Grade 3 Uterine Prolapse, feels like heaviness, pressure, difficulty peeing and pooping. That Feeling You Cannot Quite Name Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the most common conditions we see at Blueberry Therapy — and one of the least talked about. You’re carrying groceries in from the car, or chasing your toddler across the playground, and there it is again: that heavy, dragging feeling low in your pelvis. Like something is sitting where it shouldn’t be. You noticed it when y

Overactive Bladder can impact your daily life. By Kristen Parise, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 🫐 Blueberry Therapy | blueberrytherapy.ca You know that feeling when you just went to the bathroom and suddenly you need to go again? Or that urgent “ I need to find a toilet NOW ” sensation that seems to run your life? That’s overactive bladder (OAB), and it affects a LOT of women. New research out of the Medical University of Vienna is giving us a fascinating window into what m

The Details You Need What:  Pain-Free Sex Educational Workshop When:  Thursday, February 26th, 5-7pm (drop-in anytime) Where:  The Nest at Blueberry Therapy, 14 Cross St. Dundas Cost:  Free Who:  Anyone, any age, any stage - you don't need to be a current client RSVP:  Helpful for planning but not required - just show up Let's be honest about your health class sex education. You got a banana and a condom. Maybe a diagram of reproductive organs labeled in clinical terms you im

Welcome to 2026. You've probably already committed to drinking more water, moving your body, and maybe finally using that gym membership. But here's a resolution that deserves a spot on your list: starting a regular vibration practice. I had the pleasure of speaking with Physical Therapist Dee Hartmann on the Hole Shebang Podcast about the emerging research on vibration practices and I had to find out MORE!! Listen to the podcast here. This isn't about "treating yourself" or

Written by Liana Cross - Professional Art Therapist and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Winter can be a beautiful season, but it can also feel long, isolating and hard. Shorter daylight hours, frigid weather, and long periods indoors often impact our motivation, energy and mood. Many people experience periods of sadness, feelings of isolation and loss of connection during this time of year. If winter tends to feel emotionally challenging for you, art therapy can be

The Episodes You Loved Most (And Why They Matter) I've been hosting The Hole Shebang Podcast for over a year now, and honestly? Some days I still can't believe people actually listen to me talk about pelvic floors, perimenopause, and sex for an hour every week. But you do. And you show up. Week after week. So I wanted to take a minute to say thank you—and also to share something kind of cool. I recently looked at the data to see which episodes have resonated most with you, an

Written by Kristen Parise Registered Physiotherapist, PT BSc. MSc. BHSc. PT Let's talk about the injury you've forgotten but your body hasn't. That car accident from 2015. The fall you took playing soccer in grade 10. The whiplash from that rear-ending three years ago. Your postpartum recovery that involved more Netflix-and-baby-on-chest than actual rest. That time you worked through a back injury because you couldn't afford to take time off. Your conscious mind moved on. You

By Kristen Parise, Registered Physiotherapist and Owner of Blueberry Therapy August is Say Vagina Month, and there's never been a more...

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By Lisa Giles Registered Psychotherapist When I was pregnant with my first child, I had a clear picture of who I wanted to be as a...

The Hidden Mental Health Impacts of Perimenopause "I feel like I don't recognize myself anymore." "My emotions are all over the place,...

By Kristen Parise, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist For many people living with endometriosis, the journey can feel isolating, frustrating,...

As a pelvic health clinic, we at Blueberry Therapy understand that the postpartum period brings significant changes to your body and...

For anyone with a vulva or if you have a partner with a vulva, here's a simple question: Could you identify the seven separate structures...

A number of years ago I read Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life by Dr. Susan David. More...

If you've ever heard about pelvic floor trainers and wondered what they're all about, you're in the right place! Pelvic floor trainers...

Women's sexual health, often shrouded in silence, remains a sensitive subject in healthcare. Even with growing awareness about the...

Bringing a new baby into the world is a life-changing event, and as thrilling as it is, it brings along a bundle of changes to your life,...

This Blog is a departure from all the previous blogs I have written and I am excited to hear your thoughts.   You see, I have the most...

Overview of "The M Factor" Documentary "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" takes viewers on an enlightening journey to...