Author name: Kathleen Olsen

Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most common and least talked about health conditions affecting women. If you’re leaking when you laugh, experiencing pelvic pain, recovering from childbirth, or navigating prolapse- this is for you. What Is the Pelvic Floor, and What Goes Wrong? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and […]

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility spectrum disorder, or dysautonomia is exhausting, both because of your symptoms, and because finding care that truly understands your condition can feel like a second full-time job. If you’re in North County San Diego and searching for a physical therapist who gets it, you’re in the right place. You’re Not

If you live with dysautonomia, you have probably learned that your body does not respond to stress, exercise, or daily demands in a predictable way. What helps one day can flare symptoms the next. That is why I use the ADaPT Protocol in my practice. The ADaPT Protocol is a structured, research-informed approach designed specifically

If you live with hypermobility or Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), you may have heard the terms atlantoaxial instability (AAI) or craniocervical instability (CCI) mentioned online, in support groups, or in specialist conversations. These terms can sound intimidating, but like many things in EDS, AAI and CCI are best understood not as isolated diagnoses, but as part

Pelvic pain and pressure are common experiences for people with hypermobility and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS). Symptoms can look different from person to person and often change with posture, activity, time of day, or even breathing. As our understanding of hypermobility continues to grow, we’re learning that pelvic symptoms are rarely driven by one single system.