Attention all parents to be - we are now offering a new program at Proactive Pelvic Health Centre tailored just for you! Facilitated by Dr. Alexsia Priolo, ND and Haley Blumenfeld, RSW, these knowledgeable practitioners will help you develop a variety of life skills to cope...
Postpartum depression is a powerful mood disorder that affects roughly thirteen percent of women within the first year of delivery (Stewart et al., 2003). While postpartum mood disorders (PMD) are common, affecting 1 in 5 women during pregnancy or up to one year after giving...
There are many reasons to see a pelvic health physiotherapist both pre and postnatally. Here are my top 4: 1. To assess the state, health and function of your pelvic floor muscles In order to truly know the state of the pelvic floor muscles ( the muscles...
Are you getting your pap exam done every 3 years? Dr. Alexsia is now offering them in the clinic! Pap tests are used to determine if abnormal cells are present in the cervix, an area where cervical cancer would develop. Anyone with a cervix should begin...
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is an under-researched and poorly understood condition affecting men and women. PGAD is described as spontaneous, unwanted genital arousal in the absence of any subjective perception of sexual interest or desire, occurring for a period of 6 months or more...
After breaking my back and sustaining a spinal cord injury eight years ago I embarked on a healing journey that included both traditional and non-traditional modalities. I was particularly intrigued by Eastern Medicine practices such as meditation and yoga because of their acknowledgement of the...
Athletes are envied for their outstanding levels of fitness, feats of strength and endurance, mental toughness and ability to perform under pressure during competition. With the definition of 'athlete' being a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise, they are...
How in tune are you with your pelvic area? Improve your awareness of sensations and re-connect with your pelvis by listening to this 10 minute mindful female pelvic body scan by our Registered Massage Therapist, Anna Skura. [audio m4a="https://www.proactiveph.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Anna-Female-Pelvic-Body-Scan-Audio.m4a"][/audio]...
Research is indicating that there is a relationship between cortisol and the pelvic floor. To best understand this relationship, we must first understand stress and the body's response to it. When the body encounters a stressor, the stressor acts as a threat to its stability....
