Pelvic Health is Health.

Chronic Pelvic Pain affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men at some point in their lives and has a significant impact on your quality of life. Let my blog help you advocate for yourself, better understand chronic pelvic pain and help you to find the care + support you deserve.
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About

I have lived with chronic pelvic pain most of my life but had my symptoms dismissed and misdiagnosed for over 15 years. Since 2018 I have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis/BPS, Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia and Lupus (SLE). I hopes that what I share on my blog will help others advocate for themselves, better navigate the healthcare system and find the care and treatment they deserve.
I Write
I write as a hobby, to spread awareness and shine light on pelvic pain and my struggles living with chronic illness. What started as a coping strategy, has now turned into something that gives me great meaning and purpose.
I Advocate
I advocate to help ensure a better future for all and to assist pelvic pain patients and their families in coping with their chronic pain and emotional stress.
I Create
I create to put something good into the world. Since becoming chronically ill and unable to work as a designer, it gives me back a sense of purpose and achievement.

What The Community Is Saying

Helping others has enabled Michelle to find purpose in her pain and I have no doubt that she will continue to offer hope and education to so many through The Happy Pelvis.
Martina Skrela, PT + Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
If it weren’t for Michelle being very knowledgeable, providing the *right* information and gently approaching the subject with me, I wouldn’t have given Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy a chance (in fact I laughed at the concept!). By dedicating personal time to help in providing me lacking information to me, it actually changed my whole mindset. I believe I have to thank Michelle and The Happy Pelvis for teaching me to have an open, healthy and positive mindset.
Grace, Interstitial Cystitis & Pelvic Pain Warrior

Latest Posts

If you are interested in my health journey or how to make the best out of life when living with chronic illness, take a sneak peek at my blog.
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Dear My First Urologist: a letter from an IC/BPS patient
Dear Urologist,This is a subject that Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome patients, have been meaning to discuss with you for some…
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My Pelvic Pain Story
My name is Michelle and this is my pelvic pain story.It is Pelvic Pain Awareness month so I thought I…
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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month In 2017, The International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) designated May as Pelvic Pain Awareness month…
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Medical Misogyny in Women’s Healthcare
One of the most shared and engaged with posts on The Happy Pelvis Instagram, is one that points out the…
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Why I use Cannabis for my Chronic Illness
Unsplash Follow The Happy Pelvis on Pinterest! Why do I use cannabis for my chronic illness? Pain. Burning, sharp, debilitating…
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Why Doctors Take Women’s Pain Less Seriously
Ask any woman about her personal experience with pain and healthcare, and it is likely that you will hear stories…
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Location
Toronto, Canada
Contact
E-mail: michelle@thehappypelvis.ca

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