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It is 6 weeks and your doctor has given you the go ahead to start back to running…does this mean your body is ready? After my first, I was freaked out about keeping the baby weight on that I signed up for a 1/2 marathon six months postpartum. I do the thing they always tell […]

How Strong Are Your Ab’s?   If you have ever had a baby (or three), you may have noticed the strain pregnancy and delivery can have on your abdomen. Have you ever wondered if you have a diastasis recti or why you continue to sport that mommy pooch? You know… the stomach that looks like […]

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 […]