online self-paced course

Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment

An Effective and Respectful Approach to Intravaginal Work

A 5-hour, self-paced online course that will increase the effectiveness of your internal pelvic floor treatment with less effort and better results. Work internally with confidence and integrate pelvic bone mechanics into intravaginal work for safer, easier, and more effective sessions.

This course is not just theory –
You will learn simple, effective techniques you can use to
enhance the success of your internal pelvic floor treatments.

Bodyworkers with a license to do intravaginal work

Requirements

5 Hours
(See CEU FAQs)

Course Length

New to pelvic health or in need of a new approach

Course Level

Online, Self-Paced
Course

Course Type

Internal pelvic floor work shouldn’t feel complicated, forceful, or exhausting.

Many skilled pelvic health practitioners struggle with internal work – not because they lack anatomy knowledge or theory – but because a critical piece is missing . . .

Internal work includes external work and needs to be rooted in respect, not force.

Pressing harder on pelvic floor muscles to get them to release or adding force to create change may create a temporary fix, but it is not the way to long term health. This course shows you a better way – how to help muscles let go without increasing pressure – creating less work for you and lasting results for your clients.

Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment is the missing link to successful intravaginal work and combines anatomy, hands-on techniques, and an effective approach to improve client comfort and trust that enhances outcomes.

“As a therapist just entering into the pelvic health/pregnancy and postpartum treatment realm, this course completely de-mystified internal evaluation and treatment. The content is put together in a way that is so clear and easy to digest.” – Kaylei. M., OT

Finally, a clear, respectful, results-driven approach to internal pelvic floor treatment

Learn crucial, often-overlooked elements of internal pelvic floor treatment in this stand-alone course, so you can:

Assess the Body’s Yes to determine if your client is ready for internal work
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor and vulva
Perform a standing assessment to guide internal treatment decisions
Apply treatment rules that consistently lead to better outcomes
Enter the vaginal space respectfully using 4 essential check-in points
Use the pelvic bones and the Schulte Hold to better facilitate releases
Restore pelvic floor muscles to full function with less force and more precision

Ready to improve your internal skills?

YES, I WANT TO IMPROVE MY SKILLS!

“I am excited to use these new pearls in the clinic and to have more tools to use for my patients that I feel are really going to help them. I have been waiting for a course like this to come along.” – Michelle P., PT

🩷 Get better results with less effort

Learn how working with the pelvic bones dramatically improves the effectiveness of your internal pelvic floor treatments. Reduce strain on your hands and body with the Schulte Hold.

🩷 Gain confidence and clarity in performing intravaginal work

Clear assessment strategies, step‑by‑step instruction, and multi‑angle labs remove the guesswork.

🩷 Create treatments that are safe, grounding, and effective

A respectful, trauma‑informed approach to internal pelvic floor treatment that helps clients feel safe and allows deeper change to happen.

🩷 Learn anatomy and physiology specific to intravaginal work

Gain a clear understanding of the structures you are working with internally, with education focused on the pelvic floor and vulva.

🩷 Immediately use an effective and respectful approach

Integrate external and internal techniques seamlessly. This is not just theory. These techniques are practical, repeatable, and clinically proven.

What Students Share About This Course

“This was an excellent course! I appreciated the self-paced format, the depth of knowledge shared, and the wealth of practical tools provided. I am leaving it with new strategies that I can begin implementing with clients immediately.”
— Carlin R., PT

“The lab components of this course are invaluable! The addition of how to mobilize the bony structures of the pelvis with soft tissue work is my “ah-ha” moment. I cannot wait to implement these techniques!”
— Lisa H., PT

“This is the first course that connected the dots between the bones and the muscles of the pelvic floor. I am excited to integrate this approach to internal work into my practice as it just makes sense!”
— Alyssa B., OT

“As a therapist just entering into the pelvic health/pregnancy and postpartum treatment realm, this course completely de-mystified internal evaluation and treatment. The content is put together in a way that is so clear and easy to digest.”
— Kaylei M., OT

“I have treated pelvic floor patients for 12 years and I appreciated the specifics of Lynn’s instruction in how she handles internal and external manual work and also the attentiveness to the somatoemotional connections. I am excited to use these new pearls in the clinic and to have more tools to use for my patients that I feel are really going to help them. I have been waiting for a course like this to come along.”
— Michelle P., PT

Know how to prepare your clients for internal pelvic floor treatment by letting the body know and trust your touch.
Prepare for your internal pelvic floor sessions by activating the energy in your hands to help guide your treatments.
Understand what is needed to conduct a respectful and safe exam and intravaginal treatment session.
Learn how to work with the pelvic bones to create less work when working intravaginally.
Learn to treat the pelvic floor muscles to optimize their full functioning.
Work externally with the sphincter muscle to restore function.
Understand the landmarks and contractions indicators that will help you in your internal pelvic floor assessments.

