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I’ve learned that a little bit of intentionality goes a long way in accomplishing the goals we set for ourselves. This blog is meant to equip you with just that - simple tips, tricks, advice, and encouragement that help you live an intentional life.
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So, I have a not-so-fun story to share today. 😕 Last week, I had a bit of an accident. I was stepping from a dock onto a boat that was on a lift, and I fell. I completely misstepped as I was in a hurry, had my hands full, and ended up right in the […]
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👟 10-15 min walks at breakpoints during my day (in between patients, over lunch, etc). 🏐 During kids’ practices. We live out of town, so sometimes it’s easier not to run back and forth. When that’s the case, I just take along my shoes and get in a walk or head to the gym. ✏️With […]
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Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing about Chelsey and how we worked together throughout her pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. You can read parts 1, 2, and 3 here. Chelsey delivered a healthy and happy baby girl last month and shared the following words. When Tanya and I first connected, it was shortly after […]
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You can teach your kids how to enjoy movement not just as a child, but as a lifelong activity they’ll love.
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May we be women who cheer each other on, and may we create change by raising a generation of daughters who cheer each other on. Life’s too short to compete.
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Stop thinking you need to look a certain way in a certain amount of time. Stop shaming yourselves when you don’t get there. Be PRESENT. Be WHOLLY in your Body. Love those around you. And get on with your abundant life.
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Does the idea of seeing a pelvic health specialist make you squirm a bit? Kind of like going in for a pap smear or a mammogram? Or maybe worse? I’d love to put a kibosh on the scary vibes b/c my goal is to be the HIGHLIGHT of your day! 🙂 So let’s reveal all […]
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Written for the blog in April 2021. As a 37-year-old woman, I’m in the thick of training my mind. For most of my life, my thoughts ruled my mind. True or not, I allowed them to take up space and become my beliefs. Now, as an adult, I’m learning how to actually control my mind, […]
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Are you ready to say goodbye to leaking and constantly running to the bathroom?
Are you ready to strengthen your inner core, stop getting injured, and heal your diastasis for good?
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SIX years!! It’s truly hard to believe that Refine is 6 years old. Honestly, I didn’t know if the business would survive more than a year, so it is truly unbelievable that it’s been six years now of this specialized practice surviving in little Orange City, IA. A few years ago, I did a three-part […]
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Today, we have some exciting news to share with you! We have an announcement that has been in the making for about 3 years! Refine PT is going to expand its services in the next year to offer local fitness classes, as well as prenatal and postpartum classes, at RowenHuis, a gym we are building […]
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Are you on Team 🥳 or Team 😔 when it comes to back to school? I’m definitely a summer girl – I love the heat, the fun, the sports, and the combination of water, sun, and sand. BUT…I also love order and schedules, and my home stays slightly cleaner and doesn’t constantly need groceries! 😂 […]
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Can I let you in on a secret?🤫 Here are TEN things I’d do differently if I had another baby:1. Train my core preventatively2. Hire a doula/midwife/consider home birth3. Give myself more time to recover postpartum4. Learn more about L&D techniques to help create space for baby5. Use a lactation consultant ASAP6. Stay home as […]
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Last year, I set a goal of cooking more! Here’s the deal: I have a long history with food. In college, I struggled with disordered eating while being a collegiate runner. It took me a decade to heal from the effects of this. Praise God, He has completely healed me, and food is not a […]
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The beginning of each summer is absolutely insane in my house. With 4 of my 5 kids in ball, we have anywhere from 12-15 games/week! We do some divide and conquer, but for the most part we try to get to as much as we can. Between games, camps, and trying to see some patients, […]
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