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The Kegel Room

The Kegel Room

By Kenael Segal, PT, DPT

The Kegel Room is a space for black and brown women to learn all the things your mama didn't tell you about pelvic health. We talk about correctly naming your genitals, sex, childbirth, pain, hygiene, fitness and more. Tune in with your host, Dr. Kenael Segal, a licensed physical therapist in Northern New Jersey, as she shares tips and trends, and interviews the best and the brightest in their field. We will bring you nothing but the most useful information us women should know.
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Ep: 24 Lessons from the summer

The Kegel RoomOct 05, 2021

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Ep: 24 Lessons from the summer

Ep: 24 Lessons from the summer

I am back with new episodes this season. And this season, we will be focusing on health and wellness. We are still in the middle of a pandemic and we all, more than ever, need to learn tools and techniques to manage everyday and chronic stress. Outside of learning that most people don't wash their hands often enough, we've also learned the importance of maintaining emotional and mental health. In this episode, I discuss the 6 lessons I learned while practicing the ultimate rest and self care. This season,  you'll get  more episodes like this as well as hear from other health and wellness experts.

Let me know what you think of this and other episodes. Help a sista out and leave a comment and review so I can keep bringing you amazing goodies. Take a screenshot and email it to thekegelroom@gmail.com for a free guided meditation, recorded by yours truly. And while you're at it, share this podcast with at least 2 people who can benefit (anyone with a pelvis :-).

Follow me in IG @lotuspelvicpt for more tips and information or shoot me an email at thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Peace and love to you,

Dr. Kenael

Oct 05, 202114:24
Ep: 23 The Ultimate Self Care Starter with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace

Ep: 23 The Ultimate Self Care Starter with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace

I can't finish an episode without discussing self care, it just doesn't feel right. This episode, I'm talking all about self care with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace. We talk about so much including:

~ What is self care?
~ Ways of using self care throughout your day
~ How and why it should be part of your physical therapy care
~ Quick, easy, and cheap methods to try
~ Why it is essential for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ members to practice self care
~ Myths and more

Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia, has had a life-long fascination with the human body and its inner workings. Beginning with a formal introduction to movement in college, she has continued that journey ever since. As a yoga teacher of 8 years around the Bay Area, her practice morphed from one of structure and ego to one of humility and independent thinking. After her own chronic struggles surrounding her pelvic floor, she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even misunderstood. Tia has also suffered through three pregnancy losses and having experienced both the emotional and physical aspect of loss has recently helped to shape how she treats those with pregnancy loss. She is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oakland, CA where she specializes in both orthopedic and pelvic health. In addition, she is a Women’s Health Coach through Integrative Women's Health Institute and Mercier Therapy certified fertility specialist. She is a wife, mother to her 6 year old daughter as well as a cat mom.

You can find Dr.  Ukpe-Wallace online at
http://selfcarephysio.com or connect with her on IG @selfcarephysio

To reach me (Dr. K) for questions or inquiries, email thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Peace and Love

May 31, 202101:03:10
Bonus: 21 Days of Self-Love
May 25, 202108:46
Ep 22: WTH is urogynocology with Dr. Angel Marie Johnson

Ep 22: WTH is urogynocology with Dr. Angel Marie Johnson

Dr. Angel  Marie Johnson (she/her) sits to chat with me about how she, a urogynocologist, manages conditions for womxn across the lifespan. From 14 to 103, Dr. Johnson manages bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction behaviorally and surgically.

In this episode, we cover:
~conditions experienced globally during childbirth
~the difference between a gynocologist, urologist, and urogynocologist
~common conditions seen across the lifespan
~medical management of common pelvic floor dysfunction
~pessary? what's that?
~managing stigma and other gems

Hailing from the Bay Area, Dr. Angel Marie Johnson earned her undergraduate degree in cognitive psychology from the University of California, Irvine. She moved to New York for medical school and has been on the east coast ever since.
 
Dr. Johnson attended New York Medical College and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Albert Einstein College/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Following her residency, she came to Boston for a three-year fellowship program in Urogynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
 
 Dr. Johnson is the director of Women’s Health At Greater Boston Urology. She founded pelvic floor physical therapy and  medical nutrition therapy as part of her women’s health center. She currently sees patients in Dedham & Hyannis MA. She is passionate about improving women’s quality of life at any age.

Find more information  at https://www.greaterbostonurology.com and connect with Dr. Johnson and the pelvic health ladies on IG at
@pelvichealthladies and on Facebook

To reach me (Dr. K) for questions or inquiries, email thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Peace and Love

May 05, 202129:03
Ep 21: Expert PTs discuss diastasis recti truths and misconceptions with Lashonda Jones

Ep 21: Expert PTs discuss diastasis recti truths and misconceptions with Lashonda Jones

Well, here is it guys. It's the most requested episode and discussion; we're talking about diastasis recti (DRA). You wanted to know more and Lashonda Jones and I give it to you in this episode. We discuss all things DRA:

~what is DRA?
~how to recognize if you have one
~will you need surgery?
~are binders helpful?
~what movements are safe?
~how to heal it and more

Lashonda Jones is the owner of Core Elevation Fitness & Wellness. Started in 2009 out as an in person & online fitness, nutrition & wellness company and has since transitioned into pregnancy & postpartum fitness, nutrition and wellness education and training.  It is all online, helping women world wide.

Lashonda Jones is a licensed physical therapist, certified personal trainer, pre/postnatal corrective exercise specialist & certified macro nutrition coach. She's has 15 years of  experience in outpatient orthopedics with a more recent transition into women's health once she became a mom of 2 to her 7 & 3 y.o. She loves helping women bridge the gap between rehab & fitness. This includes educating & empowering women (especially black women) about their pregnant & postpartum bodies. This includes diastasis recti healing, proper core strengthening, safe return to fitness & exercise, self care & wellness, as well as pregnancy & postpartum nutrition. After working hard to heal her own diastasis & seeing the lack of education moms were given about their postpartum healing she developed an online program that allows women to work 1 on 1 with her online to receive the individualized education & exercises they need to heal

Education: Masters Physical Therapy
Bachelor's Exercise Sports Science Sports Medicine concentration
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Pre & Post natal exercise specialist

Connect with her on IG
@ptrainershonda or on Facebook. Check out her YouTube videos for even more exercise inspiration. 

To reach me (Dr. K) for questions or inquiries, email thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Peace and Love

 

Apr 11, 202149:13
Ep 20: Lean in to your period with Dr. Anne Hussain
Mar 29, 202139:35
Ep 19: Eating your way to a happy period with Coral Dabarera Edelson

Ep 19: Eating your way to a happy period with Coral Dabarera Edelson

If you're dealing with irregular periods, bloating, fluctuating emotional and mental health, or infertility, food was probably the last thing you thought about addressing. But why is that? We've been conditioned to think there's a drug or procedure that can fix our problems. And though that's the case for some, for others, the fix can be as simple as eating a bowl of oatmeal with fruit and chia seeds. Well, maybe not exactly that simple, but you get the point. What you eat truly affects who you are and how you function. After all, it's food and water that drives cellular function. Without them, we can't survive. So it makes sense that appropriate food and fluid intake will promote proper cellular function.  Coral Dabarera Edelson and I speak all about this. 

Coral Dabarera Edelson, MS RD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition coach. Specializing in women’s health and fertility, and practicing from a holistic and functional perspective, Coral aims to meet the unique needs of Black women in her virtual private practice. Coral received her Masters of Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity at the University of Southern California, and her Bachelors in Sociology at the University of Chicago. 

You can connect with her on instagram @browngirl.nutrition, or at coralrd.com.

Connect with me (Dr. Kenael) at thekegelroom@gmail.com

Happy eating!

