Megan Bolek, PT, DPT, OCS
1.What was the moment of significance when you knew this was what you were supposed to be doing? It was during my first internship while I was working with an elderly woman on the Alzheimer’s unit. I encouraged her to do seated exercises by marching out to a beat of a song. She had initially been resistive but with the music and making therapy fun, we accomplished the task with both of us both laughing. 2. You have a unique specialization. What do you want people to know about it? Yes, I specialize in the treatment of the pelvic floor for women, men, and children. One of my favorite expressions to help explain why this area of the body is so important is “without a good foundation a house falls down”. Your pelvic floor is part of your core which is the foundation of the body. Pelvic floor issues can affect the arms, legs and even breathing. There is always a ‘root’, or underlying problem that is occurring in the body, and this area is often overlooked. Also, I cannot stress enough that a healthy body does not leak via bowel or bladder; bowel movements should be daily and there should be no pain with intercourse. 3. What’s the most common question you get asked when someone finds out what you do? “Why would you want to specialize in that?!” I originally worked in a rural setting where I had to be a jack of all trades, so out of necessity I learned a little bit of everything to treat all sorts of diagnoses. I soon realized that knowledge in the pelvic floor area could be applied to all my clients so I continued to learn through numerous continuing education courses. Many of my clients have expressed how thankful they are to have someone with in depth knowledge that can address dysfunction in this not widely discussed area. It’s also one of the reasons I returned to school for Master’s degree in Acupuncture therapies. I wanted more holistic tools to assist my clients on their path to wellness.
4. Tell us about your day to day. What’s a typical day like for you? I think that one of the attractive aspects of being a Physical Therapist and healthcare provider is that there are no typical days. Overall I see my clients one on one every 45-60 min with the majority of treatment consisting of manual/hands techniques and a few corrective exercises with positive encouragement and conversation. 5. What excites/motivates you on a daily basis? The body and mind will heal itself given the right environment, and that is what I do for my clients. My job is to jump start the healing process. To be a part of this and develop a positive relationship with my clients keeps me motivated. Quite simply, I just really enjoy the clients I work with.They’re great people. Megan Bolek, PT, DPT, OCS , is a physical therapist practicing at Achieve Therapy in Grand Forks, ND. Since completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. Dr. Bolek specializes inpelvicfloor rehabilitation forwomen,menandchildren,chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Bolek is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to add acupuncture and herbal formulas to her treatment strategies. PhysicalTherapists at AchieveTherapy that are trained in Pelvic Floor Health are: COLUMBIA ROAD: Megan Bolek, PT, DPT, OCS Nicole Chine, PT, MPT DEMERS AVENUE: Laurie Holte, PT, MPT 6. Leave us a quote. “Treatment originates outside of the you; healing comes from within.” - Andrew Weil, MD
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