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You’ve probably heard these diastasis ‘rules’—but are they true? Let’s find out! 🤔 1. Planks and crunches are always bad – FALSE. I give crunches and planks to my diastasis patients all the time. The KEY is working with someone who is trained and can show you how to do them well! When they are […]
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“My Dr. made me scared that I couldn’t do core work after my c-section. I’m 6 months postpartum, and I’m afraid to move. When am I okay to begin core work?” This is a question I received this week from an online client. It seems that advice on postpartum exercise often falls into two camps: […]
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Mom of 5 came to see me for 2 appts PP. She said to me, “I thought this would be my new normal.” Her complaints consisted of prolapse symptoms and leaking, as well as a small diastasis. Her goal was to not leak when sneezing and coughing, and she wanted to return to her Zumba […]
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1. Use e-stim or biofeedback – E-stim and biofeedback should NEVER be your primary treatment plan for your pelvic floor. It will NEVER have the same results as appropriate stretches, exercises, and manual therapy. It can be an adjunct but should NOT be the primary treatment. I’ve seen women who have been put on machines […]
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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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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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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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Chelsey has chosen a preventative approach—to prevent issues BEFORE they start. Because of her regular check-ins with me and chiropractic care, she’s been able to stay strong, active, healthy, and relatively pain-free. Not only will this benefit her L&D, but she’s going to have an amazing postpartum recovery as well!
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It’s easy to judge someone’s body when you don’t know their story. So often we’re quick to judge how somebody looks, their weight, body shape/size, & make assumptions about their health, discipline, & so on. But the truth is this: you don’t know their story, & you haven’t walked in their shoes. You don’t carry […]
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Life is full of hard things. Difficult relationships. Unexpected bills. Tough decisions. Sickness. Disappointment. Loss. Stressful work. The list goes on & on. My hard things are different from yours – many things we go through are unseen, but that doesn’t mean they don’t affect us greatly. As someone who grew up as a believer […]
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I struggled with disordered eating as a young adult. Here are 4 things I DON’T say to my kids to help them develop a healthy relationship with food! In it with you, friend, as we break chains and strive to live in freedom! Read more about my personal health journey with disordered eating here and […]
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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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