Pelvic Care Blog
Our blog is dedicated to supporting acupuncturists who specialize or hope to specialize in pelvic health. We hope you enjoy our musings and offerings.
The Pelvic Bowl: A Window to Source
Published in The Clinician, Vol. 3 Issue 2 (Sept 2025)
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture’s article, “The Pelvic Bowl: A Window to Source,” was recently published in The Clinician. This piece explores the pelvic bowl as both a biomechanical foundation and an energetic center—a place where structure, function, and spirit meet.
Conditions We Treat With Pelvic Care
Dr. Krystal discusses the various conditions that can be treated with pelvic care for all genders. She explains that pelvic acupuncture can help with urinary issues such as incontinence, frequency, retention, and recurring infections, as well as rectal conditions like hemorrhoids and constipation.
Pelvic Floor + Pregnancy- AMERICAN ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL
Dr. Krystal joined the American Acupuncture Council for another exciting episode of TO THE POINT as guest host! She presented: Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy.
PELVIC FLOOR + FERTiLITY- AMERICAN ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL
Dr. Krystal joined the American Acupuncture Council for another exciting episode of TO THE POINT as guest host! She presented: Pelvic Floor and Fertility
Urinary Pathologies-Defined!
Urinary pathologies affect a large percentage of the population (all genders). And they have a significant impact on quality of life, according to multiple research studies. But, urinary pathology can be hard to talk about. It can feel shameful, embarrassing, guilt provoking and depressing. In addition, with routine medical visits averaging a total of 15 minutes, we can feel rushed and like we have to prioritize our concerns. And, we’re not feeling seen or heard as a client or human being.
Connection between the Low Back and the Pelvic Floor
The low back can have indirect effects on the pelvic floor due to the anatomical and functional connections between these areas. The low back (lumbar region) and pelvic floor are part of the same musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system, and alterations in one region can influence the other. Here’s why Trigger Point Needling (Dry Needling or Ashi Point Needling) of the back impacts the Pelvic Floor: