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Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness

Central & Eastern Iowa's Integrative Women's Physical Therapy Clinic. Breathe. is a different kind of physical therapy clinic. You're motivated now. Call today.

We are your partners in healing, listening carefully to your goals working with your budget and schedule. Manual therapy is complemented by specific changes in the way you move and position yourself so you don't need us for very long. Our trained physical therapists specialize in dry needling, women's health, pregnancy/postpartum pain and recovery and pelvic floor dysfunction and pain. Don't wait for a few months or a few years, expecting it to get better.

08/05/2025

💧How much water are you drinking during the day?

When it comes to bladder health, how you hydrate matters just as much as how much.

The gold standard recommendation is to SIP 4-6oz of water per hour during the day, or ~75 oz for 12 hours. But depending on your activity level, sweating, or environment, you may need a little more!

🚫 Too little (100 oz) fluid can both contribute to bladder symptoms like urgency, frequency, or even urinary incontinence.

✨ Pelvic PT Tip: Sip consistently throughout the day rather than chugging large amounts all at once. Chugging can overload the bladder and trigger urgency (especially if your pelvic floor isn’t coordinating well with your bladder).

☕ And yes caffeine does count as fluid, but it shouldn’t count as the recommended water intake listed above. Caffeine is actually a known bladder irritant, often worsening urgency, frequency, and leakage!

Your bladder thrives on balance and consistency. Support it with smart sipping, mindful movement, and strong pelvic floor habits. 💦

How much water are you drinking each day? Hope this helps!

08/01/2025

We’re beyond honored!🥹🩷

Thanks to YOU, our amazing clients, friends, family, and community, we’re celebrating THREE wins in the 2025 Des Moines’ People’s Choice Awards:

🏆 Gold – Best Physical Therapy Clinic
🥈 Silver – Best Pilates Studio
🥈 Silver – Best Women’s Clinic

We’re so grateful not only for the nominations, but for every single person who took the time to vote for us. As a small, women-owned business, this kind of recognition fuels our passion and helps us continue to serve even more women (and men!) on their journey to living vibrant, active lives.💪🏼

Your support means the world!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.💗

07/31/2025

🌟SERVICE HIGHLIGHT!🌟

Dealing with a clogged milk duct?🍼

All of our PTs at provide therapeutic Ultrasound treatment that can help reduce inflammation, break up the blockage, and get things flowing again…fast!

Don’t wait! Reach out to us first to schedule a treatment and get relief.🙌🏼

📍West Des Moines, IA
📍North Liberty, IA

07/28/2025

RIB PAIN DURING PREGNANCY? PT can help!⬇️

Rib pain during pregnancy can happen at any point, but most commonly in the clinic, we’ll see it in the 3rd trimester!🤰🏻

When the body is growing a baby, the ribs get shoved up and pushed out of the way! We have muscles in between the ribs (intercostal muscles) and as well as larger postural muscles that lay over the ribs (e.g. the lats and serratus anterior).

If your ribs aren’t used to this movement/expansion, you may experience pain! And more than likely, PT can help (we’ll explain more below)⤵️

Signs your rib pain is musculoskeletal and treatable with PT:
🦴 pain with certain movements (such as rolling or reaching)
🦴 tenderness to touch around the ribs or upper back
🦴 relief with ice/heat, rest, gentle stretching, or change in position
🦴 worsens as the day goes on or with prolonged sitting

➡️ If this sounds like something you’re experiencing, PT can help! No referral needed in 📍Iowa - come see how PT can help alleviate your pregnancy aches + pains!🙌🏼

🚩 Disclaimer: This is not medical advice - Always reach out to your provider if you are experiencing shortness of breath, chest pressure, fever, unexplained swelling or severe pain!

07/23/2025

Look at these stunning flowers!!😍

I (Lily) had to cross the street to see these up close because from afar they looked so perfect... they looked like a metal yard ornament. Even Archie appreciated!

Nature is amazing. I have been noticing the flowers more than usual this year and I'm enjoying how every month brings something different. From the ombre hydrangeas to bright little rose buds finally blooming after the oppressive heat bleached their predecessors.

I hope your garden is doing well if you have one, and that you're enjoying the flowers around you! Even if that's just in the Trader Joe's plant section (they always get me!!)

Let’s share the beauty! Comment below some pictures of your garden.🌸

07/18/2025

🌽 Fun Fact Friday! 🌽

You may have seen this friendly new face in our West Des Moines clinic recently!

This is Shannon, and she has a tasty little fun fact for us all!

Did you know that you don’t need to boil your sweet corn? Back in the day, corn had much thicker skins on the kernels, so boiling helped soften it for easier eating and digestion. But modern varieties (like the popular Peaches & Cream corn you’ll find at local stands or grocery stores) have been bred to be much sweeter and have thinner skin. Translation: you can (and should) skip the boil!

👩‍🍳 At Shannon’s house, they steam it!:
➡️ About an inch of water in a big pot
➡️ Steamer basket inside (don’t worry if the water touches a bit)
➡️ Steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the top ear is too hot to grab with your bare hand!

And yes, Peaches & Cream corn is named for its mix of yellow and white kernels: super sweet and oh so summery.

💬 Now we want to know… how do YOU cook your corn?⬇️ (Tell us in the comments!)

🌽 Boil it
🌽 Steam it
🌽 Grill it
🌽 Microwave it

We love learning something new everyday, and we are so grateful to have Shannon here with us on the Client Experience team!💕

07/17/2025

✨SUMMER BUCKET LIST POLL!✨

Summer has been busy both inside and outside of the clinic!☀️

What is ONE thing you’re hoping to cross off your summer bucket list this year? (Or maybe you’ve already done it! Pictures always welcome😍)

Drop your answers in the comments⬇️⬇️

Whether it’s paddleboarding (checked off of Molly’s bucket list✅), reading a book, or hosting a backyard party, let’s inspire eachother to make it happen.🥰

And here’s the girls checking off their Skyzone summer bucket list trip! 😜

07/11/2025

That short walk around the block? It’s doing more than you think!🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️

✨ Helps lower blood sugar spikes
✨ Supports healthy digestion
✨ Boosts energy and reduces that post-meal slump
✨ May even help with bloating and inflammation

Research shows that walking for just 10 minutes after eating can improve how your body processes food, which is especially important for blood sugar balance and hormone health.

So instead of heading straight for the couch, try moving gently and see how it makes you feel!💪🏽💖

02/21/2025

Need to bring your child(ren) to your appointment? Please do!👧🏻🧒🏻👦🏻👶🏻

We take pride in our clinics being family-friendly with:

☀️ a shoeless facility to allow for clean floors
☀️ toys available for all ages
☀️ diaper changing stations
☀️ private room for nursing/feeding
☀️ professional baby holders (aka our amazing front office staff🥰)

We want to make this self-care time accessible and easy for YOU. Your kiddos are always welcome here!🐣

Address

1011 Office Park Road #4
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Website

http://www.breatheptw.com/

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You just had a baby and nothing feels right. You're pregnant and more uncomfortable than you ought to be. You have pain between your legs, or in your ge****ls with s*x or sitting. You're stiff in the morning. You wake up several times at night to urinate or because your back or neck hurt. You have to change positions often because you're uncomfortable. You're isolated from your family too often because of your migraines. Sciatica is killing you or your hands go numb. We're talking to you. Breathe is a different kind of physical therapy clinic. We are your partners in healing, listening carefully to your goals working with your budget and schedule. Manual therapy is complemented by specific changes in the way you move and position yourself so you don't need us for very long. Don't wait for a few months or a few years, expecting it to get better. You're motivated now. Call today.