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Level Up Wellness and Physical Therapy

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Level Up Wellness and Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy and Wellness clinic that specializes in treating pelvic health dysfunction, pregnancy/postpartum care, and breast cancer treatment effects.

Masks required during visits. All physical therapists are fully vaccinated

07/17/2025

What does breast cancer recovery actually look like in physical therapy?

It’s not just rest and stretches—we use targeted exercise to help you rebuild strength, restore mobility, and regain energy for the life you want to live.

In the clinic, we focus on:
💪 Strength – to support muscle growth, function, and support posture
🧘 Mobility – to improve range of motion and function after surgery or radiation
❤️ Conditioning – to combat fatigue and rebuild endurance

Whether you're newly diagnosed or months into survivorship, movement is one of the most powerful tools we have. And it’s never too late to start.

07/16/2025

✨ Knowledge is power (and healing)! ✨

At our clinic, we believe patients deserve to understand what’s going on in their bodies. That’s why we’re committed to providing clear, quality information about your symptoms and conditions—so you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.

Our goal? To help you feel better about your progress, your plan of care, and your quality of life overall. 💛

If you ever have questions—big or small—we’re here to answer them!

07/11/2025

Can you safely exercise with breast cancer–related lymphedema?

Yes—and you should!

Gone are the days of fearing arm use. Research now supports safe, progressive resistance training for managing lymphedema symptoms. Women in a 2009 study by Schmitz et al. actually had fewer flare-ups when they exercised with guidance.

The key?
✅ Start slow
✅ Monitor your arm
✅ Wear compression if advised
✅ Work with a professional trained in lymphedema care
You deserve to feel strong again—without fear.

Reference: Schmitz, K.H. et al. (2009). Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer–Related Lymphedema, New England Journal of Medicine, 361:664-673

07/09/2025

After breast cancer treatment, physical therapy can help you:

✅ Improve shoulder movement
✅ Ease scar tightness
✅ Build strength
✅ Reduce lymphedema risk
✅ Feel informed and supported every step

You deserve to feel strong, confident, and empowered in your recovery. We’re here for you. 💕

07/07/2025

Are you hoping to get back to running after having a baby—or already running, but something just feels off?

Join us for Let's Talk Running After Baby, a supportive and informative event led by a pelvic floor physical therapist, created for postpartum individuals who want to run with confidence, strength, and comfort.

Whether you’re still building up the courage to start running again or you’ve been hitting the pavement and noticing discomfort, leaking, heaviness, or something that just doesn’t feel “right,” this session is for you.

This is a welcoming, no-pressure space for all fitness levels—new runners, experienced athletes, and everyone in between.

Hosted by: Fit4Mom and Level Up Wellness + PT
When: Saturday 7/19 10am-11:30am
Where: Level Up Studio: 3645 Grand Ave 205, Oakland, CA 94610
Cost: $10

Running postpartum doesn’t have to mean powering through discomfort. Let’s reconnect with your body—and your stride—together.

07/04/2025

🇺🇸✨ Today is the Fourth of July—a day meant to celebrate independence, freedom, and the founding ideals of this country.

We want to take a moment to recognize that many of us feel conflicted about what this day represents right now. In a time when basic rights and freedoms feel precarious for many communities, it can be hard to celebrate uncritically.

Our hope today is to reflect honestly on where we are as a country and recommit to the idea of independence, dignity, and justice for all.

Let’s continue to work toward a future where everyone’s rights are protected, where our systems truly serve everyone equally, and where freedom means real safety, opportunity, and choice for every person.

Wishing you a meaningful Fourth of July, however you choose to spend it. ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2025

Can you exercise during breast cancer treatment?

Yes—and research shows it’s not only safe, but highly beneficial.

