The Truth about Pelvic Floor Therapy | 021

It Has to Be Me

Ladies: Dr. Tanya Goodrich’s tips for improving your pelvic floor and bone health are life-changing. Say good-bye to peeing multiple times a night, leaking, incontinence, and pain during intercourse, and hello to feeling vibrant and enjoying sex again! You’ll also get the lowdown on how to prevent and reverse osteoporosis.

Sharing the latest science about menopause and the truth about hormone-replacement therapy, Dr. Tanya busts the myth about Kegels, and explains why doing them could be making your symptoms worse.

We dive into how she and her colleagues at Evernow are offering advanced healthcare for women over 40, the benefits of pelvic physical therapy, the importance of early DEXA scans, and the key things that should be part of your daily routine.

With her “No Vagina Left Behind” mandate, Dr. Tanya will have you laughing and feeling empowered as you learn what’s going on in your body and how to take charge of it. To drastically improve your quality of life, do not miss this episode.

TESS’S TAKEAWAYS:

• Pelvic health is critical to overall wellbeing and quality of life.
• You can prevent and reverse bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Kegels are not the answer to every vagina problem.
• Retrain your system to get rid of leaking and incontinence.
• Avoid pain during intercourse and enjoy sex at any age.
• Osteoporosis is not inevitable. It is 100% preventable.
• A DEXA scan in your early 40’s is a proactive strategy for bone health.
• Hormone therapy has advanced and can be completely safe.

MEET DR. TANYA GOODRICH

With a background in dance and a doctorate in physical therapy, Dr. Tanya Goodrich is passionate about educating women on the importance of pelvic health.

The founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy, Dr. Tanya specializes in addressing a wide range of pelvic health issues, including those related to pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and sexual health.

Through her holistic approach and dedication to education and innovation, Dr. Tanya is helping to advance the standard of women’s healthcare. She serves as Clinical Physical Therapy Advisor to Evernow Inc, an innovative tech company dedicated to redefining menopause care. Dr. Tanya also supports pregnant and postpartum women through her work with the non-profit Blossom Birth and Family.

Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper featured Tanya as an "Architect of Change" for women's health.

CONNECT WITH DR. TANYA

Website: https://healthypelvis.com/

Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper Article: https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/pelvic-floor-health/

Instagram: @thehealthypelvis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-goodrich-pt-dpt-b6125330/

Dr. Tanya’s Menopause Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQU3jT7zUxnf736BgOf4pt2LQJof4ikBc46bGxAt080/edit

Meet Tess Masters:

Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs.

Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.

Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.

Connect With Tess:

Website: https://tessmasters.com/

Podcast Website: https://ithastobeme.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblendergirl

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/

Get Healthy With Tess

Skinny60®: https://www.skinny60.com/

Join the 60-Day Reset: https://www.skinny60.com/60-day-reset/

The Decadent Detox®: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/

Join the 14-Day Cleanse: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/14-day-guided-cleanses/

The Blender Girl: https://www.theblendergirl.com/

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