Thrive Body & Birth

Thrive Body & Birth Books opening for birth doula services June 2026

🏋🏽‍♀️ Changing the game in pregnancy and postpartum wellness
🌿 Concierge bodywork, birth prep, and pelvic rehab for active women in NW WA
📍Mobile (In-home) or in-clinic
🌱 Coming soon!

06/22/2026

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a separation between the re**us abdominis muscles (your “6-pack” ab muscles and top layer of your core). This happens naturally during pregnancy to accommodate our growing baby, but if it’s not rehabbed well in postpartum can lead to things like a lower belly “pooch” and a host of other symptoms related to not being able to engage our core well.

If you experience any of the things below in your day-to-day or while training, it might be worth getting checked for a diastasis:

👖 Belly pain when wearing tight and/or thin waistbands

🏃‍♀️ Pelvic or lower abdominal pain with running or impact exercise

🍞 Lower belly pooch or a “bread loaf” appearance to your core

👙 Bra bands too tight, or having to go up a bra size even well after your pregnancy/early breastfeeding b***s have normalized.

Did you know I do free diastasis recti checks? Send me a DM if you want to get on the list for the next event! 📥

Postpartum recovery | postpartum rehab | diastasis recti | pelvic floor therapy

Our decisions around child spacing and our babies’ age gaps are personal and multifaceted. There are general recommendat...
05/20/2026

Our decisions around child spacing and our babies’ age gaps are personal and multifaceted. There are general recommendations about ideal inter-pregnancy intervals (the time between birth of one baby to getting pregnant again) being no less than 18 months and no greater than 5 years - but the health outcomes we see at either end of that spectrum are just as nuanced as the choice itself.

What we do know for sure is that pregnancy and breastfeeding demand a lot from your body, and there are specific things that we can do to support ourselves to be as healthy as possible during our baby-making years. So if you want to pop out your babies back-to-back and build your very own basketball team from scratch, get it girl 💁🏻‍♀️ But you’d better be on your game in the process!

Here are my non-negotiables when it comes to avoiding nutrient depletion, preventing pain and discomfort, and supporting a healthy postpartum going into another pregnancy:

🥩 Prioritize high protein and fat, preferably from animal sources, and warm foods (soups, stews, broths).
🍏 Avoid raw or cold foods (salads, smoothies). Consider limiting gluten and dairy as well.
💊 Consider supplementing with these: Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Omega-3s, Choline, and B Vitamins

🏋🏻‍♀️ Get strong AF. No seriously. Start picking up heavy s**t and putting it back down, repeatedly. Strength training has proven benefits for both mom and baby, and is safe to begin in pregnancy even without previous experience. Your back, pelvis, and core will thank you for the focus on strength and stability when carrying babies close together.

💆🏻‍♀️ Make a concerted effort to care for your nervous system. I say this knowing it’s a big ask for a mom of multiple littles. But your babies are being wired off of your nervous system beginning in the womb. Get a massage, see a Webster certified chiro, make a pelvic PT appointment, take the Epsom salt bath with the bathroom door locked, download a meditation app and listen while you’re going to bed. YOU are worth prioritizing, and yes, even spending money and time on.

If you’re not sure what you want for Mother’s Day this year, I have an idea for you 😉Friday, May 22nd I’ll be co-hostin...
05/09/2026

If you’re not sure what you want for Mother’s Day this year, I have an idea for you 😉

Friday, May 22nd I’ll be co-hosting this workshop for local expecting couples with two other amazing providers. You’ll learn prenatal massage techniques, the basics of birth, movements for labor prep, comfort measures, and then we’ll wrap it all up with a relaxing sound bath 😌

You’ll leave feeling more connected, with tools you can start implementing right away for a more comfortable pregnancy and empowered birth experience.

This is a private, small-group class so spots are limited. Early bird discount applied through Mother’s Day, register now! 🎁

https://www.massagebook.com/Meltpuyallup/massage/deals/Introducing-The-Birth-Prep-Experience-/200781

05/02/2026

At Thrive, we offer athletic therapy services geared toward the needs of active women and moms. We put a focus on building a foundation of pain-free movement, and include manual therapy techniques, taping, nutrition and visceral and nervous system considerations to create a truly holistic treatment experience.

Our practice is founded on the beliefs that: you can shape your birth experience by preparing your body and mind : you don’t have to accept pain or dysfunction as just part of being a mom : and you deserve to be given the support and tools you need to truly thrive in every stage of motherhood.

Have questions about what type of service is right for you? Click the link in my bio to schedule a free discovery call!

Pelvic health | Birth prep | Postpartum rehab | Athletic Training | Birth Doula

04/06/2026

Mobility Monday! 🧘‍♀️
If you notice gripping in your pelvic floor, or are experiencing deep hip or groin pain, this pelvic floor release is a great one to try.
Follow it up with some hip stretching or diaphragmatic breathing in child’s pose to further downregulate those muscles. 🍃

Comment below to let me know what you want to see on the next Mobility Monday installment! 📆

04/02/2026

Amy’s Aesthetics is having a 3rd birthday party, and Thrive will be a special guest! Drop in to say “hi” to your two favorite Amy’s ♥️ Get special discounts on packages and workshops, and enter to win a full wellness session. Hope to see you there!

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15317 Meridian E
Puyallup, WA
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