Pelvic PT Rising

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...

5 Takeaways from Our CEO Boardroom In-Person Retreat

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off the high of our in-person CEO Retreat, we wanted to share 5 major takeaways from an incredible group of business owners.Together this group...

How Can You Improve Your Assessment?

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us struggle to use our assessments well.  This is an amazing tool to clarify your thinking and guide your care that we aren't taking adv...

How 'Net Worth' Can Transform Your Financial Health

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're an employee or business owner, finances can be challenging.  They hit a whole new level of risk and uncertainty when you run your...

The 'Rule of 3' with HEP

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're probably giving too much homework to your patients.There, we've said it!In this 'sode we dive into how to give your patient the ...

How Much Should I Pay for Rent?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most common business questions we get asked, and it's important!  Your rent is going to be one of your two biggest expenses...

Three Questions to Transform Your Eval: An Interview with Susan Clinton

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical pearls, being happier as a clinician, the role of telehealth and three questions to transform your evaluation - this conversation with Susan ...

What's Your Average Length of Care?

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How long does your average patient come in for?  I know, I know - but hear us out!  I know you may have a deep-seated aversion to tracking our indiv...

Should You Be Asking Your Patient More Questions?

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How would you respond to someone who told you they were only drinking 24 ounces of water each day?You might be tempted to tell them about how importan...

Breaking News - Do Vaginal Dilators Require a Prescription?

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

**Breaking News** We dive into the controversy this week over whether or not vaginal dilators require a prescription.We've spent the better part ...

Are You In the Comfort Zone or Chaos Zone?

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we stay productive and motivated without feeling burned out and overwhelmed?  After running PelvicSanity for 8 years and working with 500+ bus...

Treating IC: Understanding Cystoscopies and Bladder Instillations

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here - Cohort #2 of the IC course is now open!  Can't wait for you to level up your treatment of patients with IC with all the...

You Can't Budget Your Way to Success

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to 'save' your way to success?  We dive into the entrepreneur mindset on money in this 'sode.We've now worked with...

5 Areas Not To Miss in your IC Evaluation

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Treating patients diagnosed with IC is always a challenge.  They often have a complicated history.  They usually have a lot of misconceptions about ...

IC is Not a Bladder Condition

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to completely change the way you think of interstitial cystitis.  IC is a pelvic pain condition with bladder symptoms, NOT a bladder...

Authenticity & Value in Cash-Based Care: An Interview with Danny Matta

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So excited to share our conversation with performance cash-based OG and business coach Danny Matta!  In this wide-ranging discussion we touch on keys...

Clinical Growth as a Business Owner

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do for clinical growth as a business owner?  We get a lot of questions around this topic, and hardly anyone feels good about where they&a...

Flying Solo at Your Clinic: An Employee's Guide to Success

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent survey we conducted on the State of Pelvic Rehab, we found almost half (49.7%) of you are the only pelvic rehab provider in your clinic. ...

It's OK To Be Selfish In Your Business

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sometimes need to be a little more selfish as business owners.  I know the word is loaded, but hear us out!When we work as clinicians, our employe...

Setting Bigger Goals With Your Patients

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I think our goals with our patients are too small.  Either we talk about resolving their symptoms or we take their initial goal at face val...

Should I Contract with Medicare?

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into Medicare - should you contract with Medicare or not?As always, it's going to depend on you.  Your goals, your visio...

"You're Doing a Great Job"

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you told a patient recently "you're doing a great job?"The desire for affirmation is innately human, and especially in an area - l...

Too Busy to Grow in Your Business

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're running on a treadmill in your business, working endlessly without actually growing?  You may be in the 'too busy to ...

$#it That Needs To Be Said: Clinical Edition

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a Clinical Edition of $#!t that needs to be said!  Talking everything from techniques (don't "poke" your patient ...

Should I Raise My Prices?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if it's the 'right time' to raise your prices?  And how can you do it confidently, ready to deal with any pushback?May...

Planning for a Successful and Fulfilling 2024!

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we plan for the new year?  Check out this ‘sode as we set our goals and intentions for 2024.First, we start with reflecting on the past year...

7 Traits of a Successful Business Owner

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final 'sode of 2023, we wanted to take a look at some of the characteristics we've seen in business owners.  We've now worked ...

$#it That Needs To Be Said: Christmas Edition

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No clinical pearls or business advice today - just our unvarnished thoughts on Christmas!  We have a ton of fun in this 'sode - pop in an join u...

Accelerate Your Business in 2024

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want your business to change, you have to make changes.  It seems simple, but if you want your business to be different by the end of 2024, no...

$#it That Needs To Be Said: Business Edition

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A sequel to one of our most popular 'sodes, we're tackling '$#it That Needs To Be Said' about business ownership.  Bite-sized thi...

7 Things That Change When You Have Employees

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The journey from solopreneur to business owner as you hire is filled with challenges and responsibilities you may not expect.  In this 'sode we ...

How Nicole Got Fired (And How to Leave a Job Gracefully)

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the story we've promised to tell, of how Nicole got fired!  Well, not technically.  Technically her resignation was accepted early, s...

A New Lens to Change Your Money Mindset

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get over some of our money mindset issues and limiting beliefs?  By changing our money lens.  Want to hear how?  Check out the full &apos...

How Do We Get Paid?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this 'sode we pull back the curtain on the economics of pelvic rehab.  We'll discuss both the type of practice you work in and how you a...

Getting to "Happy as a Little Clam" In Your Biz

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get to 'Happy as a Little Clam' in your business?  Are you already there?  What do you need to take the leap?We believe (and ha...

Pelvicon 2024 Speakers, Info and All the Details

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking PelviCon 2024, speakers, logistics, details and a few Thanksgiving thoughts before PelviCon tickets go on sale on Black Friday.Firs...

Ignite Your Career: PelviCon 2024 with Jessica Reale

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel you need a little extra 'spark'?  We've all certainly been there - we welcome Jessica Reale back to the podcast to discuss P...

You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's When, Why or How

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt frustrated your patient wasn't ready to make a change?  Didn't prioritize what you thought was most important?  Or igno...

You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's Finances

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you letting your own money mindset issues - whether you work in an insurance or cash-based practice - get in the way of your patient's succes...

Mentorship (Part 4): Creating an Amazing Mentorship Program

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of our mentorship series, we discuss how to create an amazing mentorship program for others.  Whether you're a practice...

Mentorship (Part 3): Getting The Most Out of Mentorship

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your mentorship (or lack of) will shape the entire rest of your career.  It's that important - especially if you have less than five years of ex...

Mentorship (Part 2): The Three Aspects of Mentorship

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly should be included in mentoring?  Is it just learning additional clinical skills?  In this 'sode we dive into what mentorship can ...

Mentorship (Part 1): 10 Myths of Mentorship

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is mentorship, and what should we be looking for?  Mentorship is the single biggest factor in your career progression, but we have a lot of misc...

Marketing Series (Part 4): Lighter Fluid and Paid Ads in Business

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does it make sense to run paid ads (Google, IG, Facebook, etc.) for your business?In this final installment of our 4-part Marketing Series, we discuss...

The Best Position(s) for Rectal Treatment

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself always treating in the same position when you do rectal with your patients?  (Or not feeling comfortable doing rectal at all)?It...

Marketing Series (Part 3): Use Kindling for a Quick Burn

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you needed to get patients into your practice next week, how would you do it?Kindling is an important part of your marketing fire.  It burns quick...

When to Prioritize Rectal

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this 'sode, we flip how you're prioritizing rectal evaluation and treatment on it's head!We'll give some specific case studies,...

Marketing Series (Part 2): The Logs on Your Fire

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to ignite your practice’s growth? Picture your marketing strategy as a roaring fire. Those large logs are the core of your plan.They might be ...

Rectal Is Not a Last Resort

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like rectal treatment is a 'last resort' in your practice?We go into why many practitioners are far more comfortable treating va...

Marketing Series (Part 1): Building Your Marketing Fire

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a comprehensive marketing plan that keeps the phone ringing and your schedule full?We suggest building a marketing 'fire'. ...

Handling Those 'Chatty' Patients at the End of Your Session

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of our biggest challenges with timeliness is the 'Chatty Cathy.'  These are some of our best patients.  They're super sociable an...

Should I Create an Online Course?

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has the idea of 'passive' income with an online course crossed your mind?  In this 'sode we pull back the curtain on online courses an...

Don't Overlook the Ischiorectal Fossa

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you skipping over evaluating and treating the ischiorectal fossa (IRF)?  It's often a major driver of symptoms and an issue in almost all pa...

When To Open a Second Location

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wondered about expanding into a second location?  It's one of the most common business questions we get.  I think we often get caught up in wha...

Preventing Patient Flares

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked about managing flares, but can we prevent them in the first place?In this 'sode we dive into what actually causes a flare, how ...

The Art of Running on Time

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen how the ripple effects of running late can upset your entire day?  Or had patients comment on your timeliness?  Or just been stressed ...

Establishing Effective Boundaries in Clinical Practice

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we protect ourselves from burnout, provide better care and ensure we stay in our role as the clinician?  You guessed it - boundaries.We take t...

PelviCon: Disrupting the Field of Pelvic Health

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of PelviCon, we give you a sneak peek behind the scenes!  We sit down with Jessica and Andrew Reale, co-founders of PelviCon to discuss th...

Cash-Based Services Increase Patient Access

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been told that cash-based services limit healthcare access?  We're spending this 'sode debunking that myth!  There are many ...

The 'Evil Triplets' of Pelvic Pain: An Interview with Michelle Lyons

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You won't want to miss this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons, full of practical takeaways and clinical pearls.We can't wait for her ...

The Undercover Secret to Success

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why some people achieve success while others struggle? Ever fallen into the trap of chasing short-term gains and quick fixes, only to fi...

The Importance of Quality Continuing Education: An Interview with Nelly Fagani

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a great continuing education course?  What about a great educator?  These are things Nelly Fagani has thought deeply about while creating...

7 Reasons to be On Social Media as a Pelvic Rehab Provider

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The single biggest difference in our profession over the last ten years has been the rise of social media and the creators who educate patients there....

Expanding Our Reach: An Interview with Sara Reardon

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Much of the growth of our field in the last decade can be attributed to the information shared on social media.  Our guest today, Sara Reardon (The V...

5 Reasons to Invest In Your Health as a Clinician

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you investing enough in your health?  Are we practicing what we preach to our patients?We suspect many of us as pelvic rehab providers are neglec...

Blending Pelvic Rehab & Health Coaching: An Interview with Jessica Drummond

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a line between health coaching and what we do as pelvic rehab providers?  Join us on an insightful journey as we sit down with Dr. Jessica D...

Navigating Highs, Lows, and Setbacks

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working with your patient can be an emotional rollercoaster.  Are you prepared to keep an even keel?  In this 'sode, we discuss how to manage p...

SUI is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis: An Interview with Taryn Hallam

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to change the way you think of stress urinary incontinence and prolapse?  This can't-miss episode with Dr. Taryn Hallam is going to challe...

You Need More Time

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if we didn't have to race against the clock to 'fix' a patient in set number of visits?  Or feel pressure to get them out of our ...

New Frontiers in Diastasis Recti Treatment: An Interview with Munira Hudani

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to have your understanding of diastasis recti transformed!  We'll challenge old paradigms about diastasis and how to move past our nar...

Interrupting Your Patient

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the thought of interrupting your patient make you feel deeply uncomfortable?As a field we pride ourselves on allowing our patients to tell their ...

Revolutionizing Male Pelvic Health: An Interview with Jake Bartholomy

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking all things male pelvic health with Dr. Jake Bartholomy - can't wait for you to get his unique perspective!A trailblazer in our field, you...

Unseen Heroes of Business Success: A Look at Partner and Family Support

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The road to business success is rarely a solo journey. We're putting the spotlight on the often-unseen, yet crucial, role of partner and family s...

Our Role in Fertility: An Interview with Yeni Abraham

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we help patients through trying to conceive and their fertility journey?That's the topic we dive into with Yeni within this interview!Yeni...

