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Femina Physical Therapy in the Media
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and the team at Femina PT are routinely sought out by major online sources, print publications, and broadcast media for our knowledge of all things related to pelvic health. The recognition we have received as leading experts in our field has resulted in appearances on "Loveline with Mike and Dr. Drew" , US News & World Report, Huffington Post, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Bustle, "Sex With Emily" with Dr. Emily Morse, and in New York Magazine and Health Magazine, to name but a few. The demand for our expertise is greater than ever as more and more women seek to remedy the issues that we work with on a daily basis.
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Well + Good writer, Tabitha Britt, spoke with our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT about getting a good night's sleep despite dealing with endometriosis. Due to the chronic overlapping pain conditions that often co-occur with endometriosis, Heather notes that people with this diagnosis often report
“higher levels of pain, longer time spent in pain, higher levels of anxiety or depression, and more physical and psychosocial impairments.”
Heather recommends calming the nervous system through mindfulness practices, or even stretching the body before bed with some gentle yoga. Read on for more of her coping tips and tricks, or click here to read the full article.
Coping Strategies for Sleeping Well Despite Endometriosis
1. Address the root cause
2. Try an anti-inflammatory diet
3. Consider CBD suppositories
4. Meditate or do breath-work
5. Stretch before bed
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If you're looking for a lubricant that is clinically designed for more sensitive vulva owners, look no further... Playground Naked Love Lubricant is the one for you!
Well + Good writer, Gabrielle Kassel reviews the product and discusses the benefits of adding lubricant to your nightstand with our founder, Heather Jeffcoat DPT.
Heather says,
“Anyone that wants to enhance their sexual experience should consider using a store-bought lubricant.” It's important to remember that our fluid levels fluctuate, and that “supplementing with a lubricant can assist in reducing any pain or discomfort that may be present.”
Click here to read more about Gabrielle's new favorite lube!
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The LA Times offers an in-depth piece about the importance of pelvic care. And our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT notes in the article that pelvic floor physical therapy
“continues to be underutilized by medical providers.”
If you suspect that kegels aren't enough, you're onto something. Click here to read the full article for more information.
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After years of feeling powerless, Huffington Post writer, Tabitha Britt discusses how properly managing her endometriosis diagnosis has led to the best sex of her life and finally feeling in control of her body.
Click here to read the full article, where our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat explains how endo can contribute to painful sex and what can be done about it.
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Well + Good speaks with our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT about pelvic floor exercises to include in your birth prep routine; specifically before the 32nd week of pregnancy. Heather notes,
“Prepping those muscles to down train, or relax or let go, is really an essential part of any birth prep program...because it's hard to push something out through a lot of tension.”
Click here for the full article.
7 pregnancy pelvic floor exercises
1. Contract, relax, bulge
2. Lower belly breathing
3. Open glottis breathing
4. Spinal mobility on a birthing ball
5. Modified child’s pose
6. Happy baby
7. Butterfly stretch
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Our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and one of our amazing staff physical therapists, Sarah Bellon, DPT spoke with Well and Good's Gabrielle Kassel about the best sex positions to maximize women's pleasure. Click here to read the full article!
The 7 best sex positions for women:
1. Missionary
2. The coital alignment technique
3. Doggy style
4. Rider on top
5. Mutual masturbation
6. Spooning
7. Scissoring
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Our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT spoke with Huffington Post writer, Ashley Broadwater about something unexpected that we really don't talk about enough... Pooping!
If it makes you feel any better, according to the article,
"Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, leading to 2.5 million doctor visits a year."
And to keep in line with the unexpected, blowing bubbles is a tried and true trick for alleviating such discomfort.
So how does it work? Heather says,
“The force is enough that you want to make it audible, as if you are doing a ‘breathy whistle’ where someone 20 feet away could still hear you.”
This means all you really need to do is exhale. But if your kids are suffering from bouts of conspitation, the bubble trick could be a fun solution! So grab a straw and a glass of water for an innovative visual cue activity for the kiddos to try out.
And as always, Heather wants you to remember to consult with your physician. She says,
“If constipation is ongoing, especially if straining is associated with it, you will likely have medical assessments to determine what the specific issues are when you have a bowel movement.”
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It's 2025. Many, if not all, of you have heard of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop and its pricey, unconventional approaches to wellness. One of the latest additions is a sex pillow by Tabu selling for a lofty $195.
The New York Post spoke with our founder, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT as well as other experts to find out if it's worth the price.
According to Heather,
“Regular pillows are not designed to maintain their shape or support during sex. While you can definitely makeshift something, like stacking three or four pillows to make a modified ramp, it may or may not offer the support you need."
If you're in search of an out-of-the-box improvement to your sex life or just want to know more about Goop's latest endorsement, click here for the full article!
