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Purple Mountain Physical Therapy

We specialize in treating pelvic health, neck and back & TM joint conditions. Frustrated with your bladder, bowel, pelvic pain, neck, back or TM joint pain?

Whole body, personalized care for pelvic floor dysfunction, bowel/bladder, IC, chronic prostatitis, endometriosis, myofascial pain, back pain, vaginismus, pelvic & TMJ pain. We specialize in expert physical therapy men, women & kids experiencing pelvic conditions & TM joint pain. We offer physical therapy expertise that gets you results. You can expect compassionate, thorough, holistics and trauma-informed care. You will be listened to, thoroughly evaluated and treated and educated on what's going on and what you can do to help yourself. Our treatment methods are based in many years of clinical expertise and advanced post-graduate training. If you are wondering if we have ever treated anyone with your condition, the answer is likely "yes, many times." Our expertise includes very severe and complex cases of pelvic and TM joint pain for which no one seems to know how to help. Need some examples? We treat pudendal neuralgia, complex endometriosis pain, chronic prostatitis pain, complex pelvic pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, myofascial TM joint pain, tension headaches, neck and low back pain, hip labral tears, sports hernia and much more. We can help you. We work with adults & kids with a combination of advanced hands-on myofascial and joint mobilization methods and exercise based care. We are conveniently located in the Cascade area of Grand Rapids, Michigan near the I-96 & Cascade Rd exit. Virtual telerehab appointments are available to any resident of Michigan and Illinois. Through virtual appointments we can discover and treat many issues contributing to your pelvic & TM joint problem.

04/06/2026

April is C-Section Awareness Month 🤍
But for so many women… the recovery after surgery is much more difficult than they imagined.

No one really prepares you for:

The numbness, tightness, or pulling around your scar
Feeling disconnected from your core
The “C-section shelf” that doesn’t go away
Back, hip, or pelvic pain that lingers
Bladder symptoms that suddenly show up

And the hardest part?

Being told it’s “normal” to have C-section scar pain or issues
…or something you just have to live with.

➡️ But here’s what we want you to know:

Just because it’s common
doesn’t mean you're stuck with it.

Your body is capable of healing—with the right support.

At our clinic, we help women:
✨ Restore core strength and connection
✨ Improve scar mobility and reduce pain
✨ Address pelvic floor dysfunction (yes—even after a C-section)
✨ Feel strong, confident, and in control of their body again

And we do it differently:
✔️ One-on-one care with a specialist every visit
✔️ Whole-body approach (not just your scar or abs)
✔️ A plan built specifically for YOU

Because you deserve more than generic advice or being dismissed.

If something still feels “off”… it’s worth looking into.

Purple Mountain PT is a specialized pelvic health, spine and TMJ clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are devoted to helping moms feel great, especially following giving birth via cesarean delivery. This is our specialty and you deserve personalized care. Call 616-516-4334 to learn if we can help you.

04/03/2026

C-section recovery is more than just “letting time pass.” 🤍

If you’ve had a C-section and are dealing with:
• A lingering “shelf” above your scar
• Core weakness, diastasis recti abdominis or a belly that won’t reconnect
• Pain in your abdomen, back, or pelvis
• Leaking, pressure, or discomfort

We have a new article that details some of the statistics and insights our PTs have regarding Csection recovery. https://purplemountainpt.com/2026/04/03/c-section-recovery-through-physical-therapy/

Problems including pain, scar issues, leakage and weakness are common after a C-section and not something you have to live with. In fact, these issues tend to worsen as we get older, so addressing it today helps your quality of life today and in the future!

Research shows C-sections can double the risk of chronic pelvic pain and increase the likelihood of issues like incontinence and core dysfunction. And yet… most women are sent home with little guidance on how to truly heal.

At our clinic, we take a whole-body, one-on-one approach to your recovery.

