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How to Choose a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: Finding the Right Specialist for Your Recovery

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If you’ve been dealing with bladder leakage, pelvic pain, constipation, painful sex, prolapse symptoms, pregnancy-related discomfort, or postpartum recovery challenges, you’ve likely heard that pelvic floor physical therapy can help. But once you’ve decided to seek treatment, another important question arises: How do you choose the right pelvic floor physical therapist? Not all physical therapists […]

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Dr. Brooke Kalisiak Featured in Voyage STL: A Story of Life, Lessons & Legacy

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We are honored to share that our founder and owner, Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, PT, DPT, was recently featured in Voyage STL in an article titled “Dr. Brooke Kalisiak PT, DPT on Life, Lessons & Legacy.” This feature highlights not only Brooke’s journey as a physical therapist and entrepreneur but also the heart and mission behind

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Have you ever considered including sitting on a yoga ball into your daily routine?

Have you ever considered including sitting on a yoga ball into your daily routine?

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If you’ve ever experienced pelvic floor discomfort, struggled with bladder control, or felt a sense of heaviness in your pelvic region, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck with it. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is gaining the recognition it deserves as a game-changer for people dealing with a range of pelvic health issues. And believe

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Dehydrations Role In Pelvic Floor Function

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In the pursuit of wellness, we often focus on the external factors that impact our health: exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being. However, there’s one vital element that is frequently overlooked but holds significant sway over our bodily functions: hydration. Surprisingly, dehydration can play a substantial role in the development and exacerbation of pelvic floor issues,

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Jaw, Tongue & Pelvic Floor: It is All Connected

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The human body is a complex and interconnected system where various components work together to maintain balance and function. Surprisingly, the relationship between seemingly unrelated areas, such as the jaw, tongue, and pelvic floor offers a holistic perspective on how our body functions as a unified entity.  Tongue Tie & Jaw Issues The jaw and

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How to sleep with pelvic pain during pregnancy

How To Sleep With Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

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Are you sick of not being able to sleep at night? Is your Pelvis hurting so much you never feel rested? You deserve better. While Pelvic pain is common during pregnancy, you do not need to let it take over your life. Hello there, amazing moms-to-be of St.Louis and beyond! I’m Dr. Brooke Kasiliak, I

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7 Tips To optimize your recovery from Prolapse Surgery

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Many women in their lifetime may experience something called the “Pelvic Organ Prolapse”, which is when a pelvic organ, like the bladder, uterus or rectum, starts to dip down into the vaginal canal. While there are conservative options for prolapse management, surgical repair is often warranted when these options don’t work. Here are 7 tips

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As a mom, women often times are pulled in many different directions. We tend to focus more on our family and our kids and not as much on ourselves. However, it is important for us to take care of ourselves so that we can better take care of our family. Self care is not selfish. 

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