Module 1	Welcome and Intention
Unit 1	IPF: Welcome to Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment \| 6:01
Unit 2	PF: Grounding Visualization \| 11:28
Module 2	Anatomy of the Vulva
Unit 1	PF: Anatomy of the Vulva \| 28:24
Module 3	Anatomy and Physiology of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Unit 1	PF: Anatomy and Physiology of Pelvic Floor Muscles \| 29:00
Module 4	Internal Work - My Philosophy
Unit 1	PF: My Philosophy \| 43:23
Module 5	Energy of the Hands
Unit 1	PF: Energy of Hands \| 3:39
Module 6	Set Up for Internal Work
Unit 1	PF: Set Up for Internal Work \| 15:13
Module 7	Internal Assessment
Unit 1	PF: Internal Assessment \| 25:04
Unit 2	PF: External Landmarks and Contractions (Lab) \| 6:32
Unit 3	PF: Vulvar Assessment (Lab) \| 8:11
Unit 4	PF: Insertion and Evaluation (Lab) \| 14:44
Module 8	Treatment of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Unit 1	PF: Treatment of the Pelvic Floor Muscles \| 38:31
Unit 2	PF: External Pelvic Floor Muscle Release (Lab) \| 9:59
Unit 3	PF: Treating Pelvic Floor Muscles (Lab) \| 4:20
Unit 4	PF: Eval and Treatment of External Anal Sphincter (Lab) \| 8:43
Unit 5	PF: Pelvic Bowl Sweeping \| 5:20
Module 9	Exam \| Evaluation \| Certificate
Unit 1	Exam
Unit 2	Course Evaluation

How Does The Online Course Work?

You will have immediate access to your course upon registration

You have lifetime access to your course creating a valuable reference video library

This course has 5 hours of CEU credits approved for PTs in Colorado and states with reciprocity. For OTs, this course meets all requirements for CEU credits for your state licensure and NBCOT.

Your course includes easy to follow step-by-step instruction and multi-angle videos

Downloadable workbook includes photos and an overview of each technique for quick reference

There are short quizzes throughout the course to ensure learning of key treatment points

Frequently Asked Questions

The Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment course is recommended for all practitioners with a license to do internal work. It is the perfect course for those new to intravaginal work and those wanting to add internal work to their practice. It is also a great course for seasoned practitioners who are not getting the results they want with their internal practice. This education will help you build confidence and get better outcomes.

The Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment course is different from other internal pelvic health courses because it:

Actually teaches you how to effectively work to release the pelvic floor muscles
Combines internal and external treatment for better outcomes
Emphasizes respect, consent, and nervous system safety
Teaches pelvic bone mobilization alongside soft tissue work
Includes live lab demonstrations on real models
Provides education that is immediately applicable in clinical practice
Includes The Schulte Hold – a foundational technique for releasing the pelvic floor muscles (internally & externally) and the uterosacral ligament (taught in the Holistic Treatment courses)
Teaches how to work with the very important anal sphincter complex (other pelvic health institutions skip this essential education)

There are approximately 5 hours of online lectures and labs required for the Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment course. You can complete the course on your own timeline, though we do recommend scheduling time to complete your course because what good is buying education, but not learning it? Plus, we know you will see incredible results once you start putting this education into practice, so today is a great day to get started on your course!

At the Institute for Birth Healing, we want you to feel confident with the education you are learning, so you can get better and quicker results with your clients. As you work through the Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment course, you will get:

Lifetime access to your online course, so you can refer back to the content when you need
An online platform to post any questions you have as you work through the course
Access to review questions from past students
Check-in emails to enhance and motivate your learning, so you are able to put this education into practice

For Physical Therapists, the Internal Pelvic Floor Treatment course offers 5 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) through the Colorado chapter of APTA and the Ohio chapter of APTA and are approved for credits in the states of Colorado, Ohio and those with reciprocity. We always encourage you to look at your state requirements to ensure you have the most up-to-date information for your state requirements as we cannot guarantee credits will be approved in your state since requirements change frequently. If you are unsure what the information is saying, contact your state’s department that manages the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapists.

In the past, the following states have had either reciprocity, do not require an evaluation process or have provided approval since our courses are approved by a state chapter of APTA (though, we still recommend that you check with your state board to confirm this will still be the case):

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas , Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire , New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania , Rhode Island, South Carolina , South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington , Wyoming

If your state is not on this list, it does NOT mean that they will not approve CEUs from our courses, but as with all states, you should contact your state licensure board for more details.

For Occupational Therapists, this course meets all requirements for CEU credits for your state licensure and NBCOT.

To receive a Certificate of Completion for your course for your CEU verification in the states where our courses are approved, you will need to complete the course evaluation and earn a score of at least 70% on the Final Exam for your course. After those steps are complete your certificate of completion confirming your course hours completed will be available for download within your course.

Is this course right for you?

YES, if you are a pelvic health practitioner with a license for intravaginal work.

YES, if you want to know how to do intravaginal work in a way that makes clients feel safe and respected

YES, if you want to learn an easier approach to getting the pelvic floor muscles functioning fully

YES, if you want to know how to work with and treat the pelvic bones to get quicker results with your internal pelvic floor treatments

YES, if you want to learn how to release the critical anal sphincter complex which no one else is teaching

YES, if you want to get clients out of pain and functioning better in fewer sessions

Improve your internal pelvic floor treatment today

Gain the confidence, clarity, and techniques you’ve been missing –
and transform how you approach internal pelvic floor treatment for better results.

Have A Question?

Please email us with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible.