Podcasts about krystyna holland

Hello friends! I'm really happy to share this conversation with you that I recently had with Krystyna Holland. I first met Krystyna at Pelvicon in 2022 and I'm really happy to share this conversation with you. we talked about: gender inclusive care, getting things right and what to do when you get it wrong asking questions...and respecting the answers understanding what trauma informed care looks like - for your patients but also for you as a caregiver putting all this theory into practice and I talked about how I like to use DNIC as an embodiment practice, to get out of our heads and into our bodies, without triggering a protective response I found this to be a thoughtful & insightful perspective from Krystyna - lots of clinical pearls to use straightaway! Please note - there's a small glitch at the start where we lose audio for 4 seconds so make sure you stick around for the rest of the chat - maybe take the opportunity to take a slow deep breath.... You can find Krystyna on instagram @krystyna.holland and her website is inclusive care.com - you can find me on instagram too: michellelyons_muliebrity and if you'd like info on my online courses, please visit my website CelebrateMuliebrity.com see you next week! onwards & upwards, Mx

In this episode, VP of the APTA Connecticut Chapter, Dr Stephanie Weyrauch, CEO of Inclusive Care, Dr Krystyna Holland, and Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty member at Denver Health, Dr Jennifer Hyer, talk about bottom surgery and gender-affirming care. Today, we talk about vaginoplasty complications, pelvic floor goals post-vaginoplasty surgeries, and setting post-operative expectations. What are the barriers that trans people face when trying to access gender-affirming healthcare? Hear about pre-operative education, hysterectomy versus vaginoplasty outcomes, trauma-informed care, and hear their advice to healthcare providers, all on today's episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “You only have one time in your life to be post-op.” “The only way out of this is through.” “Give yourself grace, because you need to heal.” “Trauma-informed care is a commitment to continuing to try to reduce our own propensity for perpetuating harm.” “Once you start, you're going to see a lot of folks that need this care.” “Be honest about who you can help and what feels good for you.” “Not everyone currently is a safe person for trans and non-binary people, and that's okay. We are not all for everybody.” “We are seeing patients who are gender-diverse, and we need to be able to provide good care to people.” “If you don't change your environment, it'll change you.” “The hard work is always worth it.”   More about Dr Stephanie Weyrauch Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is employed as a physical therapist at Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers in Orange, Connecticut. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Weyrauch has served as a consultant for a multi-billion dollar company to develop a workplace injury prevention program, which resulted in improved health outcomes, OSHA recordables, and decreased healthcare costs for the company's workforce. She has served on multiple national task forces for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)—most recently, she was elected to the APTA Nominating Committee—and actively lobbies for healthcare policy issues at the local, state, and national levels of government. She currently serves as Vice President of the American Physical Therapy Association Connecticut Chapter and is a member of the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Weyrauch has performed scientific research through grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation at institutions including Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examining movement patterns and outcomes in people with and without low back pain has led to numerous local, regional, and national presentations and a peer-reviewed publication in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a top journal in rehabilitation.   More about Dr Krystyna Holland Krystyna Holland, DPT (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Inclusive Care, a physical therapy office in Denver, Colorado specializing in the provision of trauma informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. Krystyna's journey as a provider started as a patient. Traumatic experiences in her own medical treatment inspired her to open Inclusive Care. In addition to helping folks feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have intimacy without fear, Krystyna aims to change the fundamental patient-provider relationship from one that centers the provider as a problem solver to one that focuses on collaboration between the patient and the provider. She is a well-known Instagram educator (@Krystyna.Holland), an instructor of trauma-informed care trainings, and a healthcare consultant.   More about Dr Jennifer Hyer Jennifer Hyer, MD joined the Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty at Denver Health in 2007. She is an Associate Professor of Clinical Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Colorado. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the 2017 class of the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Academic Scholars and Leaders Program. In 2022, she joined the Denver Health Medical Staff Executive Committee.  In 2021, she was honored by her peers with the Denver Health Outstanding Clinician Award. Her clinical activities include full scope practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Denver Health Medical Center as an attending physician. She has been providing surgical management for transmasculine patients since 2016. In 2018, she expanded her surgical skill set under the direction of Dr. Marci Bowers and Dr. Chris Carey to include vaginoplasty for transfeminine patients. She continues to provide these surgical services and is the only transfem bottom surgeon at Denver Health. She has presented Denver Health gender affirming surgical data at both national and international conferences. She hopes to expand the Denver Health Gender Affirming Surgical Program and participate in research opportunities to improve care of all LGBTQ+ patients.  She also has a research interest focused on maternal mental health, and she has presented on this topic at both the national and international level. She has received grant funding from the Denver Health Foundation and Zoma Foundation to support integration of behavioral health into obstetrics clinics. Additionally, she has partnered with colleagues at academic institutions within Denver to collaborate on projects to improve maternal mental health and access to support services.  Suggested Keywords Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Gender, Transgender, Surgery, Gender-affirming care, Education, Advocacy, To learn more, follow Drs. Weyrauch, Holland, and Hyer at: Website:          www.inclusivecarellc.com.                         Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch.                         www.denverhealth.org. LinkedIn:         Krystyna Holland PT, DPT.                         Stephanie Weyrauch DPT. Twitter:            @TheSteph21. Instagram:       @thesteph21.                         @krystyna.holland.   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website:                      https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                        https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud:               https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher:                       https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio:               https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927  

This week we interviewed Dr. Krystyna Holland with Inclusive Care.Krystyna is a phenomenal pelvic floor physical therapist located in Lakewood, Colorado. She talks with us about the pelvic floor, training, dealing with pain, breathing, painful sex, and more.Today's episode is packed with helpful information. If you want to learn more about Dr. Holland and her services, check out www.inclusivecarellc.com or grab her Playbook for Painless Sex.

How can we take more control of our own happiness at work?We dive into how we can avoid negativity, have more honest conversations and enjoy work more.When negativity goes upward - to your boss or someone who can make a change - instead of out to your colleagues or patients, it creates a better culture and environment for everyone.PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!You won't want to miss this all-time speaker lineup!  Order before doors close on Friday (October 7th) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

We were absolutely blown away by the energy, excitement and inspiration at PelviCon 2022!In this 'sode we give a behind-the-scenes look at running the conference, stories about our speakers, the biggest 'oh, shit!' moments and more!We're joined by our partners in PelviCon crime, Jessica & Andrew Reale, for this 'sode, and answer a lot of your questions about the conference.  Check it out!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!You won't want to miss this all-time speaker lineup!  Order before doors close on Friday (October 7th) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!PelviCon 2023 Wait ListExcited about PelviCon 2023!  Join the wait list (www.pelvicon.com/2023) now to be first to get all the details and register when tickets are available!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

The behind-the-scenes stories, history and evolution of the first-ever conference both BY and FOR Pelvic Health - PelviCon!Talking with co-founder Jessica Reale about three weeks before the start of PelviCon 2022.  Hear her thoughts on the speaker lineup, what she's most excited for and the inside story of how everything came together!The in-person conference itself sold out in less than four minutes, and so excited to meet many of you in person in just a few weeks!  If you aren't joining us in Atlanta, make sure to pre-order the recording (available before Friday for a discount!).Jessica RealeFounder of Southern Pelvic Health in Atlanta, Jessica is a co-founder of PelviCon and also provides clinical mentorship to clinicians across the country.  Make sure to connect with her for more info (@SouthernPelvicHealth).PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order: Pre-Sale Ends Friday!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

What do you do when you have a patient who doesn't believe you can help?Many times these are the patients we end up thinking about when we go home at night.  Or over our lunch break.  Or even during our next patient.They can make us feel inadequate, sap our energy or cause us to replay conversations in our heads."What do I say in order to convince them I can help?"Many of these patients have very valid reasons to be skeptical.  Their emotions can range from anger to depression to "yeah, but...ing"  So what do we do?Take our ego out of it.  It's not about us, and we don't have to be right and win.Stop talking.  There's nothing you can say to change someone's mind.Show them a change.  Help them to see a change.  Focus on 1-2 things.  Demonstrate a change in the session and help them to see it. Have any patients like this?  Any challenges or thoughts?  Let us know!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

How do we treat more holistically?  Recognizing the pelvic floor - while incredibly important - is still just a part of a whole person.An example: pain is both a sensory and emotional issue.  If we ignore either aspect, we can't treat the whole person.In this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons we talk about her clinical philosophy, how to have a more holistic view of our patients, why anatomy is the 'map' to guide your care, and more clinical pearls.And we announce her PelviCon topics!  So excited to have Michelle teaching about: Intersection of Bowel Health and Womens HealthPolyvagal Approach to Pelvic PainIf you're coming to PelviCon, so excited to have you!  Make sure you get any additional Add-Ons to the conference by August 30thIf you don't have tickets, make sure to reserve your recording so you can hear Michelle (and all our incredible speaker lineup) from home!Michelle LyonsThe founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, Michelle is a world-renowned lecturer, teacher and pelvic physio.  We're so excited to have her with us at PelviCon 2022 and make sure to check out all she's doing and her courses (@michellelyons_muliebrity) PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

In order to treat sexual dysfunction, we have to have a clear understanding of sexual function.If we shift our thinking from just resolving symptoms to truly empowering our patients to improve their sex lives we can have a much greater impact.This is just one of the topics we dive into with Heather Jeffcoat, founder of Femina Physical Therapy, author of Sex Without Pain, current APTA Academy of Pelvic Health President and PelviCon speaker!We discuss how active Heather has been in the media, working to change the narrative around pelvic health discussions and make sure pelvic rehab practitioners are being consulted.  She's been a huge advocate for our field.We hear more about the APTA's plans for our profession, all about her entrepreneur journey and how she's managing a multi-clinic practice across the Los Angeles area.And we announce her PelviCon topics!  So excited for you get to get hear Heather discuss:The Female Orgasm: Understanding Function to Better Treat DysfunctionVulvodynia or Vaginismus?: How History Taking and Evaluation Can Help Your PT Differential DiagnosisIf you're coming to PelviCon, so excited to have you!  If you don't have tickets, make sure to reserve your recording so you can hear Heather (and all our incredible speaker lineup) from home!Heather JeffcoatThe founder of Femina Physical Therapy (now hiring), the author of the book Sex Without Pain, our current APTA Academy of Pelvic Health President and advocate for our profession in the media, Heather has a lot going on!  Make sure to check out all she's doing and follow her (@theladypartspt)PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

Who is on your personal board of directors?  Where do you get feedback you can trust from those who know and care about you?In this fascinating interview, we dive into the idea of the personal Board of Directors with Amber Brown, as well as her clinical philosophy, the intersection of pelvic PT and birthwork, her passion for financial literacy and spearheading the Diversity Panel at PelviCon.Along with fellow PelviCon speaker Juan Martin, Amber teaches pelvic health providers about doula work and how we can better help our patients prepare for birth.We also announce the members of the Diversity Panel at PelviCon, including Amber Brown, Yeni Abraham, Michelle Little and Lance Frank.So excited to get to meet Amber in person at PelviCon and hear her lead the diversity panel!Amber BrownThe founder of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness in Plano, Texas, Amber is also the co-creator of the Doula Training for the Pelvic Health Therapist online course.   Make sure to check out all she's doing and follow her (@dr.doulapt)PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

How can we help patients make realizations for themselves as we build trust with them?  Even if they aren't ready to hear it yet?In this wide-ranging interview with Holly Tanner, we discuss her clinical philosophy, treatment techniques, her business pursuits and more!Holly has had such a unique career and exemplifies the different ways we can utilize our degrees.  She's started her own clinic, taught, consulted for other companies and has created curriculum and taught for Herman & Wallace.  Also so excited to announce her PelviCon topics on this 'sode.  Can't wait to spend time with her in person and hear more about:Comprehensive Management of Anal FissuresDifferential Diagnosis and Treatment for Penile PainIf you don't have your in-person tickets make sure you get the PelviCon Recording for access to our incredible speaker lineup!Holly TannerThe founder of Flow Rehab in Seattle, Holly serves as the Director of Education for Herman & Wallace, consults for other companies and teaches.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@flowrehab).PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

As The Vagina Whisperer, Sara has done an amazing job creating a personal brand, educating patients and advocating for our field.  In this inspiring interview we dive into her clinical philosophy, her business journey and how she's managed to create an authentic personal brand that resonates.Love how passionate she is about helping moms in the early postpartum phase.  There's so much more we can do to support our patients.One of the most inspiring things Sara shares is there is no magic formula.  As she says “I'm just like, a struggling mom and business owner and pelvic floor PT, like everybody else out there...I really come back to I'm just super passionate about this.”Also so excited to announce her PelviCon topics on this 'sode.  Can't wait to spend time with her in person and hear more about:Early Postpartum Recovery After Vaginal and Cesarean BirthHow to Reach More Patients by Intentionally Building Your Brand If you don't have your in-person tickets make sure you get the PelviCon Recording for access to our incredible speaker lineup!Sara ReardonThe founder of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans, Sara has been an incredible advocate for our profession.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@thevaginawhisperer). PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How can we make birth better for our pregnant patients?  And deal better with post-partum care?In this interview with Juan Michelle Martin, founder of JMM Solutions and PelviCon speaker, we discuss how our medical system treats birth as a disease process.With her background as both a pelvic PT and as a doula, Juan is passionate about changing the way we treat patients as they prepare for pregnancy and immediately after delivery.  We're so excited for Juan to bring her expertise to PelviCon, and we're announcing her topics below!Therapeutic Considerations for Labor and BirthManaging Encopresis: Strategies for Working with Children and Their ParentsIf you haven't already gotten your in-person tickets to PelviCon or your recording, make sure to get it below!Juan Michelle MartinThe founder of JMM Solutions in Atlanta, Juan has a training course for pelvic PTs, doulas and other birth workers.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@thepelvicperspective).  PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

In this week's episode of the Spine & Nerve podcast, Dr. Julie Hastings connects with Dr. Krystyna Holland, PT, DPT to learn about trauma informed care. Trauma informed care has many definitions, including some fantastic work done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. One definition is a consistent and intentional effort to reduce our propensity for harm. Another describes it as an approach in the human service field that assumes that an individual is more likely than not to have a history of trauma. Listen in as Drs. Hastings and Holland discuss this very important topic and share some tips on how to better show up for our patients. Krystyna Holland, DPT (she/her)  is a physical therapist in Denver, Colorado specializing in the provision of trauma informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. In addition to helping folks feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have pleasurable sex, Krystyna aims to change the fundamental patient provider relationship from one that centers the provider as a problem solver to one that focuses on collaboration between the patient and the provider. She is a well-known Instagram educator (@krystyna.holland) and an instructor of trauma-informed care webinars.  She owns a small private practice called Inclusive Care and lives in Denver, CO. https://instagram.com/krystyna.holland https://www.inclusivecarellc.com/

What does 'trauma informed care' mean in actual practice?It's a buzzword that we've all heard, but difficult to actually implement in practice.  In this interview with Dr. Krystyna Holland, founder of Inclusive Care and PelviCon speaker, we discuss what it actually means to 'do no harm' for our patients and always be improving.Trauma informed and inclusive care are more a process than a final result.  We can always be better, and it starts with checking our egos at the door!We also introduce Krystyna's topics for PelviCon in this interview as well - so excited to have her joining us!  She'll be talking about...Affirming Language and Communication in Pelvic Health CareTrauma Informed Care: Principles and Best PracticesMake sure to check out the recording if you don't already have PelviCon tickets!Krystyna HollandThe founder of Inclusive Care, Krystyna is deeply passionate about expanding our conversations around inclusive and trauma-informed care.  Make sure to follow her on IG (@Krystyna.Holland) for all her info!  PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How can we create lasting change for patients?That's just one of the topics we explore with Sarah Duvall, our guest on today's podcast and PelviCon speaker!We introduce the topics she'll be speaking about this year, talk about her journey in pelvic health, share some clinical pearls and listen to her journey in business.Sarah is a major force in our field, working to make sure we're incorporating our orthopedic training and skills into our pelvic health practice.  So excited to have her as a speaker at PelviCon and for this conversation!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How can we get more practical with our patients?Are you ever guilty of using 'PT language' with your patients?  Overprescribing on your home exercise programs?  Getting excited about the anatomy and 'education' until you sometimes see a blank look on their face?In this 'sode we go into how to make things more practical for your patients, in meetings with other practitioners and in your community!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Krystyna Holland joined us for an episode (and we can't wait to have her back on) and we talked about everything from pelvic pain to pregnancy exercise recommendations to leaking while coughing, jumping, and sneezing, low back pain and the relationship it has to pelvic floor dysfunction, and how athletes can improve their performance by optimizing their core stability (your pelvic floor plays a huge role, btw).The take home message from the episode was that although pelvic dysfunction may be common, it is not inevitable. This episode was straight fire and we're so pumped that we didn't lost the recording (it almost happened). Krystyna's journey as a provider started as a patient. Frustrations with her own medical treatment, including feeling unheard, short appointment times, and one-size-fits-all treatment have inspired her to go the extra mile when it comes to empowering her patients to be an active participant in their healthcare, starting in their physical therapy sessions. She has seen how healthcare discrepancies impact patient care and experience, and she started Inclusive Care to provide quality healthcare to everyone, regardless of their position on the gender identity spectrum. She wishes everyone knew about pelvic health and how it relates to having pleasurable sex, strength and stability, and staying dry, which is why she puts out information on social media and hosts interactive workshops. She knows first hand the power of pelvic floor physical therapy and how it can build confidence in your ability to stop having painful sex, stop leaking, and start living.Find Krystyna on Instagram @Krystyna.Holland

Did you know the pelvic floor is a core component of the body's natural mechanism for continence, sexual response, and quality of life? How can you improve the quality of life for your clients with their pelvic floor conditions?  Welcome to the PelviBiz Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Alhooie. In this week's episode, I will be joined by  Krystyna Holland, DPT. Krystyna is a physical therapist in Denver, Colorado specializing in the provision of trauma-informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. In addition to helping folks feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have pleasurable sex, Krystyna aims to change the fundamental patient-provider relationship from one that centers the provider as a problem solver to one that focuses on collaboration between the patient and the provider. She is a well-known Instagram educator and an instructor of trauma-informed care webinars.  She owns a small private practice called Inclusive Care and lives in Denver, CO. We will touch on such topics as: How the Inclusive Care LLC was formed?  What are the gentle ways to approach uncomfortable but necessary topics like pelvic pain, sex, & incontinence? Collaboration over competition. How a scarcity mindset won't serve you and your business? Bridging the gap in the field of healthcare, despite the patient's gender, sexual orientation, and race.  How to understand the value of Social Media - the trends and the memes.   The value of promoting affirmative Healthcare to patients so that they can provide for themselves, and providers so they can provide it.  Reach out to Krystyna:  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystyna.holland/ (@krystyna.holland) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystyna-holland/ (www.linkedin.com/in/krystyna-holland) Website: https://www.inclusivecarellc.com/ (www.inclusivecarellc.com) Have any questions about the topics covered in this podcast? Email Me at pelvichealthbusiness@gmail.com Ready to Join a community of pelvic healthcare professionals? Learn how to grow your business, expand your client base and create time & financial freedom.JOIN THE PelviBiz FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/679455986178687 ( HERE!)

Trauma Informed Care, Dr Krystyna HollandTrauma informed care is an important topic to understand as both the patient and the provider. Join us as we discuss the what happens during a trauma response, how it may present, how to hold a space for patients and how to mitigate trauma responses in both patients and providers.Dr. Krystyna Holland, PT (she/her)  is a physical therapist in Denver, Colorado specializing in the provision of trauma informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. In addition to helping folks feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have pleasurable sex, Krystyna aims to change the fundamental patient provider relationship from one that centers the provider as a problem solver to one that focuses on collaboration between the patient and the provider. LINKS:https://www.inclusivecarellc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krystyna.holland/ https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveCareLLC/ Contact: krystyna@inclusivecarellc.com To recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics. You are also welcome to head over to the YouTube channel and leave a comment with your desired topics and guests.  More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Guided By Glow  Guided by Glow is giving our listeners $20 off the annual membership. Use the promo code NURTURE on guidedbyglow.com  This promo is available only through the website but if you prefer an app you can also access a few free glow sessions through their app!Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

In this week's episode of Your Health Matters, I interviewed Krystyna Holland and we discussed Pelvic Floor PT. She is a doctor in Physical Therapy and specializes in pelvic floor therapy. I find this as an incredibly important topic especially for those who have issues with their pelvic floor after pregnancy. That is why I wanted to share more information about this with you through an expert.     In this episode we discuss:    [0:20] Introduction  [1:19] Introduction of Krystyna Holland on how she got into Pelvic Floor therapy  [10:36] Krystyna Holland on dealing with people who have trauma within the medical system  [13:00] Krystyna Holland on dealing with shame around pelvic floor, post-partum, sex, and the like  [15:53] Providers creating a space for patients to communicate and bring down fear about pain  [20:40] Krystyna Holland‘s thoughts around conversations where medical conditions are normalized [23:40] Krystyna Holland on how Pelvic Floor therapy helps with leaking  [25:27] Krystyna Holland‘s thoughts on kegels   [28:49] Krystyna Holland on misconceptions regarding pain with sex and other pain  [40:00] Krystyna Holland on trauma informed care  [49:38] Krystyna Holland on what she wants to see change in healthcare     If you have questions for Krystyna Holland, you can find her on Instagram or you can check out her website here.  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

In this episode, we continue with part 2 of the SOAP series: the Objective Exam. Most of us learned explicitly and implicitly from our training that the purpose of the exam is for us (the provider) to learn about the patient's body in order to create an appropriate plan of care. However, we've realized that the patient is actually learning about their body during the exam as well!  Everything that we do during the exam process is teaching the patient something about their body. They are internalizing our language and reactions - for better or worse! So in this episode, we focus on tips to help us center the patient during the exam, to tailor each exam to the individual, and empower them with the exam process. Tune in next week for Assessment tips!  Highlights from our conversation in Episode 29 (0:50) Start with enthusiastic and ongoing consent (3:17) Paradigm shift: the exam is where BOTH you and the patient learn about their body   (5:35) Empowering the patient by being mindful of our language  (8:34) Shifting away from pain reproduction to symptom modification (14:06) Selecting meaningful and easily reproducible exam measures (22:35) Keeping the patient's goals in mind  (23:50) Modifying exam intensity (26:50) Asking direct questions and giving succinct instructions  Thank you for listening to The Conscious Clinician. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast so we can reach more people! Resources from Episode 29 This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Check out Episode 28: Taking a Patient-Centered History (SOAP Series #1) (2:50) Episode 8: Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Practice with Dr. Krystyna Holland, DPT (8:16) Episode 12: Our Words Have the Power to Heal and Harm (12:51) Episode 10: Grounding Techniques for Patients and Providers (19:21, 20:24) Episode 2: The Mountain Metaphor for a Healing Journey (19:25) Episode 4: “The Fixer” Role of Healthcare Providers Let's Connect! Find us on Facebook Connect over Instagram @TheConsciousClinician Connect professionally over LinkedIn with Sammy & Monika

Are you tired of dealing with the limitations of pain and leaking? In this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast,  I’m talking with Dr. Krystyna Holland, Pelvic Floor PT, who’s mission is to help individuals who feel anxious about their pelvic pain feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have intimacy without fear. Listen in as she shares some powerful tips on healing from painful sex, and what you can do to improve your pelvic health starting today. 

In this episode, Monika shares a case study to illustrate integrating the principles of emotional intelligence, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care. It's a story we're all familiar with: a man with chronic low back pain.  He was in the midst of a prolonged flare-up when they started working together and had seen many physical therapists before. She realized that she would have to do something different if they wanted a new result.  With this in mind, we discuss how Monika: Prepared herself mentally and emotionally for a different approach Shifted her focus from “fixing” to collaborating  Listened closely Managed her own emotional reactions  Confronted her own biases about injections Challenged his fear-avoidance beliefs (gradually) Tune in to hear his story and her behind-the-scenes thought processes. We hope this inspires you to reflect on a case and share it with a conscious clinician! Note: Some details have been omitted and/or changed in order to maintain patient privacy. The patient consented to share this material.  Highlights from our conversation in Episode 19 (1:41) Case introduction  (5:18) Patient-centered history taking  (12:06) The power of preparing for patient care  (13:49) Trauma-informed care in action  (16:46) The ripple effect of conscious clinical practice  (19:30) How did follow-ups go? (25:24) Injections, nocebo, and self-awareness  (28:58) A major turning point in autonomy  (34:50) Planning for the future  (38:56) Reconciling your identity with chronic pain (40:39) Wrap up and final thoughts  Thank you for listening to The Conscious Clinician! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast to grow our community. Keep the conversation going by following The Conscious Clinician on Instagram and Facebook.  Resources for Episode 19 (5:18) Episode 6: History Taking Pearls & Pitfalls (10:15; 26:02) Episode 12: Our Words Have the Power to Heal and Harm  (12:17) Episode 15: The Power of Understanding Patient Beliefs with Mike Nelson, DPT  (13:20) Episode 4: The Fixer (13:49) Episode 9 Dr. Brie Robertori, PsyD on Vicarious Trauma in Healthcare and Episode 8: Dr. Krystyna Holland on Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Practice Let's Connect! Find us on Facebook Connect over Instagram @TheConsciousClinician Connect professionally over LinkedIn with Sammy & Monika

