The Belly Whisperer Dr. Kelly Peterson PT, DPT

12/31/2023

Can you feel your core and pelvic floor contract and relax during DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING?!🤔

Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the best exercises for your belly, pelvic floor, and body!🙌

It’s even more critical during pregnancy and during labor/delivery to help breathe your baby out!🤰🏼

What is the diaphragm? It’s dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs. It plays a vital role in breathing even if you aren’t always aware of it. Learning proper body mechanics for inhalation and exhalation is important for many bodily functions and improving overall health❤️

I love when clients/patients tell me all they do is diaphragmatic breathing and all their issues resolve (I wish it was that simple for everyone but some need more)… That’s why I created The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program! All you need is 5-15 min a day! Here’s what someone sent me after purchasing my method online:⬇️⬇️⬇️

“I bought your package after I had my daughter last year. I healed up pretty good, but I ended up pregnant again (vasectomy baby) 🥴

Well, I just had my 6 week check up and I’m happy to report that this time, the doctor said I didn’t have a gap really (she said it’s so small, it’s barely noticeable) and that my diastasis recti can be considered healed!

I make big babies. First child was 9 lbs 1 oz at 41 weeks. Second was 8 lbs 6 oz at 39. Both gaps in my stomach were above my belly button and three fingers wide.

All I do are the diaphragmatic breathing exercises you taught. I’m still waiting to start pelvic floor therapy (no fault on my end) for my other issues, but I’m so grateful to have found your page. Without you, I wouldn’t have known about pelvic floor health and would’ve believed that I would forever struggle with my issues as I was previously led to believe.

Let this message serve as notice for how great you are and what you do for us ❤️”

2023 has been such a huge change from quitting my job and becoming a full time mom and still creating online content and trying to keep my small business going from home is tough (sometimes draining to the point I want to give up) but then I get amazing and positive messages like this. Thank you!

-The Belly Whisperer

08/09/2023

What you do 8-12 hours a day for work shows on your body physically and mentally…

So try to create a work and home environment to nurture your body especially your intimate parts❤️

-The Belly Whisperer

08/02/2023

PSA: STOP PUSHING WHEN YOU PEE🚫

I know it’s hard to resist “power p*eing” at work, at a concert, during a movie, at school, or while running late BUT it can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction and weakness⬇️⬇️⬇️

You should not be pushing, straining, holding your breath, or blowing your nose while trying to p*e. This can cause weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and result in organ prolapse, urinary leakage, urinary retention, hernia, and diastis recti⬇️⬇️

When you push or strain it causes the pressure in the abdominopelvic area to increase which can WEAKEN the pelvic floor muscles. The muscles can over stretch and lose their ability to support (like a hammock) so you won’t be able to hold in urine, p**p, or support your pelvic organs from falling out‼️

You don’t need to push and strain until all the urine is out. It’s normal to have some urine remaining in the bladder after you p*e✅

Stop trying to hurry up and squeeze every last drop out as quickly as possible. Don’t rush. Don’t push. Don’t even squat over the toilet if you can help it because it will only cause your pelvic floor to tighten and strain more❌

Your bladder and detrusor muscle do all the work and helps release or push your p*e for you. Your p*e will empty out naturally!✅

However, if you feel like you have the urge but can’t go or have difficulty emptying naturally then you should see a medical professional! Go see a physical therapist and have them evaluate and treat your symptoms!

And checkout The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program to learn how to breathe your p**p & p*e out, stretch your pelvic floor, and strengthen your pelvic floor to prevent and manage issues like this✅✅✅

Do you “power p*e”?⬇️⬇️⬇️

I know I’m guilty. It’s a hard habit to kick!🙋‍♀️

-The Belly Whisperer

07/27/2023

It’s sad how many people and patients I meet that are just living with chronic pain or injuries that are treatable.

They either were told “there is nothing you can do” or believe that it’s been so long that there is no hope getting better.

Healing injuries and maintaining your health is a lifelong process and takes TIME!

Yes, even if you only have 5-15 min a day for yourself! (I stayed up an extra 30 min before bed last night stretching my pelvic floor because I know how much better I will feel in the morning even though I’m exhausted and just want to watch Netflix or sleep😴

I say this to my patients all the time that ask me, “Now that I’m better do I have to keep doing these exercises for the rest of my life?”🤔

Short answer: It depends⬇️

But typically for chronic or re-occurring injuries or issues…YES!✅

That does not mean you have to do the same exercises every day for the next 6 months, or 2 years, or 20+ years!

BUT you do until you can return to all your normal activities and workouts symptom free!✅

For most people that get help, you should start to recover within the first few months (depending on severity of situation) and then hopefully not need physical therapy for awhile or after another major life event, injury, or issue! ( For instance, child birth, car accident, fall, fracture, etc)🙌

The point is don’t wait to start healing because it will only get worse overtime.

Will today be the day you start putting your emotional, physical, and mental needs first to start healing?🙋‍♀️⬇️

-The Belly Whisperer

07/07/2023

I help people p**p, p*e, and have s*x for a living but…

I am also a first-time mom and 6 months postpartum (emergency c-section mama!) that has gone from working 7 days a week(2 jobs!) + starting her own business➡️to taking care of my baby girl 7 days a week and trying to figure out how to continue helping people through my business while taking a step back right now to be a mom…(why I’m posting at 10pm😅)

Did I mention that I struggled for years with abdominopelvic issues due to IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, gluten intolerance, and internal hemorrhoids?!💩

The silver lining is that it taught me a lot about abdominopelvic pain and symptoms that help me better understand my patients with chronic or acute abdominopelvic issues and helped me during and after my pregnancy (so I look at it as a blessing now🙏)

My mission as a pelvic, visceral, and orthopedic physical therapist is to help educate people about their body (especially the intimate parts!) and provide a safe environment to discuss and treat abdominopelvic issues at all ages✅

I provide resources and educational info to help people manage belly and pelvic pain for improved pregnancy, post-operative recovery, gut health, postpartum recovery, pelvic health, and s*x life✅

I provide an outlet for people to seek medical treatment and advise on issues that often go undiagnosed or may not be effectively treated with current, widely practiced management strategies. I am committed to helping people find online support and providing a network with other health care professionals to create a multidisciplinary plan of care for your body✅

Everyone deserves to understand and develop control over their body✅

That’s why I created The Belly Whisperer® Method Online Program! It’s for EVERYONE looking to heal and manage common abdominopelvic issues like constipation!✅

So if you want to talk about taboo topics, intimate health concerns, and the “weird stuff” then you have come to the right place!

Join my Belly Buddy club and FOLLOW me on to talk all things belly & pelvic!

There’s no such thing as TMI!

Let’s talk tummy!

-The Belly Whisperer

06/01/2023

Healing injuries and maintaining your health is a lifelong process…

I say this to my patients all the time that ask me, “Now that I’m better do I have to keep doing these exercises for the rest of my life?”🤔

Short answer: It depends⬇️

But typically for chronic or re-occurring injuries or issues…YES!✅

That does not mean you have to do the same exercises every day for the next 6 months, or 2 years, or 20+ years!

BUT you do until you can return to all your normal activities and workouts symptom free!✅

For most people that get help, you should start to recover within the first few months (depending on severity of situation) and then hopefully not need physical therapy for awhile or after another major life event, injury, or issue! ( For instance, child birth, car accident, fall, fracture, etc)🙌

I really appreciate this message because it really hits home for a lot of people, including myself, who have had a lot of injuries an issues that I have recovered from with physical therapy!

That’s why when people ask me “what am I doing for exercise postpartum?”

I always say the same thing I was doing before and during my pregnancy…MY METHOD! I do the same exercises I am giving you‼️

Foundational CORE & PELVIC FLOOR exercises (people think you have to do crazy advanced exercise but most people don’t need that!)✅✅✅

I do the same basic exercises from my programs every week so I can stay healthy to take care of my family and patients!⬇️

The whole point of my method and the reason I created it, was to have some thing that people and myself could use over and over again during their life❤️

I know there are a lot of people that suffer from abdominopelvic issues like me so I hope you get relief however you do it🙏

Thank you so much for these kind words💕

LINK in BIO for FREE trial and resources to find help near you!💕

-The Belly Whisperer

04/12/2023

Recorded TikTok LIVE on KEGELS and pelvic floor strengthening on my YouTube channel⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://youtu.be/w_ME7hjZ98s

I got so many DMs, emails, and questions yesterday after posting my video on KEGELS so I decided to go live to answer some of these for people during my walk with baby girl!💕 (Sorry the video is choppy and bouncy but I don’t have a lot of time right now!)

I talk about using vaginal weights, biofeedback, and devices that claim to “tighten” or “strengthen” your pelvic floor!✅

I answer a few questions too!

For more info checkout my new mini course on PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTHENING🔥🔥🔥

LINK in BIO to sign up‼️

-The Belly Whisperer

Recorded TikTok LIVE on KEGELS and pelvic floor strengthening!I got so many DMs, emails, and questions yesterday after posting my video on KEGELS so I decide...

03/14/2023

Get 20% OFF today! Use promo code LUCKYBELLY20 during checkout on ALL online programs and courses during the St. Patty's Day SALE!

03/13/2023

Words can’t describe how rewarding it feels helping moms as a pelvic floor PT now that I am a mother…❤️

Here is feedback from a mom after a consult and doing my Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program!⬇️⬇️⬇️

“Through my rehabilitation process, Kelly demonstrated a high level of expertise, compassion, and commitment to my well-being. I knew I was in good hands! She took the time to listen to my concerns, understand my goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help me regain strength and mobility after suffering from an umbilical hernia from my second pregnancy. Throughout our sessions, she was professional, patient, and encouraging. Perhaps most importantly, she always showed genuine care and concern for my well-being. I can't thank her enough!” - S.

I can’t believe the feedback I am already receiving about my new program! My goal is to help people (especially moms!) around the world!🙏

How do you know if this program is right for you:⬇️⬇️⬇️

✔️Pregnant/Postpartum
✔️Diastasis Recti
✔️Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
✔️Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD)
✔️Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
✔️Pelvic Organ Prolapse
✔️Urinary Incontinence/Urgency
✔️Constipation
✔️Lighting Crotch
✔️Vulvar Varicosities
✔️Hemorrhoids/Fissures
✔️Painful Pe*******on
✔️Painful S*x
✔️Plantar Fasciitis
✔️Carpal Tunnel
✔️Breast Feeding/Carrying Baby Posture
✔️Migraines/Headaches
✔️TMJ/Jaw Pain
✔️Labor/Delivery Prep
✔️Perineal Massage/Tears
✔️C-Section Recovery & Self-Massage
✔️Sciatica
✔️Round Ligament Pain
✔️Return to High Impact Exercise & Running Postpartum

It contains 45 total videos:⬇️⬇️⬇️

✔️ 19 Introduction Videos
✔️ 15 Exercise Videos
✔️ 2 Stretching Videos
✔️ 1 Diastasis Recti Self-Assessment Video
✔️ 1 C-Section Self-Scar Tissue Massage & Recovery
✔️ 1 Labor Prep & Delivery
✔️ 1 Diastasis & Hernia Taping Video
✔️ 1 Constipation & Hemorrhoids Bonus Video
✔️ 1 4th Trimester Recovery Devices & Tools
✔️ 3 Bonus Videos
(Program Total=45 videos)

It’s comes with 12 Guides, 17 Home Exercise Programs, and Educational Resources!✅

20% OFF ALL courses during St. Pattys SALE☘️☘️☘️

Use CODE: LUCKYBELLY20 for any courses and programs‼️

-The Belly Whisperer

03/05/2023

✨400K GIVEAWAY✨

WOW! I can’t believe I hit 400K on Facebook! Thank you for supporting my small business and helping it grow🙏

Thank you you for helping me normalize talking about our intimate parts so people will feel more comfortable taking about it with family, friends, and medical professionals🙌

I’m 10 wks postpartum and still recovering after my c-section BUT…I want to GIVEAWAY 4 ONLINE PROGRAMS to four BELLY BUDDIES!!🎉🎉🎉

Everyone deserves pelvic floor physical therapy!❤️❤️❤️

Each winner can choose between my ONLINE programs🙌🙌🙌

Thank you to all my Belly Buddies, friends, and family for all the love and support. I could not have accomplished all of this without your support day in and day out!❤️

Welcome to all the new Belly Buddies!🤗

I want everyone to learn how to live a PAIN FREE life and understand ways to treat their symptoms!❤️

Hopefully I will be able to continue to grow and help more people outside of Orange County who I can’t treat in person!❤️

Thank you for ALL the encouragement and support. You have no idea how much I appreciate all your love and support!❤️

