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Is your pelvic floor too tight?
Sometimes we don’t realize how much tightness in our pelvic floor muscles can affect our body! Not sure if your muscles are tight? Find out!
Jul 17, 20242 min read

Birth Prep Program: Prevention, Pregnancy & Pushing
At Wellest, we are thrilled when we get new patient inquiries of women looking for preventative care and delivery preparation during...
Feb 27, 20243 min read


What Does a Pelvic Floor Specialist Do?
by Sarah Ellison, DPT We are glad you asked (and you are definitely not alone if this is a question you’ve had)! Hopefully, this quick...
Feb 27, 20242 min read

Hypermobility and the Pelvic Floor
by Kristin Kennedy, DPT Are you “double-jointed”? Did you ever wonder if there was a connection between having too much mobility in your...
Feb 27, 20241 min read

Jan 12, 20242 min read

Melissa spills the tea!
Dr. Melissa was recently interviewed on the kozēkozē podcast! On this episode she shares her wisdom on the pelvic floor for women pre and...
Jan 5, 20241 min read

The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy in Constipation Management
By Dr. Sarah Ellison, PT What is constipation? Are you wondering if what you are experiencing is considered constipation? The definition...
Nov 16, 20232 min read

Dry Needling: What it is and how it can help!
dry needling
Nov 8, 20231 min read

Return to Run Postnatal Guidelines
By Dr. Melissa Hines, PT and Dr. Kristin Kennedy, PT Running, my friends, is a high-impact sport! Delivering a baby is also a high-impact...
Jul 7, 20232 min read

C-Section Recovery Tips
C section recovery tips
Mar 22, 20232 min read

Constipation & Your Pelvic Floor Connection Webinar
Constipation & your pelvic floor connection
Mar 8, 20231 min read

Feb 10, 20235 min read

Why does sex hurt after having a baby?
sexual pain
Feb 1, 20231 min read

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DR gets a lot of attention and is a huge area of concern for moms, but what exactly is it?
Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles - well actually it's a stretch of fascia called the linea alba which is the...
Aug 12, 20222 min read

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What is so special about that 6 week postpartum mark?
Your OB or midwife might tell you that everything looks great and you can return to all of your previous activities but what does that...
Jul 27, 20223 min read

Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor PT
Have recently heard about pelvic floor physical therapy(PT) but don’t know what it is or who it’s for? Maybe you saw something about it...
Jul 6, 20222 min read

As Seen In: 3x4 Genetics Expert Series
Melissa was featured on the 3x4 Genetics Expert Series! Here's a recap of her interview. 3X4’s new Functional Medicine Practitioner...
Oct 20, 20213 min read


What is pelvic floor therapy at Wellest?
Learn more about pelvic floor therapy at Wellest and how it benefits everyone!
Apr 26, 20203 min read


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