Pelvic Floor Therapy Workshop.

Join us for a comprehensive pelvic floor workshop designed to help you understand and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.  Whether you're looking to prevent problems, manage existing issues, or simply improve your overall pelvic health, this workshop will provide you with valuable information and practical skills. Open to all levels, this workshop offers a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds. Come learn how to care for your pelvic floor and enhance your overall well-being.

The discussion will be led by Dr. Katie Bacarella, owner of Move Physical Therapy. She will cover the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, common issues and conditions, and effective exercises to promote strength and flexibility. 

Malissa Whited, ERYT will help us explore the connection between yoga postures, breath work, and pelvic floor exercises to enhance strength, stability, and awareness in this often-neglected area of the body.  Through a series of gentle and targeted movements, you will learn how to engage and release the pelvic floor muscles, improving both strength and flexibility. 

This workshop is suitable for all levels.

About your presenters:

Katie is a physical therapist and owner of MOVE Physical Therapy. Her Bachelor’s is in Athletic Training from Albion College and she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2014. She specializes in treating athletes from youth to older adults, CrossFitters/weightlifters, runners, and women’s pelvic floor therapy. Her clinic is located within her husband’s gym, Light the Fire CrossFit. Katie has extensive training and education in working with pregnant and postpartum women in both physical therapy and exercise. In addition to being a fitness-forward PT, she utilizes dry needling, cupping, and Muscle Energy Techniques to help her patients. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters, taking & coaching CrossFit classes, and being outside.

Malissa Whited B.S., E-RYT 200 has been a Yoga instructor for over 24 years. She became certified as an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor in 2002, a Yoga Instructor in 2004, and a Stott Mat Pilates Instructor in 2008. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toledo in 2013, She has taught three teacher trainings and teaches retreats and workshops in the U.S. and Internationally. She is also a Manual Medicine Therapist, under Dr. Keith Barbour, DO. Her mission is to heal and elevate the vibration of all beings through Yoga, love, gratitude, and kindness.