Season 2:1 Pelvic Health Exams & Therapy: What to Expect? Interview with Dr. Terri Robertson Elder
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01/26/21 • 38 min
In Season 1, Episode 8, about pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related issues.
But what happens during a pelvic examination or therapy session?
Listen along as we talk candidly with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Terri Robertson Elder, Founder of Thrive Physiotherapy, LLC, about what it's like to work with a pelvic health therapist.
We invite you to share this discussion with all who may benefit from this important conversation.
No topic is off-limits. #justASK
--- Guest Speaker Bio ---
"My mission on the planet is to put LOVE into action by approaching myself and others with CURIOSITY and COMPASSION, seeking to CULTIVATE health and wellness for all."
Dr. Terri Robertson Elder (she/her) is passionate about collaborating with people experiencing uncertainty about pelvic, bladder, or bowel symptoms to find understanding and relief so that they may thrive and cultivate joy in movement and sport.
Terri graduated from Georgia State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014, following a decade-long career as a neuromuscular massage therapist and educator. She has spent the last 6 years as a Physical Therapist at a large hospital system, practicing in acute care and outpatient, with primary areas of interest in oncology treatment and pelvic health.
Terri also holds certifications as a Kripalu yoga teacher and Pilates instructor and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Dr. Robertson Elder also holds a position as part-time faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at Georgia State University.
#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.
In Season 1, Episode 8, about pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related issues.
But what happens during a pelvic examination or therapy session?
Listen along as we talk candidly with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Terri Robertson Elder, Founder of Thrive Physiotherapy, LLC, about what it's like to work with a pelvic health therapist.
We invite you to share this discussion with all who may benefit from this important conversation.
No topic is off-limits. #justASK
--- Guest Speaker Bio ---
"My mission on the planet is to put LOVE into action by approaching myself and others with CURIOSITY and COMPASSION, seeking to CULTIVATE health and wellness for all."
Dr. Terri Robertson Elder (she/her) is passionate about collaborating with people experiencing uncertainty about pelvic, bladder, or bowel symptoms to find understanding and relief so that they may thrive and cultivate joy in movement and sport.
Terri graduated from Georgia State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014, following a decade-long career as a neuromuscular massage therapist and educator. She has spent the last 6 years as a Physical Therapist at a large hospital system, practicing in acute care and outpatient, with primary areas of interest in oncology treatment and pelvic health.
Terri also holds certifications as a Kripalu yoga teacher and Pilates instructor and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Dr. Robertson Elder also holds a position as part-time faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at Georgia State University.
#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.
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Today we're speaking with Dr. Jessica Gerhart about hormone health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bHRT).
In this final episode for Season 1 of the podcast, we will discuss hormone health and bioidentical, or natural, hormones. Dr. Gerhart will provide a history of hormone therapy and explain how bioidentical hormone therapies are made, what makes them different, and what to consider when exploring options for health.
We invite you to share this discussion with friends and all men who can benefit from this important conversation.
No topic is off-limits. #justASK
--- Guest Speaker Bio ---
Dr. Gerhart is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an innate passion for promoting health and wellness in the community.
After attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she played collegiate basketball and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science, she obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Bachelor’s in Health & Wellness from Parker University.
Dr. Gerhart chose to pursue further education and acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and obtained a Master of Science in Nursing, with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Episode 2.2 Sexual Wellness Solutions for Women: Meet Rosy Interview with Lyndsey Harper MD
When challenging questions arise in doctor-patient consultations, providers who care begin to hunt for answers that they may not have received throughout the course of their medical training. But what happens when patients continually ask questions that neither physicians—nor their colleagues—have been trained to answer or prepared to discuss?
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These are things you simply don't find in the books! Thankfully, conversations are taking place about these issues, and our guest speaker is making them available to practitioners and patients through the Rosy App (website and blog)!
In this episode we'll be talking with Lyndsey Harper, MD, about her experience as a healthcare provider lacking necessary information for patients seeking answers to important questions about their sexual health and wellness.
We invite you to share this discussion with all who may benefit from this important conversation.
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--- Guest Speaker Bio ---
Lyndsey Harper, MD is the Founder and CEO of Rosy, an app for women with decreased sexual desire and other sexual problems. Dr. Harper created Rosy out of frustration when she couldn’t find a modern and accessible resource to help her many patients with this problem. Rosy is a resource to connect the 84 million women in the US with sexual problems with hope, community, and research-backed solutions to improve their lives.
Visit the website: Meet Rosy App
#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.
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