NOLA Pelvic Health

07/25/2024

✨THIS!!!✨

Everyone in women’s healthcare “should” be on the same page about this, peri-natal care “should” be recommended right when you consider having a baby, and it “should” be considered the next step after you have a baby!

We aren’t there yet… but we’re trying.

The research supports physical therapy during the peri-natal period and we LOVE that and want to support you as best as we can!

We provide high quality, evidence based care that keeps you active and gets you feeling better quicker!

Come check it out and see how you feel after participating in pelvic health physical therapy!

07/23/2024

Pelvic Floor Pop Up at this Friday after the 9:45am class! Come join us and learn all about pelvic health and how pelvic floor therapy can help you! We can’t wait to meet you!

07/18/2024

We’re so excited to join Irontribe this weekend for a community class! We will be hosting a FREE pelvic floor workshop after an awesome workout class on SATURDAY, JULY 20th at 9AM.

You do not have to be an iron tribe member or an established NOLA Pelvic Heath patient to attend. No need to sign up, so grab a friend and come spend the morning with us! 💪

07/02/2024

The post says it all!

We have direct access to physical therapy so we don’t need to wait on a script from your doctor to get the care that you need!

However, we do love a multidisciplinary approach to your treatment. So if you have a doctor that you are seeing for your symptoms let us know and we can all be on the same page for your plan of care!

Schedule through the link in our bio or call 504-814-3615!

06/25/2024

We love love love hearing our patients’ stories; wins, losses and all! Shoot us a DM if you have a pelvic health win you want highlighted!
If this testimonial resonates with you but you still haven’t received the pelvic health care you deserve, give us a call today or schedule online with the link in our bio!
We can’t wait to work with you!

06/18/2024

🌟There are many reasons you may need pelvic floor physical therapy and we’ve named some of the most common reasons here!

🧐Many people have a misconception that it is only for people who have been pregnant, but this is far from true!

🚺🚹⚧️It is for any person (men, women, LGBPTQIA+) at any stage in life.

✨At NOLA Pelvic Health we are striving to make our clinic a welcoming environment and we want to help you feel better, restore confidence in your daily life, and prevent pelvic health issues in the future.

❓Have you ever dealt with any of these issues?

✅If so, give us a call today and see if pelvic health physical therapy is the next step in your healthcare journey!

📞504-814-3615
💻www.nolapelvichealth.com

06/08/2024

We are a cash based pelvic health physical therapy clinic because you deserve better!!

Our model at NOLA Pelvic Health guarantees:

✅1 on 1 treatment sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full hour.

✅Treating what you need, when you need it!

✅No doctor referral! Just come on in and we’ll see you!

✅No surprise bills - you will always know what you are paying at each session!

We are confident that you will have success at our clinic and be happy with the treatment you receive!

Call us or go online to book an appointment this summer!
504-814-3615
www.nolapelvichealth.com

06/06/2024

🌟At NOLA Pelvic Health, we are eager to help you get back to living your best life with whatever you may be dealing with!

👌🏼Our therapists have a thorough orthopedic background and specialize in pelvic health assessment and treatment, so with our wide range of expertise, we will get you feeling better!

💪🏾Just getting back into exercise after a long hiatus of raising kids?
                  ➡️We got you!
🦵🏼Wanting to keep a hip injury at bay while still running and exercising?
                  ➡️ no problem.
👩🏻‍🍼Having upper back and neck pain while feeding your newborn?
                  ➡️ look no further.
🥱Feeling like you just need a little refresh?
                  ➡️ our 30-60 minute dry needling sessions are perfect for you.

❓Still have questions on whether we treat what you’re dealing with? Feel free to reach out and we’ll be sure to point you in the right direction!

📞 504-814-3615

05/29/2024

🌟Join us at NOLA Pelvic Health this summer! 🌟

🗓️ From June 1 to August 31:
If you refer a friend they get $25 off of their initial evaluation! Once their initial evaluation is complete, you will get $25 off the session you have next.

