Koru Blog
Navigating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life, marking the end of the reproductive years. While you may be familiar with common symptoms like hot...
Perimenopause: WTF?!
Are You Prepared for Menopause? I have vague memories of my mom going through menopause just as I was entering my teens…oh the sweet memories of...
A Sports Bra for Your Organs
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, also known as POP can be a frightening diagnosis when you don’t have all of the facts. (I wrote a blog all about POP here)....
Control the Controllables
Strategies to Build Resiliency for Our Mind & Body A major factor in the current situation that has me (and most people that I’ve spoken to) so...
Physical Therapy Telehealth…How Does That Work?
You Can Do That Virtually?! Yes! Physical Therapy can be done online with telehealth! With this unexpected crisis on our hands, upending our normal...
Not All Lubes Are Created Equal
Like many products in the health and beauty business, lubricants can be full of junk! Using “bad lube” can lead to skin irritation, hurt the skin’s...
Why Koru?
I am often asked, “what does ‘koru’ mean?” Koru is Maori for “loop”, a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond. It...
5 Ways to Incorporate Movement into Your Day
I’m going to say it: movement is non-negotiable. If you’re looking for a silver bullet to address your physical, mental, hormonal, heart and bone...
Asking For Help
We're not designed to do it all alone...you know, it takes a village. As I was in the parking lot the other day, a woman asked me for help jumping...
My Story
How I Finally Took Control of My Health and Well-being. As a busy working mom, I know how hard it is to take care of yourself- and when you do,...
What to Expect at a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Evaluation
A lot of people gasp in awe when I tell them what exactly I do as a pelvic floor physical therapist. Physical Therapists treat muscles and nerves,...
Stop Doing Your Kegels at the Red Light
There is a lot of confusing information about kegels out there- Should I do them? Are they worth it? Should I be doing 1,000 kegels a day? Should I...