In today's episode I interview Amanda Nayfield, a pelvic health specialist, about the importance of our pelvic floor health during perimenopause. We talk about some common issues women experience with pelvic floor and some tips and resources to strengthen our pelvic floor and optimize our pelvic health and wellbeing.Amanda Nayfield, PT, DPT, WCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic health specialist, and the founder of Connect NW Physical Therapy in Bellingham, WA. She is dedicated to helping individuals with a wide range of pelvic health and orthopedic concerns, with a passion for improving the quality of care in these fields. In 2017, Amanda founded Connect NW Physical Therapy to move beyond the traditional PT care model, creating a clinic that offers hour-long sessions and integrates pelvic health and orthopedic expertise for optimal patient outcomes. She has built a team of highly skilled clinicians within a culture of professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance. Her team brings an eclectic skill set, incorporating visceral mobilization, dry needling, and coaching, while blending orthopedic principles with pelvic health knowledge to help patients achieve their highest goals.  While Amanda has long supported individuals experiencing symptoms related to hormonal changes in perimenopause, her personal journey into this life stage has deepened her curiosity and commitment to helping others navigate it with confidence and care!Episode resources:Connect NW Physical Therapy WebsiteHerman & Wallace Directory for finding a pelvic rehab practitionerAPTA Directory for pelvic health PTThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, pleasesubscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends!Connect with Sio:Website: ⁠⁠www.unsweetenedsio.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/⁠The content of this podcast is not intended to create anyphysician-patient relationship, nor should it be considered a replacement for consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider.

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