Below the Belt and Beyond with Dr. North
Physical therapy is more than just 3 sets of 10 reps! This podcast provides you with collaborative information and interviews from experts in the field within physical therapy and other allied health professionals in order for you to achieve and champion your optimal health and self-management. Particular conditions like lymphedema, lipedema and various pelvic health dysfunctions for all pelvises that are not easily understood in the medical community and require an inter-disciplinary team approach to achieve your goals. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal pelvic and lymphatic health!
Below the Belt and Beyond with Dr. North
Latest Episodes
#82: The Five Levels of Care for Pelvic Floor PT
Dr. North explains the tiers of support for treating pelvic floor symptoms, what to expect with each level of care, and when to know whether working with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist is right for you.
#81: Perimenopause, Sexology, and Pelvic Health with Jennifer Summer
Jennifer Summer, sexologist, sex coach, and perimenopause and menopause health coach, joins Dr. Shirlea North for a sex talk. They discuss what sexology is, how it is different from sex therapy, and how it can be a powerful tool for individuals...
#80: The Role of Functional Medicine and Nutrition with Lena Landis
Dr. Shirlea North and Lena Landis, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, discuss how diet plays into each aspect of wellness and how functional medicine is a useful tool for targeting the root causes of symptoms. L...
#79: Sexual Wellness, Mental & Physical, with Sexologist Meghan Robinson
Meghan Robinson, Sexologist, LPC, CST, joins Dr. Shirlea North on this episode to talk about where their two worlds collide: the pelvis. Sexual trauma, dysphoria, nervous system regulation and many other things can impact both mental and physic...
#78: GLP-1/GIPs Connection With Pelvic & Lymphatic Health
In this episode, Dr. North shares her clinical perspective on GLP-1/GIP's effect on health, focusing on how they affect lipedema weight management, bone health, hormonal balance, sexual function, and their inherent connection with pelvic and ly...
