In this episode, Jennifer talks with Dr. Melissa Hines, PT, DPT, about the importance of pelvic floor health. Melissa is a licensed physical therapist in MA and founder of Wellest Integrative Health, the only interdisciplinary premier pelvic health clinic in Boston. Melissa is also co-founder of the Institute for Pelvic Health, a pelvic health education platform for nurse practitioners, midwives and OBGYNs. 

Key topics discussed: 

• Understanding your pelvic floor 
• How estrogen decline impacts your pelvic floor 
• Why all women can benefit from pelvic floor therapy 
• What pelvic floor therapy treats 
• Kegel exercises are over prescribed 
• The importance of vaginal moisturizer 
• Painful sex 
• Working with a pelvic floor PT 
• The role of menopausal hormone therapy related to the pelvic floor 
• How to find a pelvic care practitioner 
• Functional strength training, resistance training, lifestyle modifications and stress management for pelvic health 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Kindra vagina moisturizer 
• Coconut oil 
• Vital V 
• V Magic 
• Slippery Stuff 
• Good Clean Love 
• Pelvicrehab.com 
• Pelvicptrising.com     

 Connect with Melissa: 

• Wellesthealth.com 
• Request an appointment 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram: @wellesthealth
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Institute for Pelvic Health  

Connect with Jennifer: 

• Schedule a free Perimenopause Support Session
• Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc

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