Pelvic Health and Tools that Can Help with Amanda Olson

Pelvic dysfunction is a very common result after giving birth whether you deliver vaginally or via c-section but it is just not talked about enough! Dr. Amanda Olson is the President and Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education and authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women.  She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, and pre and postpartum issues. 

Amanda shares her shocking story of how she sustained an injury prior to having children which changed her mind about the PT she wanted to practice. She decided to become a pelvic health PT and in this episode we are talking all about what pelvic health is, what to look out for after giving brith and ways you can heal.

Highlights from the episode include: 

• Normalizing the conversation around pelvic health - what is it, who is affected, what you can do if you are suffering 
• Story of how Amanda decided to become a pelvic health PT - this will surprise you
• Symptoms and physical changes that could be a result of pelvic dysfunction
• Tools you can use to help you heal from pelvic dysfunction if you are suffering from pain or discomfort in you pelvic floor, pain with intercourse, pain in your tailbone and other ailments

Dr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University in 2005, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She is holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) through

the APTA, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and RRCA certified running coach, which she finds useful in curating treatment approaches.

Intimate Rose Website

Connect with Amanda on IG @intimaterose 

Facebook @intimaterose

Twitter @intimaterose

To find a PT in your area:

American Academy of Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Therapist

Pelvic Guru

Intimate Rose Directory: email [email protected]


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