It Has To Be Me Episode

PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Episode #21: September 26th, 2024

THE GOLD FROM THIS EPISODE

“Women's health has been neglected. We need to understand what's going on so we have language to empower ourselves and ask for better health care.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“The body is a self-writing machine. When it goes off course and you don't talk to the right practitioners, your body can get stuck in a negative feedback loop, and you want to get back into a healing place.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Kegels are not the answer to all vagina problems. Your pelvic floor may be too tight. If you just squeeze without a more holistic understanding or evaluation it can be dangerous.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Your pelvic floor and your jaw are connected in the same tube. The mouth is the beginning of the alimentary canal and your vagina is the end. So if there is leaking with coughing, laughing and sneezing, you can connect them together.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Nobody should be in diapers from pelvic floor leaking. It is important that we don’t normalize this in society. We have to address it earlier rather than later to connect your brain to your pelvic floor and rehab it like you would your back or your shoulder or your knee.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Your uterus and rectum sit right on top of the pelvic floor muscles. It's like your plumbing system. If you’re constipated, you’re adding a lot of weight and pressure on your pelvic floor muscles. It is hard for muscles to be healthy and happy when they're heavy.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“During menopause, your vulva is lacking in estrogen and vitality. We want to keep it nice and healthy like an oasis, not the Sahara desert. Vaginal estrogen cream should be given to every woman over the age of 35.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Intercourse is exercise, and before exercise you have to warm up. You can use lubrication, vibrators, dilators, and suppositories that are designed to prepare your body for sex.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

“Osteoporosis is 100% preventable. It is not inevitable. Nobody should be getting it.”

Dr. Tanya Goodrich

Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

in THIS EPISODE

  • Ladies: Dr. Tanya Goodrich’s tips for improving your pelvic floor and bone health are life-changing. Say good-bye to peeing multiple times a night, leaking, incontinence, and pain during intercourse, and hello to feeling vibrant and enjoying sex again! You’ll also get the lowdown on how to prevent and reverse osteoporosis. 

  • Sharing the latest science about menopause and the truth about hormone-replacement therapy, Dr. Tanya busts the myth about Kegels, and explains why doing them could be making your symptoms worse.

  • We dive into how she and her colleagues at Evernow are offering advanced healthcare for women over 40, the benefits of pelvic physical therapy, the importance of early DEXA scans, and the key things that should be part of your daily routine.

  • With her “No Vagina Left Behind” mandate, Dr. Tanya will have you laughing and feeling empowered as you learn what’s going on in your body and how to take charge of it. To drastically improve your quality of life, do not miss this episode.

TESS'S TAKEAWAYS

  • Pelvic health is critical to overall wellbeing and quality of life.

  • You can prevent and reverse bladder and bowel dysfunction.

  • Kegels are not the answer to every vagina problem. 

  • Retrain your system to get rid of leaking and incontinence.

  • Avoid pain during intercourse and enjoy sex at any age.

  • Osteoporosis is not inevitable. It is 100% preventable.

  • A DEXA scan in your early 40’s is a proactive strategy for bone health.

  • Hormone therapy has advanced and can be completely safe.

ABOUT DR. TANYA

With a background in dance and a doctorate in physical therapy, Dr. Tanya Goodrich is passionate about educating women on the importance of pelvic health. 

The founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy, Dr. Tanya specializes in addressing a wide range of pelvic health issues, including those related to pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and sexual health. 

Through her holistic approach and dedication to education and innovation, Dr. Tanya is helping to advance the standard of women’s healthcare. She serves as Clinical Physical Therapy Advisor to Evernow Inc, an innovative tech company dedicated to redefining menopause care. Dr. Tanya also supports pregnant and postpartum women through her work with the non-profit Blossom Birth and Family

Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper featured Tanya as an "Architect of Change" for women's health.