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About Brooke

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Specialties

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  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

  • Birth Healing Specialty Care

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
    Corrective Exercise Specialist

  • Maternal Mental Healthcare

  • Lactation Counseling

  • Adolescent Pelvic Health

  • Surface EMG Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction

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Of the countless eye opening experiences, probably the most memorable one was in my early years as a therapist, seeing the catastrophic effects of a pre-eclampsia-related hemorrhagic stroke in a brand new mother. It left her unable to speak or even sit up in bed. After many months of intensive rehab, she walked out of the hospital, only to just begin her next journey as a mother. 

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The first time I really found myself in a "patient" role was when I became a mom 14 years ago. Having a non-high risk pregnancy and delivery, it was a no frills, time to go home on day 3, somewhat banal experience. Uneventful is probably what one wants when it comes to birthing a baby, but what I mean is, the care I received left me feeling like I was really on my own. In the weeks and months following, I had to work hard at figuring out and finding help for what I now know was postpartum depression and anxiety. Breastfeeding was a whole world of struggle, pain, and perceived failure. Pelvic pain and muscle weakness made attempts to feel "normal" that much harder.  Along the way, I began to recognize that many women normalize what they are experiencing, assuming that things like incontinence, intense worry, and pain just come with the territory of birthing a baby - and never seek help.

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This was when the seeds were planted. Eventually, when I felt more human, grounded, and more like myself, I was going to build a practice to support women during the life-altering trials and tribulations of matrescence.

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Having experienced, firsthand, health challenges in the pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods, I am passionate about helping mothers cultivate knowledge and skills necessary to develop and/or restore their emotional and physical wellness. Truthfully, I loathe all messaging along the lines of "getting your pre-baby body back" or anything that glorifies "supermom". 

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I'm here to help you become skilled at understanding your changed body, navigating strong emotions, and securing confidence in your evolving identity.

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Fueled by witnessing the many gaps in maternal and women's healthcare, I am committed to help you feel more of a thrive vibe than survival one.

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She Thrives Therapy Solutions was founded in 2017 upon completion of training from numerous leaders in Women's, Pelvic, and Maternal Mental Health. I have enjoyed serving as a volunteer for Postpartum Support International, an ambassador for 2020 Mom Project, and had the fortune to practice with the perinatal health collaborative at South Shore Perinatal Wellness Center in Norwell, MA. 

 

As a pelvic health therapist, I've brought my work to clinic, community, and home-based settings. No longer a mobile practice, She Thrives currently offers clients 1:1, in-person therapy at our clinic in Newton. This new (as of mid 2024) homebase is where I hold group educational events, geared towards women in their perimenopause phase of life as well as tween and teen girls embarking on their journey into and through puberty and menarche. The clinic has become a vibrant, yet peaceful, healing space that clients appreciate and where colleagues gather to brainstorm ways to support women, girls, and families. After work hours, I have loved engaging with the community through coaching sports, girl scout leadership, and assisting Girls On the Run.​

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Outside of work, I cherish hanging with my daughters, husband, and pups and enjoy baking, reading, time with friends, and being out in nature. 

Wait, what about the teen work?

Brooke is equally passionate about helping younger generations! As her daughters have grown, so has her mission to provide much needed community education & support for parents and girls - particularly related to puberty, menstrual health, and female brain changes.

Did you know pelvic health conditions exist in all ages, including tween and teenaged kids? They do! You just don't hear about it. Kids who have moved on to middle and high school do experience bladder control problems, bowel dysfunction, and pelvic pain. They are missing out on social opportunities, limiting their participation in sport & recreation, questioning if they can handle the demands of school, life, and future planning...while dealing with a frustrating pelvic health problem. They are trying to cope with disruptive symptoms all while trying to be a kid who's close to transitioning to young adulthood. You can imagine the impact this has on their mental health. Good news? There's help for that. 

Kids are not small adults. Their bodies and systems have differences. They are still developing and will continue to for awhile. Their brains won't reach full maturation until they are well into their 20s.

So, pelvic floor therapy looks different for kids when compared to that of adults. Usually, the dynamic operates as a triad: you - your daughter - therapist. I'm sure you have questions. Which is why I welcome you to reach out to me and ask away! 

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