When your friend calls to make their appointment, make sure they tell our front desk who referred them so you can both get the discount!

🙋‍♀️ Have questions? Ask Sydney at the front for any clarifications!

📞 Call us at 504-814-3615

05/14/2024

✨Physical Therapy is an individualized process. We tailor our plans of care to each person that walks through the door. However, it is sometimes nice to get a general understanding of “what to expect” when you invest in your health.

🧐At NOLA Pelvic Health, we follow evidence based practices for all diagnoses, and we will clearly identify how many sessions you will require depending on the complexity of your symptoms and situation!

📆Typically, we see that when people attend therapy one time a week and wean to every other week and eventually once a month, their outcomes are achieved quicker and last longer!

🏃🏿‍♀️‍➡️This weaning process, offers you independence with the supervision of a physical therapist so if something arises, we can help you navigate it and get back on track!

📞Call to book a consultation or see if therapy is the right next step for you! (504)814-3615

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!
Everyone’s motherhood journey is unique. Recognizing that this day may hold different meanings for everyone, we send our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones!

05/06/2024

You deserve to feel your best at each stage of life!

⭐️ Whether that is pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum, or menopausal - those “icky” symptoms don’t have to be your normal.

🤷🏽‍♀️ Not sure if you’re having symptoms? Feel free to give us a call or email us to see if pelvic floor therapy is the right next step for you!

📞 (504)814-3615.
📧 [email protected]

04/30/2024

WE ARE HIRING!! We are looking for a fantastic pelvic health therapist to join our team! If you are looking for a fun team to be a part of, mentorship opportunities, great work-life balance, and to serve our community look no further! If you are interested or know anyone who is, email [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!

04/11/2024

Yes, urinary leaking, pain with in*******se, constipation, and many more symptoms are so so common at any phase of our life including pregnancy, postpartum, or around menopause… but that doesn’t mean we have to live with these symptoms!! You can get help, and we are the perfect place to seek guidance to get you back to living a pain-free, leak-free life!!

04/10/2024

We’ve updated our cancellation policy and want to be as transparent as possible! As we get to the end of the school year we know things can get hectic, so please make a note of our cancellation policy! This policy is in place to make sure our waitlisted patients can get an appointment as soon as possible. In addition, it protects our therapists’ schedules as this is the only way they are compensated.

We understand that life happens, so please reach out as soon as something pops up in your schedule so we can reschedule you to a time that works better for you! Thank you for understanding! 💕 The NOLA Pelvic Health Team

04/04/2024

Happy 2nd Birthday to our friends at the Goodmoves Studio! 🎉 We’re so excited to help celebrate this weekend by hosting a 30-minute NOLA Pelvic Health workshop on Sunday, April 7th, at 8am. This workshop will be held after the 7am “Megaformer for Moms” class. Claire will be at the studio to talk about pelvic floor health and how to effectively engage your deep core muscles when you exercise.

For more information, please visit or go to www.goodmovesla.com. We can’t wait to see everyone there!! 🥳

03/28/2024

We’re looking to grow our pelvic health team so that we can support more people in our community!

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with Pelvic PT experience to fill a part-time position before transitioning to a full-time role as a pelvic health Physical Therapist. Additional mentoring and training will be offered!

If you wish to be a part of this fantastic team or know someone who would be, please contact [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!

03/25/2024

Happy Doula Appreciation Week! We just wanted to show our love for the amazing Doulas who help families in New Orleans grow and thrive! 💗

03/12/2024

🎗️ MARCH is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🎗️

🎗️Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful disease that is characterized by inflammatory presence of endometrium-like tissue found outside of the uterus. In fact, the endometrium tissue can be found on any organ in the body, including the brain!

🎗️Endometriosis can cause overall chronic pain, painful periods, pain with s*x, painful bowel movements, stomach bloating and nausea, infertility, depression, and anxiety.

