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The Tummy Team Journey
Join Physical Therapist, Kelly Dean, in her quest to help you restore and rebuild your pelvic floor and core related challenges.
21 Day Meaningful Movement Challenge
Join us this November for our 21 Day Meaningful Movement Challenge! The Tummy Team is passionate about functional core strength....March 23, 2023
Diastasis Recti Awareness
During the month of July, we hope to educate and empower professionals with knowledge and resources about Diastasis Recti so...March 23, 2023
Essential Tummy Team Resources for Every Stage of Motherhood
Every state of motherhood flourishes with the right support, education and tools. The Tummy Team has worked for over a...March 23, 2023
The Unexpected Physical Side Effects of COVID Restrictions
Our body is a “use it or lose it” system. The more consistently we use muscles, the stronger they are....March 24, 2023
Myths About Sex – From a Pelvic Floor Specialist
As a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, I have become more aware of the considerable number of people...August 2, 2023
What is life changing to you?
Can you make a list of the things you have done that you would describe as “life-changing”? How many things...February 12, 2025
You are Never Too Old to Have a Strong Core!
Functional Core Strength is essential to a pain-free active life. Often our clients confuse fitness exercises with functional strength. It...December 17, 2019
“The Best Money I Have Ever Spent”
As frugal women, we often are reluctant to spend money on our own self-care. We will pay for violin lessons...September 24, 2019
10 Life Lessons from US Masters National Swimming Championships
Many of you know that before The Tummy Team was ever a dream, I was a competitive swimmer. I swam...March 24, 2023
You’re doing it Wrong: 4 Stages of Core Activation
Work your Core! Could you be doing it wrong? We have all heard…. “If your core was stronger, your pain...March 19, 2025
6 Benefits of Abdominal Massage
One of the components to The Tummy Team’s functional core rehabilitation approach is intentional self-abdominal massage. Most of the clients...March 25, 2023
Will Running Help Heal my Diastasis Recti?
As functional core and pelvic floor specialists, we get a lot of questions about what exercise is safe to do...March 25, 2023
5 Most Common Questions About Diastasis Recti
The Tummy Team specializes in functional core rehabilitation, specifically treating the very common yet very under-diagnosed condition called Diastasis Recti....March 25, 2023
The Most Ridiculous Pelvic Floor Advice I Got From A Doctor
Have you noticed how quickly pelvic floor issues are dismissed by the medical community? The sole reason that The Tummy...March 25, 2023
4 Weird Questions Moms Ask About Their Body
Mothers are working all the time. Whether you are a working mom or stay at home mom, you are always...March 25, 2023
The Invisible Workout Moms Do Everyday
Have you ever considered the physical demands of motherhood? We focus so much on that workout we can squeeze into...March 25, 2023
Addressing Patient Rights and Expectations in the Wake of Nassar
It takes a lot of courage to come forward when injustice and abuse has taken place. For many who have...March 28, 2023
Have You Settled for Less Than the BEST LIFE?
“Common is not the same as normal.” We say this every day at The Tummy Team. Sadly, so many of...March 28, 2023