If you have been doing 100's of squeezes, but not seeing the changes you'd hoped for please read on.
"I have been surprised by how making the smallest of movements has had a big impact on the way that my body feels. Let go of all the common things you have been told about the pelvic floor and come to one of Emilie's classes and listen and move more consciously and see what happens."
You've been told to add squeezes (or 'kegels') to your daily routine, but are finding that they aren't working for you.
Maybe it's reached the stage where you're feeling like something is wrong with you, and questioning why nothing has changed. You're tired of having to think about going to 'just in case' wees, carring pads and spares along with some underlying shame in not being able to work this out for yourself.
Maybe it's reached the stage where you're feeling like something is wrong with you, and questioning why nothing has changed. You're tired of having to think about going to 'just in case' wees, carring pads and spares along with some underlying shame in not being able to work this out for yourself.
Incontinence impacts our relationships.
We can't chase after our kids, jump about on tramolines, laugh with friends freely and there are often worries around intimacy.
You haven't failed.
You've been let down by a system that doesn't look at women's whole-self health.
Your pelvic floor is part of you and your life.
You need an individual approach that reflects you, your lifestyle and nervous system.
Nearly all the women I speak to have a lot of tension in their bodies
(and lives)
What if adding more tension isn't the answer?
Imagine your shoulder muscles are tight...
(or perhaps you don't need to imagine).
What would you do to ease that?
Most people would say to relax and release those muscles. Rest or massage might come to mind.
You could look for the root cause of that tension.
Maybe you have a long commute, spend hours at a desk or do repetitive task, and that could be affecting your shoulders.
It's the exact same approach that we can take your pelvic muscles - as well as other key supporters that can help provide more feedback, stability and function.
Functional movement for every day
Switching to using whole body movement, embodied awareness and working with your breath can help you understand your body better and learn how to support functional movement in everyday living.
Adding these simple, effective movements into your life will help establish more healthy movement patterns benefiting your pelvic floor, nervous system and more...
ONLINE FUNCTIONAL PELVIC FLOOR COACHING
2 ways to get my support
Both offer time and attention to look at your individual circumstances and get a plan designed for your life.
Realistic, guided and paced plans for pelvic wellbeing.
MONTHLY COACHING
Ideal if you have long-term issues.
You need to give your body time and yourself the support it might take to see lasting changes.
5 SESSION PACKAGE
Ideal for early symptom-improvement
For example, you're just past postpartum, are entering perimenopause or have just started to notice a change.
Emilie's training
Solidly based in anatomy, embodiment and practical biomechanics.
As well as the trainings below, Emilie's completed an in-person training with Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement, and courses in PRESS Yoga and Felmale Pelvic Floor Training with pelvic pain expert Isa Herrera.
Franklin Method Pelvic Facia Trainer
The Franklin Method is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to movement education focusing on the body and its function.
It has been practiced for some 30 years and taught at numerous illustrious institutions around the globe.
Dynamic Neurocognitive Imagery is at the heart of the Franklin Method – this is the use of metaphorical mental imagery to support the development of healthy physical function, strength, mobility and coordination. In other words, we combine visualization techniques with physical exercises to improve movement.
Your Pelvic Matters Trained Teacher
A pilates based, full-body approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation designed specifically for women with:
- pelvic floor problems (prolapse, sneeze wee, urge incontinence),
- pelvic pain (hips, lower back, groin and/or pubic area)
- persistent monthly menstrual cramps, and
- pregnant women wanting to prepare their pelvic floor for a natural delivery
- diastasis
Based on Katy Bowman's biomechanics informed movement - taking a full-bodied approach to movement as a lifestyle not just those 20 minutes on a yoga mat. Emilie has also completed in-person training with Katy Bowman; 'Movement Ecology During Pregnancy'.
Pelvic Pain Relief + PRESS Yoga
Isa Herrera’s approach to pelvic pain relief weaves together science, movement, and deep body awareness. Her PRESS Yoga method is an blend of breathwork, myofascial release, therapeutic yoga, and evidence-based pelvic floor techniques.
Rather than treating pelvic pain as an isolated issue, Herrera’s work honours the intricate web of mind, muscles, and fascia, guiding people toward resilience and ease with gentle yet transformative practices.
Isa Herrera is a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor health, with a background in integrative women's health. She's the author of 5 books on pelvic wellbeing.
