Join Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT, Founder of Operation M.I.S.T., for an informative Pelvic Floor Care Workshop. During this session, participants will:

· review pelvic floor, vulva, and reproductive system anatomy and functionality

· discuss why some women leak urine and have pain with intercourse while others don't

· explain the role of vaginal tears and c-section scars in pelvic floor dysfunction

· describe the role a physical therapist can play in preventing issues during and after pregnancy

· discuss the role physical therapists can play in addressing issues pelvic floor issues that arise

Parking: Preferred parking for visitors is within the white lines; however, you may park in any available parking space.

Katherine Sylvester is a mother of two, physical therapist, preeclampsia survivor, clinical assistant professor for women’s health, and VBAC-certified doula. She is the founder of Operation M.I.S.T. where she and her team teach women to use smart watches and blood pressure cuffs to show up to pregnancy healthy, navigate pregnancy without unnecessary complications, catch issues early and between office visits, survive delivery, and recover well afterwards.

She and her team and also host More than a Period Parties where they teach ladies about their bodies so they can trust, prepare and protect them throughout all phases of womanhood. These parties were designed with some of the following statistics in mind: vaginal tears and c-section scars can significantly contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction; urine leakage is an independent risk factor for nursing home admission and depression; and the number one killer of women in the U.S. is heart disease.

At Operation M.I.S.T. we do not believe in assumptions, protocol-driven care or generalized interventions. We believe that women’s health journeys are as unique as their fingerprints and should be treated as such.