Finding & Treating the Source of Pelvic Pain: Dr. Allea Francis and Dr. Mallorie Hopkins

Описание: How can pelvic physical therapy help identify the source of pelvic pain and treat it?

In our recent interview with Dr. Mallorie Hopkins, PT, DPT and Dr. Allea Frances, PT, DPT who are both Doctors of Physical Therapy at Tonic and Phasic, we discussed how their own experiences with pelvic pain began their journey to their current practice.

The video interview explores differentiated pain caused by urinary tract infection from other sources of pelvic pain.

Watch the full interview to learn more about the following:

👉 How do you go about establishing the location of the pain?
👉 Can physical therapy help manage symptoms associated with UTI while working on recovering from a long term UTI?
👉 What is pudendal neuralgia and what are some of the more common causes?
👉 Why does pelvic pain sometimes start and stop quite suddenly?
👉 Can physical therapy make symptoms worse before they get better?
👉 Could botox treatment help relieve pelvic pain?
👉 How can vaginal atrophy be improved?


Learn more about pelvic nerves and treatment options:    • Dr. Nicholas Fogelson on UTI & Pain  

Read Emma's story of overcoming chronic pelvic pain: https://liveutifree.com/chronic-pelvi...

Visit the Tonic and Phasic website: https://www.tonicandphasic.com/


*About Dr. Mallorie Hopkins, PT, DPT*

Dr. Mallorie Hopkins, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and herbalist specializing in somatic pelvic health with trauma-informed care. Her personal experience with pelvic pain ignited a profound commitment to studying the intricate connections between physical, hormonal, and emotional health in addressing unexplained chronic pelvic pain, including painful periods, infertility, pain with sex, bladder pain, lower abdominal discomfort, genital pain, and more! With a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection, Dr. Mallorie combines evidence-based techniques with holistic practices—such as Pain Reprocessing Therapy, visceral mobilization, herbalism, and functional nutrition—to offer a compassionate, whole-body approach to healing. Through her work, she empowers individuals to reconnect with their bodies, rediscover their inner self, and rebuild trust in their ability to heal.


*About Dr. Allea Francis, PT, DPT*

Dr. Allea Francis, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who began her journey into pelvic health with her own experience of being diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, a pivotal moment that sparked her passion for understanding and treating complex chronic pelvic pain. This personal connection inspired her to pursue a career as a pelvic floor physical therapist, where she has since developed extensive expertise in managing highly intricate pelvic floor dysfunctions, including pudendal neuralgia, PGAD (persistent genital arousal disorder), rectal spasms, endometriosis, and interstitial cystitis. In addition to her work with chronic pelvic pain, Dr. Allea has a special interest in the rehabilitation of pelvic organ prolapse and preventive care to prepare the body for labor and delivery. Her holistic, patient-centered approach integrates physical therapy with nutrition, mindfulness, and other complementary therapies to provide comprehensive and compassionate care.


*About Live UTI Free*

Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We provide research support, recruitment for research, and free resources for patient and clinician education on topics within women's pelvic health, with a focus on UTI. We do our best to provide patients with information about clinicians who specialize in recurrent and chronic UTI, in different regions. Patients, clinicians and researchers are welcome to reach out: https://liveutifree.com/contact

Post-production: Melissa Wairimu   / kreativlee_  


*Disclaimer*

The opinions presented in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Live UTI Free team. Live UTI Free does not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.