When you think of a sex counselor some interesting Images may come to mind; indeed, sex is a loaded, sensitive and often uncomfortable topic to discuss with a healthcare professional. Statistics show that physicians spend very little if any, time Read More …
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Sex, Chocolate MENOPA–USE in The Register Guard!
Sex, Chocolate and MENOPA– USE event is just two days away! The evening includes a panel of women’s health professionals here to help us discover both the pleasures of menopause and answers to common challenges. Handcrafted truffles, Territorial wine, demos, prizes Read More …
Sex, Chocolate and Menopause: Friday March 7th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Menopause is like an undesirable relative that arrives at your doorstep unannounced, becomes more irritating with time, and overstays her welcome. Menopausal symptoms can be both physical and emotional, fortunately there is help! Come with your friends (partners are also Read More …
Common beverages can trigger bladder irritation, ‘accidents’ and bedwetting in kids
This month’s press release for Pelvic Wellness Center: Drinking less during the day reduces the likelihood of childhood “accidents” and bedwetting, right? Not necessarily, say Judy Abel and Shannon Forrestall, physical therapists and co-owners of Pelvic Wellness Center in Eugene and Read More …
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Many gynecologists refer patients suffering from pelvic pain to physical therapists who specialize in the pelvic region. Recent research has shown how essential pelvic physical therapy can be in treating problems, such as vulvodynia and dyspareunia, that cause pelvic pain. Read More …
Pediatric Incontinence Explained-Physical Therapy Can Help
While most people associate incontinence with adults, many children are affected by incontinence as well. Children can lose control of their bladder, which can result in accidental urination. This can occur both during the day and at night (bed-wetting). The Read More …
Shannon’s Podcast on KMUZ in Salem
One of our physical therapists, Shannon was interviewed by radio host Melanie Zermer from KMUZ on November 27, 2012 about our pelvic floor physical therapy programs here at Pelvic Wellness Center. Click Here to here the full broadcast. The focus Read More …
Welcome Becky!
Welcome Becky Lottermoser to Pelvic Wellness Center. She is the friendly voice on the phone and the smiling face behind our desk. She is multi-talented and a welcomed addition to our team!
Is Your Gynecologist Right for You?
Finding the right gynecologist can sometimes be a lengthy and frustrating process. Whether you’re dealing with birth control choices, painful intercourse, pelvic pain in general, or incontinence issues, Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, outlines six red flags that may warn Read More …
Biofeedback: A Successful Treatment for Incontinence
Biofeedback therapy is shown to be a very effective treatment option for men and women dealing with stress, urge and/or mixed incontinence. This type of therapy uses electronic sensing devices to detect electrical signals produced by pelvic floor muscles when Read More …