talk about Endometriosis!

Classic Symptoms:

Heavy bleeding
Very painful periods
Pain with deep pe*******on
Painful bowel movements
Fatigue
Constipation/diarrhea
Pain with or**sm and following or**sm
Fertility issues

How can we help as Pelvic Health Physiotherapists?

We want to support these women during the diagnostic process and pre/post surgically. The body develops guarding in the abdominal wall, increases tension in the pelvic floor and creates chronic pain responses in our nervous system. This can lead to decreased participation in activities.

OUR ROLE:

Help with sexual dysfunction, Pelvic floor function, Bladder/bowel issues, overall pain, Fertility, Nutrition advice and return to activity

We want to help these clients advocate for their care in diagnosis and surgical consultation.

Great information shared from the pelvic Health podcast.

If you think you have Endometriosis or you have been diagnosed please reach out.

Check out our website at www.mosspostpartum.com or give us a call at (587) 327-3980 to book with Kirstyn Richards

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Have had a wonderful and wild time with my new little family and ready to start seeing your lovely faces again! Please feel free to book online or give us a call!

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Our boys.. So much love

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Our special Christmas present came on Dec 16th. We are so happy to have Kylan as our new little addition to our family. Huge thank you to all our friends and family that have gone over and above to help us in the transition to a family of four. Big shout out to my mom who surprised me and showed up in Calgary right before his arrival, to my sis for practically living at our place and to andrews parents for enduring many toddler sleep overs. We couldn't have done it without you guys. Love you all

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