Pelvic PT Rising
Pelvic PT Rising is a podcast for pelvic physical therapists, hosted by Dr. Nicole Cozean and Jesse Cozean, founders of PelvicSanity physical therapy and the Pelvic PT Huddle. The show covers clinical pearls, business and career advice, and life as pelvic health advocates. It aims to help therapists improve their clinical skills, grow their practices, and find balance in their personal and professional lives.
Episodes
Scaling Your Practice: An Interview with Hannah Strom
What does it really take to grow from a single treatment room into a thriving multi-location practice?In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Strom, founder of Awake Pelvic Health, to talk about the mindset, leadership, and intentional decisions that fueled her incredible growth.Hannah shares how she started in a tiny room at the back of a yoga studio and, just five years later, has built a pract
Grace, Boundaries & Burnout - Real Story of Leaving a Job
Leaving a job is one of the trickiest moments in your career.Whether you're the employee or the employer, emotions run high, plans change quickly, and patients are caught in the middle.In this episode, we discuss a question that came up in the Pelvic PT Huddle and use it to explore what it really means to leave a position professionally and gracefully.We cover:✅ Why giving notice is so emotio
How Your Money Mindset Issues Are Holding You Back
You have money mindset issues.We do too. Every business owner does.The question isn't whether you have them...It's how much they're quietly holding your business back.In this episode, we unpack how money mindset shows up in pricing, hiring, investing, patient care, and even the recommendations you make in the treatment room.We discuss: Why money mindset affects far more than your f
Why PelvicSanity Doesn't Have a Gym
Wait...you don't have a gym? It's a question we get all the time.Especially because when we redesigned our clinic from the ground up, we could have built anything we wanted.A dedicated gym space. Fancy equipment. Treadmills. Squat racks. All the toys.Instead?We made our treatment rooms bigger.In this episode, we discuss how to think strategically about clinic space, equipment, and de
5 Principles for Long-Term Business Success
After working with more than 900 pelvic rehab business owners, we've noticed something:The people who have long-term success aren't necessarily the most talented, charismatic, or the best clinicians.They're the most consistent.In this episode, we break down the five biggest principles we've seen separate thriving business owners from everyone else.We discuss:✅ Why you're a
Why Running Late Isn't Being Nice or Valuable to Your Patient
Do you run late with your patients? Most clinicians do. And almost all of them think it's either helping or 'not that big a deal'.It's not.In this episode, we break down why running late is one of the most damaging habits in clinical practice—for you, your patients, and your business.We discuss: Why running late doesn't earn gratitude or loyalty How it quietly poisons pa
Converting Leads to Paying Patients - Your Conversion System
Getting leads is only the first step. The next part is turning those leads into paying patients. And this is where many of us struggle. In this episode, we break down the conversion system that takes someone from "I'm interested" to actually showing up for an evaluation.We cover: Why scripts are only a small part of conversion The biggest follow-up mistakes practice owners make
Complex Patients Need Simple Interventions
What if the answer for your most complex patient...was actually simpler than you think?In this episode, we share a favorite clinical principle and one that we train on at PelvicSanity...The more complex the patient, the simpler the intervention.Because when someone has seen multiple providers, tried countless treatments, and feels completely overwhelmed by their symptoms...The last thing they usua
The 10 Marketing Mistakes Costing You Patients
Why isn't your schedule full?The first place to look is whether we are getting enough leads.We break down the 10 biggest marketing and sales mistakes pelvic rehab business owners make—and how to fix them.From not tracking your numbers to relying too heavily on social media, these mistakes quietly sabotage growth and leave owners feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck.You'll learn: ✅
The Great Kegel Debate (Part 3): With Michelle Lyons
Should we be anti-Kegel? Has the pendulum swung too far?We brought on the one and only Michelle Lyons to continue the conversation. It deserved a Part 3, and there's no one else we'd rather deep dive into the topic with than Michelle. We cover:Why Kegels and pelvic floor muscle training are NOT the same thing The history of Dr. Kegel (and why we may have misunderstood him) Why pelvi
How to Unlock the Hidden Potential in Your Business
