Pelvic Health

Specialized Pelvic Care + Pelvic Acupuncture

What is the Pelvic Floor?

Everyone has a pelvic floor! The Pelvic Floor is a group of muscles, tendons and ligaments that connect to the bones of the pelvis, creating a hammock or basket like support for the bladder, the uterus (womb), and the bowels. This support structure is designed to keep all of lower abdominal organs in optimal alignment.

The pelvic floor houses the openings of the urethra from the bladder, anus from the bowels and vagina from the uterus (in females). The pelvic floor helps to close these openings to prevent leakage and relax them for emptying.

In women, during sexual activity, the pelvic floor muscles help to increase blood flow to the genitals to promote arousal, lubrication, ease of penetration and orgasm. In men, the pelvic floor muscles help manage blood flow to the genitals by compressing the penile veins, trapping blood in the penis, creating an erection.

The pelvic floor is also activated in conjunction with the abdominal muscles and muscles of the back for activities like lifting, bending and carrying. These activities increase the pressure in the abdomen. The pelvic floor is particularly important in keeping the lower abdominal organs from being pushed downward and prolapsing.

Signs your body needs support…

  • Urinary frequency, urgency, leakage or incontinence

  • Bowel frequency, urgency or incontinence

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Pain during sex or pain on orgasm / ejaculation

  • Lack of sensation during sex

  • Recurring infections (bladder, urinary tract, kidney)

  • Interstitial cystitis

  • Endometriosis

  • Fibroids

  • Vulvodynia

  • Yeast infections

  • Pudendal neuralgia

  • Prostatitis

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Peyronie’s Disease

  • Pregnancy and postpartum

Comprehensive Pelvic Health Care for Long Term Relief

At Pure Balance, we use a 3 pillar approach to Pelvic Care that provides sustainable results! Through the utilization of Biomedical Systems and the lens of the Physical body, we identify patterns of pain or dysfunction. Within the Scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we locate disharmony within the Body Kingdom which includes how each organ functions itself, but also in relation to each other and the whole. Finally, we connect with the emotional body and the spirit, or Shen, to address the deep patterns and pathways contributing to the disharmony of the system.

Physical Alignment

  • Posture

  • Structural Alignment

  • Muscle Imbalances (Abdomen, Back, Buttocks, Hips, Pelvic Floor)

  • Sinews (tendino-muscular channels)

  • Viscera

  • Fascia

  • Breath

Systemic Unity

  • The Body Kingdom

  • Organs

  • Organ Systems

  • Meridians (Energy Highways)

  • Tan Tiens (Energy Centers)

  • Energetic Flow

  • Craniosacral System

  • Deficiency / Excess

  • Heat / Cold

Spiritual Emotional Harmony

  • Somatic Patterns

  • Emotions Held in the Pelvis

  • Trauma

  • Body Awareness

  • Consciousness

Myths versus Facts about Pelvic Health

Myth #1: Pelvic pain and dysfunction are normal parts of aging that I just have to accept.

Fact: Pelvic pain and dysfunction are NOT normal and you absolutely don’t have to accept them as your new way of life!

Myth #2: There’s nothing that can be done about pelvic health.

Fact: You can get pelvic care support with acupuncturists, physical therapists and holistic gynecologists. Interventions may include trigger point needling, acupuncture, moxa, cupping, gua sha, exercises, breathing activities, qi gong, diet and more.

Myth #3: Pelvic floor problems only occur in women who’ve given birth.

Fact: Pelvic floor problems can occur for a number of reasons in both men and women, including pregnancy, birth, gynecological conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, orthopedic issues or injuries, repetitive lifting, hormonal changes, obesity, physical trauma or emotional discord.

Pelvic Health Treatment Plans + Pricing

  • All new pelvic care clients will begin care with a full evaluation, initial acupuncture treatment including infrared body treatment. Appointments run from 65-85 minutes.

  • Follow ups allow for up to 15 minutes of consulting, followed by acupuncture and modalities as indicated. All sessions include infrared body treatment. Appointments run from 55-75 minutes.

  • Acupuncture is cumulative. It works best when performed in series. The 10 session treatment plan includes your evaluation / first treatment and 9 follow up visits. SAVE $220

  • Acupuncture is cumulative. It works best when performed in series. The 18 session treatment plan includes your evaluation / first treatment and 17 follow up visits. SAVE $520

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FAQs

  • We accept only private pay and HSA/FSA payments. This allows us to be guided by your body’s needs rather than general protocols, to take a much time per session as needed and to achieve results faster based on your individual goals.

  • Yes, we sure do!

  • No! Kegel’s aren’t enough. In fact, Kegel’s aren’t the answer to some pelvic health concerns and can make these conditions worse, especially when there is increased tension in the pelvic floor. Assessing what is happening front to back, right to left and within the whole body system will help us determine the right exercise prescription for YOU!

  • No. Everything we do we do with your consent, which means if you don’t want an internal exam, internal work or anything else, you don’t have to have it. We do internal exams when they’re indicated and consensual.

  • Honestly, we see clients on both ends of the spectrum. With great awareness to pelvic health, more and more young women in popartum or perimenopause are seeking preventative support. However, pelvic health has only just started to become more mainstream, thus lots of clients are coming in with pain, symptoms or dyfnction of the pelvic floor.

  • YES! While pelvic floor weakness leading to urinary leakage is most commonly talked about, there are LOTS of other things that could be going on. There may be tightness of the pelvic floor on one side or both, there could be an issue with your surrounding structures like you back or hip, or there could even be an emotional block from miscarriages, fertility trials, or abuse. That’s what we do best is gently working into the pelvis to find out the source of its disharmony.

  • Unfortunately, pelvic health, reproductive health and sexual health have been associated with shame and confusion. I’m not here to judge you. I want to listen, support, educate and offer help. We can go through this process at whatever speed is comfortable for you.

  • Yes! We have a Pelvic Care Guide Book you can download for free!

5 Star Client Reviews

  • "Dr Krystal is the perfect mix of clinical practitioner with high level of education and experience combined with kindness, warmth and gentleness you would want in someone treating complex Women’s Health conditions. Highly recommend as a practitioner."

    — Julee Miller AP, DOM, FABORM

  • "Krystal helped me through my own chronic jaw and pelvic issues that were aggravated after having my kids. She’s also an incredible referral source for my own patients who need additional care I am unable to provide as a pelvic PT. She is a wealth of information and truly understands the body and how all the pieces fit. I’m incredibly grateful to have Krystal as a colleague and healer."

    — Ryan Bailey

  • "Dr. Krystal is fantastic. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and her technique is amazing. Every treatment feels intentional and effective, and I always leave feeling better. Highly recommend her for acupuncture. I have had issues with urinary leakage after giving birth. After treatment with her my leakage was significantly less while working out!"

    — Andrea Orvieto

  • "I’ve had the pleasure of not only being Dr. Krystal’s student twice in her pelvic acupuncture class, but also as a patient. Having this unique perspective, I can sincerely say she is the best of the best! So knowledgeable, patient, kind. You cannot go wrong with receiving the best care possible from Dr. Krystal!!"

    — Genevieve Vaillancourt

  • "Dr. Krystal is just an absolute light. I started seeing Krystal when I was 5 months pregnant and now I’m 7 months postpartum. She has helped me learn how to prioritize my healing and communicate my needs all while working to get my energetic body back into balance. She spends the time getting to know you on every level before she determines her treatment for the session. If you want to work on yourself, mind, body, and spirit - she is it!!"

    — Ashley Egner

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