"Are You Suffering After a Stillborn Loss in the Colorado Springs, CO Area? Have you tried everything to heal from your loss and want to get pregnant again, but feel anxious or let down?"
Don’t sacrifice the lifestyle you desire over problems that can be fixed.
A Message From Justine Calderwood, Owner & Founder of The Healing Spot Physical Therapy
- Have you experienced a stillbirth and feel like you need some love and care to work through the grief and trauma you’re currently feeling in your body?
- Are you concerned that time has passed and you still feel anxious, let down, guilty, or in shock after your loss, and no one seems to know how to help you?
- Are you having trouble staying focused on your day-to-day tasks and taking care of your family, feeling like you’re missing out on the joy of life?
- Are you looking for peace and reassurance but feel like things are just all “out of sorts” and you don’t know where to turn or who can help you?
- Is your body feeling painful and like it just can’t quite heal on its own, even though it’s been awhile since your loss?
- Are you ready to conceive again but you’re concerned about whether your body is ready and you want to give yourself the best chance possible?
Many women silently suffer with anxiety, grief, or physical pain after a stillbirth because their healthcare providers don’t know there are natural, holistic ways to support the body. Instead, they’re often told…
- “Time will heal” (then months, or even years later, they’re still suffering…)
- Nothing. This is really hard because you may be left feeling sad, angry, guilty or anxious and like you have NO ONE to talk to about it. You just know you don’t feel like yourself and you want someone to help you that will support your physical AND emotional needs.
- To take some pills; “maybe you just need something to help you”…and ...”this will go away”
- Insensitive things like “you can have more children”
- Counseling and talking about it is the only option (even though just the thought of TALKING about it makes you teary or panicky…)
The Truth Is...
- Time itself doesn’t heal trauma and loss. Grief and trauma can look and feel different to different people and it can feel overwhelming at times.
- People respond to a stillborn loss in unique ways and it can affect women differently based on prior life experiences.
- Not all physical therapists are equipped to help women heal from a stillborn loss.
- Taking pills may help you get through overwhelming thoughts and feelings, but trauma requires a team of experts to help you if you want to truly HEAL it, not just cover up symptoms.
- Counseling + Bodywork is the most effective approach to help you heal from a stillborn loss (and we have some great referral partners if you need help finding someone)
"We Help Individuals Overcome Pelvic Floor Issues And Heal After Trauma and Loss So They Can Be Active and Pain Free Again, Regardless of How Long It's Been"
- A family member tells you to rest and time will heal everything
- A colleague mentions going for a massage
- The “experts” on YouTube recommend breathing and meditation
- A friend suggests going to a counselor
- All while the doctor tells you they’ve done everything they can (leaving you confused about how you feel….)
It’s overwhelming to try to make a decision with all these choices…what will happen if you don’t make the right one?
Most people get stuck trying to make a decision about what to do next. They go days, weeks (even months!) without taking action or they give up on breastfeeding altogether because they’re just too overwhelmed with what to do.
When It Comes to Supporting Women Through Something as Serious as a Stillborn Loss…
You must choose the right provider for your health and well being. If you don’t, you could end up feeling stuck and not knowing where to turn or who to ask for help, or being dependent on pills the rest of your life (that don’t do anything but mask the underlying hurt).
Getting the “least-invasive”, most natural treatment is VITAL to you feeling the best you can during the time following your loss and preparing your body to conceive again in the future.
To do that, you have to not just treat the pain, but have a provider who is willing to hold space for healing for you, to help you process big emotions and listen to your story. A provider to guide you through the steps to HEAL from it so you can feel at peace and prepare your body if you plan to conceive again.
At The Healing Spot Physical Therapy, we’ve created a 3-step process to help you heal from a stillborn loss AND make sure you feel your best moving forward.
Step #1 - We Want To Listen To Your Story
Our healthcare system can be frustrating. You wait weeks, sometimes months, for an appointment, only to see the doctor for 10 minutes before they rush off to the next patient, leaving you wondering, “What just happened?”
Even most physical therapy clinics operate this way. They’re fast-paced, not attentive, and most therapists aren’t equipped to help you heal from a stillborn loss. It requires special training, a safe healing space, and a gentle approach.
That’s why our first step is to listen to your story.
Having worked with many women following a stillborn loss, we know that no two stories are the same. Each person has a different body, a different history, and a unique way of processing and healing from such a traumatic experience.
That’s why we take the time to sit down with you and truly listen to what you’re going through, not just in terms of your body, but also how it’s affecting your life.
Step #2 – Find the Best Way to Support You and Create a Safe Healing Space
Many women feel guilty after a stillborn loss, thinking they should have done something to prevent it. Chances are, you did nothing wrong.
Trauma and grief are difficult to navigate, and it takes a special provider to offer the support and guidance needed to heal.
You might have been told that your only options are to let time pass, rest, take medication, or talk to someone about it.
Sometimes, these things bring temporary relief, but they don’t address the root cause of the pain or the feelings of grief and anxiety in the first place.
Every woman processes a stillborn loss in her own way. No one has the exact same experience, and no one’s body responds in exactly the same way.
At The Healing Spot Physical Therapy, our goal is to support you in processing your grief and help prepare your body if you plan to conceive again in the future.
We can help your body release stress responses and allow you to feel safe and calm again, so you can create a loving space for the pregnancy you envision. The mind-body complex can store trauma in the form of a “Fight,” “Flight,” or “Freeze” response for months, years, or even indefinitely. Our goal is to help release that trauma so you can move forward with peace.
We understand that you may still feel unsure about whether physical therapy is right for you. That’s why we invite you to book a 30-minute consultation with a PT—an opportunity to meet with us, ask questions, and better understand your options before deciding on next steps.
Our Discovery Sessions are specifically for those who are unsure, skeptical, or have been let down in the past. During this session, you’ll find out what’s wrong, how we can help, and gain peace of mind knowing that your stillborn loss can be treated naturally.
Step #3 – Get Rid of the Pain & Keep It From Coming Back – Online or In-Person
This is when the real transformation happens. We develop a personalized plan that allows you to…
Get back to your daily activities, work, and exercise without fear of pelvic pain coming back.
Enjoy intimacy, stop missing out on family activities, and get back to living your life without pain.
Return to the pre-pain lifestyle you love.
You get exactly the care you need. Depending on your specific situation, you may benefit from 1:1 in-person or online sessions. Your care is tailored to your needs, with gentle exercises and self-care strategies to help you build strength, feel more confident, and address concerns related to your core, pelvic floor, and pain.
Our best clients are those who are motivated and ready to reclaim their active lifestyle, even if they’re feeling stuck right now!
You don’t have to sacrifice the activities or relationships you love over overwhelming feelings of guilt, worry or trauma that can be healed.
Sincerely,
Justine Calderwood
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About The Healing Spot Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs, CO...
Cassie C,
Mother of 4
Mary C,
Stay At Home Mom
“I started going to Justine about 4 months ago after the birth of my daughter back in the spring. My initial goal with my treatments was simply to heal a prolapse and the “open” feeling I had so that I could get back to the high intensity workouts I loved doing pre pregnancy.”