Revelle Physical Therapy

06/14/2024

Did you know 50% of women will experience some form of urinary leakage in their lifetime?

And less than half of women who experience leakage seek the care they need and deserve due to feelings of embarrassment, mortification, and shame!

We want to change this statistic! Because we are only human and you should never feel embarrassed or ashamed for seeking help to feel more comfortable, mama.

Urinary leakage happens postpartum because the abdominal muscles are under stress and tension during pregnancy and can then suffer trauma during childbirth.

These muscles are crucial for keeping continence, so the solution for reducing leakage is to support and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles postpartum.

That’s where we come in!

Book a consult with us today and we can help by providing you with exercises and strategies geared towards supporting your pelvic floor muscles. Book today by clicking the link in bio!

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05/24/2024

Drop a 🙌🏼 if you’ve tried dry needling before!

As pelvic floor therapists, we’re always exploring innovative techniques to address muscle pain and dysfunction.

Enter dry needling: a targeted approach to releasing trigger points and restoring muscle function.

Whether you’re struggling with pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, or postpartum discomfort, dry needling can be a powerful tool!

By stimulating the body’s natural healing response, dry needling promotes circulation, reduces muscle tension, and enhances mobility. It’s safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.

We’re offering consults now! Click the link 🔗 in our bio to book today!

05/20/2024

Do you suspect you have interstitial cystitis?

Interstitial Cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a condition that affects approximately 1 in 20 people (women and men) in the United States.

Here’s some things you should know about it!

01. It can affect individuals of any age or gender, but it is more common in women.

02. The exact cause of IC is still not fully understood, making it a challenging condition to diagnose and treat.

03. There isn’t a single definitive test for diagnosing IC. Medical professionals often use a combination of medical history, symptom evaluation, physical examinations, and various tests to rule out other conditions.

04. Pelvic floor physical therapy has become the #1 proven treatment for IC!

Interstitial Cystitis can be a challenging condition to live with, but there are effective treatment options available.

Pelvic floor therapy, with it’s focus on muscle function and pain reduction, has shown promise in helping individuals with IC regain control over their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

If you are experiencing symptoms that could be related to IC, we can help! Click the link in our bio to book a consult today!

05/01/2024

Heading into pregnancy, you expect the baby bump and the cravings, but the changes in bowel habits? 

That’s the surprise no one really talks about. 💩

During pregnancy, your body’s hormone levels, especially progesterone, skyrocket.

This hormone is great for your baby but can slow down your digestive system, leading to constipation or, occasionally, the opposite.

It’s one of those pregnancy perks they don’t list in the baby books.

Here’s where it gets important for us as pelvic floor therapists: Your bowel health directly impacts your pelvic floor.

When your digestive system is off-kilter, it can add unnecessary pressure to your pelvic floor muscles, which are already working overtime to support your growing baby.

So, what can you do?

💧 Stay hydrated. Increasing your water intake can help maintain smooth digestive processes.

🥦 Increase fiber. Incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet can improve digestive health.

🚶‍♀️Keep moving: Light exercise, such as walking, can stimulate digestion and alleviate discomfort.

If you found this info helpful, don’t forget to save this post for later or share it with a friend navigating their own pregnancy journey.

For personalized advice or more information on how pelvic floor therapy can help during your pregnancy, reach out to us.

We’re here to make your pregnancy journey as comfortable as possible, unexpected surprises and all. 💕

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📍 Locations: Atlanta, Denver, and Virtual

03/15/2024

Experiencing itching down there?

Vulvas are as beautiful as they are unique, and taking care of yours is crucial for your overall wellbeing.

But when itching becomes a part of your daily life, and its not vulvar dryness or yeast, it could be something more serious—it's a sign that something needs attention.

Did you know? Itching and discomfort can often be a symptom of conditions like:

➡️ Lichen Sclerosus
➡️ Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

👩⚕️ Confused about what you're dealing with? That's where we come in.

Our team offers comprehensive well checks focused on vulvar health, ensuring you receive the care and advice you need.

And if we suspect anything out of the ordinary, we're connected with fantastic Gynecologists or Vulvar Dermatologists to whom we can refer you.

📍We currently have locations in Atlanta, Denver, and offer virtual consultations for those not in these areas.

Have questions or ready to book a well check? Drop us a message. Let's take care of you!

03/11/2024

Struggling with postpartum changes?

You're not alone, mama💖

Let's face it - the journey after giving birth can come with its set of surprises:

➡️ painful s*x
➡️ unexpected leaks
➡️ scarring
➡️ feelings that just don't feel like “you” anymore.

But here’s a gentle reminder:

Recovery is not just possible, it's within your reach.