Many of us have the feeling there’s more potential in the business…we just don't know how to unlock it. What got us to this level of success isn't enough to take us to the next.We start to feel stuck, or wonder 'is this it?'Working harder than ever. Stressing about the business. Trying to do 'all the right things'.And yet: You’re not hitting your financial goals Yo
Birth Prep Isn't Birth Education: An Interview with Gina Conley of Mamaste Fit
Are we trying to do too much as pelvic rehab providers?That might be an uncomfortable question.Because when it comes to birth prep, many of us genuinely want to help our patients have the best experience possible.But where does our expertise end?And where does someone else's begin?In this episode, Nicole sits down with Gina Conley of MamasteFit—perinatal fitness provider, birth doula, educato
When the Dream of Time Freedom Turns to a Nightmare
One of the biggest reasons people start a business…is freedom. Freedom to: Work the hours you want Pick your kids up from school Travel Control your schedule But somewhere along the way…the dream turns into a nightmare.You started the business for freedom, but... 👉 You’re working constantly 👉 Thinking about the business all the time 👉 Feeling trapped by your schedule 👉 And wondering why you so
Endometriosis, Fertility & Surgery: An Interview with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani
How many of your patients might have endometriosis… and no one has said it out loud yet?Because that’s happening. A lot.In this episode, Nicole sits down with one of the only physicians in the country trained in both endometriosis excision surgery and reproductive endocrinology—Dr. Sadikah Behbehani.And this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening with endo, fertility, and p
Revenue vs Profit - Where you Need to Be
Revenue is vanity. Profit is reality.And most business owners are focused on the wrong number.In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mindset shifts in business:👉 Revenue is how much money your business brings in👉 Profit is how much actually ends up in your pocketAnd the difference between those two numbers determines everything about your life.This conversation started after a high-leve
What Trauma-Informed Care Really Means: An Interview with Krystyna Holland
Are you truly practicing trauma-informed care… or just assuming you are?Because there’s a big difference.And most of us were never actually trained in it.In this episode, Nicole sits down with pelvic PT, researcher, and educator Krystyna Holland to break down what trauma-informed care really looks like—and where our field is still falling short.And this conversation goes deeper than you expect.We’
The Courage of Little Leaps: An Interview with Kyle Hartman
What if growing your business didn’t require one big leap……but a series of small, courageous ones?Because that’s how most successful practices are actually built.In this episode, Jesse sits down with Rising CEO coach and practice owner Kyle Hartman to talk about what it really looks like to grow—from a brand new pelvic PT during COVID… to running a 4-clinician practice.And the story isn’t what you
Beyond the Obvious: An Interview with Anna Hartman
Are you actually treating the right thing… or just what’s obvious?Because those are very different.And if you’re missing the real driver of your patient’s symptoms…No amount of exercises, techniques, or experience is going to fix it.In this episode, Nicole sits down with athletic trainer and educator Anna Hartman to dive into a completely different way of thinking about assessment, treatment, and
Is Your Problem Supply or Demand?
Is supply or demand the bigger problem in your business?Because if you don’t know the answer to that…You’re probably working on the wrong thing.We see this all the time. Business owners are busy, putting in effort, trying to grow……but focusing on an area that isn’t actually the bottleneck.In this episode, we simplify everything down to one core concept: supply vs demand.👉 Supply = how many patient
The Real Reason We Created the Prolapse Symposium
Prolapse is one of the most talked-about conditions in pelvic health right now.And also one of the most misunderstood.In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the PelviCon Prolapse Symposium — why we created it, how it’s different, and why this topic needed a deeper dive.Because the truth is:Most of us were taught a one-size-fits-all approach to prolapse.And it doesn’t work.Prolapse is on
Starting Your Practice the Right Way
Starting your own practice isn’t actually that hard.But building one you actually want to run?That’s where most people get it wrong.In this episode, we walk through a high-level roadmap for starting your practice — based on the exact framework we’ve used to help hundreds of pelvic health businesses get off the ground.The biggest mistake we see?People jump straight into the checklist:LLC.Website.Lo
Why Is Prolapse So Hard to Treat?
Prolapse should be simple… right?Strengthen the pelvic floor, support the organs, and move on.Except that’s not what actually happens.In this episode, we break down why prolapse is one of the most complex conditions we treat — and why so many clinicians feel stuck.We cover:Why prolapse is often taught incorrectly from the beginningThe disconnect between symptoms and anatomical findings Why you can
7 Reasons Nicole Never Wanted to Start a Business
Starting your own practice gets talked about a lot.But what doesn’t get talked about?👉 The reasons not to do it.In this episode, we break down the 7 reasons Nicole never wanted to start her own business — and why, for a long time, staying an employee was actually the better choice.We cover:What it looks like when a job gives you all the good (and shields you from the bad) The uncertainty and compl
Do You Dread Certain Patients? Let's Fix That
Ever looked at your schedule and thought…“Ugh… that patient.”You’re not alone.Dreading certain patients is something almost every pelvic PT or OT experiences — but it’s not something we talk about enough.In this episode, we break down:The subtle signs you might be dreading certain patients (even if you don’t realize it)Why it happens — from tricky diagnoses to personality challenges to specific st
Boundaries, Babies, and Business Growth with Katie Simmons
Starting a practice is one thing.Building it into something that actually supports your life?That’s a completely different challenge.In this episode, Katie Simmons (ATL Pelvic Health) shares her journey from starting during COVID to building a thriving, multi-clinician practice — all while navigating two pregnancies, maternity leaves, and rapid growth. We talk about:Why decisiveness matters more t
Treating Men with Confidence with Susie Gronski
Treating men in pelvic health can feel intimidating.What if something awkward happens?What if you say the wrong thing?What if you don’t know how to handle it?In this episode, Dr. Susie Gronski breaks down what it actually looks like to work with men — and why most of those fears don’t match reality.We cover:Why men’s pelvic health is one of the biggest gaps in our field How to build trust and comm
Be Decisive: How Jenn Perna Built a 2-Location Practice (With 4 Kids at Home)
Most business owners think they need more certainty before making big decisions.Jenn Perna built her practice by doing the opposite.She started with a mobile practice, transitioned to brick and mortar, opened a second location, and grew to a 7-clinician, 2-location cash practice.All while raising four young kids… and taking two maternity leaves along the way.In this episode, we talk about:Why bein
Tailbone Pain: What We’ve Been Getting Wrong with Dr. Patrick Foye
Tailbone pain is one of the most misunderstood — and underdiagnosed — conditions we see.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Foye, one of the leading experts in coccyx pain, to break down what clinicians are missing and how we can do better.We cover:Why tailbone pain is rarely a fracture (and what it usually is instead)The concept of dynamic instability — and why it’s often missed How to
Stop Chasing Letters - Certificates in Pelvic Health
Will getting another certification actually make you a better clinician?Or just give you more letters after your name?In this episode, we tackle one of the most common questions we hear — which certifications should I get?Because in pelvic health, there are a lot of options.And a lot of confusion.We break down what certifications really are… and what they’re not.At the end of the day, a certificat
Offer Benefits To Appeal and Retain Your Team
Most smaller practice owners think they need to be “bigger” before they can offer real benefits.But that’s not actually true.In this episode, we break down what providing benefits as an employer really looks like — especially for small, growing pelvic health practices.Because benefits aren’t just about checking boxes.They’re about attracting the right people… and keeping them.We talk about the big
Advocate for Yourself and Stop Accepting These 3 Things in Our Field
Why do so many pelvic rehab clinicians love treating patients… but feel frustrated with their jobs?In this episode we dig into the results from our State of Pelvic Rehab Survey and talk about three things every pelvic PT and OT employee should be advocating for in their workplace.The data was eye-opening.67% of clinicians are doing unpaid documentation.That means many rehab providers are literally
The Power of Your Circle: How Lauryn Beecher Built Her Practice
Some practices grow into something incredible.Others burn the owner out along the way.What makes the difference?In this episode we sit down with Lauryn Beecher, owner of Pelvic Health and Wellness, to talk about the real journey of building a pelvic health practice that actually aligns with your values.Lauryn didn’t start with a big clinic.She started by renting a treatment room two days a week, j
6 Surprising Results from Our State of Pelvic Rehab Survey
We recently wrapped up our State of Pelvic Rehab Survey, with hundreds of responses from pelvic therapists working as employees.And a few things stood out.First, the paradox.Despite a number of structural challenges in these jobs, most pelvic therapists report being pretty happy. Nearly 70% rated their job satisfaction a 4 or 5 out of 5.We (generally) love the work.But when you dig into the detail
9 Secrets of Success After Working with 900 Business Owners
After working directly with more than 900 business owners through the Pelvic PT Rising mentorship programs and Kickstart, we’ve had a front-row seat to what actually leads to success in private practice.We’ve seen thriving practices in 45 states and 5 different countries, including places with universal healthcare. The pelvic health field is growing rapidly, and there has never been more opportuni
How to Get Hired (And Actually Stand Out)
If you’re looking for your dream job, this episode is for you.We walk through exactly how to position yourself — authentically — to land the role you actually want.The through-line? Be genuinely you.We cover:✉️ Why your cover letter matters more than your resume📖 Using your resume to tell a story of growth and passion🧠 Showing how your interest in pelvic health began — and how it’s evolved👗 What
The Tactical Guide to Hiring the Right Clinician
Hiring is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make.And one of the riskiest.In this episode, we walk business owners step-by-step through our hiring process — the exact framework we’ve refined over years of building PelvicSanity and teaching those in our Rising Mentorship programs.We cover:📄 Resume review (what matters and what doesn’t)✉️ Why the cover letter often matters mor
Finding Your Dream Job in the Golden Age of Pelvic Health
We are living in a golden age of pelvic health.There are more job opportunities, more practice models, and more flexibility than ever before.But with more options comes a harder question:👉 What does your dream job actually look like?In this episode, we challenge you to zoom out beyond compensation and think holistically about what makes a job fulfilling.Because once a position pays a fair wage, op
5 Financial Advantages Every Business Owner Should Be Using
Most pelvic rehab business owners work incredibly hard… and then accidentally leave money sitting on the table.In this episode, we walk through five financial advantages that smart business owners use to build stability, reduce taxes, and create long-term wealth — without doing anything risky or complicated.This isn’t about fancy investing strategies or crypto speculation. It’s about boring, high-
The '6-8 Visit' Lie
There’s a unspoken soundtrack running in pelvic rehab:“Patients should be better in 6–8 visits.”Most of us don’t say it out loud.But it shapes how we plan care, how we discharge patients, and how we judge ourselves.In this episode, we break down:Where this belief actually comes from (hint: insurance, not biology)Why it doesn’t hold up under scrutinyHow it quietly contributes to burnoutAnd how it i
Stop Looking for the "Magic Bullet" in Business
If there were a magic bullet in business, we’d all be using it.And we’d all be successful.But there isn’t.As pelvic rehab providers, we get frustrated when patients come in looking for the one magic pill, surgery, technique, or device that will instantly fix everything. We know better. We know outcomes are about consistency, skill, time, and effort.And then we turn around and do the exact same thi
Are Cash-Based or Insurance-Based Providers "Better"?
There’s been a recent flare-up in the pelvic rehab world around cash-based versus insurance-based care. And while emotions are running high, we wanted to pause the noise and add something that feels increasingly rare: context.In this episode, we start with what we all agree on:Every pelvic PT and OT is doing their best for their patientsWe all want clinicians to be paid fairly and sustainablyMore
Patient Outcomes = Skill x Time
In this episode, we break patient outcomes down into a simple but powerful formula:Patient Outcomes = Skill × TimeYou need:The skill to understand what’s actually driving someone’s symptomsAnd the time for healing, behavior change, tissue adaptation, relationship-building, and clinical reasoning to unfoldMiss either one — and outcomes suffer.We talk about:Why outcomes can’t be separated from both
How We Get Paid - Why Clinicians & Clinic Owners are Getting Squeezed by Insurance Companies
In this episode, we break down how money actually moves in the insurance-based PT and OT world, why so many clinicians and clinic owners feel financially stuck, and how the landscape has quietly but dramatically changed over the last 20 years.We cover:How insurance companies make money — and why they’re incentivized to pay out as little as possibleThe reality of declining reimbursement and rising
What to Do With a Long Waitlist
Long waitlists are incredibly common in pelvic rehab — and they’re only becoming more common as awareness of pelvic health grows.But a long waitlist isn’t automatically a good thing… or a bad thing. It’s a decision point.In this episode, we break down what it actually means to have a long waitlist and how to think about it strategically and tactically, whether you own a practice or work for someon
Goal Setting for 2026 — Diversify Your Portfolio
Most goal-setting focuses on one or two areas of life — usually work and maybe health — and then we wonder why things feel off balance by February.In this first episode of 2026, we’re sharing the framework we teach every year in our business programs, but one that applies just as much if you work for someone else:Diversify your goal-setting portfolio.Before you set career or business goals, we wal
Crafting Your 2025 Narrative: Fighting Negativity Bias & Giving Yourself Credit
As the year wraps up, it’s tempting to jump straight into planning what’s next — without ever stopping to reflect on what just happened.In this episode, we talk about why crafting a clear narrative for your year is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for preventing burnout, building perspective, and entering the next season grounded instead of reactive.We explore:Why high performers de
How a 0-10 Scale Will Transform Your Communication
Binary questions are easy — and often misleading.In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful (and underused) communication tools in pelvic health, leadership, and life: the 0–10 scale.Instead of asking questions that are heavily influenced by power dynamics, assumptions, or people-pleasing (“Are you okay with this?”), the 0–10 scale opens the door to nuance, curiosity, and honesty.We d
From Surviving to Thriving in Business as a Pelvic PT/OT Owner
A lot of pelvic health business owners are just surviving.They’re working hard. Seeing patients. Paying the rent and bills, with maybe a bit left over for themselves. But surviving isn’t why most people started a practice.In this episode, we talk about what it actually means to thrive as a business owner—and why the success you want is often on the other side of the work you’ve been avoiding.We
The 4 Types of Clinical Mentorship (And Why Most Clinicians Are Missing At Least One)
Mentorship has become a buzzword in pelvic PT and OT — but most conversations around it are incomplete.In this episode, we break down the four distinct types of mentorship that actually shape clinical confidence, patient outcomes, and long-term career satisfaction. Most clinicians receive some mentorship — but very few receive all four.We unpack:Hard Skills Hands-on techniques, assessments, and in
18 Modules in 18 Minutes: The Entire Accelerator… Unlocked!
In this rapid-fire episode, we’re celebrating Cohort #6 of the Pelvic PT Rising Business Accelerator 🎉 To mark the milestone of 400+ graduates and 800+ practices mentored, we’re pulling back the curtain and breaking down the entire Accelerator curriculum… in 18 minutes.You’ll walk away with quick insights from each of the 18 modules, organized across the Three Pillars of a Thriving Practice:🟦 Pill
Stop Borrowing Your Patient's Story - Help Them Create a Better One
We dive into one of the most overlooked clinical skills in pelvic rehab: 👉 helping patients make sense of their own story.Patients often arrive with narratives that are fragmented, confusing, or shaped by years of mixed messages. When clinicians accidentally adopt that narrative, both the patient and the plan of care end up lost.We explore:Why so many patients lack a cohesive understanding of thei
Why 90% of Business Owners Don't Reach Their Financial Goals
🎙️ Why 90% of Pelvic Health Business Owners Aren’t Hitting Their Financial GoalsWe break down exactly why so many pelvic health business owners struggle financially — and what to do about it.This episode is based on data from our community and our experience working with more than 800+ pelvic rehab business owners. And the truth? Most owners aren’t missing their financial goals because 'peopl
Money, Mentorship, Flexibility? What to Prioritize in Your Next Pelvic Health Job
🎙️ How to Choose the Right Pelvic Health Job + PelviCon Sold Out in 4 Minutes PelviCon 2026 sold out (again!) in just 4 minutes — which is both incredible and challenging. We wish everyone who showed up at 9:00am could have gotten an in-person spot.And TODAY is the last day to get the lowest possible price on the PelviCon Live Virtual + Recording pass!💼 Now… let’s talk about HIRING.Whether you’re
The Ultimate PelviCon 2026 FAQ Episode
Got questions about PelviCon 2026? We’ve got answers! 🙌In this episode, we run through the most common questions we’ve been getting about the 2026 event — from logistics and travel tips to how Live Virtual works and what to expect at the conference itself. We’ll cover:What’s included with your in-person or Live Virtual ticketTravel dates and hotel infoThe difference between the In-Person and Live
The 2026 PelviCon Lineup Is Here — And It’s Epic!
We’re giving you the inside scoop on the PelviCon 2026 speaker lineup! 🎤In this episode, we share how this year’s roster of world-class pelvic health experts came together — and what makes the 2026 event the most diverse, practical, and forward-thinking lineup yet.You’ll hear about:How the speaker selection process works behind the scenesThe new voices and international experts joining PelviCon 20
Work-Life Balance: What Are You Optimizing For?
“Work-life balance” gets thrown around a lot — but most conversations just blame work.In this episode, we talk about what real balance actually looks like — and how to create it in a way that matches your values, your season of life, and what you’re optimizing for right now.We cover: 🌿 The real question — what are you optimizing for? Profit, time, impact, energy? 🌀 The seasons of business and life
The Soundtracks Dragging Your Business Down
We all have “soundtracks” — those repetitive thoughts that quietly shape how we act in business.Some are harmless, but others drag us down, create guilt, and keep us stuck.In this episode, we unpack some of the most dangerous soundtracks we hear from clinicians and business owners — and how to rewrite them.We cover: 🧠 The hidden money soundtracks (like “I’m so expensive” or “They’ll think I’m gree
Why Experience Isn't Everything in Pelvic Rehab
When we’re hiring at PelvicSanity (and we are right now 👀), we always get asked what we’re looking for — and honestly, it’s not what most people expect.Experience is great…but it’s not everything. In pelvic rehab, years on a résumé don’t necessarily translate to better outcomes, better patient care, or better fit.In this episode, we’re diving into:Why “experience” in other specialties doesn’t mean
You Can't Be All Things to All People
Trying to be everything to everyone is one of the fastest ways to burn out as a business owner.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to narrow your focus and set boundaries — in your pricing, your location, your specialty, and even your patient personality fit.We cover:Why saying no is one of the healthiest business decisions you can makeHow to stop feeling guilty about your rates or
Nicole's Nudge #6 - Share Some Gratitude
This week’s Nicole’s Nudge is all about appreciation. It’s easy to think positive thoughts about our colleagues, mentors, or peers in the pelvic health field—but how often do we actually tell them?Expressing gratitude not only lifts them up, but it activates the gratitude centers in our own brains as well. Nicole’s Nudges are quick, actionable challenges designed to strengthen both your clinical p
Spooky Things in Business: What Should (and Shouldn’t) Scare You as a Practice Owner
It’s spooky season — and there’s nothing scarier than running a business sometimes.In this Halloween-themed episode, we break down what should actually scare you in business (and what’s just a fake jump scare).We cover: 👻 The “fake” fears — bad reviews, competition, scary letters, and other harmless haunts 🩸 The real monsters — bad onboarding, toxic employees, moving goalposts, and losing alignmen
Nicole's Nudge #5 - Nervous System First
In this Nicole’s Nudge, we’re focusing on the nervous system—and why it should be part of every evaluation and treatment plan. There isn't a single pelvic health condition the nervous system doesn’t influence. We’ll discuss different ways to introduce nervous system concepts depending on your patient’s personality type, how to make this clinically relevant, and why consistency is key.Nicole’s
The 3 Types of Failing Businesses
The 3 Types of Failing Businesses (And Which One You Might Be In)When we think about business failure, most of us imagine closing the doors for good. But in reality, there are three different types of failure we see in pelvic health businesses — and two of them are much more common, but rarely talked about.In this episode, we cover:Why some practices close completely (and how often it happens nati
Nicole's Nudge #4 - Dig Into the Foundations of Pelvic Health
This week’s Nudge challenges you to choose one foundational aspect of pelvic health—sleep, movement, nutrition, or stress management—and ask every single one of your patients about it.These lifestyle factors are often overlooked but play a huge role in long-term outcomes.We discuss how to weave these questions into your sessions, what to look for in patient responses, and how to make foundations a
How Your Schedule (Should) Change as a Multi-Clinician Owner
Time Management for Multi-Clinician Owners: From Clinician to CEOWhen you move from solopreneur to leading a team, your time priorities must shift. But most owners struggle to make this change—stuck treating too many patients and never carving out time for leadership work.In this episode, we cover:Why “what got you here won’t get you there”The new #1 priority as a multi-clinician owner (hint: it’s
Nicole's Nudge #3 - What's Your Reset Ritual?
Do you have a reset ritual between patients? In this Nicole’s Nudge, we talk about the importance of letting go of the last session and preparing yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for the next.Whether it’s hand washing, a deep breath, or a mantra, the key is having a consistent practice to reset your nervous system.We’ll explore why reset rituals are so critical, examples of what they
Building Your Ideal Week as a Solopreneur
Time Management for Solopreneurs: Building a Schedule That WorksMost solopreneurs don’t have a real schedule—they’re just reacting. Between patients, documentation, marketing, admin, and even social media, the day feels scattered and exhausting. No wonder burnout is so common.In this episode, we break down how to build a schedule that actually works for YOU, including:Why your highest-value task i
Nicole's Nudge #2 - Don't Forget the Feet
This week’s Nicole’s Nudge is a reminder not to overlook the feet. Our patients’ mechanics are influenced both from the top down and the bottom up. By assessing the foot, mid-foot, and rearfoot, we can uncover important contributors to pelvic floor dysfunction—or confidently check them off as not contributing to the issue. Nicole’s Nudges are short, focused trainings designed to help you sharpen y
The 8 Pricing Mistakes Killing Your Profit
These Pricing Mistakes That Are Killing Your PracticePricing is the single biggest lever in whether your business thrives—or keeps you stuck. And here’s the truth: in working with over 800 practice owners, we’ve never told anyone they were overpriced. Ever.In this episode, we share:The most common pricing mistakes that cost practice owners thousands (sometimes millions!)Why packages are hurting yo
Nicole's Nudge #1 - Ask Better Evaluation Questions
In this first Nicole’s Nudge episode, we’re diving into two powerful questions you can use to unlock your patient’s true goals during their evaluation. Too often, we get caught up in the symptoms without uncovering what really scares our patients—or how their life would change if those symptoms disappeared. These questions can shift the entire course of care and strengthen the therapeutic alliance
How a Patient's First Impressions Make (or Break) Your Practice
How We Onboard New Patients (And Why It Matters So Much)When new patients call your clinic, they’re often nervous, skeptical, and unsure. Many have never heard of pelvic PT—and nearly all have had negative healthcare experiences in the past.Onboarding isn’t just logistics—it’s your first chance to show them you’re different. Done well, it builds comfort, trust, and confidence before they ever step
From Manual Therapy to Menstrual Cycles - PelviCon Speaker Series with Michelle Lyons
We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — and this time we’re joined by the incomparable Michelle Lyons.Michelle has been a leader in pelvic health for decades, combining clinical practice, teaching, and research translation in ways that have shaped the field worldwide. In this conversation, she dives deep into one of her greatest passions: menstrual health.We cover:Why ever
Building Better Pelvic Health Education - PelviCon Series with MJ Forget
Mentorship, Models, and the Future of Pelvic Health – with MJ ForgetWith 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ Forget has helped shape the pelvic health field through mentorship, innovative teaching tools, and her leadership at Pelvic Health Solutions.In this episode, MJ shares:Her journey into pelvic health and why it wasn’t part of her original trainingThe development of her signature
Surgery, Honest Prognosis and Lifelong Learning - Taryn Hallam in the PelviCon Speaker Series
Bridging the Gap: Taryn Hallam on Surgery, Pelvic PT, and Honest PrognosisFew people in the pelvic health world have shaped the field like Taryn Hallam. With decades of experience as a clinician, educator, and researcher, she has a unique ability to bridge research and clinical practice.In this episode, we cover:How Taryn’s research background in Sydney shaped her pelvic PT lensWhy bridging the ga
How to Start Your Pelvic Health Business for Under $10K
How Easy (and Cheap) It Really Is to Start a Cash PracticeIn school, you were probably told it would take $100K+ to start your own practice. And that’s true—if you’re building an insurance-based clinic.But in cash-based pelvic health, the reality is totally different. You can start lean, smart, and intentional—for less than $10K.In this episode, we break down:Why insurance-based clinics cost so mu
Why Kids Aren’t Just Small Adults - PelviCon Speaker Series with Quiara Smith
We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — this time with the amazing Quiara Smith!Quiara is a pediatric OT and pelvic health expert who has specialized in autism, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed care for over 15 years. She brings an OT lens, sensory processing expertise, and a whole new perspective to pelvic health.In this episode we cover:Why pediatric pelvic health pa
W-2 or 1099? The Truth About Hiring Clinicians
Can you hire a clinician as a 1099 contractor instead of a W-2 employee?Short answer: No. It’s illegal. And it’s one of the biggest risks you take as a business owner.In this episode, we break down:Why payroll taxes incentivize employers to call people “contractors.”The 10 IRS criteria that determine if someone is a W-2 or 1099 (hint: clinicians don’t qualify).Why paying someone as a contractor ac
Curiosity, Collaboration & Clinical Wisdom - PelviCon Speaker Series with Susan Clinton
What happens when you combine 45 years of experience, relentless curiosity, and a passion for mentoring others? You get Dr. Susan Clinton.In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Susan to talk about her path into pelvic health, her orthopedic manual specialty, and what she’s learned about clinical care, burnout, and resilience across decades in the field.We cover:How she transitio
Should You Decrease Your Patient Hours? The Truth at Each Stage
Ever wondered if you’re treating too many patients — or not enough?In this episode, we walk through Nicole's own journey, from solopreneur to running a 7-clinician practice. At each stage, her responsibilities and patient hours shifted. We (painfully) discuss the mistakes we made, what we’d do differently, and the myths that can trip up business owners.We cover:The trade-offs of maxing out
Trailblazer in Pelvic Health - PelviCon Speaker Series with Holly Herman
She’s a true legend. A trailblazer. And one of the people who made it possible for pelvic health to even exist as a specialty.In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Holly Herman to reflect on her 50 years in pelvic health, the challenges of the early days, and the lessons she continues to teach the next generation of pelvic rehab providers.We cover:The fight for recognition of p
