We have learned so much about pelvic floor health since meeting Marlene at Nicole Cronin's yoga retreat in Troncones, Mexico in 2023. Marlene led our group in a workshop including a meditation to sweep our pelvic floors, and we were all transformed by the experience. When she brought a 3D pelvic floor model to dinner, I knew we would be friends forever.
Marlene is a licensed occupational therapist, approaching pelvic floor care from the perspective of caring for the whole person and how they function in their everyday life. She founded The Lifted Lotus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as a holistic care studio with Pilates and massage as well as pelvic floor therapy. "Despite my health care background, I was surprised by how little I knew about my own body," Marlene writes. "I faced pelvic pain, urinary leakage (incontinence), pelvic organ prolapse, and reduced sexual satisfaction—experiences that left me feeling isolated and ashamed. Instead of seeking help, I withdrew from the things I loved most: intimacy, exercise, and time with friends." Her own journey inspired her to become an expert in this field and offer care and wisdom to women, not just through pregnancy but in all stages of life.
Where She Goes
Marlene's partner is based in Maui, and when she's there, these are her go-to spots to recharge her energy:
🌊 Honokowai Beach Park for morning meditation
🌅 Sunsets at Napili Bay
đźš™ Views along the coastal drive to Lahaina
How She Glows
Marlene's ultimate self-care: "Unplug and spend time with my family, being in nature, going for a long walk."
Contact Marlene
Marlene and her studio are based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Get in touch with Marlene through The Lifted Lotus or email hello@lifted-lotus.com.
And practice with Marlene here in Revery!
Sandra Dawn
