Dr. Kristen Mitteness

02/20/2026

THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

02/12/2026

I’m starting to feel uncomfortable! This baby is positioned very differently from the way Madison was. I now understand why waddling and pelvic discomfort is common toward the end of pregnancy. My main movement affected is walking, but most other things feel pretty okay allowing me to still workout (Thank goodness! My mental and physical health need it). Inversions have been my best friend.

Here’s what my 36 week workout looks like and modifications if you’re not at the end of pregnancy and want more 😜😜😜

4 rounds:
✔️ 40 quick steps (sub 1 minute of cardio. If I had a Echo Bike, I would have used it! It’s on my short wish list for our home gym)
✔️ 10 ring rows (sub 10 difficult pull up variation of choice, break up as needed)
✔️ Functional Progression 3 - love this position for making room for baby! (sub toes to bar/rings or other sit up/core exercise)

Go get it 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

02/11/2026

Learn 9 gentle, practical ways to optimize baby’s position for birth using movement, posture, gravity and chiropractic support.

02/07/2026

I get asked pretty frequently (even just this morning!) how adjusting while pregnant is. I also wondered about this during my first pregnancy. I was originally surprised I didn’t hear anyone talk about it. Turns out, and you might be shocked to hear it, it’s not as bad as you think. In fact, many parts of it are *easier* because I now have a built in weight vest - my extra weight makes some adjustments easier!

All of this to say, during my first trimester, it was a bit harder because I felt weaker. And if baby is in a weird position in my pelvis and I’m uncomfortable (or after I sprained my p***c symphysis in my first pregnancy 😳😳😳) some movements are harder and I have to adapt. But, that’s one of the wonderful things about chiropractic - there are multiple ways to approach it.

Pregnant or not, staying physically fit makes being a chiropractor easier - I would guess this is universal for many similar jobs (and let’s be honest, life).

So, here’s to 3️⃣ more weeks before my maternity leave!

01/30/2026

HAPPY WIFE by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores

01/23/2026

I’m just over 33 weeks and starting to feel the movement limitations of pregnancy. Here’s what I’m focusing on in my workouts for remainder:

1️⃣ Larger sets / longer intervals - 20+ reps of one movement or about 1 minute of continuous movement to prep me for moving through contractions during labor

2️⃣ Squats, squats, squats - keeping my pelvis mobile and ready to push the bébé out!

3️⃣ Back strengthening - taking care of a newborn requires an incredible amount of mid and upper back strength and shoulder strength and endurance. I was very surprised by this in my first postpartum.

And, at the end of the day, any exercise is better than nothing. Labor and delivery is one of the most athletic events of a woman’s life and postpartum is no joke - I highly recommend training for it. If you need extra guidance, check out my Week by Week Pregmancy Workouts (link in bio). First trimester is FREE and second trimester is now available! Third trimester and postpartum coming soon!

01/09/2026

THE POWER PAUSE by

01/07/2026

Pregnant or not, this one was FUN!

10 minutes of:
4 pull ups (alternative options: ring rows, KBS, strict pull ups, kipping or butterfly pull ups, muscle ups)
6 single DB squats
8 alternating DB snatches

Let’s go!

12/16/2025

Toddlers are a force to be reckoned with! And some of the most fun to adjust. When they see other family members getting adjusted they’ll often jump right on the table and patiently wait their turn. It might be the most patient you’ll ever see your toddler. Here are just a few reasons why parents bring their toddlers to the chiropractor:

✨ Wellness
✨ Falls, bumps, bruises, aches, pains
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Growing pains
✨ Constipation
✨ Balance issues
✨ Milestones (progressions and regressions)
✨ Bedwetting
✨ Headaches

Chiropractic doesn’t fix these problems. It improves the way the brain and body communicate so your toddler has less problems. The body is designed to heal, we’re just here to help. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Book online 💻 through the link in our profile or give us a call 📞 204-889-5520. See you soon!

12/12/2025

A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

12/05/2025

I’ve been dreaming up a week-by-week pregnancy support program for a long time. But between the research, the logistics and the tech behind automated emails… it was a lot. One thing I knew I had to include? Workouts that actually make sense for pregnancy.

So I zoomed in on what I do best: smart, supportive movement. And instead of a complicated email system, I turned it into a beautiful, downloadable, easy-to-follow PDF complete with instructional videos, coaching tips and my go-to prenatal resources.

I’ve spent 20+ years coaching, a decade in CrossFit as an athlete and coach and over a decade caring for pregnant mamas in clinic. Now in my second pregnancy, working out at home is what fits my life and I know I’m not alone. After creating 100+ home workouts on YouTube, I’m bringing that same energy to this project.

I’ve combined everything I love into one powerful guide and I’m personally testing every workout along the way.

First trimester is LIVE & FREE!
Grab it through the link in my bio ➡️

Second trimester coming soon!

12/04/2025

It's back!

It's back! Grab some coffee (or wine), get cozy and start reflecting and planning.