Grounded Roots OT

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Grounded Roots OT

Pediatric OT | Certified Babywearing Educator
Supporting families through babywearing + child development
📍Manchester, IA | Virtual Consults

02/21/2026

A question I get a lot when it comes to babywearing is:
“Who do you help?”

The answer to that is more people than you might think. I work with:
-brand new parents
-moms recovering postpartum
-caregivers with neck, shoulder, or back pain
-babies with torticollis or reflux
-grandparents who want to learn how to babywear
-families with multiple kids
-those who feel intimidated by the wrap/carrier they have
-parents who feel overwhelmed by carrier options
-anyone who wants to feel more confident & comfortable babywearing💪🏼

So, whether you’re trying to get things done around the house, heading outside with multiple kids, navigating postpartum recovery, or simple wanting your baby close without adding strain to your body - I’m here to support you.

Personalized support can make all the difference. 🤍

02/20/2026

Turns out all that playing & being outside was just career prep 🌳🥎☀️

02/19/2026

A toy that only does one thing often leads to one type of play.

Open-ended play is play that doesn’t have one “right” way to do it.

Often times, this includes what we call “loose parts” which are simple materials (like what you find around the house or out in nature) that can be used in many different ways.

This kind of play supports so many aspects of child development.

So, just a friendly reminder: you don’t need an abundance of toys from the store…sometimes the simplest things really can create the most meaningful play. 🫶🏼

02/17/2026

Join us one week from today for Carry & Connect: A Babywearing Demo & Try-On Event 🤍

Tuesday, 2/24/26 from 3:30-5:00 PM
📍 (3339 Hillcrest Rd. Dubuque, IA 52002)

This event includes:
➖a short babywearing demo covering safe positioning, comfort & posture tips, and how to fix common babywearing mistakes
➖a hands-on try-on experience: 30+ carriers to explore and bring your own carrier for a fit check
➖personalized support from a chiropractor and an OT/certified babywearing educator

Come try on, feel the difference, and leave confident. You deserve support 🤍

02/11/2026

If you’re someone (like me🙋🏼‍♀️) with a tight mid-back, here you go 🤍

This seated sequence is designed for all the hunching over that comes with real life - feeding babies, babywearing, carrying kids, sitting at a desk, and more.

You can do this in a chair or on the floor.

The sequence: (complete 5-10 slow breaths with each pose)
1️⃣Chair Mountain Pose: sit tall, feet grounded, spine long
2️⃣Seated Cat-Cow: inhale lift the chest, exhale round the spine
3️⃣Lateral Neck Release: ear to shoulder, no pulling
4️⃣Seated Side Stretch: reach up, lean over
5️⃣Seated Twist: inhale lengthen, exhale rotate gently
6️⃣Goalpost Arms: inhale round upper back, exhale open chest
7️⃣Seated Eagle Arms: elbows lift slightly to spread the shoulder blades
8️⃣Arm Hug: hug arm across the body
9️⃣Chest Expansion: hands behind the back, lift the chest & soften shoulders
🔟Breathing Reset: one hand on chest, the other on the stomach, inhale wide and exhale slow

Save this one for later. Your body deserves care too 🤍

02/10/2026

Can you babywear after having a c-section?

Yes, with the right support 🫶🏼 Since a c-section is a major abdominal surgery, here are a few things to keep in mind:
✔️working with a pelvic health PT is beneficial
✔️start slow & take breaks as your body needs them
✔️avoid pressure on the incision site - some carriers may feel better early on

Want help finding a carrier that fits your body & recovery? Feel free to reach out. I’d love to support you 🤍

Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your provider about what’s appropriate for your body and healing.

02/04/2026

Just a reminder: you’re doing better than you think. 🤍

You are a good mom.

01/29/2026

Teaming up as a pelvic health PT & OT/certified babywearing educator to share our top 5 things every postpartum mom should know 🤍

🌿Save this for later or send it to a mom who needs it
🫶🏼DM either of us if you want support that meets you where you are

01/28/2026

Want to learn how to do it comfortably? Join our free pop-up at Goose & Giggles when you come to sip some coffee and bring the kids to play!

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La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

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+16082184464

Website

http://www.groundedrootsot.com/

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