The first question we often get when someone is seeking physical therapy is "do you take my insurance?" The answer is yes, but we do not have a contract with the insurance company that forces us to agree to accept what they think our service is worth. We are considered "out-of-network" for a reason. Research suggests private pay physical therapy is more cost-effective and provides greater outcomes! We have known this for years and it was a contributing factor when we discont

Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice to improve nervous system regulation and connectedness to your body. As a result, mindfulness significantly reduces psychological and physiological stress in the body. Breathing is automatic from lower, primitive centers in the brain stem. However, mindful breathing requires use of the prefrontal cortex or higher brain center and requires conscious thought and practice. Stress contributes to breath holding and relying on automatic bre

If you have had traditional physical therapy, you might have been interviewed about your condition in an open gym setting, which is...

Last week's blog topic addressed what it means to have a healthy core. The deep core muscles have to be working optimally or other...

Welcome to the Healthy Core blog, written for individuals who wish to be better informed about solutions for pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pain. In this blog, we are going to share the wisdom we have gained as pelvic floor therapists after treating thousands of patients. We will cover many topics related to the pelvis including exercise and fitness, bodily functions (in clinical terms), core function and a healthy gut. The pelvic floor does not work in isolation and c