45 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen “The pelvic floor is our specialty area, but we look at the body as a whole,” continued Sims. “We evaluate how you move, stand, lift, walk and run, as well as your posture. We ask screening questions to assess symptoms and may recommend internal assessment of the pelvic floor muscles to understand the overall anatomy.” Pelvic floor therapy usually yields results in four to six weeks. It is designed based on the individual’s history, comfort levels with the recommended therapies and the severity of their condition. Treatment may include stretching, strengthening and toning, some of which can be done in the center or at home using specialized tools and exercises. Benefits of pelvic floor therapy include improved posture, a boost in athletic performance, greater satisfaction during sexual intercourse, confidence, increased participation in social activities and improved quality of life. Ashton Guichard, AGNP-C, co-owns Jag Medical Cosmetics in Summerville and St. George. She also works with women suffering from pelvic floor weakness, incontinence, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. “Vaginal rejuvenation is a blanket term for procedures that improve the overall health of the vagina and pelvic floor,” Guichard explained. “As women age, children or not, they lose muscle function and develop weakness. Childbirth and pregnancy can impact it, but it can happen to anyone. Everyone will deal with it at some point in their lives. Even activity and lifting weights can cause pelvic floor dysfunction and vaginal weakness.” Vaginal rejuvenation treatments aim to tighten the vagina, reduce incontinence, and eliminate dryness by helping the mucus membranes maintain moisture. “Women often come to us for vaginal rejuvenation because they notice leaking or waking up more often to use the restroom overnight. As women age, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse become increasingly common,” Guichard added. Using advanced technology known as “Emsella,” Guichard and her team offer their clients a breakthrough treatment. “The Emsella is a round chair on which patients sit fully dressed. The Emsella utilizes electromagnetic supramaximal pelvic floor contractions, equivalent to 11,000 Kegels in under 30 minutes,” Guichard explained. “Emsella is an evidence-based procedure, which led me to pursue this treatment. Most women start with two Emsella sessions per week for three weeks for a total of six sessions. Maintenance is patientdependent; some come back annually for another round of treatments or a single session.” Guichard considers Emsella an excellent alternative to pelvic floor surgery. “One of our clients was in tears; she was so happy that she didn’t have to go into surgery, leave her kids, plan her downtime and recovery because this option was available to her.” Guichard believes that pelvic floor strengthening is a great place to start and will refer women with severe cases to a pelvic floor specialist for additional support if needed. Many women suffer from physical symptoms that disrupt their qualities of life, relationships and mental health. Thankfully, many of the symptoms women experience when they become mothers, age and live their lives to the fullest can be addressed with minimally invasive, evidence-based therapies. With continued open discussion, these therapies will earn their deserved place in the broader conversation surrounding women’s health. Charleston Women in Wellness I guide individuals and businesses through transformation from the chaos of career or business challenges to a place of confidence and contribution. My clients are individuals at the Founder/CSuite level through emerging talent all with a strong pull to be better aligned and make an impact. I work with start-ups, private and public companies bringing my unique blend of experience, expertise and intuition to meet you exactly where you are. We use strengths and values for deeper discovery to unravel the things that get in the way of building an engaged and aligned way of working. We identify your personal "why" and build upon that to uncover opportunities to elevate and align with purpose. I guide you as you build a roadmap to success with unwavering confidence and meaningful contribution for you and your team. Denise Beers Kiepper TURNING CHAOS INTO CONFIDENCE ELEVATING THE GAME FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM Trusted Leadership Advisor Successful Path to Scale & Sustain Your Business www.dbkcoaching.com Get Our Free Guide:
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