We don’t just look at your scar—we help you:
✨ Improve scar mobility (so it’s not stuck or pulling)
✨ Rebuild your deep core + pelvic floor (with real-time ultrasound guidance)
✨ Restore strength, coordination, and confidence
✨ Calm an overactive nervous system contributing to pain

Using hands-on treatment, personalized exercise, and nervous system support, we help you feel strong, connected, and at home in your body again.

You deserve more than “just get through it.”
You deserve real healing.

Purple Mountain PT is a specialty pelvic health, spine and TMJ clinic located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We're here for you! Reach out to (616) 516-4334 to speak with one of our knowledgable team members.

04/01/2026

Your birth story matters. And if it included a C-section, please know, we have big hearts and admiration for your experience:

You are strong. You are brave. You are a champion! 🤍

C-sections are major abdominal surgeries—impacting seven layers of tissue—and while the outside may look healed in a few months, your body is still doing deeper healing for up to 12–18 months. If you’re dealing with pain, a “C-section shelf,” core weakness, or pelvic floor symptoms… you are NOT alone—and you are not stuck this way.

✨ DID YOU KNOW?
• Persistent C-section scar pain is treatable with pelvic health physical therapy
• That “C-section shelf” is often caused by scar tissue adhesions pulling inward—not just something you have to live with
• Up to 70% of women experience low back pain after a C-section—and it often improves with core retraining and better movement patterns
• A C-section does not protect you from pelvic floor dysfunction (leaking, pressure, pain with intimacy)
• Scar restrictions can impact bladder, bowel, and sexual health—this is more than cosmetic

Here are a few ways to support your healing:
✨ Begin gentle scar massage (once fully healed) to improve mobility and reduce sensitivity
✨ Prioritize diaphragmatic breathing to reconnect your core + pelvic floor
✨ Avoid pushing through pain—your body needs strategic, progressive rehab
✨ Strengthen your deep core (especially for DRA and back support)
✨ Get expert, hands-on care—because this healing is not one-size-fits-all

We specialize in helping women:
✔ Reduce C-section shelf
✔ Heal Diastasis Recti (DRA)
✔ Improve pelvic floor dysfunction (leaking, pressure, pain)
✔ Decrease back and pelvic pain
✔ Return to exercise, running, and feel like themselves again

You deserve to feel strong, connected, and confident in your body again 🤍
If this is your story—we’re here to help.

Purple Mountain PT is a speciality pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum PT clinic. Our PTs love to help our moms who had Csections overcome pain, weakness, scar tissue and pelvic floor issues. Call 616-516-4334 to chat!

03/26/2026

These are examples of conditions that we have recently evaluated — but behind every symptom on that list is a real person who just wants to feel like themselves again 🤍

We love what we do and are honored to be trusted by our patients to provide personalized care that is one-on-one with an experienced and specialist physical therapist.

If you’re dealing with:
✨ Hip or back pain that just won’t go away
✨ Trying to prepare your body for pregnancy or birth
✨ Struggling with lingering C-section discomfort or weakness
✨ Constant urinary urgency or frequency that disrupts your day
✨ Hypermobility with pain in your hips, neck, or jaw

You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck this way.

These are the exact kinds of concerns we help every single day.

What makes our approach different?
We don’t hand you a generic plan and send you on your way.
We don't use aides. We don't treat two patients at one time.

✔️ Every visit is one-on-one with a specialized pelvic health and spine physical therapist
✔️ We look at your body as a whole system—not just one symptom
✔️ Your care is personalized to your goals, history, and your body
✔️ We focus on real, lasting results so you get back to living, moving, and thriving

Your condition may be complicated. We love complicated, that is our specialty. Our PTs are curious learners and dive into research and offer treatment approaches that include hands-on manual therapies with therapeutic exercises, customized to your needs and goals.

If something feels off, it’s worth getting answers—and a plan that actually works. If you are interested in learning more about how we may be able to help you, call 616-516-4334/ We received the Community Votes Best PT clinic in Grand Rapids award in 2025 and the Top 3 PT Clinics in Grand Rapids Award for 2025. It makes a difference when you are working with specialists devoted to personalized care.

