Core Queens
When you could do jumping jacks, enjoy long walks, and play tag with your kids without sprinting for the bathroom or reaching for some meds.
You’d give anything for those days.
Because life right now looks like:
And you’ve come to just dealing that this is how life is from now on. Because despite-
😖 Having been to every healthcare provider and then some without any real results, relief, or feeling like anyone is listening to you…
😖 Buying all sorts of “miracle” medications, weighted balls, vibrating chairs or pants…
😖 Seeing a parade of general practitioners, physios, gynecologists, chiropractors, pre & postnatal specialists, fitness trainers, massage therapists, and everyone in between
But those just didn’t work.
But you don’t want to resort to surgery.
Or maybe you did have surgery and it didn’t help. (in fact, you are pretty sure it made things worse.)
But you’ve “already” cut out running, exercises, hiking, playing with your kids or grandkids. And no matter how much you try to advocate for yourself...
It feels like no one’s listening.
Not the last 3 doctors you visited. Or the specialists you maxed out your insurance to see.
In case no one’s told you this:
The reality is: 70-80% of the population will experience some type of neck or back pain in their lives.
And one quarter of women suffer from leaking – even if they haven’t experienced childbirth.
So you’re not alone.
(And what if I told you you can do that from the comfort of your own home?)
Wondering how I can make such bold claims?
The reason nothing has worked so far isn’t your fault.
It’s likely because all your ‘solutions’ have focused on easing your symptoms.
(I’m also totally obsessed with chai lattes, hot chips, and colorful yoga pants!)
I believe women like you who are living with pains and leaks shouldn’t have to ‘just deal’ or kegel your way through life. And you definitely shouldn’t have to stop doing the things you love.
More importantly?
If one part isn’t working optimally, then like a domino effect, it triggers other parts of the body too.
When we step back and look at your entire body as a whole, you’ll find all pain traces back to…👇🏼
“But Melissa, I’ve already done fifty million crunches!” I hear you.
But—
Most healthcare providers focus on curing your symptoms—not identifying the cause.
You tell them hip pain, they’ll give you 10 generic exercises involving the hips.
(or worse, tell you to do even more kegels).
Every time you perform kegels, you’re tensing your pelvic floor muscles.
And sometimes, that causes you to overly tense them when your pelvic floor actually needs to be lengthened and relaxed.
So if you’re already feeling tightness, pressure, or tension, kegels will be painful and unhelpful.
It includes your pelvic floor, diaphragm, back muscles, and glutes. ALL of these muscles have to work together as a system and function properly and maintain the intra-abdominal pressure in your abdomen.
And when something disrupts the system and creates more pressure—
It leads to achy back pain, prolapse, leaks, digestive issues, and more.
I help you identify all the issues that might be causing your pain and leaking – from your diet, stress levels, bathroom habits, and even sleep habits.
Then using my background as a physical therapist and yoga instructor—
I teach you how to respond to it with gentle exercises that will open up your core and pelvic floor.
Core Queens
“ I was able to walk for the first time in 3 years without a cane. My hip pain has decreased & I have exercises that actually work.”
“Long car rides no longer terrify me. I am now able to drive without achy back pains! And I could get back out on the golf course without my plantar fasciitis flaring up, double win!”
“I used to wake up every morning with a stiff achy back and would have never dreamt of getting on a trampoline. After this program, I am now able to get up with much less pain & I was able to for the first time in 5 years jump on a trampoline with my son.”
“I am back to lifting and exercising, something I never thought I would be able to because of the pelvic pressure and peeing. I had had surgery for my prolapse, but things only got worse after. So thankful I tried this program.”
This is NOT a program where I give you more kegels and crunches (because we both know they don’t work for you).
Or force you to do hours and hours of exercises (because I know you don’t have time for that)
Instead, we’ll take a root-cause approach.
I’ll teach you how to listen to your body and locate the pain or pressure so you can figure out which muscles are firing up…
Then, we work out WHY you are experiencing aches and pains so we can treat the cause—not the symptom.
