Women's Health Resources & Free Guides for Women Over 40
Expert resources for women who are done guessing and ready for real answers.
Whether you're navigating pelvic floor changes, recovering from surgery, going through menopause, or simply want to move and feel better — these guides, videos, and tools were created specifically for you, by Dr. Dawn Andalon and the Revive PT & Pilates team.
Not sure where to start? Find the right resource for you.
We have a variety of free guides that are full of specific, in-depth information to support women as they begin taking steps to get stronger, heal, and find the right fit for their goals. From pelvic floor exercises for women to how to find the best pilates studio, check out what we’ve got for you.
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The 5-Minute Daily Ritual to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor & Core (Without Kegels!)
If you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” and it hasn’t helped — this guide is for you. Created by Dr. Dawn Andalon, this simple 5-minute daily sequence reconnects you to your pelvic floor and core in a way that Kegels alone never could. Designed specifically for women over 40. No equipment needed.
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The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment with more questions than answers — this guide is for you. Dr. Dawn answers the 10 questions she hears most often from women navigating pelvic floor issues, menopause, and midlife health changes. Clear, honest answers. No medical jargon.
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How to Choose the Best Pilates Studio for You
Not all Pilates studios are created equal — especially for women over 40. This guide walks you through exactly what to look for (and what to avoid) when choosing a Pilates studio. We’ll be honest: Revive isn’t the right fit for everyone. This guide helps you figure out if we are.
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5 Top Secrets Women Need to Know After Hysterectomy
If you’ve had a hysterectomy — or you’re preparing for one — this guide covers what most surgeons don’t tell you about recovery. Dr. Dawn shares the five things she wishes every woman knew before and after surgery, including how physical therapy and Pilates can dramatically speed your healing.
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The Women’s Guide to Managing Menopause Symptoms Through Movement
Going through perimenopause or menopause and feeling like your body has changed overnight? You’re not imagining it — and you’re not stuck with it. This guide from Dr. Dawn explains exactly how therapeutic movement, pelvic floor care, and Pilates can help manage the most common menopause symptoms. Practical. Evidence-based. Written for women who want real answers.
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Stop Leaking: A Women’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Urinary Incontinence
Leaking when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or exercise is common — but it is not something you have to live with. This guide explains the different types of urinary incontinence, why Kegels alone often don’t work, and what pelvic floor physical therapy can do that nothing else can. Created by Dr. Dawn Andalon.
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Move to Heal with Dr. Dawn — Free Expert Videos for Women Over 40
Over 30,000 women subscribe to Dr. Dawn’s Move to Heal YouTube channel for one reason: she explains complicated women’s health topics in plain language and gives you practical exercises you can do at home.
Pelvic floor PT. Pilates for beginners. Menopause and your body. Back pain relief. Post-surgical recovery. All free. All clinician-created. All designed for you.
5 Simple Pilates Exercises to Instantly Improve Posture
Dr. Dawn walks you through five simple Pilates moves that immediately improve your posture — perfect for women over 40 who sit for long periods, feel stiff through the shoulders and back, or want to stand taller and move with more confidence.
Stop Doing Kegels (Do This Instead for Your Pelvic Floor)
If Kegels haven't fixed your leaking, prolapse, or pelvic floor symptoms — this video explains why, and what actually works instead. One of Dr. Dawn's most important videos for any woman dealing with pelvic floor issues.
5 Best Exercises To Do After A Hysterectomy
Recovering from a hysterectomy and not sure what's safe to do? Dr. Dawn shows you the five exercises she recommends to every post-hysterectomy patient — designed to rebuild core strength, protect your pelvic floor, and help you heal the right way.
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The Revive Blog
The Revive Blog covers the topics that matter most to women over 40 — pelvic floor health, therapeutic Pilates, menopause and midlife changes, surgical recovery, and real stories from women just like you.
Written by Dr. Dawn Andalon and the Revive clinical team.
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How Pilates Strengthens Your Pelvic Floor & Improves Core Health
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5 Pilates Exercises That Can Help With Your Pelvic Floor
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6 Health Benefits of Pilates
“I had stage 4 colon cancer and a total hip replacement. Thanks to Revive I am more in shape than 15 years ago. The team really knows what to do, what you need, and how to reach your goals.”
— Betsy, 67 — Hip Surgery Recovery & Cancer Survivor
Dr. Dawn’s Books — Expert Women’s Health Guidance You Can Read at Home
Every book Dr. Dawn has written is grounded in the same clinical approach behind her Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method — practical, honest guidance for women who want real answers, not generic advice.
It’s Never Too Late
If you're fed up with the physical frustrations of menopause and want to live a vibrant, physically active life, this is your book. Dr. Dawn shares the truth about aging and what is actually possible for your body at every stage of midlife.
Beyond Nine Months
For women navigating the postpartum period who want to rebuild strength and confidence after childbirth — safely, effectively, and with real clinical guidance.
Thrive, Not Survive Over 40
For women who are done just managing symptoms and ready to feel fully alive in their bodies again. A roadmap for taking back your health after 40.
Coming Soon…
The Pelvic & Core Reset™
Dr. Dawn's newest book. The proven method women over 40 use to heal bladder leaks, back pain, and core dysfunction — without surgery, medications, or endless Kegels.
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