These experiences, while common, don't have to be your new normal.

👩⚕️ As pelvic floor therapists, we're here not just to guide you through recovery but to empower you with knowledge and care tailored to your body's needs.

It's okay to talk about what you're going through. You deserve to feel supported, healthy, and whole.

What questions do you have for our team? Leave them below👇🏼

09/04/2023

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04/25/2023

6 tips to help with your c-section recovery: the later phase!

After the initial 3-6 weeks (make sure to consult with your doc!) follow these tips to ensure you are doing all the right things to rehab after this major surgery!

Remember, everyone heals and recovers differently. Give yourself grace but don’t forget how important it is to address some of these factors so you don’t develop more issues down the road. The common ones we see are: low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, upper back pain and neck pain.

What other tips would you give your fellow c-section mamas? Let us know 👇🏼

04/19/2023

04/05/2023

5 tips to help with your c-section recovery: the early phase!

The first week or two can be rough- been there! 🙋🏻‍♀️ But follow these easy tips to help ensure your recovery goes as quickly as possible!

Do you have any tips that worked well for you? Let us know 👇🏼

03/20/2023

1 in 10. The likelihood you know someone suffering from endo poisoning s very likely! Check out our newest blog post to understand this common disease and how PELVIC FLOOR PT can help! LINK IN BIO

02/09/2023

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To us, most of these are pretty self-explanatory but unfortunately we see so many women who get brushed off by a practitioner when complaining of these symptoms. One of the biggest surprises is painful in*******se and low back/hip pain. The pelvic floor is so often overlooked and usually part of the puzzle! ⁠
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These are just a few of the many things we can help with! If you are dealing with any of these issues, don’t let them linger. We are here to help. ⁠
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Questions?? Ask away! 👇🏼

09/29/2022

✨Meet Jen ✨

Jennifer Byers PT, DPT, PRPC graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2012. Jen has over 8 years of experience in Pelvic Health and Women’s Health and received her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) in 2016. Jen also has a background in Orthopedics and Manual Therapy. Jen became passionate about Women’s Health and prenatal and postpartum care soon after becoming a Physical Therapist when she realized this patient population needed more support and individualized care.
Jen works in North Atlanta, specializing in Women’s Health with a strong emphasis on pelvic floor disorders and orthopedics. She is enthusiastic about supporting women throughout their prenatal and postpartum journey and providing support for women to feel confident and empowered in their healing. 💕

08/22/2022

Ladies, only SIX more days until our amazing Bubbles & Birthworkers event! If you haven’t RSVPed check out our stories to snag your FREE spot at either our Atlanta or Denver location! ✨ We can’t keep our amazing providers attending a secret, so here are some more of our incredible Atlanta providers:

Family wellness and health optimization have been the focus of our Compass Family Chiropractic - Dunwoody practice since 2014. Compass Family Chiropractic is passionate about working with patients of all ages, with an emphasis on the unique needs of moms-to-be, children and the effects of stress on our potential to be our best selves.

Carson Ragan, CNM The first concierge obstetrical practice in the area. We provide quality prenatal care at a time and place convenient for our patients. Our board-certified, experienced providers use state-of-the-art equipment and follow recommended practice guidelines from American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM). Our providers will be available to you throughout your labor and delivery experience in the hospital setting and accept most insurances.

Atlanta's Breastfeeding Clinical Specialists Offering in-home, in-office (Midtown and Roswell) and virtual visits. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural experience for parents and their children, but the reality is often more complex than anticipated. Most parents find the presence of a calm and supportive expert in the field is essential to their success and Breastfeed Atlanta accepts health insurance.

We also have our favorite Mama and Baby Boutique Partners to show some love to in stories! We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday! 💕

08/15/2022

We don’t know about you, but we are in total countdown mode for our Bubbles & Birthworkers event coming up! Help us show some love to our featured providers for our Denver location! 💕
skin A boutique medspa & skin studio located in the West Wash Park area of Denver, Colorado. Neves Skin specialists are passionate about providing holistic, preventative & corrective skin treatments along with working with the client to advise on home skincare protocols.

Bidie is owner of Mama Bird Inc, a spa offering prenatal massage, reiki, accupuncture, chiropractic services, lactation support, birth and postpartum doula services, and midwife services for home births.  

When you choose Be-Chiropractic for your natural health care, they’ll do everything they can to help you express your optimal wellness every step of the way.  Dr. Micaela is the creator of the high vibe mentality and authentic connection at Be Chiropractic.  She is passionate about working with pregnant people and babies/children.

Helping you & your family get the sleep you all NEED!  Nikki Smith is a child and adult sleep expert with Sleep Wise Consulting and works in the Denver area.