Do you Need a July Reboot?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hard to believe we're halfway through 2023!  But if we want things to be different when the new year rolls around, it's a perfect time for ...

Just Take That Vacation!

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What vacation are you putting off?  Whether it's a week-long overseas trip or a long weekend getaway....here's the permission (that you abs...

You Don't Have a Marketing Problem

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the schedule isn't full at our clinic, we often jump to 'we need to do more marketing!'  But is that really true?In this 'so...

Endometriosis: A Missing Piece

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So what's a big missing piece for endometriosis?Treating endo is a complicated process.  We can address many of the symptoms and quarterback our...

18 Business Lessons in 3 Minutes

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we cover 18 essential lessons for business in 3 minutes!These lessons are from modules of the Business Accelerator Program (which opens tod...

Constipation: A Missing Piece

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's 'sode we tackle constipation.This is far more common than most people realize.  In a study we conducted at PelvicSanity and publ...

Accelerating Your Business

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a current business owner looking to take your practice to the next level?Business is hard.  It's not something we're trained for. ...

Male Pelvic Pain: A Missing Piece

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of times with male pelvic pain - particularly pain in the testicals, scrotum, or penile pain - we'll jump right to breathing and/or treatin...

Why 86% of Business Owners Aren't Meeting Their Financial Goals

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent survey we conducted, almost 9 in 10 business owners said they weren't hitting their financials goals or needs with the business.  In...

Tailbone Pain: A Missing Piece

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's something we overlook or miss when it comes to treating tailbone pain?Remember that tailbone pain is a non-specific diagnosis.  It's...

The 7 Metrics You Need to be Tracking In Your Business

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we keep track of all the things in our business that are crucial....without being overwhelmed?That's the challenge.  And too often, it&a...

Vulvodynia: A Missing Piece

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's something we often overlook or miss when it comes to vulvodynia?Well, first it's important to recognize vulvodynia is just as non-spe...

Clinical Excellence in Business

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us start our own practice - at least in part - to treat the way we believe.But are we actually practicing what we preach?  Getting clinical b...

Pudendal Neuralgia: A Missing Piece

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's something that's misunderstood or overlooked when treating complex patients with pudendal neuralgia?  This is often one of the most ...

7 Things To Look For in a Business Coach

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the things you should be looking for if you're considering a business coach?We've been thinking about this a lot as we design our n...

5 Things We've Changed Since Motherhood

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Mother's Day!  In this special Mother's Day 'sode - our first as new parents! - we wanted to discuss some of the changes we&apos...

Pros and Cons of a Mobile Practice

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a mobile practice can be an attractive option.  Many new business owners use this as a side hustle as they continue to work, or build a &apo...

Interstitial Cystitis: A Missing Piece

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For interstitial cystitis, a common 'missing piece' is neural tension of the sciatic nerve.It's a testament to how difficult IC is to t...

Pros and Cons of a Cash-Based Practice

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking an honest look at the pros and cons of working in a cash practice.As most of you know, PelvicSanity is a cash practice and we'v...

Diastasis Recti: A Missing Piece

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to diastasis recti, a missing piece is often the back.We're often focused on the front....because, well, that's where the dias...

Abundance Mindset or Neurotic Mess - Your Choice!

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we stop driving ourselves crazy by comparing to our competitors?  Worrying about what they are doing?  Feeling like they are 'taking ou...

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Missing Piece

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we often miss when treating prolapse is a functional/standing assessment.If an orthopedic patient came in complaining of pain with walking a...

Challenging a Patient's Firmly Held Belief

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we help our patients past their limiting or incorrect beliefs?  This is always a challenging conversation.Maybe they're drinking a ton of...

Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Missing Piece

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we often miss with stress urinary incontinence is a focus on the task and timing of our patient's issues.Often we jump right to volunta...

From Burned Out to Business Women: An Interview with Melanie Abbott and Noelle Eads

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After working together for almost a decade, Melanie and Noelle were tired, frustrated and burned out.  They were always having to fight – the insur...

Post-Partum Evaluation: A Missing Piece

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you prioritizing a thorough evaluation of the thoracic spine and rib cage in your post-partum patients?Often we get so excited we've got some...