Mar 05, 202142:20
Ep 18: A true introduction to uterus ownership with Dr. Ijeoma Okeigwe

Ep 18: A true introduction to uterus ownership with Dr. Ijeoma Okeigwe

I think we can all agree that education has done us a disservice in teaching us about your bodies, specifically when it comes to knowing about periods, hormones, and fertility. For many of us, our parents have also unintentionally failed to teach us what we should know. But in this episode, Dr Ijeoma Okeigwe, a fertility doctor (Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist) addresses menstrual cycle vs. periods, what's normal vs abnormal, hormonal balancing, and more. After this  episode, you'll have a general idea of the basics, and I truly mean the basics. Tune in to get started on your journey and let me know what you think.

 Dr. Okeigwe is a compassionate reproductive endocrinology and infertility physician who specializes in complex infertility care, PCOS, uterine fibroids, recurrent pregnancy loss, and fertility preservation. She is a San Francisco Bay Area native and completed her undergraduate degree and Masters in Public Health at UC Berkeley. She attended medical school at UCSF before advancing to her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Okeigwe then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University. Dr. Okeigwe has recently joined Spring Fertility, a world-class fertility network known for its innovative, results-driven, patient centered care. Dr. Okeigwe loves educating women (and men when they’re interested!) about their fertility. She strongly believes that everyone should be able to pursue parenthood if they desire.

Connect with Dr. Okeigwe:
 
Website:
Spring Fertility

Instagram: @dr_ijeoma

If you want to connect with me, send a message to thekegelroom@gmail.com. Find me on IG @lotuspelvicpt.

Do a sista a solid and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes, leave a review so I know you're listening, and share the podcast with 2 people you know would benefit from learning. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Much love,

Dr. Kenael

Feb 18, 202145:42
Ep 17: Getting to know you (down there) with Dr. Mansi Patel

Ep 17: Getting to know you (down there) with Dr. Mansi Patel

Dermatologists encourage you to examine your moles. Gynecologists encourage you to examine your breasts. But who encourages you to examine your vulva and vagina? That's where pelvic floor physical therapists can help. We can examine the vulva and pelvic floor with our eyes closed. Seriously! So who best to teach you how to do so? Check out this episode as I sit down with Dr. Mansi Patel of Whole Health Physical Therapy to discuss this and more.

Mansi Patel, PT, DPT is passionate about helping people live their life to the fullest without pain, limitation and always relying on medications. Throughout her PT career she has found passion to help people who are limited in what they want to do, who are told from their physician to stop doing things, who are popping pills, or rely on the use of injections. As a mom of two young kids and a specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy, she understands the challenges life brings and has been passionate about empowering moms to help them get back to their life without limitations. Mansi saw too many women told by their doctors that “its normal to leak or have some pain with running, lifting, coughing," "it’s just part of life," “you had a baby, its normal to feel weak in your stomach” …she knew she needed to get out there and empower and educate women to take control over their bodies. 

As a mom who has experienced her own pre and post- partum struggles, she has made it her mission to help as many women as possible.  She graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University.  She is dedicated to her profession and keeps her skills polished by always taking many continuing education courses throughout the years. She founded Whole Health Physical Therapy in 2012 to help serve the community with the quality and personalized clinical care she feels people deserve.

If you want to connect with Mansi, or get your hands on a copy of her self assessment guide, find her at:

website: https://wholehealthptnj.com/

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholehealthphysicaltherapy

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthphysicaltherapy/

youtube: Whole Health Physical Therapy

If you want to connect with me, send a message to thekegelroom@gmail.com. Find me on IG here, @lotuspelvicpt.

Do a sista a solid and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes, leave a review so I know you're listening, and share the podcast with 2 people you know would benefit from learning. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Much love,

Dr. Kenael

Feb 06, 202151:42
Ep 17: Getting to know you (down there) with Dr. Mansi Patel

Ep 17: Getting to know you (down there) with Dr. Mansi Patel

Dermatologists encourage you to examine your moles. Gynecologists encourage you to examine your breasts. But who encourages you to examine your vulva and vagina? That's where pelvic floor physical therapists can help. We can examine the vulva and pelvic floor with our eyes closed. Seriously! So who best to teach you how to do so? Check out this episode as I sit down with Dr. Mansi Patel of Whole Health Physical Therapy to discuss this and more.

Mansi Patel, PT, DPT is passionate about helping people live their life to the fullest without pain, limitation and always relying on medications. Throughout her PT career she has found passion to help people who are limited in what they want to do, who are told from their physician to stop doing things, who are popping pills, or rely on the use of injections. As a mom of two young kids and a specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy, she understands the challenges life brings and has been passionate about empowering moms to help them get back to their life without limitations. Mansi saw too many women told by their doctors that “its normal to leak or have some pain with running, lifting, coughing," "it’s just part of life," “you had a baby, its normal to feel weak in your stomach” …she knew she needed to get out there and empower and educate women to take control over their bodies. 

As a mom who has experienced her own pre and post- partum struggles, she has made it her mission to help as many women as possible.  She graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University.  She is dedicated to her profession and keeps her skills polished by always taking many continuing education courses throughout the years. She founded Whole Health Physical Therapy in 2012 to help serve the community with the quality and personalized clinical care she feels people deserve.

If you want to connect with Mansi, or get your hands on a copy of her self assessment guide, find her at:

website: https://wholehealthptnj.com/

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholehealthphysicaltherapy

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthphysicaltherapy/

youtube: Whole Health Physical Therapy

If you want to connect with me, send a message to thekegelroom@gmail.com. Find me on IG here, @lotuspelvicpt.

Do a sista a solid and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes, leave a review so I know you're listening, and share the podcast with 2 people you know would benefit from learning. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Much love,

Dr. Kenael

Feb 06, 202151:41
Ep 16: What is pelvic floor therapy anyway?
Jan 21, 202126:47
Ep 16: What is pelvic floor therapy anyway?
Jan 21, 202126:46
Ep 15: PT for infertility with Dr. Yeni Abraham

Ep 15: PT for infertility with Dr. Yeni Abraham

I bet you did't know physical therapy can be an effective treatment for infertility. Infertility affects many women, roughly 6.1 million women in the US according to the most recent CDC data. And sometimes, the signs are right there in front you but are unfortunately covered up or ignored for years. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Yeni on just this and how she approaches infertility as a physical therapist. 

Dr. Oluwayeni Abraham is a DPT based in the Dallas, TX area. Fondly known as Dr.Yeni, she is a Nigerian- American, born in England but raised in Texas, who received her degrees from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Dr.Yeni began her career in Acute Care, interning at a major trauma level 1 hospital in Houston, TX where she was exposed to the most critical and demanding cases in medicine. After gaining experience in outpatient physical therapy, she returned and remained in Acute Care within a major hospital system in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Outside of her formal professional career she often continued her education studying pelvic dysfunction and a myriad of Women’s Health conditions. She spent years providing care pro-bono and often saw outstanding results with many individuals dealing with chronic conditions. In 2019, she took a leap of faith and formally launched her own Women’s Health Pelvic Physical Therapy Practice called “Triggered”. Located in Arlington, TX,  where she specializes in postpartum recovery, pelvic pain conditions and female infertility. Dr.Yeni remains passionate about growing her practice and aiming to provide expert level care for women by a woman.

Dr. Yeni sees "Out of Town" patients and she's happy and willing to answer any questions you may have. Connect with her to learn more:

website: https://triggeredpt.com/

Facebook: @triggeredpt

Instagram: @triggeredpt

email: info@triggeredpt.com

To reach me (Dr. K) for questions or inquiries, email me thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Enjoy the episode!

Dec 22, 202047:29
Ep 15: PT for infertility with Dr. Yeni Abraham

Ep 15: PT for infertility with Dr. Yeni Abraham

I bet you did't know physical therapy can be an effective treatment for infertility. Infertility affects many women, roughly 6.1 million women in the US according to the most recent CDC data. And sometimes, the signs are right there in front you but are unfortunately covered up or ignored for years. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Yeni on just this and how she approaches infertility as a physical therapist. 