Women who exercised during chemotherapy experienced:
✔️ Less fatigue
✔️ Improved physical function
✔️ Better quality of life

A landmark study by Courneya et al. (2007) found that both aerobic and resistance training during treatment led to significant improvements in energy levels and fitness—with no negative effects. Movement truly is medicine. 💪

Start small, move mindfully, and always get cleared by your oncology team. Working with a cancer-informed PT can help you tailor a safe plan that supports healing.

📚 Reference: Courneya, K. S., Segal, R. J., et al. (2007). Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(28), 4396–4404.
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2006.08.2024

07/02/2025

After a mastectomy, many people face tightness, weakness, pain, or worry about moving “wrong.”

Physical therapy can help you:
✅ Restore comfortable shoulder mobility
✅ Manage and reduce scar tissue tightness
✅ Build strength safely
✅ Reduce risk of lymphedema
✅ Feel confident moving your body again

Your recovery is about more than healing incisions—it’s about reclaiming ease, strength, and quality of life.

If you’re preparing for or recovering from breast surgery, know you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way. 💗

👉 Have questions? Ready to get started? Send us a DM or call us anytime!

07/01/2025

✨ This Month’s Theme: Breast Cancer + Exercise ✨

We’re dedicating this month to talking about Breast Cancer and Exercise—because movement is medicine, and knowledge is power.

Whether you’re in treatment, in recovery, or supporting someone you love, we’ll be sharing:

✅ Benefits of exercise during and after breast cancer treatment
✅ Safe ways to get moving—even with fatigue or side effects
✅ Tips for reducing lymphedema risk
✅ Real talk about rebuilding strength, confidence, and connection to your body

Our goal? To empower you with practical, compassionate guidance that meets you where you are.

If you or someone you know is navigating breast cancer, we see you. 💕 Join us here all month for evidence-based tips, inspiration, and resources.

🩺 Have a question you want us to cover and Breast Cancer and Exercise? Drop it in the comments or send us a DM!

06/26/2025

During pregnancy, your ribcage expands to make room for your growing baby.

The pressure from the uterus pushes up on the diaphragm, and your ribs often widen and lift (aka "flare") to compensate.⁠ ⁠

Sometimes, this rib flare doesn’t fully resolve postpartum—and that can lead to:
▪️ Upper belly that still sticks out
▪️ Difficulty engaging your core
▪️ Shallow breathing
▪️ Back pain or poor posture ⁠

Pelvic floor PT can help by:
✅ Reconnecting you to your breath
✅ Teaching you how to manage pressure
✅ Improving rib mobility and alignment
✅ Supporting your deep core and pelvic floor⁠ ⁠

You don’t have to just “live with it.” Your body is adaptable—and PT can help guide it back into balance.

06/25/2025

Helping pregnant people from pregnancy to birth to postpartum is our passion!

🤰Pregnant? Preparing for birth? Navigating postpartum recovery?

You don’t have to do it alone—and you shouldn’t have to guess what’s “normal” or push through discomfort.

Whether you’re looking to stay strong during pregnancy, feel empowered and prepared for birth, or heal with guidance and support after baby—we're here for you. 💛

Our expert pelvic floor physical therapy team offers 1:1 care tailored to your stage and goals. Let’s work together to help you feel confident, capable, and connected to your body every step of the way.

📩 Reach out to schedule 510-883-3534 or www.levelupwellpt.com to learn more. We’d love to support you!

06/19/2025

Just cleared to exercise postpartum? 🏃‍♀️💥

Your 6-week checkup is just the start of recovery—not the finish line. 🏁
Behind the scenes, your body is still healing from deep tissue changes, hormone shifts 🌊, and (let’s not forget) a literal internal wound where the placenta detached. 🩹🧠

Pushing through before your core and pelvic floor are ready can lead to setbacks like leaking 💧, pain 😣, or prolapse ⚠️.

If you’re not sure what’s normal—or if things just feel off—a pelvic floor PT can help guide you back safely and confidently. 💛🤝

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Berkeley, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Website

http://www.levelupwellpt.com/

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