Root to Roof Workshop

Exploring the Jaw - Pelvic Floor Connection

Presented by Dr. Hanna Shays, PT, DPT & Dr. Katie Usher, PT, DPT.

Dr. Hanna Shays of Stability in Wellness and Dr. Katie Usher of Kaizen Pelvic Wellness bring together two specialized areas of physical therapy that are rarely discussed together: pelvic floor health and TMJ/airway function. Both clinicians treat conditions related to breathing, jaw tension, core stability, and pelvic floor dysfunction, and have observed how frequently these systems influence each other through shared muscular, postural, and neurological connections.

In this workshop we will cover

Education: How the TMJ & Pelvic Floor are Connected

In this workshop, we’ll explain what fascia is, how all our diaphragms function, and why dysfunction in one area can influence the others.

Interactive Self-Massage & Release Techniques

We will teach practical self-myofascial release techniques for the hips, abdomen, and jaw.

Interactive Exercises & Actionable Tips

We will review exercises that reinforce proper tongue posture and diaphragmatic breathing mechanics.