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Pregnancy + Postpartum
“4 Eye-Opening Lessons I Learned From Having a Baby” by a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
May 24, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
A mother lying face to face with her adorable baby in bed.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Night Sweats? Bleeding? 6 Postpartum Symptoms that May Surprise You
May 19, 2022
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Health Equity
Why You Should Care About the Health Research Gender Gap
May 12, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
an Islamic woman meditating on a yoga mat
Mind Body Healing
Proprioception & Your Pelvic Floor
May 9, 2022
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Chloe-Anne Swink
moms sitting close to each other with babies on their laps
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Mom-to-Mom Advice for the First 3 Months (We'll Keep This Short)
May 5, 2022
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A close-up of a woman's head from the back, she's lying on her side and her hair is pulled back to reveal her ear and neck.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Depression: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
May 3, 2022
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A woman sitting on the beach with a soft relaxed belly
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Free The Belly! 4 Reasons to Stop Sucking In Your Stomach
May 2, 2022
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The original Origin team
Company News
It's Our Birthday!
April 30, 2022
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Carine Carmy
a woman holding a prickly-leaved pineapple in front of her body to symbolize dyspareunia
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What No One Tells You About Painful Sex (Dyspareunia)
April 26, 2022
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Allison Grinberg-Funes
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Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Pelvic Wands According to a Pelvic Floor PT
April 21, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
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Pelvic + Sexual Health
I'm Potty Training in My Twenties & It's Life-Changing
April 19, 2022
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Gloria Goñi
A black pregnant woman holding a small yellow flower in front of her belly
Health Equity
All About the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
April 12, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a mom and newborn baby after a c-section delivery
Pregnancy + Postpartum
10 Dos & Don'ts for a Safer Cesarean Birth Recovery
April 7, 2022
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a bowl of lemons
Pelvic + Sexual Health
7 Tips for Healthy Poops from a Pelvic Floor PT
April 5, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman wringing water out of a pink cloth
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Your UTI Symptoms Could Be Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Disguise
April 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman shown from behind wearing white underwear, for a story on anal kegels and the pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Expert Q&A: All About Anal Kegels
March 30, 2022
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round, red cactus flowers growing on a large cactus leaf to symbolize endometriosis
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Endometriosis Treatment: The Options Are About to Get Better
March 24, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
woman drinking water in a restaurant
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Is Your Bladder Normal? Here's How to Tell
March 22, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman holding her postpartum breasts
Pregnancy + Postpartum
7 Self-Care Tips that Make Breastfeeding So Much Easier
March 17, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Women putting their hands together for amazing researchers in women's health
Health Equity
Women's Health Researchers Making Herstory
March 16, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
A woman with a newborn baby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
3 Labor & Delivery Positions that Can Speed Things Up
March 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a stack of round shells to represent constipation
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Splinting: The Constipation Hack You Didn't Know Existed
March 3, 2022
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A woman sitting on the beach crosslegged, with her hands held over her abdomen in the shape of a heart for a story on pelvic self-exam.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Grab a Mirror, Friends. It's Time for a Pelvic Self-Check
February 22, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A mom leaning over a bathtub to bathe her baby for a story on physical therapy and proper childcare body mechanics.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
33 Ways to Save Your Back When Taking Care of Baby
February 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A body positive image of an invididual with vaginal anatomy for an article on the pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Pelvic Floor Curious? Here's the Intro You're Looking For
February 10, 2022
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A woman holding up her hand surrounded by light to symbolize the pleasure of pelvic floorgasm
Pelvic + Sexual Health
How to Turn Your Orgasm into a Pelvic Floorgasm
February 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
An Origin patient checking out their new pelvic floor physical therapy dashboard
Company News
Introducing Your New Origin Dashboard
January 27, 2022
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An image of a woman covering her eyes for an Informative Story On HPV And Cervical Cancer
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Should You Worry About HPV if You’re Over 25?
