Chicago Mama Physical Therapy

11/05/2025

Many of our patients tell us the same thing after their first visit:
“I wish I had started sooner.”

We understand that taking the first step toward pelvic floor therapy can feel uncertain. These are personal topics, and it can be hard to know where to begin.

Our free discovery call is a simple way to start the conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and learn how pelvic floor therapy can help you find lasting relief and confidence in your body.

You don’t have to navigate pelvic health alone — we’re here to help you take that first step toward feeling your best again. 💛

📅 Book your free discovery call at chicagomamapt.com/contact or call 312.554.5146.

11/03/2025

Your postpartum recovery is about so much more than the 6-week checkup. 🩷

Your body is still healing—quietly, deeply—for months (and even up to a year).

Pelvic floor therapy helps you rebuild strength, relieve discomfort, and feel more like you again.

Learn what really happens during postpartum recovery + when to get support:

➡️ www.chicagomamapt.com/blog/postpartum-pelvic-floor-recovery

11/01/2025

Pelvic floor physical therapy can benefit women of all ages!

Some of the common conditions we help with include:
✔️ Urinary issues – leakage, urgency, or frequent urination
✔️ Pelvic pain – lower abdomen, hips, and tailbone discomfort, endometriosis, PCOS
✔️ Postpartum recovery – healing from childbirth, diastasis recti, or C-section recovery
✔️ Bowel dysfunction – constipation, f***l incontinence, or difficulty emptying
✔️ Pelvic organ prolapse – support for shifting pelvic organs
✔️ Pain with in*******se – dyspareunia or vaginismus

At Chicago Mama Physical Therapy, we provide personalized, one-on-one care to help you find lasting relief and get back to the activities you love — confidently and comfortably.

📅 Ready to book a free, discovery call?

Visit chicagomamapt.com/contact or call 312.554.5146 to book your call.

10/31/2025

Motherhood can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join our welcoming, FREE group for moms at all stages to share, learn, and grow together. Babies and older kiddos are all welcomed!

When: November 4th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: The Den Fitness, Barrington

November's guest speaker will be Millie Palmer of Navigant Law Group LLC, a small, women-owned law firm in Arlington Heights. She'll be sharing the 10 most common mistakes couples make in estate planning. Millie brings over 20 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and elder law. She regularly speaks to community groups and professionals, helping individuals understand and prepare for major life events through thoughtful legal planning. Her approach is practical, relatable, and grounded in real-world experience.


Inertia Health

10/29/2025

The Supported Mama: A Knowledge Share
Presented by Vulcan Room Sauna × Almond & Ivy Lymphatic & Wellness × Sara B Therapy × Chicago Mama Physical Therapy × Duck-a-Diet

Refill Your Cup. Reconnect to Yourself.

Motherhood is beautiful — and demanding.
This gathering is for every mama who pours into others and deserves the same care in return.

Join us for a warm, restorative afternoon designed to help you fill your wellness toolbox with practical, supportive tools you can use every day.

Adult-only event. No kids please.
Note: sauna is available but not suitable for pregnant mamas.

Featuring:

Vulcan Room
A modern wellness studio offering infrared sauna, red light therapy, and cold plunge — non-invasive options to reset body and mind.

Almond & Ivy Lymphatic Wellness
Supporting circulation, detox, and overall wellness through lymphatic health practices for women.

Sara B Therapy, LCSW, PMH-C
Authentic. Genuine. Relatable. Encouraging.
Leading an honest conversation on stress, balance, and self-support for mamas.

Chicago Mama Physical Therapy
Your partner in pelvic health and pregnancy care — empowering women to feel their best through every stage of motherhood.

Duck-a-Diet Meal Prep
Healthy samples + prepared meal options to nourish you through your busiest weeks — because nourishment matters.

Guided Meditation with Heidi — Vulcan Room
A gentle introduction to mindfulness + group meditation to close our time together — accessible, restorative, and for everyone.

