So often in life, I am struck by how our ability to persevere and push through difficult periods comes from hopeful expectation. My desire for all things fresh produces the motivation each morning to water the tomatoes in their clay planters on my patio. The joy I receive from friendship causes me to invest in […]
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.
Finding Healing Through Your Birth Story.
As much as we do to prepare for birth, there is always that x factor where were have no control over certain circumstances. If things don’t go the way we hope, we tend to blame ourselves afterwards and play the “what if I had only” game. When it comes to processing childbirth, I hear statements […]
Just feel those feelings.
This is a little excerpt I wrote for an Ebook that is going to be soon published by the fabulous Kim Vopni of Pelvienne Wellness. The question was: what is one thing you’re generally telling all your patients regarding pelvic health? —– Over the years working as a physio I’ve learned that sometimes the most […]
Your Pelvis Is A House
I am treating a lovely client who has a history of sexual assault and PTSD. Her recent childbirth experience exacerbated the PTSD. I am seeing another incredible lady who survived a pretty crazy accident. They are two completely different women who have a very similar presentation, similar pelvic floors and persistent pain. In conversing with […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Pelvic Floor
This post originally was published here – Mind Body Families – a blog and online resource for all things family in London. ————— There is a region of the body that seems to be shrouded in mystery, secrecy, cover-ups and confusion. No…I’m not talking about a body conspiracy theory here. I’m talking about your pelvic floor. […]
Healing Recipes for Your Post-Partum Perineum
There are a few things that no one really warns you about after having a baby. One of those things is how sore your “lady bits” may feel if you have a vaginal delivery. In the immediate days post-partum there are a few things you can do to speed along perineal healing and manage the […]
There is nothing ordinary about mothering.
To all the moms out there who feel humbled by mothering on a daily basis, persevere. You are shaping souls. You are changing the world. You are mighty – mighty because you mother. Happy Mother’s Day.
It is NEVER too late!
Sometimes women call into our office who have been dealing with dysfunction for a some time – months, years, decades even. They wonder if it is too late, if they’re past the point of no return, if anything can be done, if surgery is the only “answer”. I love meeting people at this point because […]
Before & After Photos – New Office Space
o we’ve been at 784 Richmond Street for about a month now and I love our new office space. It is BIG and BRIGHT and COMFORTABLE. The renovations took about a month and even though you might not be able to tell through the photos, there was quite a bit of work to do – […]
Logo Explained
Some of you will notice that The Mama’s Physio has a new shiny logo. Our logo was designed by the talented Meredith Myers of Jack and Mo. If you’re ever looking to re-brand, I HIGHLY recommend her services. So why the wreath around the heart rather than something more obvious and cliché? Because it is so […]
