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Best Self Wellness offers concierge and telehealth physical therapy services. Melanie Llanes, PT, DP

11/17/2025

Join us this Thursday at 7pm with our Best Self Mommas Circle!

April Cañete Pavlish (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, certified Body Ready Method®️ Pro, and has a Master’s in Public Health. She was inspired by this work after having a wonderful doula at her own birth. As a non-judgmental companion during the transformative childbearing journey, April offers informational and emotional support to help expecting families navigate and understand their options, and feel confident in deciding what's best for them. She brings a calm and uplifting presence to the birth and postpartum period so that clients feel safe, listened to, and able to trust in their body and intuition. April is a Jersey girl with Filipino roots. Her love languages are comfort food, dance, and laughter that makes you cry. She lives in Jersey City, NJ, with her husband and two kiddos.

Not part of our circle? Comment "circle" and we'll get you signed up!

11/14/2025

Opening the pelvic outlet during pushing isn’t about stretching “more” — it’s about getting your hips in the right positions. 🥚✨

Exercises like reverse clamshells, all-fours rock backs with internal rotation, and IR shinbox work train the exact hip mechanics that help widen the lower part of the pelvis (where baby actually needs to exit).

Why it matters ⤵️
✨ Internal rotation creates more space at the pelvic outlet
✨ Easier baby descent during the pushing phase
✨ Better muscle coordination with your pelvic floor
✨ Helps prepare your body for positions you’ll use in labor

If you’re preparing for a smoother, more confident pushing phase, these belong in your routine. Comment "push" for a breathing guide with pushing!

11/11/2025

What if your PT sessions could prepare you for birth instead of just fixing problems after?
At Best Self Wellness, our sessions are designed to educate you and your partner, build confidence, and prevent birth trauma — not just react to it.
Because birth prep isn’t just about your body…it’s about feeling informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way. 💫

Comment "birth prep" for a link to a free discovery call

11/10/2025

Best Self Mommas Circle group meets this Wednesday with Taylor Rynkowski, DNP and certified midwife. She works at Jersey Medical Center Womens Care Specialists!

"My philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves compassionate, personalized, and holistic care. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and respectful environment where each person’s unique needs and preferences are honored. I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with those I care for, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. By combining evidence-based practices with a deep respect for natural processes, I strive to promote optimal health outcomes and a sense of empowerment in each person I serve. My commitment is to provide care that is not only clinically excellent but also nurturing, respectful, and individualized."

Not part of Mommas Circle? Join us next month! Comment "Mommas Circle" and Ill get you the link!

11/07/2025

I use the blueberry cue a ton when teaching Vag!na owners how to kegel, relax and bear down.

When your blueberry is at the "ground level" you should have a rested pelvic floor, when you go up to the next level, you are doing a kegel, when the blueberry is at the "basement" level, you are bearing down.

11/05/2025

I promise, we don't record anyone else's internal exam! But this is a real exam that I wanted to share. With most pelvic PT offices, and especially ours, the goal is for patients to feel comfortable. No stirrups, you are draped the entire time with your therapist lifting only when necessary.

Some have also asked why I need a check up if Im a PT, because I am such a believer in physical therapy and I can't assess myself! Plus every coach needs a coach. I was relieved to find that my prolapse had improved and Paula provided me with a plan to get back to recovery and even improve my lifting!

11/02/2025

Thank you and for hosting an amazing expo. We talked to so many expecting parents!

We raffled off a free Birth prep session, to enter you either answered a question or held a 60s squat, why 60s? Because a contraction lasts for 60s! It was honestly such a fun event.

Thank you also to Best Self's trusty office manager, for holding the fort down and getting everyone's information!

10/31/2025

Ready to take the guess work out of motherhood? You'll get this sent to you and much more other educational documents in the Best Self Mommas Circle. I want moms to understand what's going on in their body at every stage of life, so lets get to work 💪🏽

Comment "Mommas Circle" to join our first free month!

10/24/2025

Unsure of how to push efficiently?
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New research shows that pelvic floor tension—specifically levator ani co-activation—can double the time spent pushing during labor 😮
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At Best Self Wellness, I assess for this during your birth prep sessions so we can teach your body how to release and open, not tense up when it matters most.
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🧘🏽‍♀️ Relaxation is power.
📍 Located in Jersey City
📆 Booking link in bio
👩‍⚕️ Pelvic Floor PT | Birth Prep | Postpartum Recovery
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Tag a mama-to-be who needs to know this! 💬👇

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