Ep 16. Shelly Prosko: Physical Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pelvic Floor Health

Shelly Prosko PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT ---Shelly is a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga who has been integrating yoga into physiotherapy since 1998 with a focus on chronic pain, pelvic health, compassion in healthcare and professional burnout. She guest lectures at numerous yoga therapy and physiotherapy schools, presents at yoga and medical conferences globally, contributes to academic research and writing, provides mentorship to professionals, and offers courses and resources for yoga and healthcare practitioners and the general population. Shelly considers herself a lifelong student and emphasizes the immense value gained from clinical experience and learning from the patients she serves, the professionals she teaches, and the colleagues with which she collaborates. Shelly has written several book chapters in yoga therapy and integrative rehabilitation textbooks and is co-editor/author of Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain. She maintains a clinical practice in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada and believes compassion is the foundation of healthcare and overall well-being. Learn more about Shelly’s work at www.physioyoga.ca Research Survey Link : For any yoga therapists, whether or not you are certified with IAYT, PLEASE complete this survey to help us understand the current landscape of the profession. Please also share it with any yoga therapists you know! Thank you! YOGA THERAPISTS, Please complete this updated workforce survey if you haven't. It helps us understand the direction the field is going. And please share with others too! https://rb.gy/8sqv6y Show Notes: More about Shelly: www.physioyoga.ca Embodia Courses : https://embodiaapp.com/courses/?course_instructor_id=31-shelly-prosko Pelvic Floor Research Article: https://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/15227Shelly Courses : https://physioyoga.ca/products Pelvic Floor Therapists : https://aptaapps.apta.org//APTAPTDirectory/FindAPTDirectory.aspx TedX Talk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUyX7D4kdKw Yoga Mind Book Club : https://yoga-for-arthritis.thinkific.com/courses/yoga-for-arthritis-book-club-yogamindYoga for Arthritis Memberships Creating Pelvic Floor Health PhysioYoga video practices: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pelvicfloorhealth/151444217 10% off discount code: ClientDiscount10 Research Article : https://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/15227 Pelvic Floor Resources https://physioyoga.ca/pelvic-floor-galore-resources-for-creating-pelvic-floor-health-through-yoga Compassion and Self-Care Resources: https://physioyoga.ca/compassion-and-self-care-content-and-resources-from-shelly