Why hello, there
I’m Dr. Christina Helou (they/them/theirs) - a non-binary, queer boss who runs on coffee, mentors, nature walks, my community, and sweet cuddles from my loving dog, Dobby.
I am thrilled that you found your way here!
Who My Services Are For
You are already empowered to find more ease, awe, and playfulness in your body, personal life, and professional life and you want to continue to level up and cultivate a life of abundant joy. Do you want to live a life that is centers the uniqueness of you, your pleasure, play, and joy? Are you ready to expand and elevate to the next level in your professional and personal life while staying in alignment with your values? Then you may just be a perfect match for our services.
You Belong Here
We are inclusive to all intersecting identities including: LGBTQIA2SP+, nationality, ethnicity, ability, gender, and race. There is no space for shame or judgement here.
You Deserve Joy
As a human, you are inherently worthy and deserving of joy. You do not need to earn it.
Embrace Vulnerability & Courage
Expansion and growth can be uncomfortable. It requires vulnerability and courage. With support, you can do it!
Your Uniqueness is Invaluable
We celebrate you and all of your intersecting identities. We especially celebrate gender expansive and LGBTQIA2SP+ individuals.
Balance Autonomy & Community
Expert coaching nudges you towards your own inner wisdom.
Individualized & Curated
All coaching is confidential and individuals to you and your goals.
I see you living and doing amazing, powerful work to understand who you are, how you want to exist in the world, focus on what makes you happy, and participate in activities that bring you joy.
But you are tired of having to do all of the leg work to receive affirming medical care and having your sexual wellness needs met. You are tired of societal narratives that tell you how you should walk through the world - narratives that completely ignore all of your sexual health and wellness concerns.
You might be wondering if expressing your sexuality and cultivating more intimacy, experiencing more wonder, becoming more playful, and cultivating abundant joy in your life is possible.
Maybe you have had gender affirming surgery and you feel amazing but are not sure how to express your sexuality with your affirmed anatomy. Perhaps you have been such a boss in all aspects of life, but you put everyone before your own pleasure and joy. You might have entered a new phase in your life as a parent and are so busy with the kids that your intimate life (and your partner’s) has been put to the side. You may have experienced dismissive or invalidating medical care regarding your gender and sexual wellness. Or maybe you have finally realized that you do not align with societal expectations and heteronormative narratives that dictate how you should achieve all those good feelings in your body and joy in life. I am here to tell you it is not only possible but within your reach!
As an expert coach with a background in physical therapy, it is my primary focus to flip the script on rigid, unsupportive heteronormative narratives and partner with you on your journey to wonder, play, and joy not only in your body and personal life but also your professional roles.
The Official Stuff
Dr. Christina Helou, PT, DPT, CFMT, CSC, CSE
Academic Degrees
Doctorate of Physical Therapy | Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science | Michigan State University
Post-Graduate Program
Sexual Health Certificate Program | University of Michigan
Certifications
Certified Functional Manual Therapist | Institute of Physical Art
ASSECT Certified Sexuality Counselor
ASSECT Certified Sexuality Educator
So, what do all of these fancy letters mean for how I can support you?
I blend my 10 years of experience as an orthopedic, pelvic floor, and sexual health physical therapist, my extensive training and AASECT certifications as well as my lived experiences to be able to fully support all of my clients.
I am here to support, see, hear, and affirm women, gender expansive and queer folks as you are empowered to be more confident in your intersecting identities, navigate wonder and play in your body, and cultivate abundant joy in your life. I believe people of all genders and sexualities have the right to to express their gender, sexuality, various intersecting identities, and pleasure not only without bias or shame - but with whole-hearted, inclusive, affirming, and celebratory coaching, consulting, and care.