Pelvic PT Rising

Train Your Front Desk for Success (Front Desk Series – Part 3)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring a great admin is just the first step—how you onboard them is what really matters.The first few weeks are critical in making sure your new fro...

5 Ways the Pelvic Floor is Different

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pelvic floor isn’t just another muscle—so why do we treat it like one?The pelvic floor is different from every other muscle or area in the bod...

Interview and Hire an Amazing Front Desk Team (Front Desk Series – Part 2)

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring a front desk admin? You don’t have time to waste.One of the biggest challenges in hiring an admin is sorting through a flood of applications ...

The Pelvic Floor is a Trampoline, Not a Biceps - A Better Analogy

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 Are we still using the biceps analogy for the pelvic floor? It’s time for an upgrade.When explaining pelvic floor strength, many of us were tau...

Do You Really Need an Admin? (Front Desk Series – Part 1)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you holding your business back by NOT hiring an admin?We were way too late in hiring a front desk team at PelvicSanity, and it’s one of the bigg...

Why "Function First" Gets Better Results for Patients (And is More Fun!)

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Still starting your evals with strength testing? It’s time to rethink that.Most pelvic health pros are trained to assess isolated pelvic floor stren...

Stop Writing Blog Posts! Why SEO Has Changed & What to Do Instead

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Still writing blog posts to grow your practice? Stop.For years, we were told that blogging was the way to rank on Google and get new patients. And aft...

The Great Kegel Debate (Part 2): The Case Against Kegels

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Isolated pelvic floor strength isn’t the key to pelvic health.In Part 2 of the Great Kegel Debate, we dive deeper into why we come down firmly on th...

Should I Be Selling Packages in Pelvic Health?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are packages really the best way to sell pelvic health services?At first glance, packages sound like a great idea. They give patients commitment, help...

The Great Kegel Debate (Part 1): What Do We Actually Disagree About?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kegel debate is heating up… but what are we really disagreeing about?Over the past few years, the conversation around Kegels has shifted big tim...

If You've Broken Up with Insurance Companies....Why Are You Still Taking Their Calls?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve gone cash-based, why are you still acting like you work for insurance?Too many practice owners break up with insurance companies… but th...

Are We Setting Patients Up for Failure?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you setting your patients up for success—or failure?Too often, we focus so much on challenging our patients that we forget the power of easy win...

The Busy Entrepreneur’s Guide to Getting More Done

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you just busy, or actually productive? As a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly working but never making real progress. ...

How Do I Handle a Patient Plateau?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your patient’s progress has stalled… but is it actually a problem?We expect healing to happen in a straight line, but the reality? Plateaus are co...

So You Want to Hit $1M in Revenue...What It Really Takes

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hitting $1M in revenue sounds amazing… but do you actually want it?Everyone talks about the magic $1M mark, but what does it really take to get ther...

3 Big Things from the Rising Business Retreat

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share 3 Big Things from our recent Pelvic PT Rising business retreat. These are the foundational principles for creating a practic...

Empowering Women and Understanding Research: An Interview with Jenny LaCross

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can your own story shape the way you practice? In this episode, we dive into Jenny’s personal ethos of helping women stay active throughout the...

Beyond Gut Feelings: How to Objectively Assess Your Patient Care

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you really know if your patient care is effective? It’s easy to rely on gut feelings or anecdotes, but those can lead us astray. If you’re ...

Decoding Patient Excuses: Taking Radical Responsibility

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do patients say they’re too busy? Or that they can’t afford care? On the surface, these sound like perfectly reasonable excuses. But are they ...

The Secret to Smarter Scheduling for Busy Business Owners

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does your schedule control you—or do you control your schedule?Too many practice owners bend over backward to accommodate every patient request. Ear...

Are Online Programs Stealing Your Patients?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this 'sode we dive into the growing presence of online programs and how they’re influencing the field of pelvic health. Many physical therap...

Abundance in Action: Why Competition is a Myth in Pelvic Health

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about 'competitors' in your area?  Struggling with keeping an abundance mindset?  We've all been there - we want you feeling ...

Set Goals for 2025 the Right Way (+ Word of the Year!)

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have big hopes for 2025.  But how do we make sure we make meaningful progress on the things that matter most?In this 'sode we go through ...

What's Your 2024 Narrative? A Year In Review

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before we turn the page to focus on our goals for 2025, we have to review the year we're finishing.What was the story of your 2024?  How does it...