03/19/2026

Imagine my surprise when I received communication that Purple Mountain PT had been Awarded The Top 3 PT Clinics in Grand Rapids!

We are honored to receive this Award and know it is because of the trust and support of our incredible patients and community. We couldn't do this without you.

Thank You so much for your trust in us, spreading the word about our care and sharing some of your precious time with us on your journey to living your best life!

I established Purple Mountain PT with a mission to provide a higher level of care that is personalized, holistic, trauma informed and one-on-one with your specialist PT. Our PTs are dedicated to our specialty of pelvic health, spine and TMJ care. We do things differently here and appreciate that our patients are looking for excellence and results.

I extend a huge thank you to our Team. We are all devoted to serving patients with TLC and excellence. Everyone works attentively to our patients' needs and we all have hearts for service.

This Top 3 Award puts wind in our sails. Thank you!!

In Gratitude,
Maureen O'Keefe, DPT

01/30/2026

Back pain relief that actually works. Not guesswork. Not pills. Not cookie cutter.

This is comprehensive, holistic and personalized treatment. Made JUST FOR YOU.

What do you want and what do we offer?
✔ Pain gone or dramatically reduced
✔ Personalized care — not cookie-cutter exercises
✔ Someone who listens, understands, and explains
✔ Real movement confidence
✔ Answers, not just “do this stretch"
✔️Combined manual therapies and corrective exercises.
✔️Customized home program that is focused, doesn't take ridiculous amounts of time and meets your specific needs.

This is not just "Stretch and Pray it helps". This goes beyond adjustments and alignment to get to the multifactorial issues contributing to persistent back and neck pain.

We treat the whole person, including:
• Myofascial release
• Trigger point release
• Joint + visceral mobilizations
• Retraining deep core control, motor control, movement patterns and posture
• Mind-body pain science education
• Ultrasound imaging to see what’s happening

Why working with our neck and back specialist PTs matters:

Pain isn’t just “tight muscles", a "weak core" or misaligned joints
Back pain can be:
🔹 Nervous system driven, fascia head-to-toe driven
🔹 Movement pattern related. Longterm build up of maladaptive issues that need to be uncovered and addressed.
🔹 Connected to breathing, posture, pelvic floor, hips
🔹 Influenced by stress & pain perception
We help you address all of it.

If you are looking for Less Pain. Better movement. More confidence, our specialist back pain PTs are here to help.

All the time, we hear patients give us feedback such as:
🟣 “I can stand without pain.”
🟣 “I can carry my kids without my midback killing me.”
🟣 “I’m stronger and more stable.”
🟣 “I feel so much better.”
🟣 “I’had no idea that the stretches I was doing were the wrong ones to do”
🟣 “I was sitting and could not believe it! I had no pain! it dawned on me that for the first time in a long time that I remember, I actually had NO pain!”

Your back can feel better — and stay better.

Ready to work with one of our specialist back, neck and pelvic health PTs? If you want to fix your back pain for good and are ready to commit to the process, we're here for you!

Real solutions. Personalized plans. No guesswork.

📞 We know you have questions. You probably have tried "everything". We're different. Call us at 616-516-4334 to chat with one of our knowledgable team members. We are a pelvic, spine and TMJ speciality clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our patients receive 55 minute appointments, with the undivided attention of their specialist PT, working privately.

01/29/2026

Ever wonder what that whole body vibration actually does and why we may use it with treatment? 👀

Our physical therapists strategically use whole body vibration for neuromuscular training.

Here’s why it shows up in our clinic 👇

✨️Helps brain connect with body
The vibration provides input from the joints, muscles and fascia to the brain. Under the careful guidance of our physical therapists, we help our patients relearn how to better coordinate, engage and control their body.

✨ Improves balance & body awareness
The vibration challenges your balance system and motor control, helping your brain “find” your joints faster — huge for people who feel unstable, have pelvic floor dysfunction, a weak core or say they have “bad balance.”

✨ Activates deep core & pelvic stabilizers
Small, fast muscle responses = better support for the spine, pelvis, hips, and SI joint.

✨ Reduces pain
Vibration can calm pain signals and improve muscle coordination — especially helpful for back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, and SI joint issues.

✨ Supports lymphatic flow & circulation
Gentle vibration helps fluid movement, to reduce heaviness and tension.

✨ Builds confidence safely
For people with hypermobility, EDS, hip dysplasia, labral tears, or a history of pain, this allows controlled challenge without overload.

What our patients say about it?
Patients love it and say they feel better after completing the exercises we take them through on it. They appreciate the attentive guidance of our PTs, carefully instructing personalized exercises on the vibration. 💪

Whole body vibration is never a stand-alone tool here.
It’s part of a personalized, whole-body plan designed by specialists who understand how your spine, hips, and pelvic floor work together.

Curious if this could help your body?
That’s exactly what we’re here for, call 616-516-4334 to ask us a question. 💜
Purple Mountain PT is a speciality PT clinic in Grand Rapids, MIchigan.

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at Purple Mountain Physical Therapy! 🎄🎁 ✝️⁠
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The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord'⁠
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As we celebrate the joy of the season, we extend our warmest holiday wishes for peace and goodwill to you and your family. ⁠
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Cheers to a Merry Christmas and a year ahead filled with peace, knowing your purpose and serving others. ⁠
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✝️

12/21/2025

Jaw pain be gone!!! Did you know we treat TMJ disorders?

Our patients come in saying things like:
✨ “My jaw keeps clicking.”
✨ “I wake up already sore. I'm grinding my jaw all night. My nightguard doesn't seem to do much."
✨ “I get headaches from my jaw"
✨ “My neck and head are always tight.”
✨ “Something just feels… off.”

And then they experience their first treatment and say:
“Oh my gosh… no one has EVER worked on my jaw like that before.”

If your jaw has been hurting forever…
if you’ve tried the bite guard, adjustments, even the Botox…
and you STILL wake up sore, tight, or clicking—

You are so not alone.
And you absolutely don’t have to keep living like this.

TMJ pain affects 1 in 12 people (and so many women), but here’s the wild part:
Most people have never been told that a skilled, gentle jaw-focused myofascial release coupled with holistic, therapeutic treatments to the neck, sternum, ribcage, thoracic spine, pelvis can make an enormous difference.

Because here’s the truth:
Your jaw is connected to everything. Literally, if your jaw is not right, the way you stand on your feet and the pressure in your feet has been found to be altered!
Your posture, your neck, your ribs, your breathing, your pelvis and even your feet—these all play a role in whether your jaw can relax.

So we treat the whole system with warm, skilled hands and a lot of care:
💆‍♀️ gentle jaw and facial release
🧠 skull + temple work
🫁 neck, ribcage & sternum
🌫️ upper back
🌙 abdomen
🦴 SI joints and pelvis

Plus strengthening, stretching, and posture retraining so your jaw stays happy long after your visit.

And what do patients tell us?
💜 “My jaw finally feels loose. The clicking is so much less."
💜 “My headaches are almost gone.”
💜 “I didn’t know I could sleep this well.”
💜 “I can chew again without pain.”
💜 “This feels like having my face exhale.”

If you’re sitting there thinking,
“I’ve tried everything…”
you actually haven’t tried this yet.

And honestly?
Your jaw deserves to feel this good.
Call us—your future jaw will thank you. 💜

Peace,
Dr. Maureen O'Keefe, DPT
Founder of Purple Mountain PT

Curious about our TMJ treatments? Call 616-516-4334 to speak with a knowledgable team member who can answer your questions.

12/18/2025

Are you pregnant and wondering if you need pelvic PT?
You’re not alone. So many moms-to-be come to us feeling unsure, worried, and full of questions:
✨ “Is my pelvic floor too tight?”
✨ “Why does my belly dome when I move—is that normal?”
✨ “Can I avoid a C-section?”
✨ “How do I know if I’m pushing correctly?”

