Welcome! The goal of Beyond the Bump Wellness is to support and empower people throughout pregnancy and postpartum. I offer in person or virtual Physical Therapy as well as consultations, workshops, and guest speaking. I'm glad you are here!
About Beyond the Bump Wellness
Hello! I am Laura, mother of two spirited little girls, Physical Therapist, and pre/postnatal fitness instructor. The idea for Beyond the Bump Wellness started when I gave birth to my first daughter and experienced firsthand how little support and quality guidance there is for new moms. I have a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and an orthopedic board certification and yet, I still struggled to understand what was going on with my body and what I should and shouldn't be doing at various stages of pregnancy and postpartum. And I certainly wasn't prepared for labor and delivery. I have since been dedicated to becoming an expert in this area.
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I am passionate about helping as many people as I can become educated about their own bodies during and after pregnancy. There is so much information available when it comes to preparing for and caring for baby, but it is critical to remember to take care of YOU and make YOURSELF a priority as well.
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So many women I know, myself included, experience feelings of confusion about what is going on with their bodies, helplessness and uncertainty about what is normal or not, and even feeling "broken" after childbirth. NO ONE should feel this way. I look forward to helping you understand the possibilities and strength of your own body during this chapter of your life.
Beyond the Bump Wellness Services
One on one Physical Therapy
I see patients in a traditional Physical Therapy clinic at Chicago Physical Therapists, 4721 N Clark St in Chicago. Reach out at laura@beyondthebumpwellness or check out https://www.chicagophysicaltherapists.com/ if you would like to schedule or for more info.
Online Consultation
If you are interested in learning more about perinatal wellness, but aren't local to the Chicago area and/or would like to do so from the comfort of your own home, online consults are a great option! Email for more information.
Speaking Engagements
I have had the privilege of speaking to groups ranging from mom's night outs to MOPS groups to formal presentations for a women's group at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to doula trainings and everything in between. I also love contributing to podcasts or articles. Email for more information!
In-person or Virtual Workshops
These workshops are for people at any stage of pregnancy or postpartum and can cover a variety of topics such as preparing for labor and delivery, optimizing recovery after birth, specific topics such as diastasis recti (ab separation), incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, painful intercourse, etc. Online or in person options. ​
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