Internal Pelvic Release Work

Service Description

Internal Pelvic Release Work (IPRW) is a holistic approach to pelvic care that combines external alignment with internal release techniques to reduce pelvic pain, improve pelvic floor function, improve prolapse symptoms and enhance overall wellbeing, at any stage of life. IPRW involves the gentle but deliberate touch of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue (fascia) within and around the pelvis, via the vagina. Thus, restoring optimal quality of the tissues and creating space for physical and emotional tension to be released. An IPRW session is completely woman-led, allowing full control of the session be in the hands of the woman receiving the bodywork. We work together to identify areas of tension that need attention, and the woman is supported to use her breath and awareness to complete the release. The pelvis can store tension for a myriad of reasons. Some of these include posture, previous injury, muscle imbalance, physical or emotional trauma, repetitive movements, surgery and lifestyle choices. This tension can result in misalignment, weakness or pain and can negatively impact the function of the womb, ovaries, bladder and bowel. IPRW can be beneficial for any woman, at any stage of life. But may be particularly helpful for: * women preparing for birth * women healing from birth * if you are experiencing pelvic pain * if you experience pain from endometriosis or adenomyosis * if you experience discomfort in intimacy * if you have scars from birth (caesarean, tears or episiotomy) * if you experience pelvic floor dysfunction * if you experience painful periods or ovulation * if you have prolapse symptoms * if you have been harmed by another * if you have vaginismus/vulvodynia * if you feel your pelvic floor is weak/tight * if you are curious to learn more about your pelvic space or A two hour hands-on session includes: *Understanding your history, birth story (if relevant) and finding out your goals *Assessment of posture and pelvic alignment *Assessment of any musculoskeletal injuries if relevant as pelvic issues rarely exist in isolation *External body work and pelvic rebalancing *Full informed consent for internal pelvic release work will be discussed due to the sensitive nature of this work *Internal pelvic release work (usually 20-30 minutes per side or as tolerated) *Time to go through ‘homework’ with exercises for either birth preparation or pelvic health exercise as needed