Cooper Rehabilitation and Wellness

11/11/2025

10/29/2025

Do you run out of time for what you want to do? ⌛

Do you look back at the end of the day or week and wish you had done something different with the time you had? 🥺

I know I do.

In fact, I know that I have allowed some things to take up way more of my time than they should.

Instead of going to throw the ball with my son, I have gotten sucked into a good movie or tv series that took 2-5 hours of my time.

Or I didn’t get the things done that I needed to do, because I got pulled into looking at pictures on my phone, or endlessly scrolling through social media.

Information is prevalent and even the slightest thing that I don’t know, I end up picking up my phone and looking it up just because I can.

Another moment of time that passes me by. ☹️

In the end is it really that “big of a deal”?

For me, it is.

I was recently visiting my sister and my parents were there.

Nearing the end of our trip, my mom made a comment about how we were all on the phone at one point, and instead of putting it down, I became defensive.

In the end all I did was hurt my mom, and felt guilty about it for the next several days - even now. 😔

And I see the same behavior in my kids and husband at times.

So, I am making a choice.

CRW is reducing its social media presence.

I don’t want to be just another thing that takes up your time, and distracts you from the things you need or want to do that bring value to your life.

I want you to spend more time on your relationships, loving on your family or being in a conversation with your friends. 🥰

Getting outside and playing in the snow, rain or sun whatever it happens to be that day.

I encourage you to put the phone down, turn off the tv and spend some time with yourself and those you love.

You will still hear from me, but only if you choose to do so. 🙋‍♀️

I will be posting on social media on the 15th of each month.

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As always if you have a question or comment you would like to share, please feel free to email me. I am happy to have a chat. 💕

10/22/2025

10/08/2025

“I’m So Overwhelmed!”

Does this sound like you at the end of a long Monday?

🙋‍♀️ Being a working mom is a constant juggling act—career, PTA meetings, soccer practice, dinner, and somehow squeezing in self-care. And when you’re dealing with nagging back pain? Forget it.

You’ve probably found yourself saying:
- “I want to play soccer with my kids, but I just can’t muster the energy through the pain.”
- “I miss gardening, but even 10 minutes of bending leaves me in agony for the rest of the day.”
- “Getting out of bed feels like I’m 80—how can I keep up like this?”

You give your best to everyone else, but it feels like there’s nothing left for you. The harder you try to make it work, the more the frustration builds.

💛 Here’s the thing: You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to be this way.

Imagine going from:
❌ Sitting out family games because of pain and exhaustion.
❌ Avoiding tasks you love, like gardening or walking the dog, because they hurt too much.
❌ Waking up stiff, sore, and dreading the day ahead.

To:
✅ Playing nine holes of golf, carrying your clubs, and feeling unstoppable.
✅ Spending the evening gardening and still sleeping soundly afterward.
✅ Waking up energized, ready for a full day of work and a hike with your friends.

These moments aren’t just dreams—they’re within your reach. All it takes is a commitment to prioritize yourself and the courage to ask for help.

It’s Time to Put Yourself First

Taking care of YOU is the best way to show up for those you love. Surround yourself with support, create an environment where you can thrive, and invest in solutions that work.

Because when you’re at your best, you can:
🥞 Start the morning with a smile, cooking breakfast for your family.
🌳 End your workday playing catch in the yard with your kids.
🐾 Feel at peace knowing you can juggle it all and still enjoy a game of fetch with your dog.

Take the First Step Today

Ready to get out of the pain and exhaustion cycle? Let us help you regain your energy, health, and joy.

📧 Email us at info@cooperrehabilitation.com to learn more about how we can support YOU.

💞 You’re worth it, and your family deserves to see you thrive.

10/03/2025

The People-Pleaser Trap

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said “yes” to something you didn’t want to do… simply because you didn’t want to let someone down 🙋‍♀️

We tell ourselves it’s “just one more thing.”

