Power to the Pelvis: A Talk with Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas

Join us on Saturday, March 8th at 7 PM for a conversation with Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, pelvic floor physical therapist and author of . Led by Kathy Kates, this discussion will challenge the taboos around pelvic health. Together, they’ll explore the inspiration behind Alicia’s book and highlight common pelvic floor issues that can arise before having children, during pregnancy, postpartum, around menopause, or at any stage of life. All are welcome to this event, as pelvic floor concerns affect people of all genders—women, men, trans, and nonbinary folks alike—because everyone has a pelvic floor!

EVENT DETAILS:

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open, Welcome In!
  Find a seat, grab a pre-event drink at the bar and get ready to dive into the discussion.
• 7:00 PM: Panel Begins
  Kathy Kates will guide us through a 45 minute conversation with Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas
• 8:00 PM: Signatures and Snapping Pics
  Line up and get excited for a hello, book signing and photo opp with Alicia.
• Through 9:00 PM
  To close out the night of bookish fun, shop the titles and merchandise on display at Lovestruck Books or stick around and grab a drink at our bar!

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait! If the event sells out, you can add yourself to our waitlist. If any spots become available, you'll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.

ABOUT ALICIA JEFFREY-THOMAS
Alicia has been a pelvic floor physical therapist since 2016 and treats people of all genders in the greater Boston area. She isn’t one to shy away from taboo topics. From bladder problems to bowel movements to sex, Alicia is always game to talk through the dirty details to help patients figure out what’s going on “down there.” To this end, she has created and directed multiple social media channels where she spreads evidence-based pelvic health information in humorous and relatable ways. Her page, @thepelvicdancefloor, has over one million combined followers, between Instagram and TikTok. She and her content have been featured in podcasts, magazines and blogs, and on television. When she’s not seeing patients or making content, Alicia can be found reading her never-ending stack of romantasy novels or hunting for treasure at local thrift stores. Although born and raised in Florida, she now lives in Boston with her husband and their dog.

ABOUT POWER TO THE PELVIS

Are you ready to show your bladder WHO’S BOSS?

The pelvic floor is often overlooked, misunderstood or even considered taboo―so let’s talk about it! Focusing on your pelvic floor can be the solution for tons of symptoms like lower back pain, peeing when you sneeze, finding it hard to have a bowel movement, pain during sex and more. In this comprehensive guide for people with any anatomy, pelvic floor expert Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas will finally answer the age-old question “Should I be doing Kegels?” and more importantly, empower anyone to heal and prevent pelvic issues at home.

Pelvic problems are common, but they don’t have to be your normal! With easy, everyday practices, hacks and exercises, you’ll learn how to:

• Determine whether your pelvic floor is weak or tense―then learn how to strengthen or relax it.
• Discover the root of chronic pelvic pain and build your toolbox of exercises and massages tailored to your needs.
• Train your bladder and literally “get your sh*t together” for regular and painless exit strategies.

By following Alicia’s approachable, step-by-step instructions, you’ll be on your way to smooth poops, no leaks, sex that actually feels good and a pain-free pelvis. Especially useful for postpartum healing and aging with confidence and continence, this handbook is an essential tool to show some love to a vital part of your body.

ABOUT KATHY KATES

Kathy Kates is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Pelvic Health Support. Kathy helps patients with sexual, pelvic, and hormone health concerns go from feeling ashamed and confused about symptoms (sexual pain, pelvic pain, low libido) and not heard by their healthcare provider to becoming proud, confident, educated, and empowered to flourish with their sexual, pelvic and hormone health. After completing her training at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, she ran a sexual and reproductive health program at a large medical institution for over a decade. After going through treatment for breast cancer, Kathy focused her learning on the science of sexual health—especially sexual pain, pelvic pain, low libido/hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and hormone imbalances. Kathy completed additional training through the Herbert Benson Mind Body Institute to integrate the art of mindfulness into her practice.

Kathy co-founded the Institute for Pelvic Health to provide pelvic health education to healthcare providers.

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Event Venue

Lovestruck Books, 44 Brattle Street, cambridge, United States