In this episode I sit down with Kelowna based Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho to discuss:

• What you can expect at a Urology appointment
• Diagnostic tests commonly ordered
• Common reasons men are referred to a urologist and treatment suggestions that may be provided
• Urinary issues
  • Storage issues (frequency, urge, incontinence, pain, nighttime urination)
  • Issues with emptying (weak flow, straining, blockage, stop/start, not fully emptying)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Genital pain
• Premature ejaculation
• Prostate related issues

Physiotherapy is a common treatment recommendation, stay tuned for the next episode where I cover the physiotherapy approach to the above symptoms

Dr. Matthew Ho is a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-certified Urologist practicing in Kelowna, BC. Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., he attended the University of British Columbia for undergraduate studies and medical school. He completed his Urology residency in Vancouver and subsequently moved to Chicago for an accredited fellowship in Urologic Oncology. While he specializes in urologic cancers, Dr. Ho sees patients with the whole spectrum of urologic concerns.

How to Contact Dr. Matthew Ho

Website - www.homdurology.ca

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In this episode I sit down with dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire to discuss:

• What are hemorrhoids?
• What causes anal fissures?
• Anal itchiness
• How the pelvic floor is related to these conditions
• Treatment options including creams, physio, botox, stress management, bowel hygiene, surgery and more

Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in Houston, Texas and the owner of Houston Community Surgical, a solo colorectal surgery private practice. She is passionate about providing accessible, inclusive surgical care. Dr. Belizaire is an expert in colorectal related pelvic floor disorders such as rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation and benign anorectal disorders and works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists to provide multidisciplinary, holistic care to her patients.

How to contact Rita
www.houstoncommunitysurgical.com
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In this episode I sit down with speech language pathologist (SLP) Ashley Michaelis to discuss:

• Similarities between the voice box and pelvic floor
• Relationship between voice, breathing and pelvic floor
• Missed connections in the research
• Ways we can use the pelvic floor to train the voice and the voice to train the pelvic floor
• How sounds we make in birth influence the pelvic floor
• Noises we make in sport to increase performance

Ashley Michaelis (she/her/hers) embarked on her undergraduate journey in Voice Performance & Music Education at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music. During her studies, she encountered personal voice challenges which led her to discover Speech-Language Pathology. Motivated to assist others in rehabilitating their voices, Ashley changed her major and pursued her graduate degree at the University of Wyoming.

Her professional journey has included diverse settings such as private practice, schools, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and multidisciplinary clinics. Ashley has also shared her expertise by teaching the Voice Disorders graduate level class at the University of Vermont. Her specialized areas encompass singing voice rehabilitation, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, upper airway disorders, and neurogenic communication disorders.

Recognized for her achievements, Ashley is an ASHA Ace Award Recipient and serves as a Lead Mentor for the MedSLP Collective. She has been a featured guest on podcasts including Swallow Your Pride and Start Your Private Practice.

Outside of her career, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family and dogs, as well as participating in local community theater performances.

How to contact Ashley
www.empoweredvoicerehab.org

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