The Total Control™ Program puts the spotlight on fitness from the inside out. Lead by certified instructors, the medically based classes focus on strengthening the pelvic core (Pelvic Pyramid) to help women of all ages improve flexibility and strength as well as promote sexual and bladder health. The program also features a comprehensive educational portion focused on alleviating symptoms and finding appropriate care. In addition to a great, safe and effective full body workout, you'll learn:
- Anatomy 101: Learn where these critical organs are, how they function and how they are supported!
- The Pelvic Pyramid: In the class, you'll receive clear, simple instruction on how to locate and activate Pelvic Pyramid muscles (transversus abdominis (TVA), multifidus, and pelvic floor muscles) in order to improve pelvic health and stability.
- Common dysfunctions: Learn about overactive bladder (OAB), stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and mixed incontinence-and how they differ. Also, you'll be able to recognize the signs of prolapse as well as learn how constipation can strain your normal pelvic functions.
- Treatment options: Learn about your options, from fitness to dietary changes, to behavioral therapy and pharmaceuticals, devices, and surgery. Discover how to find the right health care provider and what questions to ask and what to expect.
- Vocabulary list: Understand all the terms that relate to your pelvic health.
- Related topics: Get information about related topics, including nutrition, sex, and bathroom habits.
The seven-week program meets twice a week for 60 minutes of exercise, followed by 15 minutes of key pelvic health tips and includes course materials and a workbook.
Total Control™ Classes are currently available at the following locations. If you don't find a program in your neighborhood, let us know or contact your local gym or YMCA and tell them you are interested.
ALASKA
Alaska Urological Associates
Alaska Regional Medical Plaza
1200 Airport Hts. Dr.
Suite #101
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Contact: Charlotte Clark
Email: charmclark@gmail.com
Website: www.akurology.com
COLORADO
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Schlessmann Family YMCA
3901 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80210
Contact: Stacy Hansen, Health and Wellness Director
Phone: (720) 524-2759
Email: shansen@denverymca.org
Website: www.denverymca.org/locationDetail.aspx?locID=20
FLORIDA
Peace River Medical Center
2500 Harbor Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Contact: Vicki Vertich, Childbirth Educator
Phone: 941-766-4660
Email: Vicki.vertich@prrmc.hma-corp.com
Website: www.peaceriverregional.com
ILLINOIS
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
333 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact: Jill Stein, Wellness Director
Phone: (312) 926-8651
Email: jstein@nmh.org
Website: www.nmh.org/nmh/events/viewevent2.htm?etid=564
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Health and Wellness Center
3551 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Contact: Laura Crisman, Group Exercise Supervisor
Member Services: 630-275-2879
Phone: 630-275-2700
Email: Laura.Crisman@advocatehealth.com
Website: www.advocatehealth.com/gsam/services/wellness/center.html
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 West 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Contact: Anne Bartolotta
Phone: (708) 229-5839
Email: abartolotta@lcmh.org
Website: http://www.lcmh.org
Loyola Center for Health and Fitness
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
Contact: Jamie Lehotsky, Program Coordinator
Phone: (708) 327-3554
Email: jlehots@lumc.edu
Website: www.luhs.org/depts/fitness/index.htm
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Elmhurst YMCA
211 W. First Street
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Contact: Karen Keenley, Fitness Directior
Phone: (630) 834-9200
Email: Karen_Keenley@ymcachgo.org
Website: www.elmhurstymca.org
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Greater La Grange YMCA
31 E. Ogdon Ave.
La Grange, Illinois 60126
Contact: Karen Keenley, Fitness Directior
Phone:
(708) 352-7600
Email: Karen_Keenley@ymcachgo.org
Website: www.elmhurstymca.org
Samantha's Place™
Fitness & Massage
2868 Skokie Valley Rd, Ste 3
Highland Park, IL 60035
Contact: Sam Wolf
Phone: (847) 433-4390
Email: sammargaret@aol.com
Website: www.sammyskins.com
INDIANA
St. Vincent's Center for Women's Health
8111Township Line Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Contact: Elizabeth Linden
Phone: (317) 415-8160
Email: emlinden@stvincent.org
Website: http://www.stvincent.org/ourlocations/hospitals/womenshospital/default.htm
MASSACHUSETTS
YMCA of Greater Boston
Classes currently running at several Boston metro locations
Contact: Jerri Pratt, Association Health and Wellness Director YMCA Phone: 617-927-8080
Email: JPratt@ymcaboston.org
Website: www.ymcaboston.org
MARYLAND
Goddess Fitness
4931-B St. Elmo Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Contact: Christina Moran
Phone: 301-654-2007
Email: info@goddessfitness.com
Website: www.goddessfitness.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Palmetto Health Richland
Contact: Carole Siegfried
Email: carolesiegfried@bellsouth.net
Phone:
(803) 312-5193
Even if Total Control™ is not in your area, check if an independent instructor is! Women's Health Foundation has trained over a hundred fitness and pelvic health experts. Contact a Total Control™ instructor in your neighborhood for a personalized, one on one session.