January 18, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
A Woman Reaching For Her Vibrator In Bed In Hopes Of Giving Herself An Orgasm
Pelvic + Sexual Health
5 Orgasm Myths, Busted by a Sex-Positive Pelvic Floor PT
January 7, 2022
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Elaine Hunt
A Vintage Image Of 3 Women Exercising Together
People + Stuff We Love
Q&A: ‘Let’s Get Physical’ Author Danielle Friedman Talks Sex, Sweat & Objectification
January 7, 2022
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A pregnant woman preparing to give herself a perineal massage
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Why Perineal Massage is 100% Worth Doing
January 4, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman sitting on the toilet, frustrated about her overactive bladder
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Have to Pee AGAIN? How to Calm an Overactive Bladder
December 22, 2021
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A photo of a woman wearing a red hat in front of a big triangle to symbolize vaginal pain
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Dyspareunia… What’s the Difference?
December 16, 2021
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A woman with stress urinary incontinence laughing after getting off of a trampoline
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Peeing When You Laugh is 1 of 3 Types of Urinary Incontinence
December 14, 2021
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The midsection of a female body painted in beautiful colors to represent the sacral chakra and pelvic floor
Mind Body Healing
Pelvic Health & Your Sacral Chakra with Melanie Santos
December 7, 2021
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A woman holding a lovingly wrapped gift in her arms
People + Stuff We Love
Holiday Gift Guide: Lube, Vibrators, Nipple Cream & More!
December 3, 2021
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A woman holding up a cookie shaped like a poop emoji to symbolize fecal incontinence
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Fecal Incontinence: Your Holiday Survival Guide
November 30, 2021
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Women talking about their pelvic floors at a holiday gathering.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
It’s Time We Talked Pelvic Health at the Holiday Table
November 24, 2021
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
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People + Stuff We Love
2021 is Nearly Done — Here's What We're Grateful For
November 24, 2021
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A postpartum woman feeling sensual thanks to the advice of a pelvic floor physical therapist and a sex educator.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Sex Advice from Experts We Trust
November 18, 2021
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a pregnant woman looking at an ultrasound image and worrying about gestational diabetes
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Worried About Gestational Diabetes? We've Got You.
November 16, 2021
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A woman lying down, doing a pelvic floor exercise
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The 1 Pelvic Floor Exercise Everyone Should Do (It's Not a Kegel)
November 9, 2021
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman about to do yoga to ease menstrual pain.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
3 Yoga Poses That Help with Period Pain
November 4, 2021
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A woman's midsection with a flower to symbolize the impact of perimenopause on the pelvic floor
Menopause
Perimenopause & Your Pelvic Floor: Time for TLC
November 2, 2021
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Elaine Hunt
A pregnant woman having a virtual visit with a pelvic floor physical therapist
Pregnancy + Postpartum
10 Good Reasons to Try Virtual Physical Therapy
October 28, 2021
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A pregnant woman in pain holding her back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
9 Ways to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain
October 26, 2021
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A breast cancer survior sitting confidently astride a motorcycle with a tattoo of birds over her surgery scar
Mind Body Healing
Physical Therapy & Breast Cancer: Reconnecting with Your Body
October 21, 2021
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People + Stuff We Love
In the Market for a Massage Gun? We've Got Pro Tips
October 18, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Woman in pain holding her lower back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is Your Hip Pain Sciatica or Something Else?
October 12, 2021
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a woman concerned about diastasis recti holding her hand on her abdominals
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Check Yourself for Diastasis Recti
October 8, 2021
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
a woman holding her baby close to her postpartum belly above her c-section scar
Pregnancy + Postpartum
All About Your C-Section Scar
October 5, 2021
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Roo Harrigan
LGBTQ rainbow tunnel
Health Equity
LGBTQ+ Care at Origin
September 9, 2021
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Carine Carmy
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Company News
Announcing Our New Online Booking Tool
August 23, 2021
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Alex Kramer
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Pregnancy + Postpartum
Swollen Feet During Pregnancy: Why It Happens & What To Do
August 23, 2021
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Birth control
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Birth Control for Postpartum & Breastfeeding Moms
July 19, 2021
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Women with a grapefruit
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Food To Get You In The Mood: How Nutrition Affects Your Sexual Health
July 9, 2021
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Mother and daughter with computer
People + Stuff We Love
Self Care for Work From Home (WFH) Parents
July 8, 2021
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Uncomfortable woman
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Stress Urinary Incontinence and Diastasis Recti
July 5, 2021
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Women seated doing yoga
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Yoga for Your First Trimester
June 14, 2021
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Woman breastfeeding
Pregnancy + Postpartum
4 Ways to Reduce Shoulder, Back, Neck & Wrist Pain While Breastfeeding
June 4, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Underwear on a clothesline
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pregnant and Itchy Down There? Get Some Relief!
