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With Foundation PT, moms and babies build foundational strength and movement patterns to eliminate pain that is typically associated with new motherhood.

Helping moms like you rock pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood so your family can thrive 🌺

Waukesha's only mom and baby physical therapy specialist 🤱

Find us in the Fox River Collective! 🦊 This is so you do not have to hold yourself back or wish things were different for yourself or your little one. Instead, you and your family can proactively move forward building active and thriving lives without medication or surgery. Foundation PT is southeast Wisconsin's exclusive mom and baby physical therapy practice. Treatment sessions are individualized to each mom and baby, and a variety of modalities such as therapeutic exercise, soft tissue and fascial work, craniosacral therapy, joint mobilization, and functional movement retraining are utilized. Experience personalized care in a nurturing environment designed to help you establish a strong foundation for a thriving future.

11/21/2025

I've worked in all sorts of settings as a physical therapist: Home health, acute care on the hospital floor, and nursing homes. Those experiences, combined with my own pregnancy and postpartum journeys led me to where I am today in women's health, specifically in the perinatal space.

Do you know why?

Because the number of older women I met and worked with who leaked urine on themselves and were dependent on pads and diapers for maintaining their dignity was UNACCEPTABLE.

I worked with women who were afraid to stand up without a diaper on because they would leak.

I worked with women who literally pushed their organs back inside their bodies because no one helped them care for their prolapse properly.

I worked with women who had to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes and it was ruining their lives because of the anxiety.

And I am here to tell you that if we take care of our pelvic floors during our childbearing years, we can AVOID this.

So even if your mom, your sister, your aunt, your grandma, heck your SIL or MIL leaks. It's NOT NORMAL and you don't have to accept it as your fate.

Instead, you can come on down to Foundation PT, right in the heart of downtown Waukesha, and we'll help get your pelvic floor in tip top shape so you can do your mom (and hopefully grandma) thing without needing bulky diapers and pads just to maintain your dignity. It's time to change and stop accepting subpar outcomes for ourselves ladies.

Ready to take control and stay dry? Call us at 262-627-0425 or visit www.foundationptwi.com to book online.

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11/19/2025

Nothing has tested my sanity quite like motherhood 🤪

Nothing has restored my sanity like finally taking care of myself (practice what you preach and all that jazz, right? 😅)

Our bodies go through so much in the process of having and raising children. And there is not a single mom who I have seen since starting my practice who hasn't benefited from a little TLC on the back of her neck.

You occiput is the bone at the back of your skull that sits right above the first bone of your neck. It's connected by these teeny tiny, yet mighty muscles that can wreak absolute havoc when they're tight and tense.

Releasing these muscles and helping those two bones separate and settle into better orientation to each other can have an immensely relaxing effect. I've seen headaches disappear, posture change (which helps our pelvic floors btw), and peace settle over people, just with the right attention to the right part of the body.

So maybe, just maybe, you aren't crazy. You just need your occiput released.

At Foundation PT, we go beyond offering just pelvic floor and pediatric therapy, we also offer craniosacral therapy to help the body find relaxation and calm the nervous system. It's a great way to get a some self care in as a mom. Want to give it a try? Schedule your appointment at www.foundationptwi.com or call us at 262-627-0425 to get started.

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11/16/2025

This is a drum I will continue to beat until everyone is on board.

Head shape is NOT just a cosmetic issue.

Flattening causes the muscles attached to the skull to not work as well. When we have disadvantaged muscles, we inevitably see compensations that can lead to a whole host of issues like pain, headaches, altered jaw function, weird posture that can mess with the hips, and so much more. We also see shifts in face shape, ear positioning, and jaw position. This can affect how they eat and breathe- not just what their face looks like!

Not to mention that if we have flattening, where is baby's brain going?? 👀 The part that is most often flattened is the occiput (which is at the back of the head) and that's where our brain processes vision. That's not something I personally want to be messing with.

Add in that basic safety equipment like bike helmets and hard hats are designed for a relatively round shaped skull, and you're potentially setting your baby up to not have well fitting protective equipment in the future. I'd like my kids bike helmets to fit them properly so they don't suffer from head injuries when they inevitably fall off their bikes.

Ok, so you are noticing that your baby's head is flat, so you bring it up to your baby's P*P. And they tell you it's "normal" and to "just wait and see."

GAH 🤦‍♀️

Are babies' heads malleable? Yes. Do they change shape easily? Yes. But does that mean we shouldn't be checking to make sure it actually *is* within the realm of normal shape change? Absolutely not.

So what can you do? You can bring your baby down to Foundation PT where we will do a free head shape screening for your baby. We will actually pull out our craniometer to measure baby's head shape and see how severe the changes are and recommend a treatment plan to you. Some babies only need to be positioned differently. Others need physical therapy. Others need helmets. "Just wait and see" is never a recommendation here.

Want to have your baby screened for head shape changes? Schedule a visit at www.foundationptwi.com or call us at 262-627-0425.

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11/14/2025

It's important to remember this: Birth is hard for both parties. Let's not forget that if you, as mom, are dealing with pain or discomfort weeks or even months down the line, it's not out of the realm of possibility that your baby might be too.

There is a principle of "the body keeps score." If you aren't familiar with it, it is essentially that our body, not just our brain, stores memory, emotion, and experiences. For example, a lot of people store work stress in their neck and jaw. Many women store emotional stress in their pelvic floors and hips. We will find tension, tight spots, restrictions in these areas surrounding intense experiences, and we can hep the body let them go.

Birth is an intense physical and emotional experience for both mom and baby. Baby's body can store that up and it can lead to discomfort in their bodies, just like it can in ours. The good thing is that we can do something about it without slapping a "colic" label on our baby and "waiting it out." You can bring your baby to see us at Foundation PT, and we can help your baby release any tension they might be holding so they can relax and thrive.

At Foundation PT, we firmly believe in early intervention. That's why we recommend babies come in for their first bodywork session sometime within the first 2-3 weeks of life so that we can get them started on the right foot for eating, p**ping, moving, and thriving.

Want to schedule your baby's first session? Head over to www.foundationptwi.com or give us a call at 262-627-0425.

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11/12/2025

Our pelvic bones are the underappreciated heroes of birth. They are designed so beautifully and move in the most amazing ways during labor and birth. It's truly ✨miraculous✨

Your pelvis is also the anchor for your pelvic floor muscles. It allows them to contract and move so you can have control over when you p*e and p**p, have enjoyable in*******se, and also be able to move without your organs sliding out of your body.

But what happens when those amazing bones in your pelvis have to move to let baby out... but they don't go back to normal when it's all said and done? 👀

Well, then your pelvis is "open", as if baby is still exiting your body. This stretches your pelvic floor muscles to the point where they are at a big disadvantage. There's tension because they're stretched, there's holding on for dear life because the bones are wider than they should be, and it's just a recipe for disaster. Tense, stretched muscles simply can't do their job well.

Often, it's as simple as helping your pelvis to "close" and come back to a non-birthing position that resolves our pelvic floor woes. It's why at Foundation PT, we always look at the bones first. We can fix a TON of problems just by giving the muscles better anchors to work from.

I want to encourage you that if you've done pelvic floor PT in the past and it "didn't work", but you never had a therapist who assessed your bones specifically as it relates to pelvic floor function, then please come see us at Foundation PT. It might be the missing piece to your puzzle.

We recommend women have their first postpartum visit 2-3 weeks after birth so we can start helping the pelvic bones close (among other postpartum recovery things) to prevent significant pelvic floor dysfunction down the line.

Recently had a baby or struggling with pelvic floor problems? Schedule a session with us at www.foundationptwi.com or call us at 2626270425 and we'll help you start feeling better in no time 🧡

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11/09/2025

Just like the post says, baby's position in your belly doesn't need to be left 100% to chance!

I help babies find a better position in their mom's belly on a weekly basis (it's one of my absolute favorite things to do at the clinic 😍). Once baby is big enough, we start feeling for their position to determine two things: 1) if baby is head down and 2) if they are lined up well with your pelvis.

Babies that are aligned in the middle tend to have an easier time coming out when it's go-time. Plus, having a babe that is running into your hip bone or always stuck up under one rib is *super* uncomfortable. It's a win-win to create enough space in your body for them to move freely- you're more comfortable and labor goes more smoothly for the both of you.

Restrictions can also lead to breech (b***y down) babies having a difficult time turning themselves around. While I don't "turn" babies, I certainly can help your body create the optimal conditions for baby to figure it out on their own if the internal conditions (that we can't see) allow for it.

And if you do have a breech baby and are planning to do an ECV procedure with a physician to try and get baby to turn, having a few sessions with us at Foundation PT prior to your procedure can help it go more smoothly and increase the likelihood of success 🙌🏼

Currently pregnant and want to help baby find the best possible position for labor? Schedule a prenatal appointment at www.foundationptwi.com or call 262-627-0425. We'd love to help you 🧡

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11/07/2025

"My baby is fussy." Like it's a trait of theirs. Are you a "fussy person" just because you're in pain?