We push through the exhaustion, overcommit, and keep showing up for everyone — except ourselves.

And at that moment, it feels like the “right” thing to do.

But here’s the reality: every “yes” you give away to things that don’t light you up is energy you’re taking away from yourself, your kids, your family.

You end up pouring out for everyone else, and by the time you walk through your own front door, you’re depleted. And the people who matter most get the leftovers.

What if instead of automatically saying yes to everything, you paused and asked yourself: Am I doing this because I value this? Am I taking time away from something that is my priority?

Imagine how different life could feel if you protected your energy and gave yourself permission to say yes only to what you value.

✨ That means coming home after work and actually wanting to chase your kids in the yard. Having the energy to laugh with your spouse after bedtime routines are done. Showing up as the present, joyful version of you that your family loves most.

That’s the shift I help moms make every single day. Because when you start saying yes to yourself, everything else changes. 💜

10/01/2025

The Purpose of Pain

💭 What if pain — whether physical or emotional — wasn’t a punishment, but a teacher?

It doesn’t feel that way when we’re in the middle of it. Pain hurts. Sometimes it’s sharp, overwhelming, and all we want is for it to stop. But pain always has a purpose.

It’s our body’s and mind’s way of drawing attention to something that has been there for a long time. Something we’ve ignored, avoided, or pushed through for far too long.

👉 Pain is not the enemy.
👉 Pain is the messenger.

When we work through it — not by pretending it doesn’t exist, not by numbing it, but by listening to it — we come out different. Stronger. More aware. More willing to see life from a wider perspective.

✨ Pain pushes us to trust.
✨ Pain builds resilience.
✨ Pain teaches discipline.
✨ Pain reminds us that control creates tension, while surrender creates peace.

Control says: hold it all together, don’t let go, make it perfect.

Discipline says: be patient, stay the course, keep showing up with love.

One piles on pressure. The other sets you free.

The strongest people I know are not the ones who never felt pain. They are the ones who allowed it to shape them, soften them, and open them to something greater.

They’ve come through it with faith, patience, and an unshakable belief that possibility exists in all things.

So if you’re in the middle of pain right now — I see you. 💕

It may not feel like it, but you are learning. You are growing. You are being strengthened for what’s next.

✨ Trust the process.
✨ Surrender the control.
✨ Lean into support.

Your pain has purpose — and on the other side, there is healing, resilience, and peace. 🌿

09/26/2025

The Control Spiral

When life feels chaotic, it’s tempting to try and control everything.
🌀The schedules.
🌀The routines.
🌀The kids’ behavior.
🌀 Work projects.

The little details that (in the moment) feel like they could make or break your day.

If you can just get it “right,” then maybe everything will feel calmer, easier, more peaceful. Right?

But here’s the hard truth: control doesn’t bring peace.

Control brings pressure. And the more we try to control, the heavier it feels.⚖️

True peace comes from trust. ✨

Trusting your body.

Trusting your boundaries.

Trusting that you don’t have to do everything perfectly to be a good mom, partner, friend, or coworker.

When you stop gripping so tightly, you create space for joy again. 🥳

You create space for presence.

You create space to actually enjoy the life you’re working so hard to hold together.

The best part: trust is something you can build.

It’s not about throwing caution to the wind.

It’s about remembering that you are capable, resilient, and more than enough exactly as you are. 💕

09/18/2025

✨ Energy is magnetic. ✨

What you focus on expands.

If you spend your days wrapped in worry, fear, or frustration—you’ll see more of it.

But if you lean into gratitude, kindness, and love—you’ll attract more of that, too.

You can’t ignore the hard stuff, but you don’t have to live there either.

So ask yourself:
👉 Where am I spending my time?
👉 Is there something good that I can see in the situation?
👉 Do I want more of that?

Choose wisely—because what you focus on is what grows. 🌸

✨ Want help shifting your focus? Contact CRW for a one-time session and let’s uncover where your energy is going—and how to move it toward more peace and possibility.