I experienced several unexpected injuries during the birth of my second child—including a dislocated hip, third-degree vaginal tears, and diastasis recti. In those early months, I focused entirely on caring for my newborn and ignored my own recovery. I assumed that postpartum pain was normal (especially since my first birth was a C-section) and that my body would heal with time. My doctor agreed. Six months later, I was experiencing vaginismus, pelvic pain, back pain, and feeling unsteady on my feet. Despite my concerns, I was repeatedly dismissed. Eventually, I advocated for myself and requested a referral to pelvic floor physical therapy.

While physical therapy helped my vaginal issues specifically, I was still struggling with hip pain, back pain, poor balance, and diastasis recti. I began to wonder if I would ever fully recover or feel like myself again. That’s when another desperate internet search led me to Restore Your Core®. I purchased the online program and started working through it. I remember having so many “aha” moments as the cues helped me reconnect with my body in new and powerful ways. My 1-1 sessions with certified RYC® teachers made my experience more meaningful and helped me form a deeper connection to my body and the foundational material.

I completed my teacher training in March 2024, which included a study of anatomy, the nervous system, the tensegrity model of biomechanics, common core and pelvic floor dysfunction patterns, and wide variety of tools to address them based on the presentation of the student in front of the teacher. Certification also included twenty practice hours of teaching. I am also an education junkie! I continue to expand my knowledge and experience at every opportunity, and have a continued connection to other RYC® teachers as well as our mentor and program founder, Lauren O’Hayon. These women inspire me daily to teach with care, compassion, and curiosity.