May 26, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT and her daughters
Pregnancy + Postpartum
9 Tips for Preventing and Treating Mastitis & Clogged Milk Ducts
May 20, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT
Nursing mom wearing Matek bra
People + Stuff We Love
Celebrating Origin Moms with the Ultimate Nursing Sports Bra
May 6, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Healthy Postpartum Meals
Pregnancy + Postpartum
5 Lactation Boosting Nutrition Tips
May 5, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Black mother with baby
Health Equity
How We're Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
April 14, 2021
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Sydney Jamison, PT, DPT
Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
Company News
Introducing Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
April 13, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Mother with baby in baby carrier
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The Ps and Qs of Choosing a Baby Carrier or Wrap
April 6, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Eyeshadow
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Why and How to Use a Dilator After a Vaginoplasty Procedure
March 31, 2021
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Dr. Emma Kaeser, PT, DPT
Circle
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What is a Pessary and Do I Need One?
March 30, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman cat/cow pose
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Research Behind Hypopressives
March 18, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Health Fruits and Vegetables
Pelvic + Sexual Health
6 Ways to Support Your Endometriosis Through Diet & Lifestyle
March 18, 2021
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Stephanie Nielsen, RDN
Woman looking into distance
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Think Beyond the Kegel
March 16, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Baby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How Big Will My Baby Be?
March 13, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Postpartum belly
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is It Safe for Me to Try Postpartum Abdominal Binding?
February 23, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
A woman's spine
Mind Body Healing
Trauma, Painful Sex & Your Pelvic Floor
February 18, 2021
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Dr. Bre Stuhlmuller
Mother's back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The 411 on Epidurals and Perineal Tearing
February 17, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman planking
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Are Planks Safe?
February 15, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman running
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Returning to Running After Baby
February 11, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Mother's pregnant belly
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How Pelvic Floor Exercise Improves Pregnancy & Childbirth Outcomes
February 8, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Pregnant woman sitting and feeling back pain
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Back Rib Pain During Pregnancy: When to DIY v. Virtual Physical Therapy
January 19, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Pregnant woman doing the physical exercises
Pregnancy + Postpartum
17 Stretches for Immediate Sciatica Pain Relief During Pregnancy
January 14, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
A site-specific mural called “Crescere” in Brentwood
People + Stuff We Love
Mural Design Q&A With Allison Kunath
October 15, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Woman lying in bed
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Sexual Health and Discomfort
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Woman's & man's hands holding a positive pregnancy test
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Fertility and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Pregnant woman doing physical exercises
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pregnancy and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Woman doing yoga with child
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Mature woman stretching
Menopause
Menopause and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Origin's reception in Los Angeles
Company News
Introducing our new home for women's health physical therapy in Los Angeles
August 26, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Brunch food
Pregnancy + Postpartum
What Foods Should I Avoid During Pregnancy?
August 6, 2020
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Halle Tecco
Little Girl Playing
People + Stuff We Love
Introducing Helpr childcare in-person and online for Origin clients
July 13, 2020
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Holly Lemyre
A Pregnant Woman
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The complete guide to pregnancy belly bands according to our experts
July 9, 2020
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
Elly Spyres With The Little Daughter
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Origin Stories: Elly Spyres on physical therapy in "The Fourth Trimester"
May 30, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Banana, Eggplant And Cucumber
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Vaginal Dilators, According to an Expert Pelvic Floor Therapist
May 30, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Eileen Rosete With The Kids
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Origin Stories: Eileen Rosete on Building a Team of Healing Practitioners
May 25, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Baby Lying On A Bed
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 18, 2020
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
Woman's Legs
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What is the best lubricant for women's sexual pleasure and pain management?
May 18, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Woman running
Pelvic + Sexual Health
How to use vaginal weights for a stronger pelvic floor
May 7, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Woman Listening To Music
Pelvic + Sexual Health
How to use a vaginal dilator for painful sex or penetration
May 7, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Baily Hancock
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Origin Stories: Baily Hancock's Experience with Physical Therapy During Pregnancy
May 3, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Women Holding Hands To Symbolize Physical Therapy For Women
Company News
Introducing Origin: Physical Therapy for Women & Mothers
April 24, 2020
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Carine Carmy

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