Megan Perez earned a Masters Degree in Nutrition in 2013. She has continued her education by completing courses in integrative and functional nutrition, mindful eating,
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Susan Winograd, MSPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pelvic floor specialist, and founder of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness in Boca Raton, Florida. She earned her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the College of Staten Island in 1998 and has spent nearly 30 years developing deep clinical expertise in pelvic floor dysfunction, women's and men's pelvic health, pre and postnatal care, chronic pelvic pain, and scar tissue release therapy. Susan takes a whole-body approach to healing — identifying and treating the root cause of her patients' symptoms rather than managing them in isolation. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has been featured on multiple health and wellness podcasts as a recognized pelvic floor specialist in South Florida.
Do these symptoms sound familiar?
Brain fog, fatigue, and mood changes during perimenopause and menopause are real — and treatable. Susan has helped hundreds of women in Boca Raton feel like themselves again.
Welcome to Part 2 of our series on safe weightlifting for women in menopause! In this video, Susan Winograd PT, founder and owner of Pelvicore Rehab and Wellness, dives into the essential basics every woman should know before picking up a dumbbell. Learn how to lift properly to support bone density, prevent osteoporosis, and avoid issues like pelvic pain or leaking.
In this video, Susan covers three key foundations:
1. Core Breath: Master the inhale-exhale technique to activate your deep core system.
2. Pelvic Floor & Abdominal Engagement: Coordinate your pelvic floor and abs for safe lifting.
3. Alignment: Position your rib cage over your pelvis for optimal core support. Follow along with simple exercises to feel your deep core system in action!
Lifting doesn’t have to be scary—it just needs to be done right. Consult a pelvic floor therapist to lift confidently and avoid injury.
0:00 – Why it’s Important to Weight Lift Properly for Women in Menopause
0:37 – Three Core Foundations for Safe Lifting
1:06 – Mastering the Core Breath
1:51 – Engaging Your Pelvic Floor & Abs
2:24 – Importance of Alignment
3:23 – Recap & Tips for Injury-Free Lifting
3:54 – Like, Subscribe, and Stay Tuned!
You're not crazy — and you don't have to just push through.
Susan Winograd PT has nearly 30 years of experience treating exactly these symptoms. Her Boca Raton practice offers a free 15-minute discovery call so you can ask questions and find out if pelvic floor therapy is right for you — no commitment required.
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Megan Perez earned a Masters Degree in Nutrition in 2013. She has continued her education by completing courses in integrative and functional nutrition, mindful eating,
Has your anxiety gone through the roof during perimenopause or menopause, even if you have typically been even-tempered? Well, it’s not all in your head