Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic Physical Therapy

Why You Should Look Forward to Pelvic Health Appointments with Dr. Monica Zirolli

Should you look forward to your pelvic floor appointments? How do Pain Doctors and Pelvic Floor PTs make treatments enjoyable for patients, and why is that enjoyment necessary to resolve pelvic pain?    Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! I’m your host for this week, Molli Atallah.  In this week's episode, part 2 of 2, we will be joined again for the conclusion of our interview with physiatrist, Dr. Monica Zirolli, DO with Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Monica Zirolli is a physiatrist at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She is trained in a variety of techniques for helping her patients improve overall physical function and become free from chronic pain. Coming from a background as an osteopathic physician with additional experience in women’s health, sexual health, and pain medicine, Dr. Zirolli uses procedural methodologies, communication, and education to make her patients feel confident and empowered on their healing journey.  We will touch on such topics as: * Why Pelvic Pain Docs Can’t Work Without Pelvic Health PTs * The Magic of Compounded Suppositories for Pelvic Pain * Nerve Blocks to Help Reset the Pain Cycle  * The Joy of Pelvic Health Appointments *     Find Dr. Monica and Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine Website: www.pelvicrehabilitation.com [http://www.pelvicrehabilitation.com/]   Instagram:@pelvicrehabilitation      Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ [https://orthopelvicpt.com/] Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT [https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT]

Removing Roadblocks to Help Your Body Heal Itself with Dr. Monica Zirolli

How can physicians remove barriers that prevent the body from using its own innate wisdom to heal itself? Why do physical therapists and physiatrists prioritize function as an end goal, not just absence of pain or injury?   Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! I’m your host for this week, Molli Atallah.  In this week's episode, part 1 of 2, we will be joined by physiatrist, Dr. Monica Zirolli, DO with Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Monica Zirolli is a physiatrist at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She is trained in a variety of techniques for helping her patients improve overall physical function and become free from chronic pain. Coming from a background as an osteopathic physician with additional experience in women’s health, sexual health, and pain medicine, Dr. Zirolli uses procedural methodologies, communication, and education to make her patients feel confident and empowered on their healing journey.  We will touch on such topics as: * Sexual Health  * Pain Science * Dr. Z’s Journey from Culinary School to Med School * Importance of Patient-Provider CONNECTION and fit  * Scripts Around Male Pleasure vs. Female Pleasure   Find Dr. Monica and Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine Website: www.pelvicrehabilitation.com [http://www.pelvicrehabilitation.com/]   Instagram:@pelvicrehabilitation      Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ [https://orthopelvicpt.com/] Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT [https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT]

Cold/Flu Season With Littles: How to Prep, Address, and Reframe your Attitude with Pediatric Wellness Coach Wendy Warren

Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! I’m your host for this week, Molli Atallah.  In this week's episode, we will be joined again by Wendy Warren, Pediatric Health and Wellness Coach, and founder of Pediatric Wellness. This time, she’s here to discuss cold and flu season! Wendy is a mother of 3 boys, and after battling several health issues with her own children, became passionate about educating and empowering other parents to take control of their child’s health from the inside out.  We will touch on such topics as: * Sleep as Foundational for Wellness * Resting When Feeling Rundown (No Pushing Through) * Soothe Symptoms, Don’t Suppress Symptoms! * The Halloween “Switch Witch” Find Wendy and Pediatric Wellness Website: https://www.pediatricwellnesscoaching.com/ [https://www.pediatricwellnesscoaching.com/]    Email: wendy@pediatricwellnessllc.com Instagram:@Pedswellnesscoaching     Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ [https://orthopelvicpt.com/] Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT [https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT]

A Multi-Faceted Approach to Chronic Pelvic Pain with Courtney Hasseman, CNM (Part 2)

What is a multifaceted approach to care with chronic pelvic pain? How can providers address and treat the patient, not just the condition? How much period pain is normal? Can pain with sex be short-lived?   Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! I’m your host for this week, Molli Atallah.  In this week's episode (Part 2 of 2), we will finish our conversation with Courtney Hasseman, Certified Nurse-Midwife and owner of Integrative Healthcare For Women. Courtney Hasseman is a Nurse Practitioner and Midwife who provides integrative women’s health and gynecologic care.   Specializing in hormonal and menstrual health, Courtney can manage everything from your well-woman exam, gyn concerns, functional lab testing, personalized nutrition programs, and integrative approaches to menstrual disorders.  She offers both in-person visits and online consultations based from her Historic Leesburg clinic.  We will touch on such topics as: * The Pill Cannot be Our First Line of Defense for Period Pain * What Breastfeeding and Menopause Have in Common * Periods and Breastfeeding (When Should It Come Back?!)   Find Courtney Hasseman and Integrative Healthcare for Women Website: https://courtneyhasseman.com/ [https://courtneyhasseman.com/]    Recorded Preconception Course: https://courtneyhasseman.practicebetter.io/#/5c2bd049627d790b8ceea2db/bookings?c=624c6c140c6edb30eb1f5650&step=course [https://courtneyhasseman.practicebetter.io/#/5c2bd049627d790b8ceea2db/bookings?c=624c6c140c6edb30eb1f5650&step=course] Email: welcome@courtneyhasseman.com Instagram: @courtneyhasseman     Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ [https://orthopelvicpt.com/] Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT [https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT]

Optimizing Your Fertility Through Preconception Planning w/ Courtney Hasseman, CNM (Part 1)

When should you address your fertility? How long should you and your partner make make healthy shifts and changes before trying to conceive? How can proactive, holistic fertility support help you prepare to conceive?   Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! I’m your host for this week, Molli Atallah.  In this week's episode (Part 1 of 2), we will be joined by Courtney Hasseman, Certified Nurse-Midwife and owner of Integrative Healthcare For Women. Courtney Hasseman is a Nurse Practitioner and Midwife who provides integrative women’s health and gynecologic care.   Specializing in hormonal and menstrual health, Courtney can manage everything from your well-woman exam, gyn concerns, functional lab testing, personalized nutrition programs, and integrative approaches to menstrual disorders.  She offers both in-person visits and online consultations based from her Historic Leesburg clinic.  We will touch on such topics as: * Taking an Overall Health Inventory Before Trying to Conceive  * Emotional Components to Fertility and Family Planning * Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to Optimize Preconception Fertility * Fertility Prep is a Couple’s Activity, Not a Woman’s Activity * Crafting your Individualized Care Team   Find Courtney Hasseman and Integrative Healthcare for Women Website: https://courtneyhasseman.com/ [https://courtneyhasseman.com/]    Recorded Preconception Course: https://courtneyhasseman.practicebetter.io/#/5c2bd049627d790b8ceea2db/bookings?c=624c6c140c6edb30eb1f5650&step=course [https://courtneyhasseman.practicebetter.io/#/5c2bd049627d790b8ceea2db/bookings?c=624c6c140c6edb30eb1f5650&step=course ] Email: welcome@courtneyhasseman.com Instagram: @courtneyhasseman     Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ [https://orthopelvicpt.com/] Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT [https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT]