Hole Health & Solutions to Pelvic Pain

At our Meridian Medicine and Essential Wellness Clinics, we are always learning—especially when it comes to womens health.

On International Women’s Day, March 8, Dr Hobson and Maddie were excited to attend Dr, Darshana Naik’s “Hole Health Is Whole You” at Shoreline Community College and we’ve been expanding and applying our knowledge ever since. 

Dr. Darshana and Hole Health

Dr Darshana is a local certified Pelvic Health Expert and Physical Therapist in private practice in the Lake City neighborhood.  Dr Darshana’s work includes working with women to improve their pelvic health, treat painful menses, painful sex, help recover after childbearing and through menopause.  She is a true gem in our community.

Image: Girlfriend's Guide To Pain-Free Sex

If you are interested in learning more from Dr Darshana she has written a book entitled “Girlfriend’s Guide to Pain-Free Sex” and she has a Ted Talk.  

The day began with vendor and community networking.  It was such a pleasure to be in a room full of (mostly) women networking, laughing and learning.  What a supportive environment full of familiar faces!  Some of the vendors included retreat venues to support selfcare, medical providers and resources and delicious food vendors that donated their catering.  

Panel Discussion on Pelvic Health

The second part of the event was a panel discussion on pelvic health/women’s health.  The Panel included Dr Darshana, Dr Fiona O’Farrell (psychotherapy with a focus on sexual health), Dr Naomi Bush, MD, Heidi Berthoud MPH (consulting in health care research, initiatives and assessments) and April Haberman (CEO and Co-Founder of Midova which advocates for women’s wellness and reproductive health in the workplace).  

It was amazing to meet women who are working in fields that align with and support our work here at Meridian Medicine and Essential Wellness.  It’s an exciting time to be working in women’s healthcare! 

Please schedule with your provider if you would like to learn more!