Endometriosis: 40 years to Diagnose
Why Your Womb Story Matters
By Joanne Bagshaw, PhD, LCPC and Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT My day at our pelvic health clinic began as usual…scanning charts, prepping the room, grounding myself. But for Joanne, it was a day of life altering and affirming care. After years of unresolved and unexplainable symptoms, she arrived for a Pelvic Floor Therapy Evaluation stating […]
Prepare Your Body For Birth with Prenatal Yoga & Pelvic Floor PT
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT During the pandemic, I was in conversation with a local midwife about recent home births. “Ugh, these COVID births are tough!” What was different? Birthers were housebound with less movement and living with fear, elevated stress and anxiety. The perfect combination for a tight pelvic floor! Did you know […]
Tips to Reduce Pelvic Pain
By Amanda Regler, DPT and Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT Did you know pelvic pain impacts 1 in 4 women worldwide? That means, at some point in life, 25% will experience pain that hinders sitting tolerance, sexual health, bladder or bowel elimination, or function during menstruation. According to a Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) Review by Lamvo […]
Help! Why is Sex Painful?
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT and Victoria Hudson, SPT Dyspareunia or pain with sex is more common than you may think. In the U.S. 10-20% of women experience pain with sex and nearly 1 in 4 women experience pain with sex over their lifetime. So let’s dive into why is sex painful for you… Everyone […]
Why Choose a Out-of-Network Physical Therapist?
After years in the traditional clinic model of insurance-based care, I opted to begin a new way of treating. In 2021, Oasis PT & Pelvic Health was founded. Due to progressive changes in healthcare and reduced reimbursement, clinics were forced to see higher patient volumes. The system progressively became more about the money and not […]
Return to Run & Fitness After Baby
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT and Victoria Hudson, SPT Do any of these things sound familiar? Lifting, jumping, or running that causes pelvic, hip, abdominal, or back pain? What about pelvic pressure, bulge, or heaviness? Have you experienced bladder or bowel urgency or leaks? There are plenty of people trying to return to running/ fitness […]
Help With Conception: Mercier Therapy & Pelvic Floor PT
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT and Victoria Hudson, SPT In her memoir, Becoming, Mrs. Obama revealed how at the age of 34, she realized that “the biological clock is real” and that “egg production is limited”, which led her to seeking IVF. Preparing for pregnancy can include tracking your cycles, changing dietary habits, […]
Why Should I Consider Virtual PT?
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT It was March 2020 and COVID shut the world down. Skeptical, I, along with my fellow healthcare providers, quickly pivoted to provide online care. Pulling upon years of clinical experience and keen observation skills, I became a reluctant believer in the effectiveness of telehealth. To my surprise, many patients got […]
What to Expect with Pelvic Therapy at Oasis PT & Pelvic Health?
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT Have you stumbled upon this page while searching the web for a solution to your most intimate and embarrassing pee, poop, or sex concerns? You may be wondering what is a Pelvic Physical Therapist and what happens during a session? At Oasis PT & Pelvic Health, you get the benefit […]