THE “DEEP CORE RESTORE” METHOD

Welcome to Hearth Healing! Offering the Deep Core Restore Method to help pregnant and postpartum women return to pre-pregnancy strength, resolve leakage and pain for good, and feel proud of their bodies, through personalized, manageable workouts and 1:1 support, from home, no childcare required!

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about the founder

Hey there! I’m laura!

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS), I have helped hundreds of women have the most active, comfortable pregnancy possible, prepare for labor and delivery to minimize risk of injury, AND recover fully from labor and delivery without lingering leakage or pain.

As a mom of 2, I have experienced first hand how shocking postpartum recovery is. I had an emergency cesarean after pushing for 10 hours to delivery my first baby, and my world was turned upside down. I felt betrayed by my body, and like I had failed as a clinician.

But that experience was my spark that lit a fire in my belly. I understood more deeply than ever before how discarded women feel after childbirth. The messaging is “you come second,” “self-care is selfish,” and “it’s normal to have pain or leakage.” It is overwhelming to wake up in a body you don’t recognize, assume the role of parent, AND try to figure out how the heck to heal your body, ALL WITH NO SLEEP!!!

I founded Hearth to ensure that every birthing person has access to virtual, individualized support. Time, geography, access, or childcare should NOT disqualify you from optimal healing and reaching your physical goals.

Here to help you heal,

xo

Laura

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a pt in your pocket

Hearth is changing the standard of care during pregnancy and postpartum! By pairing the convenience of in-app on-demand exercises, curated for the individual, with the knowledge and support of a pelvic floor physical therapist (PFPT), Hearth gives every birthing person access to the highest quality care, from home, no childcare required.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let us support you.

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Without Laura’s help, I likely would have ended up in the ER getting a catheter

“I had a successful VBAC with my second kiddo and felt pretty great immediately postpartum. I may have overdone it with my physical activity in that first week while trying to also keep up with my 2-year-old. About 10 days postpartum, I started feeling an intense muscle spasm in my pelvic floor when I was standing. I went to pee one evening and couldn’t, my pelvic floor was in a complete spasm, and I was unable to release the urine. I panicked and was almost in tears when I contacted Laura. She immediately eased my concern, talked me through what was happening anatomically and gave me 3 gentle exercises to release the spasm and was able to immediately release the pee. I performed these exercises consistently for 2 weeks and felt my pelvic floor relax. Occasionally when I would overdo it activity wise, I would feel the spasm creep up, however I was able to immediately release it on my own with these exercises. Without Laura’s help, I likely would have ended up in the ER getting a catheter. Thank you, Laura, for the support, and for providing feasible exercises in such baby focused time!”
-Nicole McQuade
Her kind validation, comprehensive understanding, and professional expertise have been an absolute godsend for me in my postpartum recovery

“Most moms receive extensive support through delivery- but then you are left, in pain with significant physical and possible emotional trauma, while responsible for the care and feeding of a young child. Laura has the expertise to provide the support you need. She has been through it as a mother and has helped countless other mothers as well. Her kind validation, comprehensive understanding, and professional expertise have been an absolute godsend for me in my postpartum recovery. Her advice and support have been pivotal in helping me to recover stronger- and with more laughter. I highly recommend Laura’s services if you are lost and looking for help- or just want someone to help you navigate the often lonely, uncomfortable, or confusing path of postpartum motherhood.”
-Janny Olivier
I can honestly say that without Laura’s help I would still be leaking with every sneeze and cough

“I can honestly say that without Laura’s help I would still be leaking with every sneeze and cough. I’d still be scared to exercise in fear of making my diastasis recti worse. Thankfully I met Laura and I am on my journey to healing my diastasis recti & pelvic floor. I have gained muscle memory & confidence that my body can heal!”
-Brenda Craig
I’m 100% better and living a full active pain free life again!

Laura is AMAZING!! I had debilitating pelvic and SIJ dysfunction. She was instrumental in helping me stabilize, strengthen and “rewire” my neuromuscular system. I had stopped all activities due to pain and dysfunction. I worked with her for many months and every visit moved me in the right direction. She really gets it and knows how to read your body and knows intuitively what to do!!! she’s a genius!! I’m 100% better and living a full active pain free life again!