The body holds experience in layers—some are structural, some energetic, and others deeply emotional. Nowhere is this more evident than in the pelvis, a place of both power and vulnerability, stability and flow. It’s the root of movement, the center of balance, and a space where emotions and history are stored, often in ways we don’t fully recognize.
In this conversation with Krystal Couture, we explore the relationship between the pelvis and whole-body health. With a background in physical therapy, acupuncture, and manual therapy, Krystal has spent years listening to the stories that patients tell about their bodies —especially when it comes to pelvic health. She brings a thoughtful and integrative perspective to working with this often-overlooked area of the body.
Listen into this discussion as we explore how the pelvis serves as both a structural and energetic anchor, the interplay between breath, posture, and pelvic function, how emotions and trauma can reside in the body, and the delicate art of meeting a patient where they are—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
In This Conversation We Discuss:
- The pelvis as the root of movement and stability
- How breath and posture influence pelvic function
- Recognizing and addressing trauma stored in the pelvis
- The role of Chinese medicine in treating pelvic health issues
- How the meridians and extraordinary vessels interact with the pelvis
- The importance of practitioner presence and deep listening
- Understanding the connection between the jaw and the pelvis
- How emotions manifest physically in the pelvic region
- The challenges of working with pelvic health in clinical practice
- Differences between treating male and female pelvic dysfunction
- The role of trust and patient consent in pelvic care
- Why slow medicine is essential for deep healing
- How acupuncturists can integrate pelvic care into their practice
- The connection between creativity, reproduction, and pelvic healt
The pelvis holds the sacred medicine of connection, creativity, and vitality. It is the foundation of our core strength, a reservoir of Jing, and a bridge between our lower and upper bodies. Within the pelvis lies the potential to address physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances, making it a profound focal point for healing.
I'm Dr. Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc, also known as The Pelvic Acu, a pelvic care acupuncturist and physical therapist. As a pelvic care specialist, I bring to my practice a unique blend of Western and holistic knowledge. I hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Husson University and a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture.
My work has been featured in *Acupuncture Today* and *Medicinal Roots Magazine*, and I’ve had the honor of being a guest on Michelle Grasek's *Acupuncture Marketing School Podcast*, as well as with The American Acupuncture Council and Dao Labs.
It is my greatest passion to share the sacred medicine of the pelvis with acupuncturists around the globe. Over the past decade, I have developed a comprehensive approach that combines a range of acupuncture tools—including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spirit of the Points, Manual Therapy, and Muscle-Specific Ashi Point Needling (also known as Dry Needling)—to effectively treat the pelvis and the whole person. I’d be thrilled to have you join me in sharing this transformative work with your clients.
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