Red Light Therapy for Pelvic Rehab?: An Interview with Liz Frey of Fringe

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering about the science behind red light therapy and whether it's 'a thing' in pelvic rehab?  So were we!  So we brought Liz Frey...

What Are You Doing for Business Con-Ed?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we expect to be great business owners without any training at all?  We don't think that way about our clinical skills.In fact, we all spe...

Floored: An Interview with Sara Reardon

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sara is one of the most impactful advocates for pelvic health we have.  As The Vagina Whisperer she has an audience of over 600,000 people. She'...

Why 90% of Business Owners Aren't Happy With What They Make

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you aren't feeling satisfied with your income, you aren't alone.  More than 9 in 10 business owners say they aren't happy with what...

A Standing Assessment is Critical!: An Interview with Christina Prevett

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can't wait for you to hear this interview!  We discuss why a standing assessment is so critical, the limitations of a supine exam and the PERF, ...

The 3 Pillars of Business for Sustained Success

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so important to get all three of these pillars - Marketing & Sales, Business Systems, and Clinical Excellence - right for a well-running...

More Inclusive Care: A Conversation with Ken McGee

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can't wait for you to hear this conversation with Dr. Ken McGee of B3 Physical Therapy.  They have a diverse practice featuring mobile, teleheal...

"The Pelvis Moves!": An Interview with Lynn Schulte

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this practical and wide-ranging conversation we discuss why Lynn believes we overlook the bones of the pelvis, the common patterns she sees in post...

We Were Wrong About Not Having a Mission Statement

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like us, you might have a negative perception of a 'mission statement'.  We certainly thought it was dumb for us as a small ...

Does My Patient "Really" Have IC?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is something I've heard when teaching and training about how to treat interstitial cystitis (IC): "I don't think they really have ...

Challenges of a Growing Multi-Clinician Practice

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get really honest about the challenges and growing pains in a multi-clinician practice in this 'sode.  And we'll make sure to have some ...

Why I Start Teaching Perineal Massage Way Earlier Than the Research Says

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we start teaching perineal massage (and all of our birth prep) earlier than most at PelvicSanity?  There are a few reasons.The first is simple...

Problems of a Busy Solopreneur

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While many solopreneurs are struggling to fill their schedule, there is also a problem of being 'too busy.'  Remember, we are never out of ...

Being Happier as a Small Business Owner

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building an outwardly successful business doesn't mean much if we don't enjoy the journey!  In this 'sode we dive into how we can be m...

Paying Your People (Part 4): 10 Mistakes We See Owners Making

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the finale to our series on "Paying Your People", where we go over the 10 most common mistakes we see business owners making.We&...

How to ACTUALLY Implement after a Course or Conference

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you make sure what you learn makes it into your clinical practice?  We've all fallen victim to taking a course or hearing something new,...

Paying Your People (Part 3): Raises

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be giving raises?  How often?  And how much?  In Part 3 of the series, we dive into all your questions.From our annual State of Pelvic Re...

3 Things We Got Wrong in The IC Solution Book!

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not necessarily a fun 'sode to do, but we wanted to revisit The IC Solution - written almost 10 years ago now - to see what we got wrong or would...

Paying Your People (Part 2): Bonuses and Profit Sharing

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be 'bonusing' your employees?Generally you'll find bonuses in other fields - lawyers, salespeople, etc.  And they can make ...

When Your Patient Wants to Talk Politics....

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This 'sode is all about surviving this turbulent political season.  It's based on training we give our staff at PelvicSanity about how to n...

Paying Your People (Part 1): Salary vs Hourly for Employees

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 4-part series, we're doing a deep dive into how to pay your employees.  There's a lot of confusion here, and frankly a lot of bad a...

When Patients Don't Fill Out Paperwork

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever found yourself frustrated with a patient who doesn't complete their intake forms?  Or a little stressed you won't know what you'r...

The Natural Fluctuations of Business

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling like you're on the business 'rollercoaster'?  A few good weeks or months, followed by a 'downturn' or a time...

Coaching Patients to Overcome Barriers

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding that patients aren't finishing the homework you give or aren't following through on what they said in your appointment?  Try spendi...

5 Things We're Proud About: PelviCon Edition

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With our negativity bias, it can be hard to talk about what we're proud about!  We see this with clinicians at PelvicSanity and with those we me...

The Surprising History of PelviCon

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we - as pelvic rehab providers - deserve and need our own conference?As we close in on the start of PelviCon '24, we discuss why PelviCon ...

