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Feb 32 min read
Visceral Manipulation in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Gut Health
By Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a variety of techniques to improve gut and bowel health. One lesser-known...

Jan 144 min read
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs. The Emsella Chair: A Comprehensive Comparison
Pelvic health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet it's an area often overlooked in traditional healthcare.

Jan 83 min read
Preparing for and Recovering from a Hysterectomy with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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


Dec 9, 20243 min read
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy FAQs
Pelvic floor therapists support their patients in improving symptoms.


Dec 5, 20244 min read
Understanding Pelvic Floor Muscles for Men: What They Are and Why They Matter
In this post, we’ll dive into what pelvic floor muscles are, what they do, and why men should care about their pelvic health.


Dec 3, 20242 min read
What to Expect at Your First Pelvic Health Appointment
Having your first pelvic health appointment can be nerve-wracking if you don’t know what to expect!


Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Wellest Team Attends PelviCon Pelvic Health Conference
By Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT Earlier this Fall, my coworkers and I were fortunate enough to participate in PelviCon (yes, you read that...

Nov 20, 20244 min read
Baby Wearing and Your Pelvic Floor
Baby carriers, wraps, and slings are often marketed as essential postpartum tools, but is baby-wearing safe for your healing body.

Nov 11, 20241 min read
"Just In Case" Urinating: A Bad Habit for Your Bladder Health
Trying to void when your bladder is not full can result in confusing the connection of the brain and bladder.

Nov 7, 20244 min read
Hypermobility and Digestive Issues
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypermobility or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome , you might have experienced more than just joint pain.

Oct 7, 20243 min read
SIBO: How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth, is a condition defined by an overabundance of bacteria.

Aug 20, 20242 min read
Perimenopause - Everything You Need to Know!
Perimenopause is a transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by various physical and hormonal changes in a woman's body. It’s a...

Aug 14, 20241 min read
As seen in Boston magazine...
We are so proud to announce that Wellest was recently featured in Boston magazine as one of Boston's innovative women in healthcare!...

Jul 17, 20242 min read
Is your pelvic floor too tight?
Sometimes we don’t realize how much tightness in our pelvic floor muscles can affect our body! Not sure if your muscles are tight? Find out!

Jul 17, 20244 min read
Weight Loss Drugs: Impact on Digestion and the Pelvic Floor
Weight loss drugs, often prescribed to help individuals manage obesity and related health conditions, are a hot topic that we’re hearing abo

May 1, 20241 min read
Digestive Health: What a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and a Functional Nutritionist Have to Say
Last week Melissa Hines, along with Juliet Dalton, hosted a free webinar on digestive health. With Melissa's pelvic floor expertise and...

Apr 23, 20242 min read
Painful Periods and Endometriosis
Period pain is a common issue for many women. However, when this pain becomes so unbearable that it starts to affect your daily life, this m


Apr 12, 20242 min read
The Pelvic Floor and its Role in Constipation
It seems like all of our patients recently have been telling us about their constipation, bloating, hemorrhoids etc so I wanted to take this

Mar 22, 20241 min read
What to Eat During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and Postpartum Diet

Mar 15, 20242 min read
A Pelvic Health Perspective on the Dining Experience
By Dr. Sarah Ellison, PT Having constipation, bloating, or diarrhea symptoms can be incredibly frustrating. While there are often many...


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