Resources
At Pelvic Health Support we believe in helping you become informed and confident.
Please find a short list of resources.
Further Reading
Bringing Awareness of the Pelvic Floor into Primary care, Kathy Kates, FNP
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Annual Community Health Institute
Into The Depths Of The Pelvis: Understanding Structure, Balance and Release
Lorenza Holt, MPH, BDT(DONA) Spinning Babies Trainer & Kathy Kates, FNP
Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire
By Lori A. Brotto, PhD
Pelvic Pain Explained: What Everyone Needs to Know 1st Edition
By Stephanie A. Prendergast (Author), Elizabeth H. Rummer
Sex Hurts. Help! Fantastic article by OBGYN Jen Gunter
Comprehensive Myofascial Self Treatment book your path to authentic healing & pain relief
By PT Joyce Karnis
Exercise classes
Support pelvic health through full-body activity
Om Namo Center: Classes with Sally McAlpin or Santosh Karmacharya
Inner Space Yoga: Sunday morning (8:30-9:30am) with Kathy Kates
Smart Body Movement: Offering private and group classes in GYROTONIC® AUTHENTIC PILATES™
Websites
John Barnes, PT
myofascialrelease.com
Dr. Eva Zasloff, providing “fourth trimester care” in the home for mom and newborn
tovahealth.com
International Pelvic Pain Society
pelvicpain.org
Products
Lubricants
Hyalogyn Personal Lubricant with Hyaluronic Acid
Liquid silk: Water based lubricant
Slippery Stuff: Water based lubricant
Dilators
Vibrators
Crave Vibrators https://www.lovecrave.com/shop/
Good Vibrations Store – promoting sexual health and pleasure since 1977
Equipment
Small Ball for Self- Myofascial Release
Pelvic Floor Internal Self Massage Tool
J-Tool, designed by Melanie Diedrich, for internal self-myofascial release
The J-Tool comes in 2 sizes:
1/2” diameter x 18” “Demure” $45.00
3/4” diameter x 18” “Endeavor $65.00
jtooldesigns@gmail.com
815-895-6879