From there, I’ll guide you through new habits and intentional exercises for pain relief so you can have a permanent fix to your aches, pains, and leaks!
You’ll have all the tools you need with our weekly LIVE sessions and customized action steps designed for you all while being able to do this in the comfort of your home.
“I slept soundly & woke up for the first time with less pain and tightness down my right side after doing the exercises Melissa taught me! I’ve struggled with chronic pain, pelvic floor issues, and sciatica for years and finally feeling like I can feel better.”
“My OBYGN wanted to put me on medicine for an overactive bladder. I did not want to take medication. Your exercises are such a better way for me.”
👉🏼 Personalized feedback on whether you are doing the exercises correctly and adjustments you need to make
👉🏼 Ask your specific questions you have about the exercises and new strategies
👉🏼 Weekly action steps specific for your body that easily fit into your week
👉🏼 Have Dr. Melissa and a group of like minded women supporting you along the way
Did you know the way you breathe AND your posture directly affects your core system?
By learning to breathe for your pelvic floor and align your posture, you can better manage your intra-abdominal pressure and your pain.
In this module, you’ll learn:
In this module, we’ll cover how your core system works, what contributes to your core not working properly, and how to build a strong core.
You’ll learn –
In this module, we’ll explore how to recognize if your pelvic floor muscles are too weak, too tight, or just not activating properly.
Then we’ll go over how to both lengthen and contract your pelvic floor with specific exercises and activities.
You’ll learn –
In this module, you’ll be working on hip range of motion, mobility, stability, and myofascial release techniques.
And if you feel a difference between your right and left side, we’ll work on balancing those two sides out.
You’ll learn –
In this module, you’ll be working on learning mistakes you might be making in the bathroom, how to fix them, and tips for digestive issues.
And we are covering foods that might be contributing to pelvic floor issues and ways to help.
You’ll learn –
In this module, you’ll be working on putting everything we learned throughout the program together.
And continue to learn the many connections with your core to include your feet and jaw!
You’ll learn –
Stress plays a major role in how your body is feeling and functioning. Increased stress contributes to added stress and tension on your pelvic floor.
In this module, we’ll tap into breathing strategies, pelvic floor relaxation exercises, and self-care tips that reduce your stress and improve your quality of sleep.
You’ll learn –
Chances are, you’ve got your eyebrows raised and you’re wondering if this’ll work or if it’s another disappointing gimmick.
You are done with getting your hopes up just to be let down.
And I get it.
You’ve already been forced to spend money on therapists and “revolutionary” devices that didn’t help.
You’ve wasted so much time and money trying to “fix” your body.
And you’re wondering how the Pelvic Floor Playbook will help you when even a parade of healthcare providers wouldn’t.
Well... 👇🏼
As a result ― many of the women who have worked with me have gone from living with severe pain and leaks to regaining control of their body and life!
But don’t just take my word for it…👇🏼
In fact, you’ve probably paid for more PT sessions and doctor visits than you can count, and none of it helped.
But now?
You can get lifetime access to The Pelvic Floor Playbook and start working towards a pain-free, leak-free life in your own home for a fraction of the price and for only ONE payment.
For many women, this was the last health-related investment they had to make because it works.
So what do you say?
Who’s tired of bouncing around from one specialist to the next, being poked and prodded with needles.
Who’s been failed by a healthcare system that doesn’t know enough about pelvic floor health.
This doesn’t have to be your life.
You deserve to wake up without an ache in your muscles, a tightness in your pelvis or a bladder that dictates your every move.
You deserve to feel at home in your body.
That’s why I created Core Queens.
And I wanted to make it the most accessible and affordable resource I could.
Because you and I? We only get one body and one life.
And I know you’d rather spend it laughing, jumping, and embracing all the activities that bring you JOY…instead of letting your pain and bladder hold you back.
Core Queens will help you get there with me right by your side.
But only once you take the first step and join.
You with me?
Xo, Dr Melissa