The Art of Taboo Talk.
Finding Your Voice in Male Pelvic Health.
A 2.5-hour course to master confident communication in male pelvic care. CEU approved (CPTA #25-88) recognized in most States.
67$
Online. Self-paced. Course available starting on March 29th 2025.
In the time it takes to read this page...
Another therapist is about to say 'no' to a male pelvic health referral. Their heart races. Their confidence wavers. Not because they lack clinical skills, but because they're missing the crucial art of transforming uncomfortable silences into therapeutic dialogue.
Still facing a wall?
Behind every declined referral lies an unspoken truth: you can master clinical reasoning, every clinical protocol, but without the power to transform silence into trust - and the tools to confidently manage uncomfortable situations - you're still just facing that wall. Because success in male pelvic health requires both: creating a space where patients can speak openly, while maintaining professional boundaries that keep you feeling secure.
Introducing the Male Motivation Matrix.
Your breakthrough signal.
The Male Motivation Matrix decodes male patient psychology and gives you the exact language that builds trust in pelvic care.
Stop:
🔴 Feeling awkward during intimate health discussions
🔴 Struggling with professional boundary setting
🔴 Losing male patients due to communication barriers
Start:
✅ Confidently handling sensitive conversations
✅ Building instant rapport with male patients
✅ Growing your practice with a unique specialization
Course outline. 2.5 hours total. CEU approved.
Online. Self-paced. The Art of Taboo Talk - Finding Your Voice in Male Pelvic Health
Module 0: Finding Your Clinical Voice
-Initial self-assessment
-Clinical scenario analysis
-Clinical Style Assessment
-Critical literature review
Module 1: Men's Health Needs
-Understanding male pelvic health communication
-Anatomical and psychological considerations
-Healthcare communication barriers
Module 2: Male Motivation
-Understanding the five types
-The Male Motivation Matrix framework (3Ms)
-Clinical application of the 3Ms
Module 3: Educating and Engaging Men
-Effective patient education strategies
-Managing sensitive conversations
-Building treatment engagement
Module 4: Communication Skills
-Adaptive communication techniques
-Overcoming communication barriers
-Managing difficult conversations
Module 5: Setting Boundaries
-Professional boundary framework
-Boundary implementation strategies
-Managing boundary challenges
Module 6: Putting It All Together
-Interactive scenario analysis
-Growth assessment analysis
Your instructor
Steven Tijerina
PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Dr. Steven Tijerina, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, is a passionate advocate for male pelvic health, serving as the US Director of US Operations at Integrative Pelvic Care (IPC). With a focus on education and empowerment, Dr. Tijerina plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap in male pelvic care through innovative training and mentorship.
In addition to his leadership at IPC, Dr. Tijerina is the clinic director of an orthopedic clinic, where he works with a diverse range of patients. He specializes in male pelvic rehabilitation, assisting men with pelvic pain, post-surgical care, and urinary and bowel dysfunction.
As a member of IPC’s course development team, Dr. Tijerina collaborates with our expert instructors to design practical and creative courses that equip physical therapists with the skills and confidence needed to treat male pelvic pain effectively. He is currently developing upcoming courses specifically tailored to help new clinicians transition into male pelvic care, addressing common barriers and building confidence in working with this patient population.
Dr. Tijerina is also a dedicated moderator on the Pelvic Tribe, an active community for pelvic health professionals. Through this platform, he coaches therapists on overcoming clinical challenges, moderates discussions on complex cases, and hosts weekly coaching calls covering patient communication, treatment strategies, and more.
Drawing on his extensive experience and commitment to advancing male pelvic rehabilitation, Dr. Tijerina’s goal is to help connect therapists nationwide to further male pelvic care.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, the course is recorded and you’ll be able to re-watch it at your convenience.
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This course is a self-paced two-hour course. However, a live rendition will be given from 10:00am-12:00pm CST on February 22nd and you’re welcome to join and ask questions live. After that, the course will be self-paced and accessible anytime via the platform.
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All courses have been built to bring you maximal value and to give you the tried and tested assessments and treatments that yield results in-clinic. We’ve taken theoretical courses before and it was hard to figure out how to apply what was learned in practice, so we understand where you’re coming from. Rest assured, we have packed the courses with applicable techniques and treatments. The best part is that IPC is built on the latest evidence as we do research with academic partners once patterns are discovered in-clinic.
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No, men and women differ a lot when it comes to pelvic issues. While we believe that there is knowledge that is common and useful for treating both men and women, we believe that it’s like learning how to play violin versus how to play piano.
There are commonalities such as how to read music sheet, there are many fundamental differences between playing both instrument. At IPC we pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive courses so you can successfully treat men even you haven’t had any experience before.
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Yes, upon successful completion of a course, you will receive a certification acknowledging your achievement.
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Our Four Horsemen of Male Pelvic Pain Courses are CEU approved in several States. Our main CEU application is submitted to the physical therapy board of some States. These States may vary year by year so please refer to the sign-up page of the course to validate that your State is listed. Many States offer reciprocal acceptance of CEUs as long as the course is approved by a State.
If your State is not listed, we’re happy to provide you with the necessary information if you wish to apply for CEUs as an individual applicant.
For online courses, we’re not applying for continuing education units under any States. We’re happy to provide you with the necessary information if you wish to submit a CEU application as an individual applicant. -
We have two flagship courses. One that is focused on treating pain: The Four Horsemen of Male Pelvic Pain. The other one is focused on treating erectile dysfunction: “Rhythms of ED”.
Our courses are Masterclasses that provide you with all the necessary information and practical tools to succeed in helping your patients who are suffering from pelvic pain or erectile dysfunction.
As we share in our courses, treating pain is drastically different from treating erectile dysfunction, therefore which course you wish to start with will depend on your interest and goals as a clinician.
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Currently our flagship Four Horsemen of Male Pelvic Pain is an in-person course with some online pre-work to be done prior to attending the course.
Our ED courses are fully online and self-paced.
We offer multiple other courses fully online as well.
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We welcome any health professionals has male pelvic health within their scope of practice. As always, it is the responsibility of a course participant to guarantee that they are legally able to conduct the techniques taught in an IPC course prior to participating.
IPC courses are mostly attended by physical therapists. We have had physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, physicians (urologist), nurses, chiropractors attend our courses.
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If you signed up for the course recently and there's more than 30 days until the start date, you have the flexibility to cancel your registration. A 10% administrative fee will apply for the refund option, or you can switch to another course with no extra charge.
If the course is just around the corner (less than 30 days away), a refund is no longer an option. However, you still have the freedom to seamlessly transfer to another course or convert your registration fees into credit for a future course, all without incurring any additional charges.