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Real reviews from some of our happy clients
Jodi. C - California
I can't give enough stars. Seriously. I started with Dr. Dawn about 4 months after the birth of my 2nd son. My first son was 11 lbs and my 2nd was 9 lbs. Both were delivered via C-section and they both did a number on my abdomen. I was having daily lower back pain and knew my diastasis recti (DR) needed to be rehabbed properly before I jumped back into exercise.
I had tried pretty much every online program/DVD/wrap/etc you can think of and had seen another PT after my first son. After a couple of sessions with Dawn, I quickly realized that I had been doing core exercises incorrectly/ineffectively. I've seen other practitioners and they just hand you a bunch of excercises, and tell you to come back in 3 weeks. Now, with her guidance,. It's been a couple months since I started and my core is SO much stronger. She also helped me understand that I'm able to do so much more than I thought with my DR as long as I'm conscious of my form and breathing. I still have a ways to go since I'm still breastfeeding, but I have a strong foundation of knowledge from which to build and the confidence to keep going thanks to Dr. Dawn. Work with her, do her courses… It's the absolute best gift you can give yourself as a woman after surgery!
Taylor U. - San Francisco, CA
I am so glad I found Dr. Dawn! I am a retired ballet dancer and mom of 2 and have had back pain on and off for over 10 years. Before having kids, I saw many very reputable physical therapists who helped a little bit but when the few exercises they gave me didn't solve my problem, they didn't have any other solutions and tried to pass me off to someone else. I was reluctant to try something else and thought I had tried every back exercise out there but within the first few weeks of working with Dawn, my back felt stronger than it has in years. She is so intelligent about the body and how all the muscles work together. She listens to all the details and nuances of what is happening in your body and creatively and thoughtfully curates a group of exercises that work together to strengthen and support. The incorporation of the Pilates equipment and exercises is a game changer and such an asset. It has been well worth the investment of my time and money and I am beyond thankful to Dr. Dawn and her team for creating such a supportive and healing environment and for helping me feel excited about moving without pain again!
Ashley V. - Murrieta, CA
I've been struggling with my belly after I had my child (over 4 years ago). My doctors told me that is where I carried my fat and to get over it or have a tummy tuck.
After seeking advice through the best Facebook group out there another member, I connected with Dr. Dawn’s course and it was worth it.
She gave me hope that my belly wasn't just fat but I had Diastasis Recti (ab separation) and a weak pelvic floor. This makes sense because my lower back kept going out almost monthly for a year after having my daughter and I was leaking whenever I sneezed (sometimes it wasn't even when I sneezed).
I promise you when I say, I was depressed and losing ALL hope. If it were for my amazing daughter I would have been in such a deep place I'm not sure I would have come out of it. Dr. Dawn and the other Facebook groups I joined saved my life. I'm not getting asked if I'm having twins or if I'm due anytime (that's how pregnant I looked and felt -- but I'm not).
Wendy F. - Carlsbad, CA
After more than 10 years of having pelvic floor issues, I can now confidently run and jump and dance with no fear of leakage or pain. This has added so much to my quality of life. The expertise and care is the Best!! Thank You!!
Jodi C. - California
Dr. Dawn has given me a new optimism that my back/hip problems will be eased. With scoliosis, sciatica, herniated disc, and arthritis, I have been discouraged after doing other programs the past years. I appreciate that she is zeroing in on my specific goals better than anyone else. I highly recommend her!
Marissa K - Carlsbad, CA
Dr. Dawn has been a lifesaver for me post-partum! I worked with Dr. Dawn after having my third and fourth children to correct diastasis recti, strengthen my pelvic floor, and strengthen my core overall. Dr. Dawn also did a great job helping to restore strength in other areas of my body (LOTS of butt strengthening!) for eventually running post-partum. I am quite sure that my post-partum recovery after baby #4 was much quicker/less severe diastasis because I had already been working with Dr. Dawn from the prior pregnancy. I highly recommend her for new moms who are looking for a full recovery post-partum and want to feel like themselves again!
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