When it comes to managing interstitial cystitis (IC), most people start with diet changes or medications—and while these can help, there's another piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: the pelvic floor.
Many IC symptoms—like urinary urgency, frequency, and even pelvic pain—are connected to the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles are part of what I call the “neuro-pelvic circuit,” and when they become tight or overactive (often from chronic guarding due to pain or stress), they can contribute to or worsen IC symptoms.
That’s why pelvic floor physical therapy is in my opinion, one of the golden pillars in treating IC. But here’s the truth: many women feel uncomfortable or even anxious about going to a pelvic floor physical therapist. Internal release techniques—performed through the vaginal opening—can feel intimidating, especially when chronic pain and trauma are involved.
I want you to know: you’re not alone in feeling that way. And it’s exactly why I’ve built something different.
While I am not a pelvic floor physical therapist, I’ve completed extra training in learning physical therapy techniques that specifically target IC symptoms. Inside 12 Weeks to a Happy Bladder, I walk you through these techniques step by step—including how to safely explore internal pelvic floor release on your own, in the privacy of your home, if and when you feel ready.
And here’s the thing: internal work isn’t the only option.
My program includes multiple tools for releasing pelvic tension and calming the nervous system, including:
Guided breath and movement practices
Somatic pelvic floor relaxation techniques
Bladder retraining and urge suppression methods
Advanced stretching sequences
And targeted hypnotherapy sessions to help reset the brain-bladder connection
You’ll gain a full understanding of how the pelvic floor affects your symptoms—and, more importantly, how to support its healing through nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and gentle physical techniques.
By the end of the program, many participants feel dramatically more empowered—not only to reduce flares, but to reclaim comfort, confidence, and control over their bodies again.
If you’ve been avoiding pelvic floor work because it felt too invasive, know that there are alternatives. You can still learn to relax your pelvic floor, retrain your bladder, and restore your nervous system in a safe, supportive way.
I built the Happy Bladder Program to help you do exactly that.