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by Shannon Pacella, PT Pregnancy is an incredible and transformative experience—but it’s not without its physical challenges. One common issue that many pregnant individuals face is pelvic pain. While some discomfort is common as your body adapts to pregnancy, persistent or severe pelvic pain can significantly affect your quality of life. At Wellest Integrative Health, we specialize in helping expecting parents navigate these changes with confidence and comfort. In this post,

by Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, DPT Pregnancy can bring on a whole host of changes to your body, and it’s not uncommon to experience pelvic pain while pregnant. This can present in a multitude of ways including sacroiliac joint pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, low back pain, tailbone pain, vaginal pain, etc. Though pain is a commonly reported symptom, it’s not something we should normalize. There are plenty of things we can do in pelvic floor physical therapy to alleviate

By Hannah McDuffie, PT, PRPC, OMT The postpartum period - also referred to as the ‘fourth trimester’ - can certainly be overwhelming! On top of caring for a newborn baby, your body is working very hard to recover from both pregnancy and childbirth. Regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or Cesarean delivery, your pelvic floor muscles will need some rehab! Continue reading for more information on taking care of your pelvic floor after birth. What is the Pelvic Floor?

by Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, PRPC If you’re experiencing pelvic floor issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, etc., you’ve...

By Shannon Pacella, PT, DPT Pelvic pain is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects people of all ages and genders....

By Hannah McDuffie, PT, DPT If you’ve ever dealt with bladder leaks, pelvic pain, constipation, or discomfort during intimacy, you know...

by Sarah Elison, PT, DPT Pregnancy is a time filled with lots of changes, excitement, and…opinions. A quick scroll through social media...

by Melissa Hines, PT, DPT, founder of Wellest From Personal Experience to a Lifelong Mission My journey into pelvic floor physical...

When Kate first came to Wellest, she had already seen multiple pelvic floor physical therapists but felt something was missing. Her...

by Jay Luthar, MD, DipABLM We are so excited to feature a guest this month: Dr. Jay Luthar from Lutanen Health ! In this blog post, Dr....

By Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT Pelvic floor physical therapy can be life changing! Not only can it help provide symptom relief, but it also...

We are so excited to share that we were recently featured in Boston Magazine  for the SECOND time! It is such an honor to be featured in...

By Kristin Kennedy, PT, DPT Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility...

By Kristin Kennedy, PT, DPT Have you ever wondered if wearing a brace would be helpful or harmful to your hypermobile joints? Joint...

By Shannon Pacella, PT, DPT Osteoporosis is a progressive condition characterized by weakened bones, making them more susceptible to...

By Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a variety of techniques to improve gut and bowel health. One lesser-known...

Pelvic health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet it's an area often overlooked in traditional healthcare.

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and may be performed for many different reasons. When you have this procedure, it can s

Pelvic floor therapists support their patients in improving symptoms.

In this post, we’ll dive into what pelvic floor muscles are, what they do, and why men should care about their pelvic health.