🎗️It is known to affect 1 out of every 10 women, but can take over a decade to properly diagnose due to the complexity of how the condition manifests in every individual and the history of medical myths and misconceptions of the disease.

🎗️One of our patients shared an amazing free resource called “Endometriosis: One Step at a Time” that details the complexity of this extra-pelvic condition.

https://alifewell-loved.org/p/endometriosis-one-step-at-a-time

🎗️ If you or a loved one believes they may have Endometriosis, NOLA Pelvic Health can help by using pelvic floor physical therapy to reduce pain and increase your quality of life! Come schedule today!

02/28/2024

Momleta is a community of super moms who help parents focus on their health and reach their fitness goals. Ashley will join Momleta on Friday, March 1st, at 10:45 a.m. to discuss pelvic floor health and exercise at the Baby Boot Camp class in City Park! First Class is free! Follow and sign up today to learn more about the class!

02/08/2024

Pelvic pain can be so tricky to understand! Here are some great resources to look into if you’re wanting to dive a bit deeper and understand why you’ve been dealing with pain for so long and what are some options to managing and reducing your pain!

02/07/2024

💧Stay hydrated: some of the best things during Mardi Gras are bladder irritants (king cake, alcohol, spicy foods), so staying hydrated throughout the day can help reduce bladder sensitivity and urgency so you can enjoy the party instead of being in the bathroom nonstop!
🏋🏼‍♂️Exhale and engage during exertion: whether you’re lifting/carrying kiddos from float to float or hauling the very important bag of throws to and from your car - try to blow out and engage your core during these activities to protect your PF.
🙀Squeeze before you scream: what we mean is, before yelling for your friend on the float, engage your pelvic floor. The increase in intra-abdominal pressure during yelling can increase your chance of urinary incontinence so prepping yourself can be a useful tip!
🚽When you can, don’t hover and definitely don’t push to p*e: yes the port-o-potties are nasty, so if you must hover, try to hold on to the railing. Either way, relax and breath, don’t rush to p*e you can always see the next band or the next float right down the block!
🎭See us after if something trips you and your pelvic floor up during Mardi Gras - relax, be safe, have fun, and enjoy!!

01/17/2024

🤰🏾Pregnancy and Childbirth Preparation - learn all things pregnancy related, learn how to labor effectively with or without medication, practice appropriate pushing in various positions, perform perineal massage, and go over early postpartum return to activity. Bring your partner with you for extra support and teaching them how to assist you in your birth!
🏃🏼‍♀️Postpartum Return to Physical Activity - it can be intimidating to re-introduce activity following a birth (whether cesarean or vaginal). In postpartum sessions, we will focus on reconnecting to your core, performing higher level functional activity, and getting you back to doing what you love! We are all moms here so we know what you’re going through and want to assist the best we can!
⚧ Male, Female, and Transgender Pelvic Health therapy - this encompasses so much! Pelvic pain, urination issues, constipation or bowel issues, and s*xual dysfunction. In these sessions we focus on holistic, whole body approach to your symptoms and tackle each layer to get you feeling better and improve your quality of life!
🧘🏻‍♀️30 Min Dry Needling Session - need a little pick me up? These 30 minute dry needling sessions will help you feel refreshed and continue keeping you on the roll!
☎️Telehealth Consultations and Wellness - live far away? Can’t get away from the kiddos? We’ve got you covered - have a consultation with us and we will provide you with education and self-management for the comfort of your home!

01/15/2024

Hey there!! We know having two locations has been a little confusing! So here is where your therapist is each day. Double check your reminder text to see if it says “Metairie” or “Uptown” so you end up in the right spot and can get the most out of your appointment. Call or text us if you need clarification on location or directjons. We can’t wait to see you!

