Great Lakes Pelvic Rehab, PLLC

01/12/2026

Assessing for abdominal separation is pretty easy, and leads into a nice treatment option. Remember, 1-2 fingers of separation is completely normal. More than that, and it might be harder to get some core stabilization.

Doing the small head lifts 1-2 times/day, maybe up to 10 repetitions, is an easy way to start improving abdominal recruitment and separation.

01/02/2026

Trying the potentially helpful hacks so you don't have to waste your time. While kinesiotape can give good feedback for postural checks, I really didn't notice it on my abdomen. Guess it's back to the exercise mat for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

01/01/2026

🤞🏼 this year is less of a dumpster fire

12/31/2025

2026: reasonable goals
Minimize pain, maximize strength.
Your pelvic health isn't "just kegels."
.. But really, though, did anyone else read this in the voices of Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang??

12/26/2025

After years of mobile practice, I am excited to finally have a central location for my practice in East Lansing, MI! This will allow me to see more people with increased efficiency, so that more people can take control of their pelvic health. I will be at the Rooted Collective building off of Lake Lansing Rd on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I am excited to be with a group of kind and open-minded therapists and practitioners, and know this will be a great fit for my practice and my patients.

In-home therapy will still be offered, but on a limited and case by case basis. Telehealth calls are still a great use of time and will be integrated into most people's plans of care.

More info to come as things develop ☺️

12/23/2025

Is this too much to ask for?

12/22/2025

ChatGPT definitely can provide some entertainment. I also feel a bit seen...

09/18/2025

✨ She's here! ✨

Ember, our little fire baby 🔥, made her way earthside September 16th. Everyone is happy and healthy. She is our new favorite tiny obsession 😍

We are going to take time as a family to bond and snuggle, so social posts will likely be limited. I'll start seeing clients again somewhat soon!

09/07/2025

39 weeks today 💜

Now that it's finally not too:
~ hot
~ rainy
~ smokey

I can finally be the outdoorsy fit Prego I thought I would be all summer 😅🤦🏼‍♀️

Lil Nug has officially dropped, so the real waiting game has begun 🫣 I'm not over analyzing every single sensation, are you?!

As I have classically been terrible with social posts, I am not likely to be posting any super great content in the next few months while I figure out motherhood and the accompanying exhaustion. But, I will likely start picking up 1:1 clients again before the end of the year. Feel free to DM or email me with any concerns!

06/23/2025

What is dry needling, and how can it help you?!

Dry needling uses a verrrrryyy thin needle that reaches the muscle belly (goes deeper than acupuncture) and hooks up to some gentle electrical stimulation to help address muscular dysfunction. So, it can take a wimpy and lazy muscle (i.e. flat glutes after pregnancy) to help wake them up and get better activation, and it can take overactive/tight/painful muscles and get them to relax (helloooo guarding muscles after surgery/childbirth/life stress). Basically needling can act like Ctrl+Alt+Delete for your muscles to reset. Additionally, it has wonderful effects by chatting with the nerves at a better proximity, calming down pain channels.

GLPR is now offering dry needling, which can be included as part of your regular visit package, or can exist on its own (once you have been evaluated and deemed that this would be a helpful intervention).

I am still acting as a mobile practice until maternity leave, meaning I come to you! Enjoy the convenience of tight muscle relaxation in your own home. Reach out today for more info.

06/18/2025

04/22/2025

Most people are nervous to come in for pelvic floor physical therapy, and a lot of it is related to the unknown. My approach is aimed at improving comfort discussing uncomfortable topics, and using strategies that are effective time and again to improve bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction.

If you are unsure if pelvic physical therapy can be helpful for you, text/email to schedule a consultation appointment today!