Meet Lanie Givens

I will be speaking about Rectal Prolapse.You will learn:

Lainie completed her advanced Pelvic Health Specialist Certification to promote health, well-being, and foster independence and confidence with important daily activities like pooping, peeing, and sex.As an occupational therapist, she helps her patients gain insights into their physical, psychological, and emotional challenges engaging in sexual activity and intimacy (after all, sex is considered an occupation). Lainie works side-by side with her patients to tailor an intervention plan that is affirming and encourages pain-free and enjoyable sexual and intimate activities.For over a decade, Lainie has dedicated her expertise to a person-centric strategy, blending therapeutic recreation with occupational therapy. Her focus lies in providing support to individuals facing illnesses or disabilities, aiming to bolster their psychological and physical health, aid in their recovery journey, and promote their overall well-being.Lainie finds joy in cycling through Asheville's beautiful scenery alongside her husband and their chocolate lab, Rio. When she's not exploring outdoors, she indulges in baking and immersing herself in the pages of a good book.

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