Koch Physical Therapy, 241 East 2nd Street, Ottawa, OH (2026)

01/29/2026

We go over a lot of bladder training during pelvic floor therapy, and a big part of that has to do with our bladder habits! (I always tell patients, your bladder is like a toddler…if you want it to behave, you have to reinforce good habits instead of bad ones! 😉).

Many of these habits can keep a pelvic floor from relaxing, which is what it’s supposed to be doing when you urinate. If it doesn’t relax well enough, it doesn’t empty well enough. And if it doesn’t empty well enough, you can be left feeling like you have to go again. And again, and again! 😣

So if you have a habit of doing these things, try to take a break from them and see if you notice a change in any symptoms. Pelvic floor therapy is always a great option for addressing any bowel or bladder issues, pain, etc. It can be life changing! 🤗

01/26/2026

❄️ CLOSED tomorrow due to weather. Stay warm & safe! ❄️

01/25/2026

I have a bad habit of collecting books (and creating a nice little “to-read” mountain on my dresser 🙈) that would be helpful for myself or my patients…but not finding the time to actually read them. As I walked past it just now, I’m thinking maybe today’s the day to crack one?! 😂

01/21/2026

Five years in business has taught me a lot — but these 5 things stand out the most:

💫 You’re in the right specialty when you WANT to take more and more courses. I have a bad habit of saying “just one more!” when I already have too much on my plate 🤓 But I love learning more for you!

💫 Collaboration is key. I love collaborating with other professions because we truly do work better together! I love it when a patient says they purposefully schedule their PT appointments to maximize their chiropractic adjustments, massages, etc. and vice versa!

💫 Knowledge is power. I know that sounds cliche, but whether it’s a new mom who is nervous for birth+postpartum, an embarrassed kiddo who doesn’t understand why he or she is wetting the bed or having accidents, a couple who is starting their journey to addressing fertility issues, or a breast cancer patient who doesn’t know how to navigate the journey ahead—learning what they can do to impact their situation is so powerful. And that’s what I’m here for 🤗

💫 Being heard is just as important as being treated. I know most people think physical therapy is just that—physical—but I truly feel that we are so much more than our physical bodies. Oftentimes, there’s actually a strong psychological and emotional component to symptoms, and if someone takes the time to listen, it can make a huge difference in addressing the root cause of those symptoms.

💫 Small changes add up. It’s hard to shoot for perfection because ☝🏼nobody is perfect and ✌🏼that sets impossible standards. But if we can strive for progress—whether that’s squeezing an exercise in while brushing your teeth or trying to be more aware of your posture while you’re sitting on bleachers , then that progress will add up. Little by little, you can make sustainable changes that can help you reach and maintain your goals. 💪🏼

Thank you for joining me in the 5-day celebration! I’m so grateful for every lesson and every person who’s been part of the journey. ❤️ Cheers to the next 5! 😁

01/19/2026

Five years of being a one-woman show, wearing all the hats. And I honestly wouldn’t want it any other way. (Except for marketing—I don’t really love the marketing 🤣)

Running a solo practice isn’t always easy — but it’s incredibly meaningful. I get to have the first conversations with potential patients, when they’re nervous and not sure they’re wanting to take the leap for therapy. I get to be the one and only person that has access to their information and their story, providing the utmost privacy. I get to have every conversation and session with each patient, so there’s no missed communications or lack of consistency between therapists.

While it can be exhausting to juggle it all (and sometimes that means returning calls and texts over lunch or in the evening—I appreciate your patience! 🤗), I am so grateful for a business and a career that allows me to care deeply and intentionally, and truly provide the care and support I feel that every patient deserves. 💜

01/18/2026

Continuing with the celebration…sharing 5 fun facts that are a part of the KPT story!

1️⃣ I worked as an aide in a couple of PT clinics in high school and college, including NWPT. That definitely played a role in wanting to join the therapy world!

2️⃣ When I was in high school, my grandma had bilateral knee replacements and while she was in rehab, she specifically told me “Oh Jessica, you don’t want to be a PT. You’re not mean enough!” 🤣 I’m happy to share that I don’t take a “no pain, no gain” approach 😉

3️⃣ There was a point during my senior year that I was undecided between physical therapy and occupational therapy. A big part of my final decision included the fact that pre-PT was at University of Dayton vs. the OT program was at Xavier University (UD’s rival 😂) My older brother being a flyer definitely helped sway me to become a flyer too! 💙❤️

4️⃣ During PT school, I had said that “I would never…” do dry needling, do pelvic health, or open my own practice. And it’s amazing how God inspired me to do (and love) all three! 😁

5️⃣ And for a random, fun fact about the KOCH behind Koch PT 🙃 My husband and I actually vacationed together for about 20 years before we ever started dating (once I was in PT school at OSU). Our grandparents were best friends and started vacationing together with their families at Hocking Hills each year. Fast forward and now our girls are the 4th generation of this annual vacation—the one that truly connects both families! ❤️❤️

01/17/2026

I started this practice because I believed people deserved care that felt unrushed, personalized, and respectful. I believed that women deserve to be taken care of—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—and that they shouldn’t have to settle for symptoms just because it’s common. I believed that children and families shouldn’t have to endure the extra stress and psychological toll of bedwetting and bowel/bladder issues.

Five years later, that belief hasn’t changed — it’s only grown STRONGER. ❤️ And it’s grown to find new populations (like cancer warriors) that deserve care and support. 🎗️

I’ve by far had the most job satisfaction I’ve ever had (and I was a PT for 7.5 years before I opened KPT). So while it’s five years later, I’m still here for the same reason: helping people take small, meaningful steps toward feeling better in their bodies and lives. I’m still here for YOU. 🤗

01/16/2026

Five years. I can’t believe how fast the past five years have gone 🤯 (and just how little my girls were when this all started! 🥹)

It’s been five years of learning, growing, listening, and believing in care that’s personal and intentional.

What started as a small step turned into something I’m deeply proud of.
Thank you to every person who trusted me, supported this space, and believed in a different way of doing healthcare—because making the jump to be the first cash-based clinic in the area was honestly a little scary! 😂

I’ll be sharing more of my journey as I reminisce over the next five days, so feel free to follow along! Thank you for being here! 🤍

01/15/2026

Excited to have samples in the office now! 🙌🏼 Women deserve more options and better care!

01/12/2026

Yes, it has needles (which sounds a little 😧)—but dry needling helps relax tense muscles, restore movement, and support healing. It’s amazing how well it works and how natural it is—essentially making little injuries in certain areas and prompting your body to start a self-healing response—all without medications. 🙌🏼

And as someone who used to fear needles, I promise—it’s not nearly as scary as it sounds. 🤗 Oftentimes, the needles can be in and out without feeling much at all (depending on the location being treated).

What do you think about dry needling?
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01/06/2026

Have you ever noticed the “mom sway”—standing with your hips pushed forward and your pelvis tucked under? It’s incredibly common… and often paired with what people call “mom butt.”

When we constantly clench the glutes and tuck the pelvis, the pelvis loses its natural alignment. Over time, this can:

👎🏼 Increase pressure on the pelvic floor
👎🏼 Limit how well your core and hips work together
👎🏼 Contribute to low back pain, hip discomfort, and pelvic symptoms

The tricky part? Many people do this without realizing it—especially when standing or holding kids.

The goal isn’t to grip or tuck—it’s to stack the ribcage over the pelvis, allow the glutes to relax, and let your body share the work the way it was designed to. Staggering your feet a bit and doing a little diagonal sway can be a great hack as you work on breaking the habit! 😉

Small posture changes can make a big difference.
Awareness is the first step toward feeling better!

12/31/2025

It’s almost a new year. 🎊 It’s the time that everyone starts thinking about what changes they’re going to make. What goals they’re going to strive for. What big things they want to accomplish in 2026.

Here’s a simple reminder: Choose gentle goals. Choose ✨PROGRESS over perfection.✨

You don’t need to change everything to move forward.
You just need small steps, steady support, and a little grace for yourself.

This year, let’s stop waiting for “perfect” and start choosing what feels doable — one habit (something easy, like doing an exercise while you brush your teeth 😉), one moment, one step at a time. Real change doesn’t rush… it grows.

Take this as a reminder that small steps still count…and you don’t have to do it alone. 🤗

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