Mind Body Pelvis

Mind Body Pelvis Dr. Natalia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy in NJ

02/15/2026

Gratitude doesn’t have to be spoken.
The body understands movement, rhythm, pressure, breath, vibration, and temperature.
Shaking, dancing, humming, intentional touch, self-massage, squeezing the hands, or slow deep breathing are all ways of acknowledging the body’s effort to protect and heal. These practices don’t require stillness or perfection—just presence.
When we thank the body somatically, we reinforce safety and trust. Healing often happens not through control, but through listening and responding.

Which somatic practice feels most accessible right now? Comment with one you already use—or share this post with someone who needs permission to move instead of “relax.”





What’s one word you’ve used to describe pain that might feel too harsh? Share a gentler replacement—or save this post as...
02/10/2026

What’s one word you’ve used to describe pain that might feel too harsh? Share a gentler replacement—or save this post as a reminder to check your inner dialogue.

Pain often arrives with fear already attached.

The words we use internally—tight, broken, wrong, damaged—can amplify threat and keep the nervous system on high alert.

What happens when pain is described more neutrally?

Words like sensation, intensity, pressure, warmth, or discomfort create space. They allow the body to feel observed rather than attacked.

Language matters because the body listens. When we soften how we speak to ourselves, we reduce fight-or-flight responses and create more safety around physical sensations.

Safety is often the first step toward healing.






Curiosity creates connection. Safety creates pleasure.If you’ve never explored sensation without a goal, what feels hard...
02/06/2026

Curiosity creates connection. Safety creates pleasure.

If you’ve never explored sensation without a goal, what feels hardest about that idea? Comment with one word that comes up—or save this post to revisit later.

Pleasure mapping is not about achieving a result or “doing it right.”
It’s about learning how your body responds when you approach it with curiosity instead of judgment.

Using different textures, pressures, temperatures, or oils allows you to notice what feels neutral, pleasant, surprising, or sensitive—without needing to label anything as good or bad. The goal is awareness, not outcome.

Over time, this kind of exploration builds a clearer internal map of sensation. That awareness can strengthen your relationship with your own body and make it easier to communicate needs, preferences, and boundaries with a partner—without guessing or apologizing.

Curiosity creates connection. Safety creates pleasure.







𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Cervical health outcomes have improved dramatically because of prevention and early detection — espe...
01/31/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Cervical health outcomes have improved dramatically because of prevention and early detection — especially through screening and HPV vaccination.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: When we catch cervical changes early (or prevent high-risk HPV), we can reduce cervical cancer risk on a population level.



𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:  Dr. Nubia Muñoz is widely recognized for major contributions to HPV and cervical cancer resear...
01/30/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Dr. Nubia Muñoz is widely recognized for major contributions to HPV and cervical cancer research — work that helped shape global prevention efforts.

This is why anatomy + education matters: when you understand what the cervix is and why it matters, you can make choices that actually protect your long-term health.








Cervical procedures can affect more than just the cervix. These are some of the most common cervical procedures explaine...
01/28/2026

Cervical procedures can affect more than just the cervix.

These are some of the most common cervical procedures explained, and how pelvic floor therapy can help.

Save this for later, because you deserve informed, compassionate care 🤍

Comment any procedures I may have missed below! 👇🏼

Not all cervical checks are the same-you deserve to know what’s happening during your care! 🤍Each test can feel differen...
01/27/2026

Not all cervical checks are the same-you deserve to know what’s happening during your care! 🤍

Each test can feel different and serve a different purpose in the body.

Education, consent and communication can change the experience.

Save this for your next appointment to stay more informed 🤍

A common question I get for those attending pelvic floor therapy: Can I still come if I have my period? 🩸 YES! You’re al...
01/24/2026

A common question I get for those attending pelvic floor therapy: Can I still come if I have my period? 🩸

YES! You’re always welcome here, exactly as you are.

Periods shouldn’t automatically limit your care. Sessions can be modified, adapted and consent is ongoing. Your comfort always comes first.

Let’s start using your cycle as information not an inconvenience 👏🏼

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