OPTimize Physical Therapy and Wellness

10/31/2025

You open the door… the lights are low… and there’s a pelvis under the covers.
Spooky? Maybe.
But what’s scarier is how many women live with pelvic symptoms that no one ever explained.

If your well-woman exams have ever been uncomfortable —
that can be your body’s way of saying something deeper is going on.

➡️ Pain with exams
➡️ Pain with pe*******on or tampons
➡️ Leaking when you run, laugh, sneeze, or jump
➡️ Pressure, heaviness, or pain in your pelvis or tailbone
➡️ Avoiding intimacy because you’re afraid of the discomfort

None of these are “just normal.”
They’re common, but not normal — and all are signs your pelvic floor may be tight, weak, or uncoordinated.

A pelvic floor physical therapist helps you:
✨ Understand what’s happening in your body
✨ Release tension and retrain your muscles
✨ Rebuild confidence and connection

Because caring for your pelvic health shouldn’t be scary.
Your body deserves safety, understanding, and support — not fear.

So if the thought of your wellness exam makes you tense up more than a haunted house…
it might be time to see a pelvic PT 👻

09/18/2025

09/06/2025

✨ Free Community Seminar: Learn Your Lymph Drainage ✨

I’m so excited to be teaming up with Zoe Kerwin and iSwell Care to bring this free, hands-on seminar to our community. If you’ve ever wondered what your lymphatic system actually does or how to support it at home, this is for you.

We’ll be covering:
🌿 What the lymphatic system is and why it’s such an important part of your overall health
🌿 The pathways of lymph drainage and how they move fluid through your body
🌿 Live demonstrations of simple, at-home techniques you can start using right away to support your own drainage
🌿 Practical self-care strategies you can use if you’re living with lipedema, lymphedema, venous issues, or just dealing with swelling and heaviness

This event is totally open to everyone, whether you’re living with one of these conditions, supporting a loved one, or just curious about lymphatic health. And because I want you to leave empowered, we’ll not only teach you the “why” behind your lymphatic system, but also give you the “how” you can apply daily.

📍 Winghaven Library – 7435 Village Center Dr, O’Fallon, MO
🗓 Thursday, Oct 23rd | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🎟 Free to attend (and yes, we’ll have a raffle for prizes!)

Come learn, ask questions, and see how much control you actually have when it comes to supporting your own health. Can’t wait to see you there!

Hosted by: Optimize Physical Therapy & Wellness + iSwell Care

08/20/2025

✨ This is ONE session ✨

This C-section scar was treated with shockwave therapy (available at and the difference after just a single session is striking. The tissue softened, the scar line lifted, and mobility through the abdominal wall improved immediately.

But the biggest impact isn’t what you see on the surface — it’s what’s happening underneath. A C-section scar passes through multiple layers of tissue. When it heals tightly, it can:
• Restrict abdominal wall mobility
• Interfere with lymphatic drainage, leading to puffiness and bloating
• Pull on fascia, creating tension in the pelvis, hips, or back
• Limit deep core activation and stability

As a pelvic floor therapist, I see how scars affect the whole system. When we free up scar tissue and restore mobility, people often notice improved core connection, less pelvic heaviness, and even changes in posture or breathing.

Scar therapy is never just cosmetic — it’s functional care that helps restore flow, balance, and body confidence. And the fact that this kind of change can happen in just one session shows how powerful scar treatment can be.

👉 If you’ve had a C-section and are dealing with bloating, pelvic heaviness, painful intimacy, back or hip pain, or trouble reconnecting to your core, pelvic floor therapy can help. Scar work should be part of your recovery.

08/17/2025

So much of what I treat in pelvic floor and lymphatic health comes back to hormonal regulation. 🌸 It’s impossible to fully address one without talking about the other—which is why this event means so much.

Samantha Chilson Pelvic Physical Therapy and I will start by sharing how hormonal shifts impact the pelvic floor and lymphatic system, and then we’re honored to welcome women’s hormone specialist Michelle Wallweber, MSN, FNP-C Westplex Integrative Healthcare .She’ll dive into what really happens during perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms you might notice, and what you can do to support your body through it all.

✨ This free event is open to everyone—whether you’re approaching, experiencing, or just curious about these changes.
☕ Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. If the weather’s nice, we’ll be outside, so bring a lawn chair!

📍 400 Lake Saint Louis Blvd
📅 Sept. 11th | 6PM

07/17/2025

I’m so grateful to for the opportunity to share a bit of my story behind diving in to private practice at OPTimize Physical Therapy and Wellness

Pelvic floor therapy and lymphatic care are often overlooked or pushed to the side, but they play a huge role in everything from pain and posture to inflammation, digestion, and recovery.

My goal has always been to help people understand and reconnect with these foundational systems so they can feel more at home in their bodies and I’m thankful for any chance to share that message.

👉 You can read the full feature here: https://voyagestl.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-bri-hollandsworth-of-optimize-physical-therapy-and-wellness-llc

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bri Hollandsworth. Hi Bri, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.I never expected to open a private practice. But I always knew I wanted to be a physical therapist. From the time I started shadowin...