The Vagina Rehab Doctor, Dr. Janelle Howell DPT, WCS joins Callie on the podcast this week. Callie and Dr. Howell talk about how the nervous system and the pelvic floor interact and cause pelvic floor dysfunction. Navigating a chronic illness diagnosis is challenging, so Callie and Dr. Howell talk about some of the current challenges. Callie shares some of her experiences with treatments for IC and Dr. Howell discusses how to know when to move on to find a provider that will work best for you. Dr. Howell then talks about the process of going from an IC diagnosis to receiving pelvic floor physical therapy, what to expect for your first appointment, the timeline of therapy, and other common concerns about what pelvic floor physical therapy looks like for people with vaginas and without. Connect with Dr. Janelle Howell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginarehabdoctor/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaginarehabdoctor  Website: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/  Work with me: Join The IC Collective and learn about non-diet triggers this month! Apply for Road To Remission, the program that has 60% of my clients in remission or “very close to remission” in just 3 months! Not sure which of my offers fits your needs? No problem - fill out this application so I can get to know you better and I’ll send you my recommendation on which of my offers fits your goals best.  Connect with me! Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website Email: [email protected]