3 Major Problems with "Discovery Calls"

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Considering discovery calls, doing them now or thinking you might be missing out on them?  Check out the full 'sode to better understand the con...

Nervous About Seeing a Patient Who Has Been to Another Pelvic PT/OT

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel a little worried or extra pressure when seeing a patient who has already been to another pelvic PT/OT?  Here's the secret: We care a ...

Pelvic Health Education: An Interview with Amanda Homen of PHS

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Excited for this conversation about pelvic health education with Pelvic Health Solutions, the Title Sponsor of PelviCon 2024!We interview lead instruc...

What We Get Wrong about OAB: An Interview with Taryn Hallam

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A dynamic speaker and teacher, Taryn has personally educated more clinicians in fitting pessaries than anyone else in the world!  She's fresh of...

Getting Confident as First-Line Providers: An Interview with Michelle Lyons

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading educator, thinking and pioneer in our field, Michelle is the first 3-time PelviCon speaker and you won't want to miss this wide-ranging c...

Discouraged by How Much to Learn

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know it can feel daunting and discouraging (especially as a newer pelvic rehab provider) how much there is to learn!  This 'sode came from a ...

The Courage to Have an Opinion: An Interview with Gráinne Donnelly

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Probably best known for creating the first 'Return to Run' protocol, Gráinne is a clinic owner, clinician, researcher, podcaster and editor...

Do I Need to Market to Physicians?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The short answer?  No!  You don't need to market to physicians to have a thriving practice.The full answer is a lot more nuanced.  If you don&...

It's Not 'Weak vs. Tight' Pelvic Floor: An Interview with Sinéad Dufour

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading researcher, educator and clinician, Sinéad Dufour discusses how to avoid the false dichotomy of 'weak vs tight' pelvic floor.Perhap...

Secrets of Delegation

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else have a hard time with delegating to others?  Learning to lead a team is a whole new skill.In fact, many of the traits that bring success ...

It's Not Pain Science vs. Manual Therapy: An Interview with Bill Taylor

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From his early days with Riverdance to the Scottish Ballet to his own practice and teaching all over the world, you won't want to miss this conve...

Should I Be Taxed as an S-Corp?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business owners (or wannabes) - we're getting tactical today!  Don't skip this 'sode just because it doesn't sound sexy...it migh...

Post-Prostatectomy, Peyronie's Disease, and Men's Health: An Interview with Jo Milios

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most influential thinkers and voices in men's pelvic health, Jo Milios is sharing her research and treatment techniques at PelviCon th...

Consolidate Your Schedule and Work the Hours You Want!

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons many of us started a business was time flexibility.  But how many of us are really taking advantage of it?Maybe you're starti...

Trust Your Clinical Intuition: An Interview with Yeni Abraham

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A trailblazer in pelvic rehab for supporting patients during their fertility journey, Yeni is going to be a 2-time PelviCon speaker and back by popula...

Why IG & FB Ads Don't Work in Pelvic Health

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're told (ironically, often in paid ads!) paid advertising is the 'magic bullet' to getting the phone to ring in our clinics.  But i...

We Should All Be Oncology Rehab Providers: An Interview with Alex Hill

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Incredible conversation with PelviCon speaker Alex Hill!  She might be the only person in the country double-board certified in both oncology and pel...

How Insurance Companies Dictate Care

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much of our daily lives as rehab practitioners is dictated by insurance companies?Whether you're a current (or future) business owner or a cl...

Finding Your Tribe of Practitioners for Multi-Disciplinary Care

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing the recent Vulvodynia Symposium did (and you can still grab the recording if you haven't already) was remind us of the amazing practiti...

Pelvic Health PTs and OTs: Restoring Common Sense to the Conversation

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've noticed the conversation around and between pelvic health PTs and OTs has devolved over time.  The pelvic health rehab specialty is growin...

Fighting 'Shiny Object Syndrome': An Interview with Jenn Perna

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we stay focused on what really matters in business?In this 'sode with Rising Coach Jenn Perna, we discuss how damaging 'shiny object ...

How to Grow as a Newer Pelvic PT/OT

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have less than 5 years of pelvic health experience, what should you be prioritizing?We got so many messages after last week's episode on &...

3 Things To Consider When Investing in the Business

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we consider investing in something in PelvicSanity, we use three simple questions to help us make a decision and sort through all of the marketin...

20 of Nicole's Biggest Pet Peeves about Internal

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 'sode, Nicole is challenged to give her 20 biggest pet peeves with internal treatment is done or taught in just 20 minutes!You'll ha...

How We Fell In Love with Business Coaching

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We pull back the curtain and talk about our love of business and helping others in their business journey in this 'sode.  We know how hard it is...

5 Mistakes in Getting Clinical Buy-In for our Patients

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can we get better buy-in from our patients, reduce self-discharges and help our people finish their full plan of care?Regardless of your work sett...

5 Mistakes with Business Systems You're Probably Making

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business systems streamline the practice, save you time, ensure a consistent product and a great experience for your patients.  They keep you organiz...

5 Questions about Treating Male Patients

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Male patients are an awesome group to work with and chronically underserved by our system.  But there's also a lot of concerns and misinformatio...

5 Marketing Mistakes You're Probably Making

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing is the engine that drives the business.  A steady flow of leads is critical (and can often cover a multitude of sins within the business). ...

Business Ownership (Definitely!) Isn't For Everyone

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often there's a rosy picture painted of business ownership, but the hidden reality is entrepreneurship is hard, anxiety-producing, and definitely...

10 Biggest PelvicSanity Business Mistakes (Ugh!)

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've been promising it for a while now, but here are 10 huge mistakes we've made as PelvicSanity business owners.As painful as many of thes...

Happier at Work #4 - Are you working in the right place?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is where you work working for you?  If it is, we need to celebrate it.  If not, it might be time to look for another position.  Let's start wi...

10 Ways Cash-Based Practices INCREASE Access to Care

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hear it from PT schools, insurance-based practices and even worry about this as cash-based business owners - are we 'decreasing access to care...

Happier at Work #3: 3 Easy Happiness Boosts at the Office

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series on 'Happier at Work', we have 3 easy tips to improve your work experience.If we decide work can be a source of fulfill...

The CEO Mindset: An Interview with Hannah Strom

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into community workshops, a CEO mindset, leading a team and integrating your past experience into your Clinical Ethos in this 'sode!  Yo...

Happier at Work #2: The Myth of "Work-Life Balance"

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the term 'work-life balance' actually making us unhappier?  This 'sode explores how to be happier at work and build actual balance ...

Enjoy the Business Process: An Interview with Kat Terrian

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you become a successful solopreneur, prioritize your family and create a business that truly works for you...all while enjoying the process?In thi...

Happier at Work: 3 Mental Habits for Better Work Life

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This month, we're going to be doing a series on 'Happier at Work.'  Our rates of stress and burnout are high.  If we want long, produ...

Invest In Your Team: An Interview with Brittany Sargent

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fascinating conversation with Rising business coach and CEO Boardroom member Brittaney Sargent!  A leader in the OT space, she's built a multi-s...

Vagus Nerve Treatment - Not Just for Pelvic Pain

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When many of think about nervous system downregulation and treatment, pelvic pain springs to mind.  But this is something that is critical for all ty...

MOAR You: An Interview with The Movement Maestro

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can't wait for you to hear this conversation with Shante Cofield (aka The Movement Maestro)!  In addition to being one of the most authentic peo...

When Patients Are Complex, Get Simple

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your mind go when you have that complex patient.  The one with pages of medical history.  Who has a pre-written timeline for you.  Or wh...

Am I Ready to Hire a Clinician?

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need in place before you're ready to hire another clinician?We always say the decision to hire - especially another clinician - is as...

"We're the Cool Kids Now": An Interview with Dr. Carrie Pagliano

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can't wait for you to hear this conversation with Carrie Pagliano, past Academy President, course creator and founder of Carrie Pagliano Physical...

Am I Ready to Hire an Admin?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a topic we've changed our perspective on over the years of coaching - when are you ready to hire an admin?And hiring is never something t...

Leaning Into Your Passion: An Interview with DocJenFit

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Jen Fraboni (aka @DocJenFit)!Jen has been a pioneer for physical therapists in the online space and...

Should I Try To Add Another Revenue Stream?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adding another revenue stream, 'diversifying', finding passive income, stop trading time for money....these are all becoming buzzwords in th...

Downtraining is More Than Breathing

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often breathing techniques are both the beginning and end of what we focus on when it comes to 'downtraining.'  But there's so much mo...

Should I Have My Prices On My Website?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we go into the pros and cons of having your pricing on your website.Ultimately, putting prices on your website will reduce the number of people ...

5 Ways to Use the Cozean Screening Protocol

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We created the Cozean Screening Protocol because we wanted a way to help patients and other practitioners realize when pelvic floor dysfunction was ca...