mississippi health center
4631 n. albina
portland oregon 97217
main 503 282 5358
mississippihealthcenter.com
WHAT IS HOLISTIC PELVIC CARE ™?
Holistic Pelvic Care ™ (HPC) is a technique designed to restore emotional, physical and energetic
imbalances that are rooted in the pelvis. It was developed by Tami Kent, a women’s health physical
therapist, from manual techniques originally designed to help incontinence in women but enriched to
encompass the emotional and energetic aspects of womanhood.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT?
Any woman seeking a more integrated approach to connection between her physical body and her deeper
wisdom to heal and nurture herself would benefit from this work. Specific physical manifestations include:
dysmennorrhea, fibroids, fertility issues, post-partum care, cesarean recovery, painful intercourse,
incontinence, vaginitis or trauma to the pelvic region.
WHAT WOULD A TYPICAL SESSION BE LIKE?
Although every woman is different, a typical session begins with a detailed intake about current issues
you wish to address and your medical history. Because I am an acupuncturist, questions related to your
constitution and an assessment of your pulse and tongue are also part of the intake process. The hands-on
portion takes place on a massage table with some light acupuncture, detailed physical pelvic work and
guided visualizations.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SESSION (FOLLOW UP)?
The number of treatments will vary depending on your response to the first session and how chronic your
condition is. It is not uncommon for women to remember or become aware of deep emotions regarding various
aspects of their lives. Since this work is designed to restore physical and energetic imbalances in
combination with the emotional, it may be necessary for a referral to a trained counselor. If this is the
case, you will be referred to a trusted specialist. Additionally, herbal and nutritional formulas and/or
lifestyle suggestions may be prescribed to aid your healing process.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Beth Yohalem Ilsley
, LAc