Pregnancy changes everything about how your body moves, supports, and adapts… and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

At our clinic, our pregnancy-specialist PTs provide personalized care that helps you feel better now while preparing your body for labor and postpartum recovery.

We address:
💜 Pelvic floor tension
💜 Pain in the hips, back, ribs, or pelvis. SI joint pain, low back pain, p***c pain, round ligament pain, sciatica can be gone!
💜 Breathing patterns
💜 Core strength and abdominal protection
💜 Space and mobility to help your baby get into an optimal head-down position

And yes: we teach real Push Prep that includes practicing:

How to breathe, engage your abdominals, relax your pelvic floor (which feels impossible until someone guides you!), and find the birthing positions that work best for your body.

You’ll even get to see your pelvic floor and deep core working with ultrasound imaging—so you know you’re doing the right things.

If you’re pregnant and wanting a stronger, more confident, lower-stress journey into birth…
Pelvic PT can help you every step of the way.
You deserve a supported pregnancy.
You deserve to feel prepared.
And we’re here to help you get there. 💜

Purple Mountain Physical Therapy is a specialty pregnancy and postpartum pelvic health, spine & TMJ clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are on a mission to reduce birth trauma and we celebrate the strength that all moms have! You were born for this moment, get the support you need to be confident in your body!

12/12/2025

We’re celebrating a big win — Community Votes Grand Rapids Platinum Award for Best PT Clinic!

But the real honor is you.🤗

Thank you for trusting us with your pain, your recovery, your trauma, your pregnancy and postpartum journey, your neck & back, your nervous system and the most personal parts of your health.

We love what we do, and your trust makes our mission possible. Getting to know our patients and see your progress through your journey to better wellbeing is a true honor.

Thank you for every vote, every referral, and every moment you’ve let us be part of your healing. 💜✨

We're on a mission to elevate the care you receive and your votes and this Award validate all of our efforts.

Thank you, thank you!

Peace & Gratitude,
Dr. Maureen O'Keefe, DPT and the Purple Mountain PT Team

12/02/2025

If you’re a guy who’s been dealing with low back pain for years, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining the frustration.

Maybe you’re worried your disc is “bad” or that this pain could threaten your career.
Maybe you’ve tried stretching on your own…
Maybe you’ve done the chiropractor circuit on and off…

And when your back seizes up a few times a year?
It’s scary. It’s exhausting. It feels like it controls your life.

But here’s the truth most men are never told:

Your back pain is NOT just a “back problem.”

It’s a whole-body problem—one that requires a whole-body solution.

At Purple Mountain PT, our approach is comprehensive and built for men who need real, lasting relief:

💆‍♂️ Myofascial release targeting deep fascia and muscle restrictions
—not just in your low back, but through your neck, ribs, hips, and thighs
(because your body works as one connected system)

🔎 Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging
We look at the lumbar multifidus—a key stabilizer that is often stiff, weak, or not firing.
You’ll see it working on screen and learn how to wake it up again.

🏋️‍♂️ Personalized therapeutic exercises
to retrain your deep core, strengthen your hips, and rebuild your motor control

🎯 Joint mobilization + Myofascial decompression
to restore mobility and reduce that “locked up” feeling

📘 Clear self-care education
so you know exactly what to do between sessions to prevent flare-ups

Our patients don’t just walk out with less pain—
they leave feeling stronger, clearer, and confident that chronic back pain is something they can finally overcome.

If your back pain keeps knocking you down…
It’s time to try something that actually addresses the root of it.

You don’t have to live like this.
We can help.

Purple Mountain Physical Therapy is a specialty back and neck pain clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We do things differently here, using a comprehensive approach designed to resolve your symptoms and teach you what you need to do to keep them at bay. Curious if we can help? Call 616-516-4334

🍀Peace,
Dr. Maureen O'Keefe, DPT
Founder of Purple Mountain PT

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847 Parchment Drive SE Ste 101
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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