Kyrsten Spurrier
I believe pelvic floor dysfunction is not just a physical issue but also an emotional and mental issue that is impacting how someone functions in their life. My goal is
Psychological Elements of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Our pelvic bowl or pelvic space is the storage house of all of our unprocessed emotion, trauma events, and things that have happened to us. Things like birth trauma, sexual trauma, sexual repression, even past surgeries or fears, can really start to come up and hold tension in our body, which results in pain and discomfort.
You’re More Than Your Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Occupational Therapists look at the whole person and how roles and routines impact lives. Few OT’s also work with pelvic floor dysfunction and how emotional and mental health also impacts physical health. Kyrsten shares her professional journey to becoming an Occupational Therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, and how it all stemmed from her personal experience.
Tackling Unknown Biases & Being an Inclusive Family of Allies in a Country with Oppression
We are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the topics of oppression, bias, inclusivity, and becoming allies. We explore how racism, ableism and other forms of oppression show up in healthcare, education, mental health, and in our own personal lives. We explore issues of advocacy, disparities within larger systems, issues with the diagnostic tools we use, the labels we put on others, exploring our own internal biases, and the role of funding in keeping oppressive systems alive and well. We also explore becoming an ally ourselves, while also raising our children to be inclusive allies.
Inform Yourself to Receive the Best Care
Not every pelvic floor therapist looks and treats the pelvic floor in the same way. Some just look at the physical aspects of the pelvic floor dysfunction. Kyrsten encourages you to seek out a therapist that is right for you. She provides a questionnaire to help you find a pelvic floor therapist that will treat
in a holistic way so that you can have the most optimal healing.
Keeping Marriage Intimate and Strong
Keeping marriage intimate and strong when current statistics are stacked against you, a Roundtable discussion featuring the HER Expert Panelists.
Why Do We Only Think of Kegels?
Very few people actually need to strengthen their pelvic floor through kegels. Most people need coordination and then relaxation to get a well functioning pelvic floor.
