Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy for Active Moms
Get Guidance & Feel like Yourself Again!
You were a regular exerciser before pregnancy and now you don’t know how to proceed. You want to stay active and avoid injury but aren’t sure where to begin after the life-altering experience of childbirth. The perinatal period is a vulnerable time for a woman’s body. We can work together in pregnancy and early postpartum to stay connected to and rebuild the core and pelvic floor muscles. With guidance from a professional, you can reach your fitness goals and even exceed what you thought possible before the baby was here!
Pregnancy & Postpartum Services- all in one place
Birth Prep
Prepare your mind & body for birth. Research shows pelvic floor therapy in pregnancy decreases risk of leaking urine, pelvic pain, and diastasis recti in postpartum.
Fitness Guidance
Move with confidence through pregnancy & postpartum. Whether you’re a runner, weightlifter, or sports enthusiast, you CAN get back to the activities you love.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
We can’t control every aspect of our pregnancy or birth experience. Pelvic floor therapy can help with any pain, tearing, or other unexpected complaints during pregnancy or early postpartum.
Client Reviews
“When I ended up having to have a c-section birth, she helped me find the bravery to address my scar and my swollen lower abdomen head-on. I thought I was doomed to a numb/ tender/ puffy lower abdomen for life but at 4 months postpartum I can happily say that’s not the case. She also helped me bring my abs back online after feeling extremely weak following pregnancy and c-section. Working with her was one of my most valuable investments during the transition to motherhood”
— Kansas B
“Dr. Carlstedt is THE reason I have been able to recover from pelvic pain due to pregnancy and childbirth. Her care for her clients is evident in the way she personalizes recovery plans and frequently checks in to understand if she is providing the right support. I thought I was going to just have to deal with pelvic pain forever, but she helped me by showing movements to strengthen, explaining the balance of rest and work, and dry needling. She genuinely cares about her clients and works alongside them to tailor a recovery plan according to their needs! Highly highly recommend.”
— Holly W
“She helped me navigate postpartum and a hernia repair with a goal of getting back to running again too. Each visit she was so thorough and gave great advice with my home exercise program she created. My symptoms are gone!”
— Becky R
”At 12 weeks postpartum, I'm pleased to share I'm running without any pelvic symptoms or discomfort. I feel confident in my body and my capabilities as a runner once again. I could not have gotten to this point without Michelle's help. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone seeking a PT!”
— Rachel E
Free Resource: How Much is Too Much in Early Postpartum?
A Guide for Active Women, Plus 4 Signs you Might be Overdoing it
For many new active moms, their goal is to stay healthy and return to exercising as soon as they can postpartum. I love and support that! Unfortunately, the internet is full of confusing information making it difficult to know what’s “safe” and what isn’t. I created this guide so you can know generally when it’s okay to push for more or back off during this vulnerable time for the body. Click below to access the free guide!