Dr. Oluwayeni Abraham is a DPT based in the Dallas, TX area. Fondly known as Dr.Yeni, she is a Nigerian- American, born in England but raised in Texas, who received her degrees from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Dr.Yeni began her career in Acute Care, interning at a major trauma level 1 hospital in Houston, TX where she was exposed to the most critical and demanding cases in medicine. After gaining experience in outpatient physical therapy, she returned and remained in Acute Care within a major hospital system in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Outside of her formal professional career she often continued her education studying pelvic dysfunction and a myriad of Women’s Health conditions. She spent years providing care pro-bono and often saw outstanding results with many individuals dealing with chronic conditions. In 2019, she took a leap of faith and formally launched her own Women’s Health Pelvic Physical Therapy Practice called “Triggered”. Located in Arlington, TX,  where she specializes in postpartum recovery, pelvic pain conditions and female infertility. Dr.Yeni remains passionate about growing her practice and aiming to provide expert level care for women by a woman.

Dr. Yeni sees "Out of Town" patients and she's happy and willing to answer any questions you may have. Connect with her to learn more:

website: https://triggeredpt.com/

Facebook: @triggeredpt

Instagram: @triggeredpt

email: info@triggeredpt.com

To reach me (Dr. K) for questions or inquiries, email me thekegelroom@gmail.com.

Enjoy the episode!

Dec 22, 202047:29
Ep 14: Lifestyle management of PCOS, infertility and PMS with Kendra Tolbert
Dec 09, 202037:17
Ep 14: Lifestyle management of PCOS, infertility and PMS with Kendra Tolbert
Dec 09, 202037:17
Ep 13: A different kind of exercise with Dr. Ayodele Adegbola
Nov 24, 202036:04
Ep 13: A different kind of exercise with Dr. Ayodele Adegbola
Nov 24, 202036:04
Ep 12: Pilates for every body with Dr. Theresa Pride
Nov 13, 202040:42
Ep 12: Pilates for every body with Dr. Theresa Pride
Nov 13, 202040:42
Ep 11: The 4 P's with Dr. Amber Brown
Oct 29, 202049:43
Ep 11: The 4 P's with Dr. Amber Brown
Oct 29, 202049:43
Ep 10: Functional Medicine in PT with Dr. Danielle Bailey

Ep 10: Functional Medicine in PT with Dr. Danielle Bailey

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Danielle Bailey, another pelvic floor PT and mama to chat about constipation in pregnancy as well as functional medicine's place in physical therapy. 

Dr. Danielle Bailey, an Illinois native, has 10 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, of which the last 6 years have been in the Dallas-Fort-Worth area.  In 2010, she received her doctorate of physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis.  Within the last four years, she has developed an interest for women’s health, and now provides therapy services for individuals who experience urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and for women during their pregnancy and postpartum. Not only does she provide women's health services, but she is also a functional medicine practitioner which focuses on treating the root cause of chronic illness. Through these services, her goal is to help individuals reach their health goals.    

In her private practice, 360 Health and Wellness Services, Danielle's mission is to provide unparalleled healthcare to every patient she encounters. Whether it is through Telehealth services, in-office visits, or in-home visits, Danielle's desire is to always inspire and positively impact the lives of everyone she encounters as a physical therapist and functional medicine practitioner.

Danielle has many hobbies which include singing, theatre, reading, speaking, service trips, and traveling the world.  Her love for the arts and the medical field intersected when she was privileged with the opportunity to represent Nevada in the Miss Black USA pageant in 2012.  Her hobbies are a part of who she is as a medical professional, a daughter, a wife, and now a mother of three.   

Connect with Dr. Danielle Bailey online:

Website: www.360hws.com

Facebook: 360 Health and Wellness Services

Instagram: @360_healthcoach

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For questions and inquiries, please email me at:

Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!

Oct 13, 202039:07
Ep 10: Functional Medicine in PT with Dr. Danielle Bailey

Ep 10: Functional Medicine in PT with Dr. Danielle Bailey

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Danielle Bailey, another pelvic floor PT and mama to chat about constipation in pregnancy as well as functional medicine's place in physical therapy. 

Dr. Danielle Bailey, an Illinois native, has 10 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, of which the last 6 years have been in the Dallas-Fort-Worth area.  In 2010, she received her doctorate of physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis.  Within the last four years, she has developed an interest for women’s health, and now provides therapy services for individuals who experience urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and for women during their pregnancy and postpartum. Not only does she provide women's health services, but she is also a functional medicine practitioner which focuses on treating the root cause of chronic illness. Through these services, her goal is to help individuals reach their health goals.    

In her private practice, 360 Health and Wellness Services, Danielle's mission is to provide unparalleled healthcare to every patient she encounters. Whether it is through Telehealth services, in-office visits, or in-home visits, Danielle's desire is to always inspire and positively impact the lives of everyone she encounters as a physical therapist and functional medicine practitioner.

Danielle has many hobbies which include singing, theatre, reading, speaking, service trips, and traveling the world.  Her love for the arts and the medical field intersected when she was privileged with the opportunity to represent Nevada in the Miss Black USA pageant in 2012.  Her hobbies are a part of who she is as a medical professional, a daughter, a wife, and now a mother of three.   

Connect with Dr. Danielle Bailey online:

Website: www.360hws.com

Facebook: 360 Health and Wellness Services

Instagram: @360_healthcoach

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For questions and inquiries, please email me at:

Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!

Oct 13, 202039:07
Ep 9: Holistic Treatment for Every Pelvis with Dr. Melanie Howell
Sep 22, 202050:38
Ep 9: Holistic Treatment for Every Pelvis with Dr. Melanie Howell
Sep 22, 202050:38
Ep 8: Let's talk about your vagina with Dr. Heather Irobunda

Ep 8: Let's talk about your vagina with Dr. Heather Irobunda

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Heather Irobunda, an OB/GYN Physician for NYC Health and Hospitals. We are not shy about talking about the vagina, what it really is and what to do is she stinks or itches. We even touch on health disparities and discuss qualities of a good doctor. 

Dr. Heather, a true New Yorker, is an OB/GYN Physician who takes care of reproductive health needs for people with vaginas and/or uterus and/or ovaries. She always wanted to do something that helped people know more about themselves and eventually narrowed things down to medicine after college. She went to medical school in NYC at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then started her career in the US Army (thank you for your service).  She completed her residency and served for 4 years in the Army as an Active Duty OB/GYN. There, she met people from all over the country and the world. Dr. Heather also lived in places that were very different than where I grew up. Despite the differences in location, culture, etc, Dr. Heather noticed common thread: that people all want the same thing - respect and good medical care. She eventually landed back in NYC, truly serving her community and spreading knowledge and love to all patients!

Connect with Dr. Heather and her pup (@hennessytheshorkie):

If you want to reach me, check out my website at www.lotuspt.com or hit me up on IG @lotuspelvicpt. For questions or inquiries, shoot me an email at thekegelroom@gmail.com


Peace and love

--Dr. Kenael Segal

Sep 10, 202055:26
Ep 8: Let's talk about your vagina with Dr. Heather Irobunda

Ep 8: Let's talk about your vagina with Dr. Heather Irobunda

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Heather Irobunda, an OB/GYN Physician for NYC Health and Hospitals. We are not shy about talking about the vagina, what it really is and what to do is she stinks or itches. We even touch on health disparities and discuss qualities of a good doctor. 

Dr. Heather, a true New Yorker, is an OB/GYN Physician who takes care of reproductive health needs for people with vaginas and/or uterus and/or ovaries. She always wanted to do something that helped people know more about themselves and eventually narrowed things down to medicine after college. She went to medical school in NYC at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then started her career in the US Army (thank you for your service).  She completed her residency and served for 4 years in the Army as an Active Duty OB/GYN. There, she met people from all over the country and the world. Dr. Heather also lived in places that were very different than where I grew up. Despite the differences in location, culture, etc, Dr. Heather noticed common thread: that people all want the same thing - respect and good medical care. She eventually landed back in NYC, truly serving her community and spreading knowledge and love to all patients!

