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Last week I announced my plans to open a CrossFit gym and Onward Torrington Physical Therapy. I had a TON of positive vibes but some misconceptions too. I think a lot of people believe that CrossFit is an injury-prone cult but if you actually try a class you may find a very supportive community of […]

I often hear from women that they don’t want to lift weights because they fear they will bulk up and no longer fit into their clothes.   From a physiological standpoint, building muscle is more challenging (than men) for women to “get bulky” without spending hours in the gym and taking in a good amount […]

Do you have a Mom Bum? Do you notice your toosh being a little less defined? Maybe a smidge flatter or dear I say…flabby? Or maybe you find your legs going to sleep often if you sit down for long periods. I know this is a weird theory but after I had my kids, my […]

After my last rant on “Is your Back Really out of Alignment”, I had numerous people reach out to me for ideas on what to do for their back pain! So glad you reached out because I want to help! If you missed that rant you can find it here. If you read my post […]

On this week’s blog we are talking all things feet! More specifically, the toll pregnancy can have on your feet.  I myself suffered from plantar fasciitis during pregnancy due to the weight gain. Unfortunately after my babies, my feet didn’t just shape back up and actually played a huge role in my chronic knee pain. […]

Buckle up for this one boys and girls! I am climbing high up on my soapbox.  Yelling it out across the mountains for all to hear!    The past two weeks have had me up in arms. I have been waking up with rebuttals and stressing over the topic of “structuralism”. Let me define structuralism […]

First off, what in the Harriet’s Hornets is the Pelvic Floor? Well Ms., you came to the right place!   The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that lie like a hammock from your pubic bone to your tailbone. They function to: keep you from peeing and pooping your pants, help you enjoy intercourse, […]

  Holy torpedo you guys! What is it about sending a child to school for the first time that turns your household into a whirlwind of total chaos! This past week we sent our oldest off to Kindergarten and started our youngest in pre-school.   I have had several mom fails and we are only […]

Did you happen to read the book “Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis? Such a great book wasn’t it?! As a pelvic floor physical therapist, you know what struck me…when she told the story about jumping on the trampoline with her boys and peed her pants! You guys…even Rachel Hollis struggles with postpartum incontinence! […]

Ever wonder why some days you have so much energy and you are ready to grab the world by the tail and wrestle it to the ground? While other days you feel like you just want to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea and a good book. What if I […]