workshops & classes

Still feel like you look pregnant but are a few months postpartum? 

Have you seen a conning or bulge from your stomach as you sit up in bed? 

Are you leaking when sneezing, coughing, laughing, or running? 

Or maybe you notice you just don’t have the strength in your core than you did prior to pregnancy. 

Diastasis rectus abdominis is a thinning of connective tissue called the linea alba, which connects the two halves of your “six-pack muscle”. There is a lot of conflicting research out there which can make healing confusing. During pregnancy, diastasis is supposed to happen to allow for growth of your baby and uterus. However, in postpartum, as many as 30% of women continue to show signs of diastasis a year later!

What you will learn:

What diastasis rectus abdominis is and what it is not. We will go over potential side effects if left untreated, as well as go over myths and facts surrounding this topic. Learn essential tips on how to manage diastasis, start healing, and build confidence with exercise! 

Who is this for:

• Recently postpartum or even years postpartum
• Those currently pregnant wanting to understand more for the postpartum period 
• Babes in arms welcome

This is not your average exercise class! Koru Core will focus on the necessary needs of a mother’s changing body during pregnancy. Each class will include education around special topics, exercises using bands, body weight, and dumbbells, and time to answer questions about pregnancy and exercise…all from the expertise of a Doctor of Physical Therapy. 

Class details: 

• Small group class (less than 5 persons)
• 60 minute sessions
• 8-weeks

What: This class will focus primarily on tapping into the pelvic floor and deep core strength at any phase of pregnancy, maintaining strength throughout pregnancy, and educate on the importance of exercise to help with labor and birth. Special topics covered include: 

• Changes during pregnancy
• Pain in pregnancy
• Diastasis rectus abdominis 
• Urinary incontinence
• Pain with intercourse
• Birth Prep (including push prep)

Who: Pregnant persons between 12-32 weeks gestation.

This is not your average exercise class! Koru Core will focus on the necessary needs of a mother’s changing body postpartum and prepare you for the physical strength you need to care for these tiny humans! Each class will include education around special topics, exercises using bands, body weight, and dumbbells, and time to answer questions around postpartum and exercise…all from the expertise of a Doctor of Physical Therapy. 

Class details: 

• Small group class (less than 5 persons)
• 60 minute sessions
• 8-weeks

What: This class is geared toward attaining proper alignment postpartum in order to restore deep core strength and proper pelvic floor function after birth. Special topics covered include: 

• Changes during postpartum
• Common pain in the hips, groin, and back postpartum
• Diastasis rectus abdominis
• Urinary incontinence
• Pain with intercourse
• Progression to higher level activities (such as running)

Who: Postpartum persons between 6 weeks after birth (with clearance of birth provider) to 5 years. Babes in arms welcome.

Pregnancy and birth is a marathon, and it does not just stop after the baby is here. Whether you had a vaginal or cesarean birth, the scars you bear are a sign of strength knowing that you did something incredible!

Even though you might have good scar healing on the outside, it is important to address what is going on on the inside as there are several layers affected with any sort of incision or tearing. There is a tremendous amount of healing that needs to take place as well as specific exercises and techniques to ensure that you can return to you.

What you will learn: 

Cesarean sections, perineal tearing, and episiotomies can lead to:

• Pain in the abdomen, low back, or pelvis
• Poor motor control of abdominal muscles
• Incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse. 

This workshop is designed to give you insight on what exactly goes on, how to heal from birth related tearing or incisions, signs and symptoms of pelvic floor and abdominal related issues, and guide you towards living with less pain and leakage.

Who is this for:

• Recently postpartum and underwent a cesarean, spontaneous perineal tear, or episiotomy.
• Further postpartum and suffering from pain, suspected prolapse, or incontinence. 
• Those currently pregnant who want to understand more about potential birth effects in preparation. 
• Babes in arms welcome

“You should do your kegels” is often the only advice we get when it comes to incontinence, pain and prolapse. There are some people who say “don’t do kegels, do squats.” It’s confusing and wait- I don’t even know how to do a kegel!”

If any of this sounds familiar, this is the workshop for you!

We will break it down into:

• What is the pelvic floor
• Symptoms if it’s not working as well as it should be
• Why kegels are NOT the answer
• How you can begin to gain control of your pelvic floor in everyday activities
• We’ll also discuss how what you’re eating & drinking can help support a healthy pelvis

This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning more about a healthy pelvis. Babes in arms are welcome.

This workshop is FREE but space is limited, so please register ahead of time to secure your spot.

Presented by Allison Poole, MPT, PT, WHC owner of Koru Physical Therapy & Wellness.

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