Who We Help
A Note from Justine Calderwood, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
“Hi sweet lady! What brought you here? Are you looking for some pain relief or help during pregnancy or postpartum, regardless of how long it’s been since you gave birth? As a mom of two girls, I understand where you may be at. Before my husband and I decided to start our family, I remember the prayers I said, hoping for babies of our own to love and take care of.
During pregnancy I felt so much worry, for being able to have the birth experience I wanted and whether I was going to be a “good mom”. I ate right, I read up on all the stages of pregnancy and eagerly awaited my little ones. I was not at all prepared for the physical, emotional and mental demands being a mom would require of me. On top of that, I had been suffering from daily headaches since my early 20’s, and the demands of motherhood made my headaches intensify. I soon found myself exhausted, unhappy and in more pain.
I found a solution to my chronic pain (and pelvic floor concerns…I can thank my kids for giving me those) which I have since used to help hundreds of other women live with less pain and with more joy. I love to help women navigate through whatever it is they’re worried about and struggling with physically and emotionally.
I help women with chronic pain of the back, hips, pelvis and neck feel better again, even if they’ve tried other things that didn’t work in the past. I help women with fertility concerns be successful during the conception process; moms who weren’t sure they would ever become moms. I get to see their precious babies grow and the joy they have brought to their families; it’s indescribable the joy I feel at being a part of their story. I am also beyond blessed to help pregnant moms relieve pain and help prepare their bodies for childbirth, whatever mom has envisioned as her ideal birth experience (at home, in a birth center or at the hospital). And I help new and seasoned moms throughout different stages of motherhood; from early postpartum recovery to helping moms rebuild core and pelvic floor strength, heal diastasis, reconnect with spouse/partner, heal incontinence, manage prolapse symptoms and even improve breastfeeding success.
As I mentioned, part of my “mom story” includes years of chronic pain; daily, unrelenting headaches to be exact. They started long before I became a mom and worsened as the demands I placed on myself as a mother grew. I worried that they would never go away and I lost hope because the physicians, specialists, medications, injections, rest, exercise, and even dental work didn’t help me. I finally discovered a natural, gentle, holistic approach to healing that started unraveling years of restriction, tension and pain and uncovered the root cause of my issue. That’s when things started to change and I found an unrelenting passion for helping other women who are in the spot I used to be in. That’s why I’m passionate about helping you and why I went on to become a Certified Birth Healing Specialist Physical Therapist and Reiki Master Practitioner.
I want you, too, to feel great! I want to help you feel confident and strong and balanced as a mom and heal whatever issues you may be currently experiencing! I want to help you enjoy life to the fullest! Here at The Healing Spot we’re a unique practice and I’m confident you’ll feel that as soon as you connect with us.
Our mission is simple: We Help Women Heal and Feel Empowered. We believe in providing the highest quality care and a nurturing connection with our patients.
Will you take our hand and allow us to help you?”
~Justine Calderwood, MSPT
PS) If you can relate, then we would love to talk with you! Set up a time with our staff to tell us what you’re most concerned about; let us answer your questions and determine if we can help you, too.
If you’ve tried a lot of things already, that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s actually a good thing because we now know what DOESN’T work and are closer to finding out what WILL work for your problem.
We help …
- Busy New Moms
- Who want to get rid of the “mommy tummy” so they can feel strong and confident once again
- Who are scared about prolapse and haven’t been given any guidelines on how to manage it (and don’t want to make it worse)
- Who are having trouble getting back into the gym or on the trails because of nagging pain...or confusion about how to get started safely
- Who are having cramping and increased pain with menstruation that has changed recently and nothing seems to be helping
- Who want to take care of their family without being worried about diastasis, leaking or feelings of prolapse
- Who are trying to recover and restore their bodies after a C-section, because it just seems harder than having a vaginal birth
- Who are suffering from pelvic floor issues including weakness, discomfort, pain, leaking, hemorrhoids or constipation
- Pregnant Women
- Who are preparing for their dream pregnancy and delivery and want some reassurance that her body is ready… AND wants to keep baby in a good position
- Who want to remain active, fit and pain-free through their pregnanc
- Who have been told that pain is just a part of being pregnant and to just accept it...but she knows there’s got to be someone who can help
- Active Women
- Who know they must make health and wellness a priority so they can run the kids to practice, manage a career, look after their spouse, and be the person the whole family can count on
- Who want to look healthier, feel more energized, and be able to run after kids all day (even after getting their own workout in)...without being bothered by pain or stiffness
- Who want to feel good in their bodies without relying on injections or unnecessary surgery
- Who experience discomfort and pain with sex and want sexy time to be enjoyable again
- Who are tired of leaking and want to hit the gym or the trails again without wearing a pad or peeing in her yoga pants
- Who have poured all their energy and love into their children, who have now grown, and want to enjoy this next phase of their life with their spouse without being slowed down by pain or stiffness
- Women With Chronic Pain
- Who have had pain lasting longer than 3 months who want to avoid the use of drugs, injections or surgery to feel better so they can have more energy for work AND play
- Who are tired of being tired all the time; they want to connect with their families without feeling exhausted at the end of every day
- Who don’t want to take pain pills to manage their pain because they are afraid of becoming addicted, who feel there is a better and healthier way to feel good in their bodies, and who prefer a natural solution
- Who have tried other things like chiropractic care, massage, exercise, and even off-the-wall gadgets off the internet to feel better and they’re losing hope that anything will ever work or that anyone knows what to do to actually fix the problem for good
- Frustrated Moms
- Who feel like things have been different since having kids and are frustrated with their lack of progress
- Who feel a sense of overwhelm and anxiety since having a baby and can’t quite pinpoint why or doesn’t know who to turn to….could it be birth trauma?
- Who had their baby months ago but still look pregnant (and really want their sleek, strong core back!)
- Who don’t want to just sit and watch their children from the sidelines; they want to be in on the action of climbing, biking, running, jumping, getting on the floor, and playing with their children
- Who feel broken and know there must be something they can do to help themselves but don’t know where to start
- Breastfeeding Moms
- Who are having pain or issues with milk supply because of a recent difficult birth or a previous injury or tightness that is stopping her from being able to breastfeed like her lactation specialist tells her is possible
- Who suffer from breast, upper back or neck pain because of breastfeeding positions or carrying their babies, who don’t want their days and nights interrupted by ongoing pain
- Who have had multiple bouts of mastitis and she’s heard that “Myofascial Release” may help
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About The Healing Spot Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, 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.”
