Oh what a night...Pelvic Health Workshop

Home Yoga — January 21 at 6:00 PM

Join us for an engaging and supportive (and FREE) workshop focused on pelvic health and the essential role of the pelvic floor in women’s movement, strength, and everyday well-being.

Our guest physical therapists will open a thoughtful — and fun — conversation about how the pelvic floor functions as the foundation for many exercises and daily activities. Together we’ll explore how these muscles work with the rest of the body, and how pregnancy, menopause, and life changes can affect their ability to function well.

Topics include:

• The role and function of the pelvic floor

• How it connects to the core and other muscle systems

• Impacts of pregnancy, menopause, aging, and lifestyle

• Common pelvic health concerns and diagnoses

• What evaluation and treatment may look like

• Ways exercise and movement support pelvic wellness

This will be a welcoming, interactive evening with learning, discussion, and space for questions.

Register here

Marie Nierenberg PT, DPT, CMP

Doctor of Physical Therapy located in Milford, CT and Woodbridge, CT

Dr. Marie Nierenberg has been a physical therapist working in the Greater New Haven area for the last 20 years. Marie received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University. After working in both the acute care and orthopedic settings, Marie completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute for Health Professionals. Through continuing education Marie obtained her advanced certification in the Mulligan Method of physical therapy. She is also certified in Dry Needling, but her true passion is in Pelvic Health evaluation and treatment for both the male and female.

Dr. Nierenberg has a passion for helping people and working one on one with them in creating an individual treatment plan. Marie’s special interest here at Prolete is in pelvic health and women’s health has developed from advanced education from both the American Physical Therapy Association and Herman and Wallace education. She is passionate about getting people back to enjoying life and addressing their pelvic health needs. Marie is currently pursuing her advanced certification in both pelvic health and obstetric health through the American Physical Therapy Association. Marie is a member of the Global Pelvic Health Alliance and is an ambassador for Pelvic Guru.

When she is not working, Marie enjoys being at home with her husband and twin sons. She is a lover of nature and being outside in her garden. Her family enjoys camping and hiking. Marie spends her free time reading, running and practicing yoga.

Helena Duhaime PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy located in Milford, CT

Dr. Helena Duhaime is a Orthopaedic Physical Therapist with a sub specialty in the evaluation and rehabilitation in Pelvic Health.

Dr. Helena is a graduate of Sacred Heart University with a doctorate in Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She is a dedicated physical therapist with a passion for helping patients achieve their goals and return to the activities they love. Her special interest in pelvic health was inspired by a clinical experience she completed at Prolete Physical Therapy, which led her to obtain additional post-graduate certifications in the field through the American Physical Therapy Association. She is certified in dry needling and utilizes it as an adjunct to her manual therapy skills.

Committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care, Dr. Helena believes in improving the quality of life for women by addressing their health needs throughout the pre- and post-partum periods. She is passionate about helping women stay active and benefit from strength training during this time and beyond.

During her studies, she completed research on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and has a unique understanding of oncology through her clinical research on “Exercise Considerations Post-Mastectomy.” She recently completed a project with students from Sacred Heart University on post-menopause strength training for improving bone density, titled “Post Power by Prolete.”

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys running outdoors, lifting weights, baking bread, and tending to her chickens on her farm.