Pelvic Health Rehab

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Unique Male-Specific Pelvic Floor Imagery Cues 💡Finding the right cue to relax an overactive/hypertonic pelvic floor is ...
29/05/2026

Unique Male-Specific Pelvic Floor Imagery Cues 💡

Finding the right cue to relax an overactive/hypertonic pelvic floor is highly personal. What works for one person might not resonate with you. There are tons of general and male-specific, (and female-specific cues) out there to explore!

Still struggling to connect with the movement?

There are also other helpful alternatives we can use to bridge the gap:

1️⃣ Real-time Ultrasound & Surface EMG (SEMG): Visuall biofeedback that lets you identify the contracting and relaxing phases in real time.

2️⃣ Internal Pelvic Exam: Getting direct feedback from a pelvic health therapist allows for palpation over the pelvic floor to feel for tone, movement, and strength. We can also find the most ideal cue that works for you.

🔖Save these imagery cues for your practice and drop any questions below! 👇

🤍 Candice

19/05/2026

Pilates x Gym Energy 💪🏻

With a little creativity, you can spice up your reformer Pilates practice with gym energy ✨

❓And as for the big question about pilates vs traditional strength training? 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋🏻‍♀️

The debate shouldn't be about choosing between Pilates or traditional strength training—it’s about how they power each other. As we age, we naturally face the loss of muscle mass and strength, making heavy, progressive resistance training essential to build bone density and power. But you can't build a strong house without a solid foundation. Pilates delivers that precise deep core stabilization, joint mobility, and neuromuscular control. Strength training gives you the horsepower; Pilates ensures the chassis can handle the drive. For longevity and healthy aging, the ultimate strategy isn't either/or—it's both! ✌🏻

🤍 Candice


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Mother's Day Reflections ✨On this Mother’s Day, I’m reflecting on how the quiet, unscripted moments are often the ones w...
10/05/2026

Mother's Day Reflections ✨

On this Mother’s Day, I’m reflecting on how the quiet, unscripted moments are often the ones where the deepest connections are built. This photo reminds me of the beautiful, messy reality of early motherhood—candid, in pajamas, and in the midst of an embrace (the younger one was more wanting to nurse!).

Motherhood is a journey that looks different for everyone. It is a path marked by deep love, but also by resilience, physical change, and sometimes, quiet challenges.

To those celebrating today, those remembering, those longing, and those who nurture in ways that don't always fit a traditional label—I see you. My work in women’s health has shown me that every story is unique, and every version of care is significant.

Whatever season you are navigating, I hope today offers you a moment of peace and a reminder of your own incredible strength.

Happy Mother’s Day to all. ✨

🤍 Candice

10/04/2026

The Science of the "Canister” in Motion

1. 360° Core Integration 🏋🏻‍♀️ including all layers of the abdominals: the Transverse Abdominis (your deep corset), the Obliques (for that rotational power), and the Re**us Abdominis (for the functional curl up).

2. Explosive "Type 2" Power 💥 These are the fibers responsible for power and reactive stability—essential for bone health and athletic performance as we age.

3. The Breath & Pressure Piston 🌬️ Managing Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) by syncing the "exhale + PF contract" on exertion, the diaphragm and pelvic floor work as a synchronized piston. This helps to "vent" pressure upward and outward.

4. The Mind-Body Release 🧠✨ Active discharge of stored stress.

Shout out to my coach ! Thanks for literally being my punching bag!

🤍Candice

Disclaimer: Exercises are always tailored to the individual and their unique needs and abilities. This is just one of the exercises that I do in my own personal training!














7 TIPS for vaginal dilator therapy at homeDilator therapy is about teaching your brain and body that pe*******on can be ...
17/03/2026

7 TIPS for vaginal dilator therapy at home

Dilator therapy is about teaching your brain and body that pe*******on can be safe and pain-free. 🧠✨ Whether you’re navigating vaginismus, vestibulodynia, or dyspareunia, these 7 tips will help you gradually move from "protection mode" to "relaxation mode."
Remember! Consistency is more important than the speed of your journey. 10–15 minutes a few times a week can create lasting change.

🤍 Candice

The Pre-Period Heaviness 🩸Check out the post for reasons you may feel the pressure, ache, or heaviness in the days leadi...
08/03/2026

The Pre-Period Heaviness 🩸

Check out the post for reasons you may feel the pressure, ache, or heaviness in the days leading up to your period.

📝 QUICK TIPS for RELIEF:

1️⃣Get upside down: Spend 5-10 minutes with your legs up the wall or calves supported on a higher surface. Ensure you feel comfortable. This restorative posture uses gravity to drain that vascular congestion out of the pelvis.

2️⃣Breathe: Practice deep diaphragmatic breathing to naturally massage the pelvic organs and encourage lymphatic drainage.

3️⃣ Modify your training to avoid heavy lifting and high impact: If you are feeling that drag, the days leading to your period is not the ideal time to hit your max lifting in the gym or long runs.

You know your body best. If this heaviness doesn't resolve after your period, or if it is accompanied by intense pain, reach out to your health care provider for an assessment.

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🤍 Candice

14/02/2026

Physio x TCM collab (物理疗法 x 中医)

It is so important to resolve the chronic cough as the constant pressures on the bladder can be a big contributing factor in stress urinary incontinence.

In this reel, our women’s health physiotherapist Candice Kwok () explains the physiological mechanisms causing SUI and introduces our TCM practitioner Grace Yu (.tcm) who will share more about the TCM approach to resolving a chronic cough in a following reel!

At Total Health by HKSC, we are pleased to be able to offer a holistic and team-based approach to healing.

敬请关注我们中医医生的解释!

STAY TUNED to and .tcm for the follow-up reel explaining the TCM management perspective for the chronic cough.

Thank you to Christine Deschemin for having me on the podcast! In this episode, we dove deep into the reality of pelvic...
13/02/2026

Thank you to Christine Deschemin for having me on the podcast!

In this episode, we dove deep into the reality of pelvic floor changes—from tissue quality to muscle function—and how to stay strong through the menopause transition from the physiotherapy perspective.

If you’ve ever wondered about the changes to your pelvic floor with aging this episode is for you!

Catch the full conversation on Spotify!

🤍 Candice

29/12/2025

Mindful movement means…

✨ Connect deeply to the mind-body.

✨ Listen to its needs.

✨ Find your mindful movement strategies.

✨ Breathe and move with intention.

Building a holistic healing practice requires us to tune in to understand our own unique nervous system so we can use a language that speaks to it with love. 🫶🏻

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Piano music: Almost always exclusively playing 🎶

🤍 Candice



How else does mindful movement look like to you?

19/12/2025

Our new addition to our Pilates studio space - The Ladder Barrel!

The reformer, trap table, and chair are it's popular friends but this equipment doesn't often get the spotlight but it is also SO versatile!

Check out this reel for a few exercises from the Ladder Barrel repertoire!

Lucky to be able to have this rehab playground to use with clients! Check it out at Total Health By Hong Kong Sports Clinic!

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🤍 Candice


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