Fertility Support

Reproductive Wellness to aid Painful Periods, Infertility & Fertility

Infertility/Fertility Related Conditions

Womb massage is an ancient, cross-cultural practice that spans the globe. At Oasis, our knowledge of modern anatomy and evidence-based practice honors those traditions. Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, or experiencing menstrual and fertility challenges, our holistic approach can aide you in optimizing your reproductive health. Our fertility program addresses pelvic issues across all ages:

● Anovulation
● Amenorrhea (lack of period)
● Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
● Endometriosis
● Pelvic or Perineal Pain
● Vaginismus
● Infertility
● Ovarian Insufficiency
● IVF Cycle Support
● Fertility Medication Cycle Support
● Advanced Maternal Age (35+ years of age)
● Pelvic scarring from previous trauma or abdominal-pelvic surgery

Does this describe you?

  • 6 months or more attempt to conceive, frustrated and/or fearful of time
  • History of endometriosis, PCOS, scarring from previous surgery or trauma)
  • Opting to not to use medically assisted cycles and are looking for a more holistic integrative approach to conceiving
  • Planning to use a medically assisted cycle, such as IUI or IVF, and want to prepare your body properly prior to the procedure to ensure a more successful cycle

Whole Body Fertility Optimization

Pelvic Floor Therapy: The Missing Link

At Oasis PT & Pelvic Health, our team follows the Pelvic Rehabilitation Fertility Specialist (PRFS™) framework: an evidence‑based blend of pelvic floor physiotherapy, visceral mobilization, functional medicine, and cycle intelligence designed to restore pelvic harmony for natural or assisted conception.  In addition, we offer Mercier Therapy for those seeking a condensed care plan.

  • Regulate ovulation & cycle length
  • Calm pelvic pain & address pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Boost implantation and uterine blood flow
  • Promote lymphatic drainage & detoxification
  • Support IVF/IUI success rates
  • Empowerment & reconnection with your body

Evidenced-based Approach

Personal Service & Individualized Care

Whole Body Approach to Fertility

Comprehensive Hands-On Work

More Than Labs & Timing

Oasis Pelvic Floor Fertility Support

The Essential Piece to your Fertility Puzzle

Mechanical blockages and hidden barriers such as scar tissue, pelvic congestion, adhesions, bony misalignments, and stored emotional trauma, can impact fertility goals. Visceral manipulation techniques to the uterus, ovaries, and abdominal-pelvic wall can improve organ mobility, blood flow and function. Lymphatic drainage of the deep abdomen and pelvis can detoxify and greatly optimize the reproductive environment for fertility.

The pelvic floor muscles provide support to the organs, help regulate blood flow, and contribute to alignment and mobility to the pelvic structures. By addressing the muscles, fascia, pelvic bones, and lymphatic system, the reproductive organ function is improved. Patients often report improved cervical mucus, less bloating, less pelvic pain, and overall connectedness to their pelvic area and body.

A comprehensive evaluation helps to identify potential mechanical barriers to conception and establish the best plan for you. The whole-body fertility optimization support at Oasis includes:

  • Evaluation of tissues, muscles, fascia, and pelvic organs
  • Personalized manual therapy treatments, such as visceral manipulation, internal and/or external pelvic floor therapy, lymphatic massage, and osteopathic joint mobilization
  • Lab work & lifestyle review to support a custom-tailored program
  • Menses support with cycle tracking guidance
  • Exercise program to support for pelvic & hormone health
  • Holistic care honoring mind, body, & spirit
  • Calm pelvic pain or endometriosis-related pain
  • Access to all wellness & vitality onsite classes
  • Collaboration of care with other team members such as Acupuncturist, Naturopath, Functional Medicine Provider, Ob-Gyn, or Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist

Why does the Pelvic Rehab Fertility (PRFS™) framework work? Consider 10+ years of evidence linking pelvic rehab to improved fertility outcomes

Mercier Therapy

Mercier Therapy

Non-Invasive, Deep Visceral Manipulation

Mercier Therapy, created by Dr. Jennifer Mercier, Endo warrior, naturopath and midwife, is a six session universal protocol of deep gyno-visceral manual fertility treatment. Using the techniques, adhesions and restrictions are relieved allowing replenishment of movement amongst the organs and surrounding structures.

Mercier Therapy can be used as a stand alone regimen or in preparation for a medically assisted care, such as IVF or IUI, to enhance and optimize organ function. For people coming in from out of the area, or those with an upcoming stim cycle or procedure scheduled, the timeline can be condensed to as little as a 3-day weekend.

Our founder, Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT, PRFS, is the only Pelvic Floor PT in the region certified in Mercier Therapy.

 

Pelvic Floor Therapy

When Pain is a Barrier

Up to 60% of people who receive GYN pelvic exams may report pain or discomfort. Besides problems with scar tissue, inflammation, or reproductive organs, mechanical infertility can also occur due to inability to tolerate penetration.

With rates around 5-17%, Vaginismus is the body’s automatic reaction to the fear of vaginal penetration. An involuntary muscle tightening and stress response occurs whenever penetration is attempted making intercourse and/or medically assisted fertility cycles extremely painful, stressful and, at times, impossible.

Using the Oasis 3R method of treatment, you can restore normal muscle tone and nervous system response, retrain muscle coordination, and achieve penetration with greater ease. You will be taught how to relax your pelvic floor muscles using tools and strategies. If there are penetration challenges preventing pleasurable intercourse, medical exams or fertility procedures, then Pelvic Floor Therapy should be a part of your reproductive, multi-disciplinary team.

There are solutions and The Oasis Team is ready to assist

Personal Service & Individualized Care

Whole Body Approach to Spine, Hip & Pelvic Wellness

Not Just ‘Kegel’ Work

Extended, Comprehensive Sessions with Hands On Care

Assess & Identify the ‘Why’ of Your Symptoms

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