We have all been a student at some point in our lives. And truth be told, most of us on the journey of self-improvement, are constantly in “student-mode” in our personal and professional lives. Here in London, we have great institutions of higher learning, like Western University and Fanshawe College. We enjoy meeting keen students […]
Ibukun Afolabi
Ibukun is a pelvic floor physiotherapist with a passion for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From a young age, she has been fascinated by the how the mind-body has been designed to heal with the right inputs. When she isn't geeking out on pelvic health or birth, you can find her having fun with her little crew of 5 kiddos. She lives in Ontario, Canada.
Chat With The Mama’s Physio – Feat. SHEELA ZELMER
Interview Highlights: Why YOU are the expert in your own life, not a health care professional. Embracing this truth allows you to tap into your resources, direct your own path, and be more likely to succeed. Why it’s important to defining for yourself what “better” looks like. How using a vision board can help you […]
An Interview on 106.9 The X – College Confidential
We were interviewed awhile back by a bright young woman, Emma, in the journalism and broadcasting program at Fanshawe College. Her piece was focused on female health, the period movement, and current conversations surrounding issues in women’s health that were previously considered taboo. 106.9 The X is Fanshawe’s radio station which features a segment called […]
Women In Our Community Matter
It’s nearly Christmas. We’re reminded of it starting November 1st when we venture out anywhere. And once again, many already harried women begin to ramp up into Christmas mode to do all.the.things, and buy all.the.stuff, and meet all.the.expectations. But today, I invite you to be still for a minute or two. Consider a different perspective […]
Urinary Frequency and Urgency – How You Can Regain Control
Some people, particularly women, talk about having a “small bladder” or “weak bladder”. It seems that they always need to use the bathroom more often than the people around them. Some formal terms related to this experience are: Urinary Urgency – the experience of an urgent need to go to the washroom on a consistent […]
Protected: Urospot And The Kegel Throne – A Second Opinion
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Incontinence 101
By Sophia McLean – PT, DPT Leaking urine, gas, or stool can be frustrating, disruptive, and isolating, yet it happens to 1 in 3 women and 2 in 9 men. The formal word for leaking is incontinence, and it is typically associated with childbirth and aging. However, it can happen throughout the lifespan for a […]
Babywearing And Your Pelvic Floor
So my three year old mimics pretty much everything I do. She is a mini-me to the T (which can be scary sometimes!). I’m sure many of you can relate. The other day she borrowed her older brother’s suspenders, grabbed a small blanket, and her doll, Emma. She insisted I help her put Emma into […]
Live With The Mama’s Physio – Feat. ANDFIT
In this interview we meet the lovely Andrea Merucci Hsiung – the owner and main trainer of ANDFIT Training Studio. Interview Highlights: Why having a c-section doesn’t mean you will be exempt from pelvic floor dysfunction or pelvic pain. [6:41] Getting your body back after baby is a valid desire but we should ask ourselves […]
Signing up for stroller bootcamp? Read this first!
Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means. It is that time of year where we come out of hibernating, dust off our running shoes, and start thinking about getting active in the great outdoors once again. If you’re a mom to young kids, you may be thinking about signing up […]
