No one should suffer in silence. After a long healing journey and years of navigating pelvic pain, gut issues & hormonal imbalances, Hannah came to realize that the first step to overcoming any challenge is to talk about it - this is how The V Hive came to be!
The V Hive discusses topics ranging from sex, love, intimacy and chronic pain to clean living, healing, spirituality and so much more, all with a large emphasis on the mind-body connection. The V Hive has featured many notable guests such as Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Anna Cabeca, Alisa Vitti, Dr. Shahin Ghadir, Tina-Marie Clark and Nicole Sachs.
Hannah’s goal is to help women take their intimate health into their own hands. No one has to live with chronic pain, anxiety, depression and other health issues. There are solutions to all of these problems.
By providing the necessary information and tools to heal from these conditions, along with a close-nit community and an open, honest and stigma free space, The V Hive is the place you have long been searching for.
The V Hive is your support system, your ultimate resource for all things
women’s intimate health and your trusted best friend.
The V Hive is available on all major streaming platforms.
Hannah West, Founder
Hannah is the founder, producer and host of The V Hive. She is also a certified holistic health and wellness coach, and is currently getting her Masters in Social Work at Columbia University in NYC. The V Hive was born as a result of her own challenges with chronic pelvic pain. After figuring out how to navigate these complicated issues, she realized how common they are and how infrequently they are discussed, and was eager to bring these topics to the forefront. Hannah thrives on having open conversations about taboo topics that all women should have knowledge on and access to.
advisors
The V Hive has a highly knowledgeable, experienced and diverse team of advisors who provide expertise in their respective fields.
Erica Azzaretto
Erica is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist and a Certified Polestar Pilates Teacher. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University and has dedicated the past decade of her career to pelvic floor treatment in men and women. Erica is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and The International Pelvic Pain Society. She is the co-founder of Solstice Physiotherapy, located in Manhattan, New York.
Kara Mortifoglio
Kara is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. She is a per diem staff member at New York Presbyterian Hospital and is a teaching assistant at Herman & Wallace. Kara is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and The International Pelvic Pain Society. She is the co-founder of Solstice Physiotherapy, located in Manhattan, New York.
Mindy Pickard
Mindy Pickard is s licensed acupuncturist, a NAET practitioner, and a certified Kanpo Chinese Herbalist. She is the founder of Three Treasures Accupuncture and has earned a reputation for treating all kinds of women’s health issues, including fertility and menopause, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women, musculo-skeletal pain conditions, allergies and cosmetic acupuncture. Mindy uses the most current, evidence-based research and integrate Eastern and Western medical philosophy into my work. She is committed to providing personal, healing service to each and every client, bringing passion to her practice and encouraging her patients to be passionate advocates of their own health and well-being.
DR. seth berger
Dr. Berger is a Columbia trained psychiatrist and former chief resident of the Columbia adult residency program. He provides psychotherapy and medication management for a range of life events and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, panic, and PTSD. He uses psychopharmacology, talk therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy, with each treatment plan personalized to one's individual needs while incorporating the most up-to-date advances in neuroscience and clinical research results.