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One of the most common questions we hear at AK Pelvic Health & Wellness is: “How many visits will this take?” And it’s a great question. Many people hope that one session—or even just a few exercises—will completely solve issues like leaking, pelvic pain, pressure, or core weakness. While some clients notice improvement quickly, lasting change in the body rarely happens overnight.

You Don’t Have to Modify Your Life Around Your Pelvic Floor If you’ve stopped running. If you avoid jumping. If you cross your legs when you laugh. If you worry your prolapse will “just get worse.” There are options! Pessary support combined with expert pelvic physical therapy can help you feel strong, supported, and confident in your body again.

Why Strength Training Matters - for everyone! Strength training isn’t just for athletes—or for people who “love the gym.” It’s one of the most powerful ways to care for your body long term. What most people don’t realize is that muscle loss starts earlier than expected. Women begin losing muscle around age 30–31, at about 3–5% per decade if strength training isn’t part of the routine. Men experience this too, but life stages like pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopa