Carrie Koziol is a Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Pilates Specialist, DRA Trainer, and Puberty/Perimenopause Coach passionate about educating vagina owners about their body whether they are in puberty or perimenopause. In this episode, Carrie speaks about diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), which is a separation of the left and right side of the abdominal muscles impacting pregnant women, older women, babies, and men.

In this episode, Carrie covers:

• Causes of DRA and other conditions that may come with it
• How to prevent and treat DRA including precautions about surgery & the types of kegels you do
• How a women's health PT can help (and when it is time for surgery) 
• What you can do if you can't afford a women's health PT

Resources

• Pelvic Pain Explained: What you Need to Know

• Recommended Books on Pelvic Health

• Recommended Books on Pregnancy and Postpartum

• Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Motherhood

• Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

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About Carrie Koziol

Carrie’s passion is empowering and educating women about their bodies. She specializes in tackling “taboo” topics with a blend of humor, expertise, and practical tips that women are able to use right away to start moving their bodies better. A Women’s Health Physical Therapist and experienced speaker, she has spoken in front of large audiences like MommyCon Chicago and more intimate settings in living rooms across the state, delivering messages to remind women that their bodies are temples and should be celebrated for all they are capable of doing!!! 

She is a mother of three who understands what it is like to juggle motherhood, run a household, and manage a career while striving to remain fit and well. She is excited to share simple ways to infuse more nutritional movement into your daily lives without adding extra stress.

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