In this interview, pelvic floor PT Krystyna Holland talks about how pelvic floor health is for everybody, including you.

Ready to step outside of your comfort zone? We're thrilled to welcome a very special guest and Level Up alum, Dr. Krystyna Holland. Not only does she make every effort to provide exceptional care and a safe space for every single patient, she is also an effective educator and a fierce advocate for change. Our conversation this episode covered lots of taboo but important topics! We are grateful to Dr. Holland for coming on and sharing her perspective.  Listen if you'd like to learn more about: ✅ Myths, misconceptions, & the veneer of taboo surrounding pelvic floor PT ✅ Microtraumas & trauma-informed care  ✅ Inclusive care & inclusive language ✅ Why the picture isn't complete without the patient's lived experience  ✅ What Dr. Holland wishes everyone would screen for in outpatient orthopedic settings  ✅ What she wishes would change in the field of healthcare ✅ Gentle ways to approach uncomfortable but necessary topics like pelvic pain, sex, & incontinence ✅ What YOU can be doing to make your practice more inclusive …and much, much more. Tune in and let us know what ya think! ____________________________________________________________ Want to get involved in our community? Here are two incredible (and free) opportunities!  CALU Community FB Group Four Month Mentorship thelevelupinitiative.mykajabi.com The CALU Community Learn more about what's included by being a part of the CALU Community! Community, Journal Clubs, Case Studies, and Resources.   

In this episode, we explore the concept of grounding in pelvic health. Grounding is “directing attention toward what is happening in the present moment.” It has many benefits for patients AND providers including improved bodily awareness, improved focus, and better problem-solving.  In our experience, grounding can also reduce sympathetic nervous system activation and help regulate emotional reactions. Oftentimes people in pelvic PT feel betrayed by their body or try to avoid bodily signals as a way of adapting to pain. When people are disconnected from their bodies it can affect their progress. Helping people feel safe is a prerequisite to many treatments, such as dilator training and pelvic floor muscle training. Grounding through breathwork, movement, and cognitive exercises can help patients re-orient to the present moment.  Providers may also need to practice this skill throughout sessions for many of the same reasons as patients. When providers are grounded we can hold space for patients and better teach this essential skill. We end by sharing our favorite techniques to use for ourselves and with patients.  Highlights from our conversation in Episode 10 Introduction to Grounding (0:38) Benefits of grounding practices (4:23) Grounding and bodily awareness in PT practice (6:59) Grounding for emotional awareness/regulation (13:44) It starts with us as the provider (18:29) Our favorite techniques (26:57) Focusing on experience rather than the outcome (35:56) Thank you for listening to The Conscious Clinician. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast to grow our community. Keep the conversation going by following The Conscious Clinician on Instagram and Facebook.  Resources from Episode 10 The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren (2:03) Episode 8: Dr. Krystyna Holland on Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Practice (14:03) Additional handouts of Grounding Techniques  Follow The Conscious Clinician on Instagram  Follow The Conscious Clinician on Facebook  Follow Dr. Sammy Steele on LinkedIn Follow Dr. Monika Stefanowicz on Instagram & LinkedIn

Episode 022: Female Fridays with Krystyna HollandHappy Friday, everyone! This week on the Female emPOWERED podcast, my #FemaleFridays guest was Dr. Krystyna Holland, owner of Inclusive Care LLC in Denver, Colorado. Inclusive Care is a private physical therapy practice that specializes in treating people across the gender identity spectrum who experience incontinence, painful sex, or persistent chronic pain. Inclusive, individualized, collaborative carePainful sex. Chronic pain. Incontinence, whether it's postpartum, menopausal, or at any stage in your life. These are some of the issues Krystyna treats through pelvic health physical therapy services at Inclusive Care. But as the name of her practice suggests, Inclusive Care also prioritizes individualized, collaborative, non-fear based private care regardless of a patient's position on the gender identity spectrum. As we discussed in this episode, the healthcare space can breed a negative power dynamic between physicians and patients. It's not okay when patients feel unheard, shamed, or uncomfortable talking about their bodies. We need better quality care for everyone that prioritizes better dialogue, customized care, collaboration with other providers, and collaboration between patient and provider. That's part of why Krystyna started Inclusive Care in early 2019.Krystyna and I discuss a lot of other fascinating topics, such as how she became a healthcare provider, the effect of the patriarchy on medicine, and her experiences as a business owner. Tune into the episode to listen to our chat!In this episode we discuss:[01:00] How Krystyna got into pelvic health and what she specializes in through her private physical therapy practice[06:15] How patients dealing with painful sex often find Inclusive Care for treatment[09:00] Reframing the care-seeking mindset and how incontinence can affect health later down the road[12:00] Why we need better conversations and better listening between patients and physicians[14:40] How the patriarchy breeds a negative power dynamic in medicine [18:15] Krystyna's experience launching Inclusive Care, pricing structures and packaging, and building health equity into her practice [25:45] What made Krystyna go into business for herself (and how adrenaline junkies in Colorado influenced her decision)[30:00] Collaborative care and why it's better for patients as well as providers[33:30] What surprised Krystyna when she became a business owner, financial success, and setting expectations[45:30] Where you can find and contact Krystyna + rapid-fire question timeFollow Krystyna on Instagram at @krystyna.holland and check out the Inclusive Care website!Looking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based business? Visit my website or follow me on Instagram!Links mentioned in this episode:Beginnings: A Perinatal CollectiveThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review for the show to help other female fitness and wellness professionals find our podcast! Interested in being a guest on a future Female Friday episode? Email me at Christa@pilatesinthegrove.com!

We are so excited to bring you this interview with Dr. Krystyna Holland, DPT!! She specializes in trauma-informed pelvic health practice for people across the gender identity spectrum. Her practice philosophy centers around intentionally minimizing our risk of perpetuating harm. We explore how this carries over into patient interactions including co-regulating, obtaining informed consent, and empowering patient autonomy. We also discuss the equally important need to self-reflect, self regulate and modify our workload so that we can do no harm because providing trauma-informed care is more than just being nice. Dr. Krystyna also sheds light on shame as a healthcare provider and how she's practicing trauma-informed principles in her personal life. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in practicing trauma-informed care! -- Dr. Krystyna Holland is a physical therapist in Denver, Colorado specializing in the provision of trauma-informed pelvic floor care to individuals across the gender identity spectrum. In addition to helping folks feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have pleasurable sex, Krystyna aims to change the fundamental patient-provider relationship from one that centers the provider as a problem solver to one that focuses on collaboration between the patient and the provider. She works at: Inclusive Care: Her private practice in Lakewood, Co Denver Health Hospital Center: As part of a post-operative vaginoplasty team and an integrative pelvic health team  The Internet: As an Instagram educator (@krystyna.holland) and instructor of trauma-informed care webinars Show Notes Highlights from our conversation in Episode 8: Dr. Krystyna Holland on Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Practice  Krystyna's intro and current projects (0:33) Krystyna's path into trauma-informed care (3:17) What is a traumatic experience and what is trauma-informed care? (5:33) How do you recognize a trauma response? (7:28) How can you respond to someone who is dissociating? (9:51) Obtaining truly informed consent (11:56) Nocebic language and fear-based marketing (20:55) Self-care when you're triggered and/or ashamed (24:46) Roots of medical trauma in white supremacy and patriarchy (29:58) Techniques to stay grounded in session (38:22) When to not push through “the suck” (41:24) Lightning Round (45:23) Thank you for listening to The Conscious Clinician. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast to grow our community. Keep the conversation going by following The Conscious Clinician on Instagram and Facebook.  Resources from Episode 8: Dr. Krystyna Holland on Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Practice  Krystyna's trauma-informed webinars (1:41) Playbook for Painless Sex (2:15) The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (6:47) Follow Dr. Krystyna Holland, DPT on Instagram @krystyna.holland The Conscious Clinician Instagram  The Conscious Clinician Facebook  Follow Dr. Sammy Steele LinkedIn Follow Dr. Monika Stefanowicz on Instagram & LinkedIn

Happy Friday Blue Ballers for Biden!!! This week on Balls Deep, Rachel and Arielle schmooze about Bridgerton, the genius that is Kris Jenner, and get Balls Deep into the Sperm King black market and the link between throat cancer and oral sex.  Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr. Krystyna Holland joined the pod for a super informative conversation on pelvic floor dysfunctions, painful sex (how to *not* have it), and everything you need to know about kegel exercises.  Before hopping off, Krystyna weighs in on a question from a queer listener with vaginismus who needs help with boning her first dude. Wrapping it up, the girls tackle a caller's old wive's tale: Can sex toys really break your pussy?  Follow us everywhere @ballsdeepwith Follow Dr. Krystyna Holland @krystyna.holland BBoutique —> Get 15% off sex toys with code BALLSDEEP15 Powered by Bellesa

We went live @ CSM in Denver with some new and some familiar voices. On the show for the first time is Jason Steer with his former student Matt Tuttle who's a friend of the show. Jason currently serves as a physical therapist for a special operations unit in the U.S. Army. He has been a member of a multidisciplinary team for most of his career which began in the athletic training room at the University of South Dakota in 1995. After receiving his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2000, he was able to spend 3 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers and 4 years with the Seattle Mariners working side by side with esteemed physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals. Also back again is Krystyna Holland who tells us more about her origin story as a Physical Therapist, one that almost prevented her from becoming a PT altogether.

