Dominika Coaches Movement

I have been fortunate to be able to take the health of my pelvis and pelvic floor for granted for most of my life. I was never plagued by difficult periods, had an easy pregnancy (though long pushing phase), found sex pleasurable, and managed menopause with relative ease.

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However, I have a mild scoliosis, had occasional pelvic joint instability, have suffered hemorrhoids and a fissure, tore during delivery, had occasional (minor) urinary incontinence, and in post-menopause, vaginal dryness, less pleasure with sex, itching, skin tearing and, most recently, VIN3 (pre-cancerous cells of the vulva) which required surgery.

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As both a student of movement and an educator, I have consistently worked to align the pelvis, engage the pelvic floor and maintain strength and flexibility of all the muscles of the hip and core. However, a critical pieces was missing: the ability to release the pelvic floor and keep it relaxed.

 

The videos available on my classes page are wonderful for daily practice. They can be a fantastic reset after long trips and are essential when we are steeped in stress. The blog posts are both educational and personal as I have realized just how frequently women's pelvic health issues are ignored and how important it is, as with all medical needs, to be your own advocate.

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For a more in-depth discussion of my recent personal experience with pelvic floor physical therapy, read my recent blog post here.