📍 Event Details

📍 Vulcan Room – Crystal Lake
🗓 Sunday, November 9
⏰ 3–5 PM
🎟 Tickets: $15

💛 Your Ticket Includes:
• One-on-one mixer with the founders of these amazing women-positive businesses
• Mini 15-minute sauna + red light therapy sessions
• Nourishing bites
• Resource folder + partner discounts
• Take-home self-care tools

You’ll Leave Feeling…

Supported • Grounded • Reconnected • Inspired

10/29/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by fall errands, endless to‑do lists and holiday planning? Take a moment for yourself with these simple exercises designed to stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system — the “rest‑and‑digest” mode — and help you shift out of fight‑or‑flight.

• Diaphragmatic breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing, or "360 breathing," can be done anywhere, anytime, to help relax and lengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
Inhale slowly through your nose, letting your belly fill with air so the hand on it rises.
Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling the hand on your belly lower as you release the air.
Focus on your belly moving more than your chest with each breath.
As you get comfortable with breathing into your belly and not your chest, start to think about making the breath "360" - like an umbrella opening - feeling motion into the ribs in the side and back body for full diaphragm use.

• Child's Pose
This popular yoga pose is excellent for stretching and relaxing the pelvic floor, hips, and lower back.
Kneel on the floor with your knees wide apart and your feet together.
Sit your hips back toward your heels and fold forward, resting your chest on the floor between your knees.
Stretch your arms out in front of you or rest them by your sides.
Breathe deeply and hold the pose for 2 to 3 minutes.

10/28/2025

New on the Blog!

We’re so excited to welcome Laura Van Zandt, Pediatric OT & Certified Sleep Consultant of Nurtured Night Sleep ✨

One of the first — and most disruptive — changes in early motherhood is sleep. That’s why understanding postpartum sleep support is essential for every family.

💤 Laura shares practical, compassionate strategies for more rest (and less guilt) in early motherhood.

Read the post ➡️ https://www.chicagomamapt.com/blog/postpartum-sleep-support

10/25/2025

Every mama’s journey matters. We are grateful to walk alongside women as they recover and rebuild. ⭐

10/20/2025

At Chicago Mama Physical Therapy, your care is always personal and purposeful.

Here’s what makes our approach different:
• One-on-one, one-hour sessions — you’ll never be handed off to an aide.
• Private, tranquil treatment room — no busy gym environment.
• Consistent care — you’ll see the same specialized pelvic health therapist at every visit.
• Whole-person focus — we look beyond the pelvis to understand your body, your goals, and your “why.”
• Root-cause healing — we don’t chase symptoms; we help you find lasting relief.
• Guided support — we’ll create a roadmap to reach your goals — and walk that path together.

Your body deserves care that listens, supports, and truly sees you.

📅 Ready to book a free, discovery call?

Visit chicagomamapt.com/contact or call 312.554.5146 to book your call.

10/16/2025

Diastasis Recti: What You Need to Know

➡️ https://www.chicagomamapt.com/blog/diastasis-recti

Healing Diastasis Recti with Pelvic Floor Therapy

10/11/2025

✨ C-Section Scar Massage ✨

1 in 3 women give birth by C-section—and recovery is more than skin deep. Scar massage can ease pain, restore mobility, and help you reconnect with your body. Pair it with pelvic floor therapy for even greater healing. 💜

Learn when and how to start (it’s never too late!) in our latest post 👉 https://www.chicagomamapt.com/blog/c-section-scar-massage

📅 Ready to book a free, discovery call?
Visit chicagomamapt.com/contact or call 312.554.5146 to book your call.

10/07/2025

Tomorrow! Moms Group — Monday, Oct 7 at 11 AM

We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Christin Barnes as our guest speaker! She’ll be sharing about acupuncture and herbal medicine — how it can support you during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond for overall women’s health.

Bring a friend — babies and older kiddos are always welcome!
Let’s connect, learn, and support each other through every stage of motherhood.