Beyond Kegels and Crunches
The vast majority of the women we serve are supremely dedicated to their fitness and health. They’ll hold a plank until they shake, diligently do their crunches, and never forget their Kegels. Yet, they might still experience that frustrating pooch, a weak-feeling core, or—most discouragingly—that all-too-common leak of urine when they cough, laugh, or jump.
If this sounds familiar to you, we want you to know two things: you are not doing anything wrong, and you are not alone. The problem isn’t your effort; it’s that you’ve been asked to strengthen two parts of a single system separately.
At the Intimate Wellness Institute of Virginia, we look at the body differently. We see your core and your pelvic floor not as separate issues, but as one integrated system. And by treating them as one, we can achieve a level of functional strength and confidence that Kegels and crunches alone can never provide. This is the foundation of our revolutionary “Core to Floor” therapy.
Imagine your core is a container. The diaphragm is the lid, the abdominal and oblique muscles are the walls, and the pelvic floor is the foundation at the bottom. For this container to be strong and stable, every part must function in harmony.
When the pelvic floor (the “floor”) is weakened by childbirth or aging, the abdominal muscles (the “walls”) have to overcompensate, which can lead to instability and back pain. Conversely, a weak core puts constant downward pressure on the pelvic floor, making issues like incontinence worse.
Treating just one part of the system is like fixing the foundation of a house but ignoring its cracked walls. To achieve true, lasting stability, you must restore the entire system.
Here in 2025, groundbreaking technology allows us to do what was once impossible: strengthen the entire system non-invasively. Our “Core to Floor” program utilizes two state-of-the-art devices that work in perfect synergy.
Strengthening the “Floor” with Emsella® First, we restore the foundation. Emsella is an FDA-cleared medical treatment that uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy (HIFEM®) to do the work of your pelvic floor for you, perfectly.
While you sit comfortably in a chair, fully clothed, Emsella delivers the equivalent of 11,000 flawless Kegels in just 28 minutes. It strengthens the entire pelvic floor sling, providing renewed support for your bladder and giving you back control and confidence.
Rebuilding the “Core” with Emsculpt NEO® Next, we reinforce the walls. Emsculpt NEO is the only technology that simultaneously builds muscle and permanently eliminates fat. In a 30-minute session, HIFEM® is used to induce 20,000 powerful muscle contractions while radiofrequency (RF) energy melts away fat.
The result is a 25% average increase in muscle mass and a 30% average reduction in fat. This gives you a stronger, more stable core that not only looks more toned but also provides essential support to protect your newly strengthened pelvic floor.
You may find these technologies elsewhere, but you will not find the same philosophy that shines through every facet of the IWIVA approach. What do we mean? Well..
At a medspa, you buy sessions.
At IWI, you enter a comprehensive, medically supervised program designed by Dr. Nathan Guerette, one of the nation’s leading experts in pelvic health.
We don’t just treat symptoms; we diagnose the root cause of your core and pelvic weakness. We then design a personalized “Core to Floor” therapy plan to restore the entire system. This integrated approach ensures your results are not just aesthetic, but deeply functional, leading to better posture, reduced back pain, and a profound sense of stability and strength in everything you do.
You don’t have to settle for a core that feels weak or a pelvic floor you can’t trust. Here in the Richmond area, a new level of confidence and functional wellness is possible.
If you are ready to move beyond the limitations of traditional exercise and build a truly strong and supportive foundation, we invite you to learn more.
Get in touch with The Intimate Wellness Institute of Virginia today to schedule your private consultation. You can contact us online or call us direct at 804-523-2533.
Let’s discuss your goals and create a “Core to Floor” plan that restores your body’s strength from the inside out.
"I think the thing that stood out most about the office is that I really felt like, Dr. Guerette understood what I was talking about when I started talking about some of the bladder issues I had. And number two,everybody just seemed really very caring. I really appreciated that."
"I would recommend Dr. G and Jennifer because they are the best. They listen, they're very patient and they really know their stuff! I would like to add that since I have, found Dr. G and Jennifer, I have learned a lot about myself and what I'm going through, that I'm not the only one and there's help so don't have to suffer in silence any longer."
"When I was here, I felt completely heard. I felt, seen and understood. You guys really helped me. You made me not feel, you made me feel like a human. You didn't make me feel like I was a patient."
"I have a much better idea of what's going on with my body and the things that I need to do to, help be more comfortable, have a better quality of life."
