by drrachaelelizabeth | Mar 4, 2019 | Core Breath, Diastasis Recti, Pelvic floor, Uncategorized, Wellness Blog
One of my most favorite things to do is run. When I was in grade school I was the fastest kid (no, not just girl, KID) in my class. Until my guy friends reached massive heights with longer legs senior year, I smoked them. I use to wear this shirt that said something...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Feb 25, 2019 | Core Breath, Post Natal, Wellness Blog
Do you have a nursing throne? I don’t…lol! I kinda nurse wherever but mainly on my “CP.” My “CP” aka the command post (per my husband) is a spot on my comfy couch that I run the house from. What I “try” to be mindful of is my sitting position and how long I “live,” I...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jan 31, 2019 | Mindfulness, Pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Wellness Blog
All I can “shout” is HIP SQUEEZES and heel squeezes. My hubby and midwives would provide this touch as my labor progressed and contractions became stronger. I would even provide them to myself. I liked my squeezes provided in two different ways, so let me divulge a...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Aug 5, 2018 | Wellness Blog
The pelvic floor (PF) is often times ignored in society do to the sensitive nature of the topic for some. I want to discuss how important this area of the body is in helping you during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum stage, and shift focus away from...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jul 6, 2018 | Wellness Blog
Proprioceptive exercises are one of my favorite approaches to improving balance and postural control across all populations. Proprioception is a fancy word for where your body is at in space. Do you have a, “Personalized Proprioception Plan for Pre/Postpartum?”...
by drrachaelelizabeth | Jan 1, 2018 | Wellness Blog
I am not a fan of new year’s resolutions because often times this resolution is something I have been pondering to make a long term commitment to but my pre-contemplation self is not helping. Even in my health coach training the powerful questions would just skim by...