Why I Became a Pelvic Floor Physio: My Personal Journey to Helping Others

One of the questions I hear most often is:

"Why did you choose pelvic health physiotherapy?"

The answer is simple: because I've been there myself.

Like many women, my journey into pelvic health started after having children. What began as what I assumed were "normal" postpartum symptoms became the driving force behind my career—and my mission to help others realize they don't have to live with bladder leaks, pelvic pain, or pelvic floor dysfunction.

My Postpartum Pelvic Floor Story

After the birth of my children, I started experiencing urinary leakage and constantly felt like I needed to use the bathroom.

At first, I wasn't overly concerned.

I assumed it was just part of recovering from childbirth and that, given enough time, everything would return to normal.

But weeks turned into months.

Months turned into years.

By the time my youngest daughter was three years old, I was still dealing with the same symptoms.

Deep down, I knew something wasn't right.

Discovering Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Rather than accepting my symptoms as my "new normal," I decided to learn more.

I immersed myself in pelvic health education, worked alongside experienced colleagues, and completed specialized training in pelvic floor physiotherapy.

More importantly, I sought treatment myself.

With the right assessment, education, and individualized treatment plan, my symptoms completely resolved.

Today, I'm symptom-free.

Experiencing that transformation firsthand completely changed how I viewed pelvic health—and ultimately changed the direction of my career.

Why I'm Passionate About Pelvic Health

My personal experience taught me something I wish every woman (and man) knew:

Bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, pelvic pain, and other pelvic floor symptoms are common—but they are not normal, and they are often treatable.

Too many people believe they simply have to live with symptoms because they had children, are getting older, or are going through menopause.

That's simply not true.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I have the privilege of helping people regain confidence, return to exercise, sleep through the night without frequent bathroom trips, and enjoy everyday activities without constantly worrying about their bladder or pelvic floor.

Seeing those changes never gets old.

Breaking the Stigma Around Pelvic Health

I also understand why so many people don't seek help.

I grew up in a fairly conservative environment where talking about anything "down there" felt awkward, embarrassing, or even inappropriate.

Unfortunately, many people still feel that way.

Because pelvic floor issues aren't openly discussed, people often suffer in silence.

They tell themselves:

• "This is just what happens after having babies."

• "I'm getting older."

• "Everyone leaks a little."

• "It's too embarrassing to talk about."

None of those thoughts should prevent someone from getting the care they deserve.

One of my goals is to normalize conversations about pelvic health because pelvic health is an essential part of overall health.

The more we talk about it, the more people realize they're not alone.

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