01/03/2024

💆🏽‍♀️ Scar massage is an essential part of therapy after any surgery, and that is the same following a cesarean delivery!
🧵 Many people struggle with scar sensitivity, numbness, and discomfort following a cesarean and this can limit them wearing certain clothes like jeans or tighter pants/skirts/dresses.
🧘🏼‍♀️ Starting gentle scar work early on can limit this dysfunction and get you back to improved mobility, reduced pain, and increased core strength!
😊 In addition, some people struggle immensely with touching their scar - AND THAT IS OKAY! That is where we come in and can help bridge that gap until you feel comfortable with your scar. Meanwhile, attempt placing a sheet over your scar while you do the scar massage work or just perform gentle diaphragmatic breathing with your hand over the scar!
📞 If you have had a cesarean, call 504-814-3615 to get an appointment to assess your scar and core strength! It is never too late to start working on this!

01/03/2024

Just like after any surgery, scar massage is an important place to start to ensure reduced adhesions, improved sensation, and return to prior level of function! The cesarean scar is typically right where your bikini line is and a lot of times people have difficulty wearing jeans or tighter clothes because of sensitivity or scar discomfort, but it does not have to be this way! If you feel you are struggling touching your scar, don’t fret! That is where a pelvic health therapist can help you along the way. In addition you can place a soft blanket over the scar, place your hand on the blanket, and start with some gentle diaphragmatic breathing to begin getting use to sensation around the scar! Call for an appointment today if you had a cesarean delivery! It is never too late to get started on abdominal mobility, strength, and reducing scar pain!

12/21/2023

🤰 Whether you have a vaginal or cesarean delivery, your pelvic floor muscles are greatly affected during pregnancy. With pregnancy, these muscles naturally lengthen and have a greater load (the uterus) to hold up during our normal daily activities. With the relaxin hormone that is released throughout pregnancy, we get ligament laxity, so our pelvic floor muscles have to work extra hard to provide pelvic stability.
💉 With any abdominal surgery, the abdominal muscles are impacted due to surgical incision, anesthesia, and limited mobility for recovery following surgery.
💪🏼 The abdominal muscles synergistically work with the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and low back muscles (the multifidi) for core strength, postural control, and pelvic stability. Therefore, if there is tension, weakness, mobility limitations, or pain in any of these regions, all of these muscles groups are going to be impacted.
🧘🏼‍♀️ Cesarean scar tissue adhesions can cause pain, limited mobility, fascial restrictions leading to tension and weakness at the pelvic floor and abdominal wall - making the low back work harder during functional activities such as lifting, carrying, and so on.
⭐️ These limitations can lead to common symptoms including dyspareunia (pain with in*******se), urinary urgency, constipation, and diastasis recti.
💫 Don’t be fooled into thinking a cesarean delivery “saves” your pelvic floor! Get working with a pelvic health therapist prior to your delivery and immediately postpartum to ensure a healthy recovery and return to prior level of activity! You deserve it :)

12/21/2023

11/27/2023

PSA!! We are moving! We are opening in a new location beginning January 2, 2024. The new address is 754 Papworth Ave in Metairie. To ensure this is a seamless transition for all of our current and future clients we will continue seeing patients on certain days through February at our current location on Baronne! We are so excited to begin this new chapter and hope you are too!

09/15/2023

🌟 Postpartum Life: Juggling It All 🤹‍♀️

🏡👶💪 Postpartum life is already a whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities – from getting back to feeling like ourselves, caring for our little ones, managing household chores, to squeezing in daily tasks.

🙅‍♀️ Let's not pile on another challenge: discomfort and pain during intimacy. It can add stress to individuals and relationships. But here's the silver lining: You don't have to endure it!

🌈 There are various reasons for pain during in*******se, like perineal trauma, vaginal dryness (thanks to breastfeeding), pelvic floor muscle tension, or even mental health factors like stress and fear.

💖 But guess what? Pelvic floor therapy is here to the rescue! 💫 It can help you overcome these challenges and rediscover comfort and joy in your postpartum journey.

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