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Video | Heather Jeffcoat, DPT Discusses Navigating Painful Intercourse with Interstitial Cystitishttps://feminapt.com/resources/videos-about-pelvic-pain/video-heather-jeffcoat-dpt-discusses-navigating-painful-intercourse-with-interstitial-cystitis

23 July 2021 Heather discusses a holistic approach to treating symptoms from painful intercourse with Interstitial Cystitis and other chronic pain issues. She covers a variety of approaches including communication between partners, an anatomical understanding, and...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Videos About Pelvic Pain

Well and Good | Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegelshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-don-t-always-benefit-from-kegels

10 January 2022 Well + Good writer Hannah Schneider has made a habit of reaching out to me for my expertise, and this article on why pelvic floor muscles don’t always benefit from kegels is another great example of our collaboration. Here is a brief synopsis of the...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Well and Good

Meet Sarina Karwande DPT, CAFShttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-sarina

18 April 2022 Sarina prioritizes a manual and exercise approach with emphasis on breath and visualization exercises to assist in chronic pain. Outside of work, Sarina is found camping, hiking, and swimming laps with her local master's swim team.

• Type: Article
• Author: Sarina Karwande PT, DPT, CAFS
• Category: Our Team

Greatist asks Heather Jeffcoat | How to Use a Vaginal Dilatorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-greatist/greatist-asks-heather-jeffcoat-how-to-use-a-vaginal-dilator

15 April 2020 Vaginal dilators go into the vagina, but they’re not sex toys Vaginal dilators are a medical tool used to either relax and stretch the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues to reduce pain or help desensitize hypersensitive vaginal tissue, says...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Greatist

Telehealth & Coachinghttps://feminapt.com/treatments/telehealth-coaching-for-pelvic-and-womens-health

17 March 2020 treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. Hands-on therapy has been proven to benefit those with diagnoses of chronic pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, and more. Our trained therapists will listen to your story, observe your movements, and make the...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Treatments

C|Net | The Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Soreness and Stiffness, According to Proshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/c-net/c-net-the-best-foam-rollers-for-muscle-soreness-and-stiffness-according-to-pros

13 April 2020 at the same time. This roller is soft but still supportive. Many foam rollers are too hard for my patients that have chronic pain. This version allows them to get a comfortable postural stretch and later transition to release work on the same roller...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: C|Net

Meet Mary Beth Kedzior, CMPhttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-mary-beth

08 November 2021 After decades of working in the field, she knew she needed more training to find lasting treatments for her clients with chronic pain. Her own struggles with migraines, hip, shoulder and neck pain from gymnastics and childhood injuries had her seeking...

• Type: Article
• Author: Mary Beth Kedzior
• Category: Our Team

Heather Jeffcoat at US News and World Report - Tips for Better Vaginal Healthhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-us-news-and-world-report-tips-for-better-vaginal-health

28 August 2020 Memorial Hospital, both in Chicago. Recurring problems, such as a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis, can lead to chronic pain in the vaginal area, says Heather Jeffcoat, a pelvic floor physical therapist, owner of Femina Physical Therapy in Los...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Media

Resetting Your (Pelvic) Health Goals in 2022 https://feminapt.com/blog/resetting-your-pelvic-health-goals-in-2022

15 February 2022 SMART Pelvic Health Goals As we enter 2022, the new year marks a time of both reflection on the previous year and forward-thinking and planning for the year ahead. That’s why the beginning of the year is a great time to reset your pelvic health goals!...

• Type: Article
• Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
• Category: Blog

Introducing The Origin Fund - Helping Women in Needhttps://feminapt.com/blog/introducing-the-origin-fund-helping-women-in-need

31 January 2023 Helping Women in Need With Our Community in Mind The Origin Fund is dedicated to facilitating access to services that address a person’s physical, emotional and medical needs. Our focus is on individuals with pelvic health dysfunctions, and we are...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Blog