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My TOP SIX components to healing chronic low back pain (sharing all my secrets!) Chronic low back pain certainly isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue, but after treating it for the past 15 years, I have found that some areas need to be addressed in most people. Want more help? Get my FREE E-guide to strengthen your […]
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Have you ever been in a group of moms laughing about not being able to jump on the trampoline anymore? Or about how they have to wear black leggings to the exercise class? Or how they need to run out of the room as soon as they start jumping jacks? I have. Numerous times. And […]
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15 years ago, no one was talking about the pelvic floor. Most women didn’t even know what the pelvic floor was! And any pelvic floor issues (leaking, prolapse, painful s3x) were 🫢 – most women didn’t dare talk to their doctor about it, less one another. While I’m thankful for WAY more awareness about the […]
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Your word of encouragement from me this week: You are meant to THRIVE. You are meant to live an ABUNDANT life. But the biggest things I see holding women back – it’s not their time, it’s not their resources. It’s their mindset. So what do you believe when it comes to how you feel? Do […]
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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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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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POV: you think you’re too old to fix your leaking, you need to have surgery to fix your prolapse, and running to the bathroom every hour or two is “normal” if you’re over 40. But let me ask you this – Are you too old… No? Then you’re not too old to fix these issues!Why? […]
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Ever see someone in your feed and wonder how they got there? 😂 Just me?? In case that’s you, then let this be my intro to you so you can decide if you want to follow or not! 😉 I’m Tanya – wife to my husband of over 20 years, mom of five, a doctor […]
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I happen to see a fair amount of women who have actually seen a pelvic PT before they come and work with me – either in-person or through one of my courses. Some common stories I hear from them are: “I was just given kegels, and there wasn’t a lot more that we did.” “ […]
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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!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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