Connect with Dr. Heather and her pup (@hennessytheshorkie):

If you want to reach me, check out my website at www.lotuspt.com or hit me up on IG @lotuspelvicpt. For questions or inquiries, shoot me an email at thekegelroom@gmail.com


Peace and love

--Dr. Kenael Segal

Sep 10, 202055:26
Ep 7: What babies do to your pelvic floor with Ibbie Afolabi
Aug 26, 202055:32
Ep 7: What babies do to your pelvic floor with Ibbie Afolabi
Aug 26, 202055:32
Ep 6: You're full of sh*t with Dr. Shalay Foster

Ep 6: You're full of sh*t with Dr. Shalay Foster

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Shalay Foster about all things poop. We can't address pelvic floor issues without touching on this subject.  Dr. Shalay Foster, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, works at the Center for Pelvic Wellness at Princeton Medical Center (PMC), a highly specialized physical therapy practice, offering progressive treatments for men, women, and children aged 7 and older affected by pelvic floor disorders. 

Dr. Shalay is skilled in the treatment of pelvic pain, bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. She works with all genders throughout the lifespan who are interested in exercise and lifestyle management strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. She is a credentialed clinical instructor, volunteering to instruct, mentor, and supervise physical therapy students in the clinical setting. She has served as associated faculty for the Rutgers Doctor of Physical Therapy Program co-writing and instructing the pelvic floor elective in March 2019, and most recently writing and independently instructing the “Introduction to the Pelvic Floor” elective in May 2020. She has presented research at both regional and national conferences regarding the efficacy of aquatic therapy as a treatment for breast cancer survivors, as well as implementation of a host position at a student run physical therapy clinic. Dr. Shalay seeks to empower her patients to embrace healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. Her personal interests include spending time with family, gardening, and helping individuals become health and wealth literate.

Most recently, Dr. Shalay and myself (Dr. Kenael) co-founded the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT-NJ), a non -profit organization with the primary focus of increasing opportunities for the African Diaspora in the physical therapy network. For more information, check out www.nabpt.org.

Connect with Dr. Shalay Foster on social media:

Instagram: @shalay.foster

Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/shalay.foster/

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For questions and inquiries, please email me at:

Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!

Aug 11, 202045:03
Ep 6: You're full of sh*t with Dr. Shalay Foster

Ep 6: You're full of sh*t with Dr. Shalay Foster

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Shalay Foster about all things poop. We can't address pelvic floor issues without touching on this subject.  Dr. Shalay Foster, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, works at the Center for Pelvic Wellness at Princeton Medical Center (PMC), a highly specialized physical therapy practice, offering progressive treatments for men, women, and children aged 7 and older affected by pelvic floor disorders. 

Dr. Shalay is skilled in the treatment of pelvic pain, bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. She works with all genders throughout the lifespan who are interested in exercise and lifestyle management strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. She is a credentialed clinical instructor, volunteering to instruct, mentor, and supervise physical therapy students in the clinical setting. She has served as associated faculty for the Rutgers Doctor of Physical Therapy Program co-writing and instructing the pelvic floor elective in March 2019, and most recently writing and independently instructing the “Introduction to the Pelvic Floor” elective in May 2020. She has presented research at both regional and national conferences regarding the efficacy of aquatic therapy as a treatment for breast cancer survivors, as well as implementation of a host position at a student run physical therapy clinic. Dr. Shalay seeks to empower her patients to embrace healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. Her personal interests include spending time with family, gardening, and helping individuals become health and wealth literate.

Most recently, Dr. Shalay and myself (Dr. Kenael) co-founded the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT-NJ), a non -profit organization with the primary focus of increasing opportunities for the African Diaspora in the physical therapy network. For more information, check out www.nabpt.org.

