The Pelvic Gem

08/27/2025

👑 YAS QUEEN!!!

Gem Fam, we have inducted another Gem into our Sparkle Club… please help me shine on this GEMstar for a moment…

This toddler mom came to me frustrated from having to change her clothes more than she did her baby! As a work from home Mom, she spent most of her days split between the computer screen and taking care of her 2 year old. Often she found herself stuck in a meeting furiously bouncing her knee and squirming from her bladder and pelvic floor screaming at her OR stuck on the couch under a toddler nap aggressively whispering for help that casually came way too late! (Sound familiar, yall?)

So first things first… we LISTENED.

She graciously shared her journey from the start to now. We checked her pelvic floor (something we all need done) and how her PF was interacting with the rest of her body. Once we had all the info then we UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT!

She invested in herself with our 12 week GEM Method. Her symptoms resolved around week 8 and she spent the final 4 weeks securing her confidence and becoming GEM solid! 💎💪🏾

Are you ready to take back your control? Let’s chat!

08/27/2025

Final spots are open for our Yoga for Pregnancy Series with Dr. Brie Coleman—starting Sunday, Sept 7 at 12 PM.

Over 4 weeks, we’ll blend mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques to help you prepare for the demands of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery—while building connection with your baby and your body.

✨ All stages welcome—from fertility exploration to postnatal recovery.
✨ Partners/support persons welcome (register separately)

Space is limited—secure your spot today!

🔗 Register now at https://bit.ly/yogaforpregnancy2025

07/22/2025

Had an amazing time hosting some of my fellow birthworkers and Parent Village Supporters! Check out The Recovery Method Chicago and stay tuned for some really amazing things coming up!

What a wonderful morning with these mamas making such a positive impact in their communities! It’s the meaningful connections and conversations that fuel us to change the future of maternal health landscape.

07/06/2025

What’s the BEST thing about building a specialized PT clinic???? Getting to work with the BEST clients!!!

For me… being a Pelvic PT is not just about fancy exercises or specialized massages… it’s about the education, the support, the connection, and the empathetic yet professional advice that only a Mom could give another Mom.

I genuinely appreciate all the support yall have shown The so far! We have a couple more weeks to make a statement to all the big box clinics out there that you do NOT have to be big to be EXCELLENT!

Please keep voting DAILY!

And voting could not be easier:
➡️ TEXT number 109 to (708) 741-2281
OR
➡️ CLICK link to vote in my stories

Voting is open DAILY until 7/27 so please keep voting! 🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Holiday Weekend! 🇺🇸 🎆

06/23/2025

Y’ALL. The love? The votes? The SUPPORT?! I’m feelin’ it all 💖🙌🏾 Thank you for showing UP for The Pelvic Gem — y’all are the real MVPs!!BUT we’re not done yet 🗳️👀 We need those DAILY votes to crown The Pelvic Gem as the BEST Physical Therapy clinic in the Southland 🔥💎 Ballots are open through 7/27/2025!!!📲 Vote DAILY by texting 109 to (708)741-2281 — let’s run it UP! Let’s keep shining and make this win official ✨🙏🏽🙌🏽Direct link in bio and stories!

06/21/2025

Another day… another VOTE!!! ✅

The Pelvic Gem is nominated for Best Physical Therapy Clinic in the Chicago Southland and listen… we’re up against some BIG clinics with big budgets 😅

But what they don’t have is our magic:
✔️ Culturally competent care
✔️ Luxury healing vibes
✔️ Pelvic floors that don’t play 🍑💥

📲 To vote: TEXT 109 to (708) 741-2281
🗓️ Voting is open DAILY until 7/27 — set that alarm, make it a morning ritual, whatever you gotta do 🫶🏾

We’ve got the care, the receipts, and the results — now we just need the votes to back it up.
If you rock with The Gem, show love with a daily vote! 💖

Tag your girls, send it to your boo, and let’s make sure this small but mighty clinic takes the crown 👑

06/19/2025

OK besties, your fave pelvic floor queen needs YOU! 💖👑

The Pelvic Gem is up for Best Physical Therapy Clinic in the Chicago Southland and babyyy we are trying to win this thing with ALL the feminine energy, core control, and community love! 💅🏾🍑💎

Here’s the tea 🍵:
📲 Text 109 to (708) 741-2281
💥 Do it DAILY (yes, every day—like your vitamins and pelvic floor self love routine)!

Because let’s be honest… nobody’s showing love to pelvic floors like we do.
Strong cores, lifted spirits, and glutes that don’t quit — that’s the Gem difference. 🍑💎

Now GO VOTE, bestie! And please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE THIS POST… tell your auntie, cousin, and coworker too. Thanks for helping us take home this W!!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽

12/05/2024

Let’s face it: The way you walk says a LOT about your body’s story. And sometimes, your walk is whispering (or screaming), “Pelvic floor, HELP!” Here are 5 gait patterns that might be sending your pelvic floor to the group chat for backup:1️⃣ The Floppy Flamingo 🦩Those knees? Hyperextended and living their best loosey-goosey life. This over-relaxed style throws your pelvic floor out of sync and leaves it working overtime to keep things stable.2️⃣ The Stomp & Snap 👟Flat foot landing? Check. Snapping the knee straight? Double check. That harsh impact sends shockwaves to your hips and pelvic floor, making them beg for a smoother ride.3️⃣ The Swishy Hip 🍑Cue the heavy lateral sway and hip drop. It’s giving runway model energy, but your pelvic floor is like, “Uh, are we carrying all the weight now?”4️⃣ The Micro Strider 🦵Tiny steps = tight everything. When your stride is short, your hips and pelvic floor don’t get to stretch their legs, leaving them stiff and underworked.5️⃣ The Lazy Shuffle 💤Dragging your feet like you’re in a zombie apocalypse? This energy-saving shuffle cheats your core and pelvic floor out of their starring role in your stride.💡 Why Your Walk MattersYour gait isn’t just a vibe—it’s a function. How you walk affects how your pelvic floor supports you. If your walk is out of whack, your pelvic floor can struggle to keep up, leading to:✨ Leaks 🫣✨ Pressure 💥✨ Painful discomfort 😩🔑 Fix the FunkWalking is the OG functional movement, and your pelvic floor wants in on the action. A strong, smooth gait keeps everything working like a well-oiled machine.👇 Let’s hear it: Which of these is totally your walking alter ego? Share your strut story below!

10/31/2024

Let’s bus some pelvic health myths!

🔮 Trick: “Pain during seggz is normal, just have a drink and deal with it.”
🎃 Truth: Pain is never normal. It is a communication tool your body uses to alert you something feels threatened or needs help. You don’t have to suffer in silence!

🕸️ Trick: “Feeling beat up after having a baby is just part of motherhood.”
🎃 Truth: Recovery after childbirth doesn’t have to mean lifelong discomfort…. But it will take more than just time to feel like yourself again. Healing is possible with the right support!

👻 Trick: “Leaking when you sneeze or laugh is just part of being a mom.”
🎃 Truth: Leaking is a sign of fatigue and neglect… it might be common, but it’s not something you have to live with forever.

🧙🏽 Trick: “Use laxatives to handle constipation.”
🎃 Truth: It may not be just a gut issue. Pelvic floor therapy can help your body function more naturally and effectively.

🍬 The Real Treat? Pelvic floor physical therapy can address all these concerns and more, helping you find comfort and confidence! Take control of your pelvic health—you deserve it, Queen! 👸🏾 🌟

Happy Halloween!!!

10/26/2024

So excited and incredibly honored. 💫

Congratulations to Dr. Brie Coleman ('20) for being named a 2024 Rising Star Distinguished Finalist!

Dr. Brie Coleman, a GovState alumna, is a Physical Therapist specializing in Pelvic Health and founder of The Pelvic Gem in Flossmoor, IL. Passionate about supporting pre/postnatal moms, she aims to improve representation in care for Black and Brown communities. A lifelong resident, Dr. Brie serves on the Flossmoor Business Association board and supports local economic growth. Her practice focuses on helping women reclaim control over their wellness, making The Pelvic Gem a premier destination for specialized pelvic health care.

Dr. Coleman is among four distinguished finalists within the Rising Star category and is being inducted into the Distinguished Class of 2024. The category leader is set to be announced at the Distinguished Alumni Reception on November 2, 2024 at .

Following the reception, guests are invited to the Center for Performing Arts for "The Beat Goes On," a performance starring Lisa McClowry as Cher.

To make your evening even more memorable, we offer a 55% discount code for guests who purchase reception seats.

To reserve your seats for the reception, please click here: https://bit.ly/4hlxwMS.

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*A 55% off code to the performance is emailed to reception guests following the purchase of their seats.

10/25/2024

🎉 Say it again, Sis!

Yaaassssss… at The Pelvic Gem we LOVE exceeding your expectations!

When I first met this Mama she couldn’t run 10 minutes without losing her bladder. So we got to werk! First things first… follow The GEM Method!

Groundwork: show the body some love!
💎 coordinate breathing
💎 address postpartum postural patterns
💎 scar tissue education, mobilization, management
💎 behavior pattern education and modifications

Engagement:
💎 challenge breathwork functionally
💎 create exercises that can be multitasked and integrated into her busy mom life
💎 build confidence

Mastery
💎 push endurance
💎 challenge system resilience dynamically
💎 educate for confident self management

Although the details of these 3-phases look completely different from person to person, the structure of my 12-week program is solid! Usually clients with leakage regain control in about or around week 8… we push to 12 weeks because that is when the magic happens!!!
✨ mindset shifts
✨ goals get bigger
✨ reclaiming of time, power, control, identity

And it all starts with scheduling your evaluation. Check out my website, Dm me a question, or just pick up the phone and let’s chat! This too could be your testimony in 12-weeks… or less! 💪🏾 ❤️

10/23/2024

Happy birthing day, Mama!!!!! 🥳

I am so proud of this Mama! She was so determined to do things differently during this pregnancy.

She first came to me with unrelenting back, hip, and abdominal pain that had been present since birthing her first baby via c-section. She shared how she suffered through sciatic and pelvic pain throughout her pregnancy without relief and some of it continued postpartum. Her goal was to be able to conceive again, carry pain-free, and have a healthy delivery that SHE had autonomy through.

And that is exactly what she did! 💪🏾 and with the information and training she received in prep she is already on her way to a better recovery! 🏆

Congratulations to this amazing Mom!!! Enjoy cuddling with your little bundle. See you soon! ❤️