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"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 11, 20241 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.
Nov 7, 20244 min read


SIBO: How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth, is a condition defined by an overabundance of bacteria.
Oct 7, 20243 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 20, 20242 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!...
Aug 14, 20241 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, 20242 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
Jul 17, 20244 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...
May 1, 20241 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 23, 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
Apr 12, 20242 min read


What to Eat During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and Postpartum Diet
Mar 22, 20241 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...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Birth Prep Program: Prevention, Pregnancy & Pushing
At Wellest, we are thrilled when we get new patient inquiries of women looking for preventative care and delivery preparation during...
Feb 27, 20243 min read


What Does a Pelvic Floor Specialist Do?
by Sarah Ellison, DPT We are glad you asked (and you are definitely not alone if this is a question you’ve had)! Hopefully, this quick...
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Hypermobility and the Pelvic Floor
by Kristin Kennedy, DPT Are you “double-jointed”? Did you ever wonder if there was a connection between having too much mobility in your...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Breaking it down: What does "interdisciplinary" mean?
Patient receiving interdisciplinary care
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Jan 12, 20242 min read


Melissa spills the tea!
Dr. Melissa was recently interviewed on the kozēkozē podcast! On this episode she shares her wisdom on the pelvic floor for women pre and...
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Dilators: A Small Tool that has a Big Impact on your Pelvic Health!
Do you have pelvic pain? Do you experience pain when inserting a tampon, during pelvic exams, or during sexual intercourse? Dilators...
Dec 15, 20232 min read


The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Constipation Management
By Dr. Sarah Ellison, PT What is constipation? Are you wondering if what you are experiencing is considered constipation? The definition...
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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