Connect with Dr. Shalay Foster on social media:

Instagram: @shalay.foster

Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/shalay.foster/

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For questions and inquiries, please email me at:

Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!

Aug 11, 202045:03
Ep 5: When Sex Hurts with Dr. Marqui Rennalls
Jul 28, 202046:26
Ep 5: When Sex Hurts with Dr. Marqui Rennalls
Jul 28, 202046:26
Ep 4: Alternative Birth Options with Sakina O'Uhuru

Ep 4: Alternative Birth Options with Sakina O'Uhuru

In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Nurse Midwife, Sakina O'Uhuru, RPA, CM, MS with Gentle Spirit Midwifery Services. She has extensive knowledge in the field, providing maternal/child health care services since 1984. She  has diverse clinical experience in pediatrics, OB/GYN, Family Planning and primary care. Up until 1996, she practiced as a Certified Physician Assistant providing care to women and children throughout community hospitals and health centers within the New York metropolitan area. In 1997, she earned an M.S. from the SUNY Downstate Midwifery Program, becoming  board Certified in 1998. For five years, she served as the Director of the Midwifery Service at Morris Heights Women’s Health & Birthing Pavilion (formerly known as the Childbearing Center. Today, she treats women in the New York, and New Jersey area, as well as the Carolinas. She is also the author of Journey to Birth. Available here on Amazon

Gentle Spirit Midwifery also provides educational forums to community organizations, educational programs, for at risk women and other educational institutions. Sakina has been featured on Discovery Channel's Birth Beyond Belief and Bringin in Da Spirit, a documentary directed by Rhonda Haynes on African American Midwives.

Connect with Sakina:

Website: www.gentlespiritbirth.com

Instagram: @Gentlespiritbirth

Facebook: @Gentlespiritbirth

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For qeustions and inquiries, please email me at:

 Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!


Jul 14, 202041:11
Ep 4: Alternative Birth Options with Sakina O'Uhuru

Ep 4: Alternative Birth Options with Sakina O'Uhuru

In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Nurse Midwife, Sakina O'Uhuru, RPA, CM, MS with Gentle Spirit Midwifery Services. She has extensive knowledge in the field, providing maternal/child health care services since 1984. She  has diverse clinical experience in pediatrics, OB/GYN, Family Planning and primary care. Up until 1996, she practiced as a Certified Physician Assistant providing care to women and children throughout community hospitals and health centers within the New York metropolitan area. In 1997, she earned an M.S. from the SUNY Downstate Midwifery Program, becoming  board Certified in 1998. For five years, she served as the Director of the Midwifery Service at Morris Heights Women’s Health & Birthing Pavilion (formerly known as the Childbearing Center. Today, she treats women in the New York, and New Jersey area, as well as the Carolinas. She is also the author of Journey to Birth. Available here on Amazon

Gentle Spirit Midwifery also provides educational forums to community organizations, educational programs, for at risk women and other educational institutions. Sakina has been featured on Discovery Channel's Birth Beyond Belief and Bringin in Da Spirit, a documentary directed by Rhonda Haynes on African American Midwives.

Connect with Sakina:

Website: www.gentlespiritbirth.com

Instagram: @Gentlespiritbirth

Facebook: @Gentlespiritbirth

Thanks for joining us this week. Please share with friends and family who might benefit from this information. For qeustions and inquiries, please email me at:

 Email: thekegelroom@gmail.com

Stay strong, sisters!


Jul 14, 202041:11
Ep 3: Yoga for pelvic recovery with Jasmine Evelyn
Jul 04, 202037:33
Ep 3: Yoga for pelvic recovery with Jasmine Evelyn
Jul 04, 202037:33
Ep 2: The Sex Talk with Chanta Blue
Jun 16, 202028:50
Ep 2: The Sex Talk with Chanta Blue
Jun 16, 202028:50
Ep 1: Why The Kegel Room exists
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Ep 1: Why The Kegel Room exists
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