Inspiring Conversations with Foli Riegle of Inspire Wellness and Pelvic Health

Today we’d like to introduce you to Foli Riegle.

Hi Foli, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Foli Riegle; I am a Pelvic Floor Therapist in the valley. I grew up in the Midwest but I was born in Nigeria. I’ve been in the valley for 15 years now and I can’t believe its been that long! Personally, our family of five keeps me pretty busy in addition to my work. We are a big-time track and field family and I also run throughout out the week myself. I provide Pelvic Floor and Wellness Services to women in the community. My interest in Pelvic Health began with my own personal experiences when I was a new mom navigating the changes that come with motherhood and postpartum recovery.

As I began to dig deeper, I realized that this was a calling and could be a fulfilling niche to carve out within the community. Fast forward to present day, I am the owner of Inspire Wellness and Pelvic Health. Empowerment through education is a big part of what I do to address a variety of challenges that so many face when it comes to their pelvic health. I think it’s really important to have a health care team in which you can rely on and also feel comfortable enough ask those tough questions to as well as sharing things that you might not otherwise talk about. I honestly feel so thankful that I have the opportunity to provide the services that I do and I know how hard it is for so many of us to set time aside to address our own health and wellness.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
This path has had its ups and downs, especially since I went solo as the pandemic was still underway. I opened my private practice in August of 2020. I had prepped and planned and then the pandemic hit; I had no idea what to expect at that point. Deciding to open a business is already such a big decision and process; this just added another layer. I did what I could with the resources I had and have continued forward ever since. One thing that has really helped my inner voice is listening to the struggles and ultimate wins from other business owners I know and it helps to really keep things in perspective. A big challenge I run into as far as the actual service I provide is just getting awareness out there that there is help for pelvic floor symptoms and it isn’t “just something that comes with the territory of being pregnant, postpartum, aging, etc.” My goal is to spread awareness to the benefits of Pelvic Health and to provide a better understanding of your body, pregnancy, postpartum and anything in between.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Inspire Wellness and Pelvic Health?
I specialize in Pelvic Health and provide non-invasive strategies to treat a variety of symptoms experienced due to bowel, bladder, intimacy and pain. We talk about many things that can at times be difficult conversations, but if you are experiencing pelvic pain or leaks during your day for instance, we work through it! There are a variety of things that can be addressed in our sessions.

I use behavioral, manual therapies, modalities, exercise and rehabilitation programs, education and functional retraining. I pride myself in taking a holistic approach to gain insight to my client’s lives, challenges, symptoms in order to best address the issues they are experiencing. My services really do require you be an active participant in your care and health but you’re given the tools you need to do so. If you aren’t sure if pelvic floor therapy is for you, I offer phone consultations so we can determine your needs and how to move forward.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
My advice for those who are starting out is to just do it! Every step doesn’t have to be perfect and you will and can learn along the way. Set yourself up with some support systems. One thing I wish I would have soaked in more is that your growth and trajectory is your own. It doesn’t always have to look like others in your field/setting/industry. You can make it your own and in your own way!

Contact Info:

• Email: info@inspirewellnessandpelvichealth.com
• Website: https://inspirewellnessandpelvichealth.com/index.html
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewph/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireWPH/