Why I Chose to Become a Pelvic Floor Physio

I get asked this question a lot — why pelvic floor physio? So I thought it was time to share my “why”.

Like many women, my journey started after having children. I began experiencing urinary leakage and felt like I constantly needed to go to the bathroom. At first, I brushed it off and assumed it was just part of being postpartum and that it would improve with time.

But time passed… and nothing changed.

By the time my youngest daughter was three, I was still dealing with the same issues. That’s when I decided to really look into it. I started learning more, working alongside colleagues, and completing additional training. With the right support and treatment, my symptoms completely resolved — and now I’m happily symptom-free.

That experience lit a fire in me.

I became passionate about pelvic floor health because I truly believe these issues shouldn’t be something women (or men) just learn to live with. They can affect confidence, comfort, and everyday life — and in many cases, they’re very treatable.

I also grew up in a fairly conservative environment where talking about anything “down there” felt awkward or off-limits. And honestly, that embarrassment and silence is one of the biggest barriers to people getting help. So many struggle quietly because they feel ashamed or think it’s just something they have to accept.

I want to change that.

By being open and honest about pelvic health, I hope to make these conversations feel more normal — because pelvic health is health.

There are also a lot of myths about pelvic floor physiotherapy. No, it’s not just about Kegels. And no, it’s definitely not all internal treatment. Most of what I do involves education, tailored exercises, and external assessment and treatment. Internal treatment is only a small part of the picture, and only used when necessary.

I know these topics can feel uncomfortable to talk about. But you’re not weird, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to deal with it by yourself. I’ve been there, and I’m here to help.

Mia Dang, PT, is a pelvic physiotherapist with extensive supplementary training in pelvic floor physiotherapy and perinatal care