Ready & restore your body
Bringing a baby into the world is truly one of life’s most amazing adventures. It also puts intense strain on your body. Our physical therapists are experts in addressing the physical side of pregnancy, including pelvic health.
Physical therapy services
Working with a PT will help you build the strength and flexibility you need for a smoother birth experience and postpartum recovery. Aches, pains, pelvic floor issues, and incontinence are treatable, and you deserve to feel great physically.
What to expect
Individualized support: Start with an initial evaluation, ideally in your second or third trimester, and build a plan that fits your lifestyle and physical needs for the best results.
In-person & virtual care: Between convenient Chicago-area studios and telehealth visits, our experts are always available to ensure you get the quality care you need.
Insurance coverage: Physical therapy is often covered by insurance. We’ll work with you to make sure you understand your options.
Work with a physical therapist to feel your best physically
Our PTs are experts and can help with a wide set of needs - here's how they can help you.
Birth preparation
Having a baby is a major athletic feat. Prepare your muscles for delivery and set yourself up for a great recovery by learning how to properly engage your pelvic floor.
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Postpartum recovery
Re-strengthen your muscles, promote healing, and safely ready your body for movement and exercise after a vaginal or C-section delivery.
Pain management
Carrying a baby often leads to aches and pains that PT can address. Find relief with exercises to help alleviate common hip, back, elbow, and even thumb pain.
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Pelvic health
You deserve to laugh, sneeze, exercise, and be intimate without leaking pee or feeling pain. Physical therapy can help.
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Separated abs
Nearly every pregnant person experiences it. Rebuild core strength, heal your diastasis, and prevent imbalances from arising in your body.
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Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help reduce feelings of fullness, heaviness, or pain if you have prolapse.
What our patients say
Truly a pro
“Ali is truly a pro. She understands my goals and needs, and she tailored our appointment to those goals. Without her, I would definitely be pushing myself too hard, too fast and risk injury. She is able to explain the method to me in a way that makes sense and encourages me that I will be running again, but the right way.”
Made a difference to my recovery
“Laura has been helpful and accommodating. We have done virtual and in-person meetings and after three sessions, I can really tell a difference in my strength and recovery.”
A passion for evidence-based care
We hand-select every team member to ensure top quality care. Each of our physical therapists has extensive training and hands-on experience treating the full spectrum of physical challenges, including pelvic floor dysfunction, back pain, sciatica, and more that arise during pregnancy and postpartum. Most of all, they have a passion for working with parents just like you.
Janae Stephens, PT, DPT, CLT earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004 from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She completed her certification training at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2013 to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She then went back to school to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, TX with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Pelvic Health Studies in 2018.
Janae has over 20 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy including pelvic health, pregnancy/postpartum, oncology, dry needling, and lymphedema. Her passion in this field has led to her bringing awareness to communities through outreach programs, symposiums, and conferences.
Janae is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with memberships in the Women's Health, Orthopedic, and Oncology Section of the APTA. Her vast expertise allows her to give comprehensive and evidence-based compassionate care to her patients through their period of recovery. Janae currently practices in Flower Mound, TX and serves the DFW metroplex. She enjoys traveling, yoga, listening to live music with her husband, and watching her son in all his many activities!
Janae Stephens, PT, DPT, CLT earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004 from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She completed her certification training at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2013 to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She then went back to school to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, TX with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Pelvic Health Studies in 2018.
Janae has over 20 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy including pelvic health, pregnancy/postpartum, oncology, dry needling, and lymphedema. Her passion in this field has led to her bringing awareness to communities through outreach programs, symposiums, and conferences.
Janae is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with memberships in the Women's Health, Orthopedic, and Oncology Section of the APTA. Her vast expertise allows her to give comprehensive and evidence-based compassionate care to her patients through their period of recovery. Janae currently practices in Flower Mound, TX and serves the DFW metroplex. She enjoys traveling, yoga, listening to live music with her husband, and watching her son in all his many activities!
Laura Gleason, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist since 2005, based in Chicago, IL. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, later completed an orthopedic residency, and became board certified in orthopedics (OCS) in 2011. Laura enjoys treating a wide variety of diagnoses and takes pride in her individualized approach to caring for each patient.
Laura has a special interest in treating pregnant and postpartum people and has taken extensive coursework in this area. She is passionate about helping her patients regain the strength needed for motherhood and return to activities they love. Laura is a member of the Global Pelvic Health Alliance and is a Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist. She also specializes in treating runners and is skilled with Video Gait Analysis.
Laura’s approach to physical therapy emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based practices. She understands the unique challenges that pregnant and postpartum individuals face and is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to help them feel strong and healthy. Laura’s expertise in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy makes her a valuable resource for her patients.
In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. She instructs fitness classes for moms and teaches small group programs to provide guidance and support to postpartum people through her company, Beyond the Bump Wellness. Laura is passionate about helping people feel strong through their pregnancy and heal completely after birth.
Laura Gleason, PT, DPT, has been a Physical Therapist since 2005, based in Chicago, IL. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University, later completed an orthopedic residency, and became board certified in orthopedics (OCS) in 2011. Laura enjoys treating a wide variety of diagnoses and takes pride in her individualized approach to caring for each patient.
Laura has a special interest in treating pregnant and postpartum people and has taken extensive coursework in this area. She is passionate about helping her patients regain the strength needed for motherhood and return to activities they love. Laura is a member of the Global Pelvic Health Alliance and is a Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist. She also specializes in treating runners and is skilled with Video Gait Analysis.
Laura’s approach to physical therapy emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based practices. She understands the unique challenges that pregnant and postpartum individuals face and is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to help them feel strong and healthy. Laura’s expertise in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy makes her a valuable resource for her patients.
In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. She instructs fitness classes for moms and teaches small group programs to provide guidance and support to postpartum people through her company, Beyond the Bump Wellness. Laura is passionate about helping people feel strong through their pregnancy and heal completely after birth.
Premila Martin is a Physical therapist based in Houston, Texas. Premila holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from St. Augustine University of Health Sciences. She is Board-certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy and specializes in orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and pelvic health treatments.
She has completed numerous pelvic health and pregnancy-related courses and has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal issues in pregnancy and postnatal patients. Additionally, she is certified in dry needling. With over 20 years of experience, Premila is committed to prioritizing her patients' needs and helping them achieve their goals. Her treatment approach is evidence-based, patient-centered, and tailored to each individual. In her free time, Premila enjoys outdoor activities, jogging, gardening, and traveling.
Premila Martin is a Physical therapist based in Houston, Texas. Premila holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from St. Augustine University of Health Sciences. She is Board-certified in orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy and specializes in orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and pelvic health treatments.
She has completed numerous pelvic health and pregnancy-related courses and has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal issues in pregnancy and postnatal patients. Additionally, she is certified in dry needling. With over 20 years of experience, Premila is committed to prioritizing her patients' needs and helping them achieve their goals. Her treatment approach is evidence-based, patient-centered, and tailored to each individual. In her free time, Premila enjoys outdoor activities, jogging, gardening, and traveling.
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