"I have a fussy baby." Like it's just a part of their identity. Are you a "fussy mom" because you're not sleeping well?

You guys, stop giving your babies the "fussy" label. They're expressing needs and discomforts, JUST LIKE YOU DO. What are reasons you feel like crying or complaining? I'm willing to bet it's quite a lengthy list (I know my list is a long one 😆).

Thankfully, most concerns can be solved with some food, a bath, and snuggles to sleep. But when we aren't getting to the bottom of it with the basics, we need to not just be slapping a label on our babies and throwing our hands up in defeat.

One thing that I find a lot of parents (and conventional providers) over look is how challenging birth is for baby too. Their head is a battering ram through our pelvis, and they are being squeezed like nobody's business. Mom, your body is designed for birth, but that doesn't mean you aren't in pain and sore, right? Babies are also designed for birth- how do you think baby feels though? They went through it with you, and your head wasn't a battering ram like theirs was 😅 It's bound to cause some pain and tension that baby might be holding for a long time after, just like you hold tension in your neck and shoulders, your upper back, your jaw when you've been put through the ringer. When you're tense, you can't relax well, you can't digest well, you can't sleep well, and you're just more irritable. Why would tiny humans be different than bigger ones?? They aren't. They just can't talk 🤷‍♀️

If you've done all the things and your baby is still expressing some complaints to you, it might be time to consider bodywork at Foundation PT for your baby to help them release any tension they might be holding. We love sending babies home relaxed and blissed out.

Want to schedule a session? www.foundationptwi.com or call us at 262-627-0425

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11/05/2025

Would you, as a rational, intelligent woman do any of the following:

🏃‍♀️Wait until the day of the race to start training? I mean, humans are designed to run after all, and they do it all the time.
🎭 Wait until opening day to practice your lines for the play? I mean, humans are designed to talk after all.
🚗Wait until the day of your driver's test to drive for the first time? I mean, literally everyone and their mother drives, it can't be that hard.
👩‍🎓Wait until the final exam to start studying? I mean, people take tests all the time and everyone seems basically fine.

Girl please. No one in their right mind waits until the last minute to practice and prepare for these things! Even if our bodies are designed for a task and people do it all the time, that doesn't mean it's going to go well for *us*. And these are all arguably less important than the birth of your baby 👀

We shouldn't be leaving push training up to chance! We can practice ahead of time. Some women are blessed with excellent pelvic floor awareness and are able to relax their pelvic floor beautifully while generating pressure in their abdomen. But do you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that that is you? If you don't, you should be seeing a pelvic floor therapist.

At Foundation PT, we can help you learn to relax your pelvic floor AND help you find positions where you are most *powerful* in pushing to help baby's delivery go smoother. Plus, knowing how to relax while you push reduces your risk for tearing.

What woman in her right mind would NOT practice ahead of time?

Getting closer to delivery and want to practice pushing and get ready for labor? Schedule a prenatal visit at www.foundationptwi.com or call us at 2626270425. We can't wait to help you 🧡

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11/02/2025

C-sections can be a life-saving procedure, but that doesn't mean they are *wanted*. And many women (myself included) hope and pray for a successful vaginal birth after a c-section (VBAC). Because let's be honest, c-sections can really, really SUCK even when they're necessary. Birth is hard no matter how you go through it, but there are a number of women who prefer labor-hard over surgery-hard.

Thankfully, in addition to hoping and praying, you can be physically preparing your body to have a successful vaginal birth after your c-section by seeing a pelvic floor PT! If you are pregnant after a c-section and want a VBAC, you ✨MUST✨ add Foundation PT to your birth team because we will:

✨Address any pelvic mobility issues that may have prevented baby from coming through your pelvis well last time.
✨Address your baby's positioning so they are well aligned (and hopefully not breech) when it's go-time.
✨Release any fascial tension you are holding throughout your body that may be restricting yours and baby's movement and would hinder the pair of you in labor.
✨Teach you how to relax your pelvic floor properly and practice pushing with you in a number of positions so you are ready for the grand finale.
✨Give you the DL on all things birth, your options, positions, movements, interventions and more so that you can be as prepared as possible.
✨You can also bring your husband or birth support person with you so they can get some hands-on learning in how to support you.

We can't wait to help you have your VBAC 🧡
Visit our website at www.foundationptwi.com to schedule your appointment or give us a call at 262-627-0425.

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