In this episode of The Tummy Team Journey Podcast, Kelly sits down with occupational therapist Julia to discuss how discovering The Tummy Team's Functional Core Rehabilitation approach transformed both her personal healing journey and the way she approaches patient care.

Originally looking for answers about her own core weakness, Julia completed Core Foundations and quickly realized that understanding posture, breathing, alignment, and the transverse abdominis changed far more than her exercise routine—it changed how she understood the body.

Later, after an adult tongue-tie release, Julia revisited these same principles and experienced firsthand how connected the jaw, fascia, breathing, core, pelvic floor, and nervous system truly are. The experience reinforced the importance of treating the body as an integrated system rather than a collection of isolated parts.

As an occupational therapist, Julia explains why Functional Core Rehabilitation naturally complements the work OTs already do every day. From lifting mechanics and ergonomics to helping clients participate more fully in meaningful daily activities, these principles provide practical tools that support long-term function—not just symptom relief.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why functional core rehabilitation is about more than strengthening the abdominal muscles
• How posture and breathing influence movement throughout the entire body
• The connection between tongue ties, fascial tension, and core function
• Why occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to teach functional movement
• How everyday habits shape long-term strength and recovery
• Why understanding why the body works the way it does leads to better outcomes for both clinicians and clients

Whether you're an occupational therapist, another healthcare professional, or someone seeking a more functional approach to healing, this conversation offers practical insights into helping the body move, heal, and thrive.