Denver’s FIRST membership based social club for kids and families. We offer open tumble sessions for your littles ages 0-5 and all kinds of fun tumble programing for everyone (parents, this means you too). tumble HAUS is offering so much more than just a place to take your kids. We are offering community. 

08/12/2022

We wanna show some love to just some of the incredible providers that will be at our Bubbles & Birthworkers event at the end of the month in Atlanta! Keep checking back for more on the list! (and our Denver event too) 👏🏻 Drumroll please….

ARC was born to fill the need in Atlanta for a different kind of chiropractic. As a mom, Dr. Rachel understands that time is valuable and she makes recommendations and creates protocols that respect busy families' lives while maintaining the integrity of true corrective care.

Equipping parents with trusted resources and practical guidance to navigate their child’s first four years with confidence, clarity, and better sleep.

Taking a Functional Medicine approach, we focus on uncovering and treating the root cause of your symptoms to help you feel and look your best. Rather than just treating symptoms, we want to understand the WHY behind them and treat appropriately.

Birth Support: As your Doulas we’re there for the physical, emotional and informational support you deserve from the moment of hire, throughout labor, and into your postpartum. We bring our experience and intuition to best support your family’s unique needs. Postpartum Support: We assist you crossing the threshold into parenthood by providing support and insight in both the physical and emotional changes as well as practical hands-on support with self-care, infant care and adjusting to your new normal individually and as a family.

Check out our stories for some teasers on the awesome giveaways that will be at our event & don’t forget to RSVP. Link in bio! XO K & A.

08/12/2022

We wanna show some love to just some of the incredible providers that will be at our Bubbles & Breathworkers event at the end of the month in Atlanta! Keep checking back for more on the list! (and our Denver event too) 👏🏻 Drumroll please….

ARC was born to fill the need in Atlanta for a different kind of chiropractic. As a mom, Dr. Rachel understands that time is valuable and she makes recommendations and creates protocols that respect busy families' lives while maintaining the integrity of true corrective care.

Equipping parents with trusted resources and practical guidance to navigate their child’s first four years with confidence, clarity, and better sleep.

Taking a Functional Medicine approach, we focus on uncovering and treating the root cause of your symptoms to help you feel and look your best. Rather than just treating symptoms, we want to understand the WHY behind them and treat appropriately.

Birth Support: As your Doulas we’re there for the physical, emotional and informational support you deserve from the moment of hire, throughout labor, and into your postpartum. We bring our experience and intuition to best support your family’s unique needs. Postpartum Support: We assist you crossing the threshold into parenthood by providing support and insight in both the physical and emotional changes as well as practical hands-on support with self-care, infant care and adjusting to your new normal individually and as a family.

Check out our stories for some teasers on the awesome giveaways that will be at our event & don’t forget to RSVP. Link in bio! XO K & A.

06/27/2022

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The majority of women do NOT know how to correctly engage their core?! At Revelle, we can help! Getting proper guidance in pregnancy can be 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 for not only helping generalized low back pain and hip pain, but also in preventing severe diastasis recti. ⁠
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According to a 2014 research study, 100% of women have DRA by 35 weeks of pregnancy and 40% of women still have it even at 6 months postpartum! Let' get working on your best core yet! ⁠💪🏼
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06/13/2022

Jet setting this Summer? ✈️ Don't worry, we have your back! Check out our must have Summer essentials for every vacay.⁠
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* portable bidet⁠
* wipes⁠
* travel size⁠
* Vesper 24k Gold Vi****or necklace⁠
* Calm Magnesium gummies⁠
* water bottle⁠
* sunscreen for your bikini line⁠
* period thongs⁠
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What is your "can't forget" item for Summer getaways? Let us know to add to our list. ⁠
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06/06/2022

Oh hey, girl. 👋🏻 We are SO glad you are here! At Revelle, we are authentically us- no shame in our game! We talk about it all, but if we've missed something, ask away! Our fave products, what's in our nightstand, what's it like to schedule with us? You ask. We answer. Drop your questions below, or if you want it to be our little secret, DM us! We can't wait for you to get to know us even better. XO, K & A. ⁠
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01/14/2022

Dealing with prolapse and not sure what to do!? ⁠
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We ALWAYS recommend getting evaluated by a pelvic floor PT. Remember, everyone is different and treatment is going to vary from one person to the next.⁠
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However, there are four tips we recommend to everyone which can really help improve your symptoms! ⁠
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1. Are you constipated? Are you straining on the toilet to have a BM or even to urinate!? Make sure to get this under control! ⁠
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2. Support: Adding support externally and/or internally can help so much! Try out the V2 Supporter by and/or the Poise Impressa Bladder Supports. ⁠
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3. Supported bridge: We recommend doing this when symptomatic and/or at the end of the day. You can do this by elevating hips up onto some pillows, and sometimes even better, then propping feet up onto the wall. Rest here 5 minutes or more to help decrease that heaviness and/or bulging you may be feeling! ⁠
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4. Breath holding: Be mindful of your breath with strainful activities like heavy lifting! Don't hold your breath- try to gently blow out during the strenuous part of the activity to be sure you are managing your intraabdominal pressure adequately! ⁠
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01/10/2022

Pelvic floor dysfunction can present in many different ways and is often something women don’t talk about or bring up to their providers because they are embarrassed.

We want our platform to be welcoming and a safe place for women to ask questions and get the support they deserve.

Have any burning questions regarding your pelvic health? Are you experiencing any symptoms you need help with? Do you want guidance with how to prevent issues in your pregnancy or postpartum phase? Ask away👇🏼We are here to help❤️

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12/17/2021

This is what Christmas Time is all about!! Restoring the JOY from within. Allowing our children to be children. Embracing in all of our glory as women and mothers!⁠⠀
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11/30/2021

Join us at our special event with .bunny.hive for a morning of music, fitness, and friends.
This outdoor* event will start with a music class for your little one, where The Bunny Hive will lead you and baby through fun and interactive songs to get your day started off on the right beat. We'll then take a short social break, where you'll have the chance to chat and make some new friends for both you and your little one.
We will then enjoy a fitness class with – it will be the perfect combo of strength and low-impact cardio! Start with strength-based exercises on your mat and finish it up with a community walk.
This morning will be the perfect way to treat yourself to a little self care in the form of spending quality time with your little one, getting in some physical activity, and socializing with other moms. This event is 60 minutes and is just $25 per adult.
Wear something warm and ideal for exercise, and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Sign up using the link in bio.
*If it will be below 40 degrees, we will move the class inside.

09/20/2021

Chest openers are one the best ways to alleviate back pain and discomfort associated with breast feeding!⁠
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Because of the constant hunched forward posture associated with breastfeeding, the pectoral muscles get tight and lose their flexibility. Stretching out theses muscles will allow you to assume a better posture and allow for proper core engagement. We strongly encourage strengthening your mid back to help you then STAY in this improved posture! ⁠
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One of our favorite chest openers is a foam roller pec stretch. Lay your entire back on the foam roll- head to tailbone- and then let your arms stretch out to the sides. Feels AMAZING when breastfeeding! ⁠
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We ❤️ a good 36” foam roller!! ⁠
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What are your favorite chest openers?

08/17/2021

EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY⁠⠀
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There are so many benefits to exercising while pregnant and it can help better prepare you for your postpartum recovery- when done the right way!⁠⠀
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We encourage ALL our mamas to stay active throughout their pregnancy unless told otherwise by their physician. But what’s even more important is listening to your body, knowing what certain warning signs mean and having the knowledge of when and how to modify certain exercises to ensure you are protecting your core and pelvic floor. ⁠⠀
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Categorizing certain exercises as "DO’s" and "DON’TS” has got to stop. If you like to lift, then LIFT! If you like to Barre, then BARRE! All exercise can be safe, but only when done the right way.⁠⠀
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⁠If you have questions about exercise, modifications and/or how to do core work, then you are in luck! All of our PTs have their DOCTORATES and are specialists in exercise and movement. Reach out and let us guide you through a safe and pain-free pregnancy!

07/14/2021

Self examination and exploration ⁠⠀
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Getting to know your lady bits is essential!! It can dramatically help us females realize what is “normal” and clue us in when something is not!

04/28/2021

April is recognized every year as Caesarean Awareness Month and it seems ironic as today I am officially one year postpartum after my own c-section with my twins. And while the c-section was primarily my decision, there were many factors contributing to this choice including issues with COVID, position of baby B and the fear that if I delivered baby A vaginally, I'd still have to deliver baby B via cesarean. I remember feeling sad and defeated that I wasn't able to deliver my girls vaginally as I did with my other two pregnancies. My labor and delivery was FAR from what I imagined and what I wanted it to be, but ultimately my girls were delivered safely and healthy. And that's what was most important. ⁠⁠
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If you are someone who had a similar experience- your labor and delivery was not what you expected, not what you wanted, not the blissful event many other women experience....I FEEL YOU! You are not alone and you are one tough mama!⁠⁠
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And if you are one of the many women who have one of these battle scars: cheers to you!! May our scars always be a representation of the beauty of birth, a mark for the angel lives we brought into this world and a reminder of how badass us mamas are!💪🏼❤️