Krystyna Holland – Owner and Physical Therapist at Inclusive Care, LLC, Staff Physical Therapist at Denver Health – part of an Integrated Pelvic Health Team and a Post-Op Vaginoplasty TeamInclusive Care, LLC, Denver Health Hospital Authority Krystyna@InclusiveCareLLC.com Twitter Handle@tynasaurusrex Instagram@Krystyna.Holland Dr. Krystyna Holland is a pelvic floor physical therapist whose journey to being a provider started as a patient. Frustrations with her own medical treatment drove her to open Inclusive Care, a physical therapy practice in Denver, Colorado. There she provides affirming care to individuals experiencing painful sex, and other pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic Floor PT should be about more than decreasing pain – it should be about increasing pleasure; How to talk to patients about sex in a professional way What being a patient taught me about the medical system and the way that providers mess it up Providing affirming care – tips and trips for treating transgender, intersex and gender nonbinary clients Pelvic Floor PT should be about more than decreasing pain – it should be about increasing pleasure; How to talk to patients about sex in a professional way. Pelvic floor physical therapy often has the singular goal of decreasing pain with penetration, usually done with a specific approach of manual therapy, what people perceive to be trigger point release, and graded exposure to stimulus. For people who are having painful intercourse, their experience is made up of much more than their muscular tone – how can we bridge the gap from painfree to pleasurable professionally? What being a patient taught me about the medical system and the way that providers mess it up We talk about patient behaviors such as anxious tendencies and pain catastrophization like they are inherent characteristics of the individual, not as coping mechanisms shaped by life experience. How can we increase patient engagement and improve outcomes for them by understanding (and explaining to them!) their behaviors and experiences as evolutionarily beneficial protective mechanisms in overdrive? Who is to blame and what is there to do when your patient isn’t responding as you expect? Providing affirming care – tips and trips for treating transgender, intersex and gender nonbinary clients There are huge healthcare discrepancies in care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the latter half – transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals. What assumptions are you (unintentionally!) bringing to the encounter, and how can you sidestep them to provide affirming care without doing harm? Pelvic Floor PT should be about more than decreasing pain – it should be about increasing pleasure; How to talk to patients about sex in a professional way – Sex is an ADL and we have nationally crappy education regarding what is “normal” and how to talk about it professionally. What being a patient taught me about the medical system and the way that providers mess it up – Providers typically got into the field to care for patients and help people. They often end up frustrated when they feel unable to assist and can’t put their finger on why. The expression of this frustration and, often, subsequent ambivalence, has long reaching impacts on the patient. Providing affirming care – tips and trips for treating transgender, intersex and gender nonbinary clients – Transgender healthcare has been shown in the research to be incredibly lacking; in providers that feel confident in providing care, in patients trusting providers to provide care, and in patients’ access to care. Normalizing and providing providers with tools to feel confident in unfamiliar encounters may be able to decrease the perpetuation of medical trauma in a population that is, statistically, already highly traumatized. People are trusting the medical system to help them and experiencing medical trauma instead. It’s happening to new moms, individuals with pelvic pain, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized groups. We have to do what we can to stop it. It’s important not to assume that just because someone is your patient that they owe you anything – access to their body, following your ideal treatment plan as prescribed without their input, or intimate details of their life. Even if you want all of those things to help them, engaging people in a way that makes them feel in control and safe will: improve their outcomes, decrease their likelihood of experiencing medical trauma, and make your job easier. It’s important to trust people when they tell you about themselves – about their gender, about who and how they love, about what they need from you.

Today, Jessie talks with Dr. Krystyna Holland, a Pelvic Physical Therapist who works with transgender and non-binary people, post vaginoplasty. We discuss how Dr. Krystyna came to this work, define some important terms, and learn how she guides her patients moving forward from surgery about their pelvic floor function.---If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References https://www.inclusivecarellc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krystyna.holland/ https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveCareLLC/ Time Stamps1:03 - An introduction to today's topic and our special guest, Dr. Krystyna Holland! 3:03 - How Dr. Holland got to where she is today! 11:20 - What does it look like in Dr. Holland's business now?12:50 - Dr. Holland defines some very important terms for us! 14:31 - The folx that Dr. Holland works with. 15:07 - DISCLAIMER: Anatomical terms will be used in our discussion today. 17:40 - When a first session happens with Dr. Holland, and what happens in that session. 26:10 - The cost of surgery and how it all works in the insurance system in the US. 28:30 - After the 7-day post op, when do patients see Dr. Holland again? 30:40 - What is Dr. Holland's mindset so she can be a compassionate, effective provider? 34:15 - From a physical touch standpoint, what are the tissue differences between cisgender and transgender vulvas? 37:00 - What Dr. Holland tells patients about their pelvic floor function moving forward? 40:50 - How long is it until people feel back on their feet after surgery? 42:46 - Anxiety and mistakes around trans verbiage, especially in trans care. 48:18 - Where we can find Dr. Krystyna Holland online!