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Episode 45: Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Brooke Kalisiak
Thursday, 30 April, 2026
This episode features Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health. She owns Legacy Physical Therapy, which has been operating for 17 years in St. Louis. Dr. Kalisiak emphasizes the pelvic floor's role in urinary control, sexual function, and support, and notes the lack of awareness and access to care in the U.S. She advocates for proactive pelvic health management, especially before and during pregnancy, and stressed the importance of addressing issues early to prevent long-term problems. It is never too late to prioritize your pelvic floor health! Reach out to Legacy Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today.This podcast episode is sponsored by Laumeier Sculpture Park. Check out their 39th annual Art Fair May 8-10th!Dr. Brooke Kalisiak is a pelvic physical therapist and the owner of Legacy Physical Therapy, a leading pelvic health practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Since opening her clinic in 2008, she has grown it to two locations with a team of specialized pelvic PTs dedicated to helping people overcome pelvic health issues like bladder leakage, pelvic pain/pressure, and core dysfunction. Dr. Brooke is passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and prepared for birth, recovery, and beyond. She specializes in guiding moms through pregnancy and postpartum so they can reduce pain, prevent common complications, and return to the activities they love without relying on medications or surgery. She is also on a mission to change the conversation around pelvic health through education, empowering people to understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what they can do about it. Dr. Brooke earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where she was a Division I athlete on the women’s basketball team. She went on to complete both her Master’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis. She has also contributed to professional research on pregnancy and exercise. She is both a wife and a mother. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, weightlifting, and reading. We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don’t forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.
