Yoga and occupational therapy

have been proven to heal pelvic health issues.

More specifically a study at UCSD (led by Judith Lasater and Leslea Howard)

offering yoga guidance to people dealing with incontinence

discovered a 70 % improvement

in the symptoms of participants!!!

Our plan is that participants will walk away with a new sensation of strength and lightness,

pain relief and ease in their bodies, new was to move

as well as a sense that they are not alone.

Learn how to strengthen and stretch the right spots,

and offer a state of deep relaxation for the whole system for lasting change.

MOre about Your Hosts:

Genevra Petito is a yoga instructor that’s excited to transform the way older adults experience their bodies.

She earned a degree in Exercise Science from Ithaca College and is a certified Senior Fitness Specialist and Brain Health Trainer.

Genevra is a foundation of knowledge and inspiration to her fitness community as they continue along their journey of active aging together. She’s dedicated to the latest research and how it can be applied to the specific needs of an aging population.

Issues like heart health, bone density, memory and pelvic floor strength are given strong consideration when designing her classes along with a focus on improving and maintaining strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.

With over 25 years of teaching experience and hundreds of senior-specific yoga classes taught, Genevra prioritizes personalized attention to each of her students' physical needs in every class.

Vicki Hartman, OTR/L, CSOT is a pelvic floor occupational therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from pelvic dysfunction.

Her work began at Strong Hospital, where she saw the deep impact of acute illness and injury on bowel, bladder, and sexual health—often compounded by shame and lack of information.

Vicki uses evidence-based, integrative approaches including nervous system regulation, functional movement, breathwork, and manual therapy of viscera and fascia, with further impact on overall posture and healthy daily habits. With over 20 years of alignment-based yoga practice, she understands the powerful connection between breath, movement, mindfulness and overall wellness.

She offers individual treatment and group work, collaborating with other health and wellness professionals to support holistic pelvic health. Vicki’s mission is to reduce stigma and empower people suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction to tap into the healing wisdom we each hold within.

A relaxing yet empowering experience to give yourself.