Pelvic floor issues are common — but they are not normal.

In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura Peterson Wright sits down with Dr. Laura Huie, Doctor of Physical Therapy at Point North Physical Therapy, to break down what pelvic floor therapy really is, who it’s for, and why so many women are told to “just live with” symptoms that are absolutely treatable.

They cover:

• What pelvic health actually includes (it’s more than Kegels)

• Urinary leaking, urgency, constipation, and bladder control

• Pain with intercourse — why it’s common but not normal

• Pelvic floor tension vs weakness (and why doing more Kegels can make things worse)

• How childbirth, C-sections, and athletic activity affect pelvic health

• The role of estrogen, perimenopause, and menopause in pelvic floor symptoms

• Why passive treatments like the Emsella chair aren’t one-size-fits-all

• What a pelvic floor exam and treatment really look like

• How pelvic floor therapy supports sexual health, lubrication, and arousal

• When joint pain, tendon pain, or “nagging injuries” may be hormone-related

• Practical myths to bust (frequent peeing, “just in case” pees, and more)

This episode is for women who:

• Leak when they run, jump, cough, or lift

• Experience pain during sex or pelvic discomfort

• Feel constant urgency to pee or struggle with constipation

• Are navigating perimenopause or menopause

• Have been told symptoms are “normal after kids” or “just part of aging”

If you’ve ever wondered whether pelvic floor therapy is for you — this conversation brings clarity without fear-mongering or fluff.

Connect with Point North Physical Therapy & Dr. Laura Huie

Website: ⁠https://pointnorthpt.com ⁠

Instagram: @pointnorthpt

On The Ascent: Health is produced by Ascent Health & Performance in Anchorage, Alaska — a clinic dedicated to helping people stay strong, active, and adventurous for life.

Connect with Dr. Laura & Ascent Health & Performance

Website: ⁠⁠https://ascentak.com/⁠⁠

Podcast : ⁠⁠ascentak.com/podcast⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@ascenthealth_ak⁠⁠

In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura sits down with Marisa Scott, RNFA and owner of Aspire Med Spa, for an in-depth conversation on radiofrequency (RF)—a regenerative technology used for everything from skin tightening to scar release to vaginal rejuvenation.

They discuss:

• What radiofrequency actually is

• How RF remodels collagen, releases scar tissue, and triggers fat apoptosis

• Why RF microneedling helps pain, tightness, and deep tissue adhesions

• Using RF for stretch marks, stubborn fat pockets, pores, and fine lines

• RF for C-section scars and surgical scar remodeling

• Vaginal rejuvenation: lubrication, tightening, sexual function, and comfort

• How hormones influence treatment plans

• What makes someone a good or poor candidate

• Why proper training matters for safety and lasting results

• What to expect with pricing, treatment series, and outcomes

• The rise of regenerative aesthetics: exosomes, biostimulators, and more

Marisa also breaks down misconceptions about med spas and vanity culture, emphasizing why foundational health always amplifies aesthetic outcomes — and how these treatments ultimately support comfort, function, and whole-body wellness for women in midlife.

If you want to age well, improve sexual wellness, understand tissue healing, or explore whether RF might be right for you, this episode brings clarity and science-backed insight.

Connect with Aspire Med Spa & Marisa ScottWebsite: https://aspirealaska.com/
Instagram: @aspirealaska

On The Ascent: Health is produced by Ascent Health & Performance in Anchorage, Alaska — a clinic dedicated to helping people stay strong, active, and adventurous for life.

Connect with Dr. Laura & Ascent Health & Performance

Website: ⁠https://ascentak.com/⁠

Podcast : ⁠ascentak.com/podcast⁠

Instagram: ⁠@ascenthealth_ak⁠

Perimenopause can feel like your body has flipped a switch overnight—weight gain, joint aches, brain fog, mood swings, gut issues, and “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

In this episode of On The Ascent: Health, Dr. Laura is joined by Dr. Aderonke “Ade” Akindipe, DNP, FNP-C, founder of Rejuvenate Health & Wellness in Anchorage, Alaska. After working grueling 12-hour shifts during the pandemic and being told her symptoms were “just stress,” Dr. Ade eventually discovered she was in perimenopause—and that changing how she approached hormones, labs, and nutrition completely transformed how she felt.

Together, Dr. Laura and Dr. Ade unpack:

• What perimenopause actually is and when it really starts

• Why so many women are dismissed with “your labs are normal”

• Key symptoms of perimenopause vs. thyroid issues, “adrenal fatigue,” or blood sugar problems

• How hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, joints, sleep, and belly fat

• Why women can become more insulin resistant in midlife—and what to do about it

• How stress, caffeine, alcohol, and over-exercising impact cortisol and midlife weight

• The difference between “normal” lab ranges and optimal ranges for women 35+

• How hormone replacement, nutrition, and lifestyle work together (and why it’s never just one thing)

• The kind of support and “handholding” many women actually need to feel better, not just get more prescriptions

Dr. Ade also shares real stories from her practice—like the woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia who improved dramatically with testosterone support and better hormone balance.

Connect with Dr. Ade & Rejuvenate Health & Wellness

Website: rejuvenatehealthak.com
Instagram: @rejuvenate_health_wellness

On The Ascent: Health is produced by Ascent Health & Performance in Anchorage, Alaska — a clinic dedicated to helping people stay strong, active, and adventurous for life. Connect with Dr. Laura & Ascent Health & Performance

Website: https://ascentak.com/

Podcast : ascentak.com/podcast
Instagram: @ascenthealth_ak