Balanced Pelvic Health

08/15/2024

This time tomorrow evening I will be in Phoenix AZ getting ready for the OT’s in Pelvic Health Summit. Words cannot express how honored I am to be presenting at this amazing event for the third year in a row. Tingly with excitement!!!

06/04/2024

Do you have a pelvis? Then you have a pelvic floor! And if your pelvic floor isn't doing what it's supposed to, then let's give it a little attention, shall we? Because the idea of limiting how you exercise and move your body, or not doing the things you love because of leaks, pain, or bowel issues, just stinks. Talk to your friendly local pelvic floor occupational or physical therapist, and check out www.balancedpelvichealth.com to learn more.

Sarah Sidar

05/29/2024

BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BALANCED PELVIC HEALTH!

Do you panic when you have to p*e? Is it a mad rush to the bathroom?? Panic no longer! My fantastic SU OTD capstone student Faith and I have been working together to create an educational series that just might be the answer… complete this quick questionnaire to find out if it’s right for you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwZ8YlUGDK44_6Ixea0HelaVTU1nX83-DGEdH4_75RNzYZPw/viewform?usp=sf_link

04/29/2024

So excited to be invited back on the OT’s in Pelvic Health Podcast! Thank you for all you contribute to this amazing practice area!

04/29/2024

Catching up on my podcasts. The OT’s in Pelvic Health podcast by feeds my soul every time I listen, and I’m humbled to have an honorable mention on this episode ❤️❤️❤️

04/23/2024

04/15/2024

There' still time to register for today's talk on Trauma & The Sensory System! Here's the link to register: https://mypfm.mykajabi.com/offers/7xjoTnSk

Look forward to folks online!
myPFM

04/05/2024

Presenting at AOTA Inspire 2024 was a blast! Shout out to .pelvichealthclubhouse for creating some amazing resources for us pelvic health specialists!

04/03/2024

A little late in posting this, but here’s to another American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference in the books! What an incredible representation of occupational therapists from all backgrounds, specialties, and walks of life. Presenting, watching my incredible colleagues present, and catching up with people I only get to see a few times a year truly fills my cup.

.alger.hammond Laura Bogarski Rowan

04/02/2024

So excited to be working with again! Join us on April 15 to talk all things trauma, sensory processing, and how it impacts the pelvic floor!

02/19/2024

If you’ve had a baby within the past 2 years, please consider participating in this research study. Please share with all your friends!

We are second year occupational therapy graduate students at Shenandoah University conducting a research study entitled: “Mode of Delivery, Postpartum Pelvic Pain, and Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods Study” under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Sidar. This study aims to compare the effects of the mode of delivery, involving both c-section and vaginal delivery, on postpartum pelvic pain and quality of life. We are seeking individuals who have given birth within the past 2 years, age 18 years or older, and are willing to participate in a survey answering questions about their mode of delivery, pelvic pain, and quality of life.
The online survey consists of 33 questions, and should take 15-20 minutes to complete. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and anonymous.
If you are interested in participating in this study, click the following link to indicate informed consent a complete the survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aCFOjx2kRh0bqz9tKj-Z034m5o7mt5ZuaKA9nj2uIic/viewform?edit_requested=true

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Shenandoah University #1364. Please contact Dr. Sarah Sidar with any questions regarding this research at [email protected]
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Caitlyn Churchill, Jada Clark, Elise Crider, Jaclyn Riccinto, Anna Shenk, Monika Spano, and Dr. Sarah Sidar.

02/19/2024

If you or someone you know has had a baby within the past 2 years, please consider participating in this research study. Please share with all your friends!

We are second year occupational therapy graduate students at Shenandoah University conducting a research study entitled: “Mode of Delivery, Postpartum Pelvic Pain, and Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods Study” under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Sidar. This study aims to compare the effects of the mode of delivery, involving both c-section and vaginal delivery, on postpartum pelvic pain and quality of life. We are seeking individuals who have given birth within the past 2 years, age 18 years or older, and are willing to participate in a survey answering questions about their mode of delivery, pelvic pain, and quality of life.
The online survey consists of 33 questions, and should take 15-20 minutes to complete. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and anonymous.
If you are interested in participating in this study, click the following link to indicate informed consent a complete the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aCFOjx2kRh0bqz9tKj-Z034m5o7mt5ZuaKA9nj2uIic/prefill
This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Shenandoah University #1364. Please contact Dr. Sarah Sidar with any questions regarding this research at [email protected]
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Caitlyn Churchill, Jada Clark, Elise Crider, Jaclyn Riccinto, Anna Shenk, Monika Spano, and Dr. Sarah Sidar.

02/05/2024

TODAY at 1pm! Join me with for a webinar on managing pelvic floor symptoms in the setting of dementia. Always excited to collaborate and get the word out on all things pelvic floor related 😁

12/04/2023

Look who I got to hang out with on the most recent episode of the !!! I learned a ton from these fantastic clinicians, I love being part of this community!

11/17/2023

Excited to be offering the second round of our Stop Leaking & Start Thriving workshop at Club Pilates in Burke, VA TOMORROW at 4:15

Members can book in the app, or bring a guest! ($39 drop in fee)

Want a Strong Core? Start with a Complimentary Pilates Class!

Club Pilates Burke was voted the #1 Pilates studio 2020, 2022, and 2023 by Northern VA magazine. Pilates is a low impact FUN exercise program that strengthens your core & immunity, tones muscles, burns calories, increases bone density and improves your flexibility. Experience the Reformer machine, Exo Chair, TRX and Barre now risk free. Sign up for a Complimentary Intro Pilates Class: www.clubpilates.com/burke/julie

11/13/2023

Episode out today!

11/11/2023

Back by popular demand!

We had such a blast at the first workshop, we couldn’t help but offer a second! Club Pilates members who missed out on the first “Stop Leaking & Start Thriving” Workshop can join us one week from today at Club Pilates in Burke, VA to learn how to start conquering their pelvic health challenges.

What do you get when you combine an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic health with a physical therapist who also happens to be a killer Pilates instructor, both of whom have decades of clinical experience? The opportunity to learn how to take back control of your body, and participate in all the things that bring you joy without fear or pain or leaking!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Club Pilates

11/09/2023

I had such a great time talking all things sensory processing with the Lindsey from for the OT’s in Pelvic Health Podcast! It was such an honor to have been interviewed. Episode coming out Monday, I can’t wait 😍

10/25/2023

Here’s a sneak peak at what attendees at today’s workshop at in Burke will get. Yay for health literacy!

10/25/2023

So excited to feed my passion for educating people about their bodies and about pelvic health! Our workshop at Club Pilates in Burke, VA is fully booked- can’t wait!

10/24/2023

Another Virginia OT Association annual conference in the books. Had a great time educating other occupational therapists about starting a rehab program in the postpartum unit with my amazing co-presenter Jasmine Dockett!

10/17/2023

Hey Mom!

Are you so busy taking care of baby that you forgot about yourself? Are you ok?

No, I’m not asking about the baby… I’m asking about YOU! Are YOU ok? What support do you need to make this postpartum journey as healthy and happy as it possibly could be?

We are here for you! We weren’t designed to do this parenthood thing on our own. Don’t struggle in silence, let us help you!

Contact Balanced Pelvic Health to learn more.

Hey pelvic health professionals- shout out to for the awesome postpartum checklist template!

10/10/2023

So jazzed to be presenting this workshop at Club Pilates together with Dale DePue, DPT, CSCS. One of my passions is making pelvic health accessible, so people can do all the things that bring them joy without worrying about bladder leaks, pain, or gut problems. Can’t wait!

09/12/2023

Are you unsure if pelvic floor therapy can help you with your symptoms? This simple questionnaire can help guide you:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczW_Hz2teIdZ-2XiGck3xdTu9i0cTiRQxBL_dMqtZ776W7_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/11/2023

Do you leak urine when you run or work out?

Do you want to stay fit during pregnancy, or get back into working out postpartum, but don’t know what’s safe or where to start?

Do you have back or pelvic pain while pregnant or postpartum?

Do you want to prepare your mind and body for a healthy labor and delivery?

Do you know someone who’s suffering from these symptoms? I’m happy to help!

www.balancedpelvichealth.com