The Refine Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve shared some favorite things with you! Here are 7 things I’m loving lately! Is there something you’re loving lately? I’d love to hear any of your favorite things!

For Faith + Fitness Classes:BUNDLE AND SAVE!If you want to register for the FULL 6 weeks (12 sessions) and save $20,  choose either the 9 am on M/W or 6 am class on T/Th and pay the full amount. (We will then send a calendar invite for the full dates) This is the best bang for your buck, as […]

Today, we start over our workout cycle in Refine Fitness. I want to explain some of the thought process behind putting these workouts together as a PT! When I lay out our 2-month calendar, I make sure that I’m looking at the BIG picture and then the daily picture. When I’m looking at two months as a […]

Thinking about pelvic PT but scared? Read these common fears and what you can really expect! + They’re going to do an internal exam, and I might not feel comfortable.While this may be true with a lot of pelvic PTs, my patients are in charge at my appts, and if you don’t feel comfortable with […]

As a women’s health PT, I’ve learned WAY more working WITH hundreds of women than I could ever learn in a classroom. But I’ve also learned a few things because of my own personal journey: + 5 vaginal births in 9 years + Epidurals & non-medicated birth experiences + Back labor x2 + 1 induction […]

I hope you’ve gotten a little dose of spring sunshine wherever you are! One thing that’s been on my heart lately is navigating the landscape of social media, and I wanted to share a few thoughts in case it encourages someone else who’s been wrestling with it too. Social media has been a tool I’ve […]

Thank GOODNESS for progress in Labor and Delivery Positions. While I can’t speak to this in other areas, I have seen improvement over the past 5 years in providers’ willingness to try various L&D positions. Research shows sidelying and on all fours to have the least amount of tearing (roughly ⅔ of women who deliver […]

I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well.  When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]

It’s been a bit since I’ve given you an update on our gym project over here on the farm! Our gym area is actually complete, but we have a lounge space on the main floor and a 2nd story game area + exercise/weight room that are still being finished, so construction remains, and until that […]