There are few physical therapists that truly specialize in treating diastasis recti and functional core weakness (especially in men).  For this reason, our online approach can be exactly what you were hoping for, an expert that comes to you.  After years of working with clients in our clinic, we took those tools and put them into this step by step online course.  Each week you will watch about a 45 minute series of videos combining education, exercises, tools, strategies and functional things we want you to incorporate into your daily routine. We give you a clear rehab plan for the following week with the flexibility to add the strategies to the activities and postures you are already doing.  At the beginning of the next week, you will get access to the next set of videos.  We also include downloads of handouts, charts and images of some of the key exercises to help support you throughout your week.  It is very similar to how you work with a PT in person, you see them once a week, work together, and then get a plan to work on at home and then return the following week to monitor your progress and progress you to the next step.  The big difference is that Functional Core Rehab is our specialty and we empower YOU to be a big part of helping your body fully heal.  This approach has been incredibly successful and gives you ongoing tools to be strong for life!

In most cases, yes.  Diastasis recti and functional core weakness is best treated by specialized rehab to balanced out the internal and external muscle activation of your core. Both can be effectively treated without surgery.  However, if you need abdominal surgery for a different condition, it can be very important to properly prepare for that surgery and the impact it can have on the core.  Our Comprehensive Rehab Collection, covers all the possible scenarios.  We give you a comprehensive plan to fully restore your core and be strong for your life.

Absolutely not!! It is never too late to restore your core.  No matter how old you are, how long it has been since you have had babies, or even if you have never had babies, this work is important! Your body has an incredible capacity to heal and build strength and our approach works effectively with all activity levels.  Regardless of your weight, how much belly fat you have or how out of shape you feel, YOU NEED a strong core.  There are life changing muscles in your torso (even if they are under some layers of adipose tissue) that can build and gain meaningful functional strength at all ages and body sizes.  Don't let those factors be a barrier to you feeling better and getting the strength and support you need.  You can do this and we want to support you regardless of your starting point!

The rehab approach for functional core weakness, diastasis recti and other connections of the core are different than traditional physical therapy.  It is not simply a set of exercises to do. It takes a specialists who has dedicated their training and clinical practice to working exclusively with these conditions to provide you with a comprehensive approach to be successful.  Kelly Dean has been a PT for over 25 years, healed her own 6 finger wide diastasis and has helped thousands of clients find healing and life long functional core strength.  She now trains therapists, doctors, birth professionals and fitness professionals around the world in Functional Core and Pelvic Floor.   The Tummy Team approach is different. We look at your real life and how your core was designed and give you practical strategies to reclaim the strength and connection your core needs.  This may be the missing piece on your healing journey.  Let us help you.