HER STORY ⟡ Emma Lengerich
Hello,
My name is Dr. Emma Lengerich and I am a pelvic health physical therapist in Columbus, Ohio. My husband, Andrew, and I have two energetic boys and a fur baby.
What is pelvic health physical therapy?
A pelvic health physical therapist is trained to be able to evaluate your pelvic floor muscles. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis, I like to call it the foundation of your home. I treat the “taboo” topics such as leakage of urine or feces, urgency, constipation, organ prolapse, heaviness in the vaginal space, pain with sex, pelvic pain and more…
I also love connecting you with your entire system, as you are more than just a pelvic floor. I love to educate on how the pelvic floor, hips, back, jaw, and feet are all connected and how we can improve the quality of your life by connecting these worlds.
What are three reasons you love pelvic health physical therapy?
I love being able to educate and demystify the pelvic floor and the various “taboo” topics associated with the pelvic floor. It is a beautiful experience to help someone feel more comfortable with their body, empowered, and ready to go out and achieve their goals, whatever their stage in life may be.
I love being able to connect the ortho and the pelvic health world. I believe pelvic health to be a missing link in the overall health and wellness of an individual. It is a part of the system and it should be discussed and considered.
The anatomy of the pelvic floor and pelvis is amazing, the potential of what it is capable of is incredible. It is a space where knowledge is continuing to grow and our understanding of it is continuing to be challenged. I love being challenged, I love being a part of ciphering that information into digestible and usable knowledge so you can go do what you want to do, feel supported and know you have someone in your corner who can answer your questions.
Who or what inspires you?
Honestly, every woman who shares their journey and story with me. Women are incredible and their stories deserve to be heard, especially in health care.
What is your favorite piece of advice you've ever received or favorite quote?
“You cannot direct the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” - Jimmy Dean
What does BEAUTY mean to you?
Beauty is understanding your body, appreciating your body, and feeling powerful in your body… from your toes, to your vulva, to your head :)
What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?
The Beauty Boosy Community is a special one. One I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of. We are all on a mission to make the Columbus area a better place to live and our health shouldn’t stand in our way. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, just mention you’re a member of The Beauty Boost Community and I’ll give you 20% off your first appointment.
Where can our community find you?
Website
www.athletespotential.com
Instagram handle:
@emma_pelvichealth
@athletespotential_columbus
