Is leaking normal? How often should I really be pooping? I can't use a tampon, am I weird? What do you mean I shouldn't be going to the bathroom every hour? Pain with sex isn't just how it is supposed to be?

Learn the basics about the pelvic floor and what is & IS NOT normal while we debunk several pelvic floor myths in this foundational workshop. 

This workshop is perfect for EVERYONE with a pelvis as we will be covering a multitude of topics across the gender spectrum. 

How do you really know you are ready to 

return to running after having a baby? Join us to find out! During this workshop we will:

• discuss anatomy & the effects of delivery on your return to running
• perform a return to running assessment to help isolate your areas to focus on
• establish a strengthening program to ease your return to running while lowering your risk of injury

This workshop is perfect for all birthing folx regardless of delivery method. This workshop is foundational knowledge to kickstart your return to movement. 

All levels of runners are welcome! 

May 19, 2024 - Pelvic Pride is proud to be a GOLD sponsor of the Baltimore Birth Festival this year. Every year seems to be better than the last so be sure to join us. This festival is perfect for those looking to get pregnant, are currently pregnant, recently delivered, or have a loved one who is pregnant. 

This event is FREE to attend!

June 9, 2024 - Dr. Joy & Dr. Eirika join Brielle Weber from The Womb Room for a PREnatal Yoga Workshop. We will provide pelvic floor education and support to birthing parents on their pregnancy journey with a focus on yoga and movements to keep the body comfortable during pregnancy, build a connection between the brain and pelvic floor, and prepare for delivery. 

Register Here!

April 14, 2024 - Pelvic Pride joined Brielle Weber from The Womb Room for a POSTnatal Yoga Workshop. We will provide pelvic floor education and support to birthing parents on their postpartum journey with a focus on yoga and movements to help facilitate recovery, realign the connection between the brain and pelvic floor, and work towards optimal function post delivery.

Register Here!

March 2023 - Dr. Joy joined Maryland Safe Haven (formerly Baltimore Safe Haven) as a panelist for their Gender Affirming Informational Session featuring various providers from MedStar Health, Chase Brexton, Freestate Justice, and Trans Maryland.

During her talk, Dr. Joy reviewed the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for those undergoing gender affirming surgeries to ensure successful functional outcomes. 

October 29, 2023 - Dr. Joy & Dr. Marlena joined host Brielle Weber of The Womb Room for a Postnatal Yoga Workshop. We provided pelvic floor education and support to birthing parents after delivery with a focus on yoga and movements to help facilitate recovery, realign the connection between the brain and pelvic floor, and work towards optimal function post delivery.

October 1, 2023 - Dr. Joy & Dr. Marlena joined Brielle Weber from The Womb Room for a workshop centered around pelvic mechanics during birth. 

In this workshop, we reviewed:

- ways to facilitate physiological birth by understanding the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis

- how to prevent stalls during various stages of labor

- movements and strategies for each stage of labor, based on your baby's location in the pelvis

- breathing techniques for pushing, to see what feels best in your body

- how to facilitate pelvic floor healing and reconnection in postpartum, in the case of a c-section

October 19, 2023 - Dr. Joy presented to the physical therapy students of New York Medical College on Gender Inclusive & Trauma Informed Care in Physical Therapy. During this presentations, she provided attendees with ways to make their clinical practice more inclusive from their verbiage and dialogue to intake paperwork, documentation and clinic setting. She also reviewed gender affirming surgical approaches and wrapped up the series with orthopedic considerations for physical therapists in regards to gender diverse patients. 

October 2023 - Dr. Joy presented to the physical therapy students of Columbia University on Gender Inclusive & Trauma Informed Care in Physical Therapy. During this presentations, she provided attendees with ways to make their clinical practice more inclusive from their verbiage and dialogue to intake paperwork, documentation and clinic setting. She also reviewed gender affirming surgical approaches and wrapped up the series with orthopedic considerations for physical therapists in regards to gender diverse patients. 

October, July, March 2023 - Dr. Joy & Dr. Marlena joined host Brielle Weber from The Womb Room for a Prenatal Yoga Workshop (this is an ongoing series - new workshops are upcoming). We provided pelvic floor education and support to birthing parents on their pregnancy journey with a focus on yoga and movements to keep the body comfortable during pregnancy, build a connection between the brain and pelvic floor, and prepare for delivery. 

June 2023 - Dr. Joy led a three part series for the NY Student Special Interest Group on Gender Inclusive & Trauma Informed Care in Physical Therapy. During these presentations, she provided attendees with ways to make their clinical practice more inclusive from their verbiage and dialogue to intake paperwork, documentation and clinic setting. She also reviewed gender affirming surgical approaches and wrapped up the series with orthopedic considerations for physical therapists in regards to gender diverse patients. 

June, February 2023 - Dr. Joy & Dr. Marlena joined host Brielle Weber of The Womb Room for a Postnatal Yoga Workshop. We provided pelvic floor education and support to birthing parents after delivery with a focus on yoga and movements to help facilitate recovery, realign the connection between the brain and pelvic floor, and work towards optimal function post delivery.

May 29, 2023 - Dr. Joy sat down with Mark Goldberg, LCMFT, CST - the founder and creator of ErectionlQ.com and the Erectile Dysfunction Radio Podcast to discuss why the pelvic floor matters for stronger erections. During the episode we discussed the importance of knowing if your muscles are tight versus weak and how that impacts the quality and sustainability of erections.  

May 21, 2023 - Pelvic Pride was proud to be a Silver Sponsor again this year for the fantastic Baltimore Birth Festival. With over 80 awesome vendors, this festival was jam packed with so much information and incredible resources for pregnant folx, those looking to become pregnant, or those who have recently delivered. Keep an eye out for the next Baltimore Birth Festival in May 2024. 

November 2020 - Dr. Joy joins Caitlin & Danielle of Our Time of the Month to discuss all things Pee, Poop, and the Pelvic Floor on their latest Youtube video. C&D asked their followers for questions and we answered as many as possible. Each question was kept anonymous however these questions are not uncommon. We hear these daily in the clinic! 

Give this video a watch! The information provided here is educational only and not intended as medical advice.