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"Fibromyalgia is bad, but with (Marnie's) help it can be maintained to an extent- tolerable. What's not to like about someone who can help you?" Sharon. Fibromyalgia-Chronic Pain

"I would love for other women to know that this kind of care is available for their pain. Each visit worked towards reducing the pain until I was no longer having it. What a joy to know this didn't require surgery.  Anita. Pelvic Pain

"After a few weeks of therapy and training my pain levels began to greatly improve! ...Understanding the frustration and needs of her patients makes Marnie a number one PT in her field of expertise. I am forever thankful for her." Angela Pelvic Pain-IC

"It helped to talk to someone who really understood that the pain and soreness I had was real and there was a reason for it. For the first time I really understood what was causing it and there was something I could do about it." Karen. Pelvic Pain-IC

"When you think that the therapy is too simple or easy is when it is working the most. Shannon. Neck-Dizziness

"Go before you get really bad and then relief happens sooner." Tim.  Back Pain

"Until I began therapy with Marnie, I did not fully understand my condition(s) and what to do to improve it. She not only provided me with a caring environment for treatment, but provided me knowledge and information to be able to try to work on issues at home."  Dawn.  Pelvic Pain

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* What is IC?

IC stands for Interstitial Cystitis.  It is a condition in which the lining of the bladder becomes irritated and causes significant pain.  Besides pain, sufferers typically also have a lot of frequency of urination due to the bladder irritation. There currently is no known cause.  Diagnosis involves a history of the above symptoms combined with ruling out other possible causes (such as a bladder infection) and looking inside the bladder to see the condition of the bladder lining (cystoscopy).  There is no known cure.  Treatment involves a combination of medication, dietary changes, and physical therapy including electrical stimulation, biofeedback, and manual therapy directed at treating the pelvic floor. 

 

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