Pelvic Health & Confidence Blog

Welcome to the Pelvic Health and Confidence Blog — your go-to space for honest conversations, practical tips, and expert guidance to help you feel strong, confident, and in control again.

I’m Melissa, a pelvic health physical therapist and wellness coach passionate about helping women navigate leaks, urgency, and pelvic discomfort through a holistic, whole-body approach. Here you’ll find simple, encouraging insights to help you reconnect with your body, manage symptoms naturally, and live life without worry or embarrassment.

How Posture Impacts Your Bladder (and Core!)

You’ve probably heard that “posture matters,” but most women don’t realize how much it matters when it comes to bladder control, core strength, and pelvic floor function. And no — this isn’t about standing perfectly straight or “holding your core in” all day. In fact… constantly sucking your stomach in or tucking your pelvis can actually make bladder symptoms worse. This is really about pressure management — the way your breath, core, and pelvic floor share the work of supp

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Nov 73 min read

Why You Keep Waking Up to Pee (and How to Fix It for Good)

You finally get cozy in bed, drift off to sleep… and then—boom—you’re up again heading to the bathroom. Maybe it happens once, maybe it’s a few times a night. Either way, it’s frustrating, right? Here’s the thing: waking up once during the night to pee can be normal for many women, especially as we age or if we’ve had children. But if it’s happening multiple times a night, disrupting your rest, or leaving you exhausted the next day—it’s a sign your bladder (and pelvic floor)

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Oct 293 min read

Why Kegels Aren’t Working — And What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs

Why Kegels Aren’t Working (and What to Do Instead) If you’ve been doing Kegels faithfully but still leaking, feeling pressure, or not seeing much progress — you’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from women is, “I’ve tried Kegels, but they don’t seem to help!” Here’s the truth: Kegels aren’t bad — they’re just not the full picture. And for many women, especially those dealing with leaks, urgency, or pelvic pain, more Kegels might actually make things worse. L

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Oct 213 min read

Empowering Women Through Pelvic Health and Wellness: Reconnect, Restore, and Feel Confident Again

Have you ever crossed your legs before a sneeze, laughed a little too hard and felt a leak, or found yourself scoping out the nearest bathroom everywhere you go? You’re definitely not alone — and it’s not just “part of getting older.”So many women quietly deal with bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or pain, often putting their own health last while caring for everyone else. The good news? Your body can heal and regain control — and pelvic physical therapy can help you get ther

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Oct 153 min read

Pelvic Health & Confidence Blog

How Posture Impacts Your Bladder (and Core!)

Why You Keep Waking Up to Pee (and How to Fix It for Good)

Why Kegels Aren’t Working — And What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs

Empowering Women Through Pelvic Health and Wellness: Reconnect, Restore, and Feel Confident Again

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How Posture Impacts Your Bladder (and Core!)

Why You Keep Waking Up to Pee (and How to Fix It for Good)

Why Kegels Aren’t Working — And What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs

Empowering Women Through Pelvic Health and Wellness: Reconnect, Restore, and Feel Confident Again

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Let's Connect

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Pelvic Health & Confidence Blog