All the positive comments, messages, and new colleagues on social media have helped me reach 400K FOLLOWERS! Thank you for sharing the TUMMY LOVE!✨

FOUR lucky bellIes will WIN!⬇️⬇️⬇️

✨Here is how to be crowned the BELLY CHAMP:✨

1. LIKE this PHOTO✨

2. TAG 5 NEW Belly Buddies below⬇️

3. Subscribe to my website newsletter to ENTER the GIVEAWAY! (LINK IN BIO)

✨Giveaway will last until 11/18/23✨

Thank you for joining my Belly Club and welcome to all the new bellies! Can’t wait to talk tummy with you💩

Let’s normalize taking about our pelvic health baby!❤️❤️❤️

-The Belly Whisperer

03/02/2023

It’s never too late to heal your belly and pelvic floor postpartum (YES, even 30-40 years later you will most likely have abdominopelvic issues especially if left untreated‼️)

I’m 32 years old and already have to do pelvic floor physical therapy exercises for my IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, and hypertonic PF😅 That’s why I decided to add a new program for those who want to prevent and manage common pelvic/belly issues🙌

NEW POSTPARTUM Recovery Online Program (YES! I listened and packaged a postpartum only program based off my other program for all my mamas that are no longer pregnant or had kids years and years ago‼️)

I had an emergency c-section about 9 wks ago now! I have been doing breathing, stretching, strengthening, and just started back lifting weights at the gym and running for my belly and pelvic floor!✅

I have been working so hard at home doing exercises from my online programs so I can manage my pain, prevent injuries, and get back to my job and functional activities! There is so much fear postpartum around exercise but studies have shown it can help prevent so many common injuries to your belly and pelvic floor✅✅✅

How do you know if this program is right for you:⬇️⬇️⬇️

✔️Postpartum
✔️Diastasis Recti
✔️Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
✔️Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD)
✔️Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
✔️Pelvic Organ Prolapse
✔️Urinary Incontinence/Urgency
✔️Constipation
✔️Lighting Crotch
✔️Vulvar Varicosities
✔️Hemorrhoids/Fissures
✔️Painful Pe*******on
✔️Painful S*x
✔️Plantar Fasciitis
✔️Carpal Tunnel
✔️Upper Body Posture
✔️Migraines/Headaches
✔️TMJ/Jaw Pain
✔️C-Section Recovery & Self-Massage
✔️Sciatica
✔️Round Ligament Pain
✔️Return to High Impact Exercise & Running Postpartum

✔️ 1 Diastasis Recti Self-Assessment Video
✔️ 1 C-Section Self-Scar Tissue Massage & Recovery
✔️ 1 Diastasis & Hernia Taping Video
✔️ 1 Constipation & Hemorrhoids Bonus Video
✔️ 1 4th Trimester/Postpartum Recovery Devices & Tools

And so much more! Checkout my website for more information✅✅✅

LINK in BIO to start healing your belly and pelvic floor today!❤️

Questions?⬇️⬇️⬇️

-The Belly Whisperer

02/07/2023

💕Recorded LIVE: Postpartum Recovery💕

I have been getting hundreds of messages and questions regarding pregnancy and postpartum care so I decided to come on live during my walk at the beach with baby girl to try to address some of those and answer some questions!

I also gave a little update on how we are doing seven weeks postpartum💕

Let’s talk tummy!

-The Belly Whisperer

01/24/2023

💕3 Weeks Post Emergency C-Section Update💕

I have been getting hundreds of messages and questions about how to recover postpartum (especially after a C-section!)but it’s been hard to answer everyone when I am trying to recover and more importantly take care of my baby girl💕

If you want to prevent injury and heal your belly/pelvic floor at home, checkout my NEW Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program BECAUSE I am adding my daily/weekly postpartum routine!💕

I will be creating downloadable PDFs of my personalized home exercises over the next 1-3 months!💕

I apologize for not being able to post as much new content because I have less time on little sleep! I will be sharing so much more after maternity leave💕

LINK in BIO to sign up today to learn how to prevent injury and manage belly and pelvic symptoms at home💕💕💕

-The Belly Whisperer

01/15/2023

I never thought I would miss being pregnant but seeing these photos from my beautiful sister’s wedding really has me missing my baby bump and wanting baby number two already…

My doctor advised that I wait at least 18 months to get pregnant again due to the emergency C-section but I’m thinking I won’t be able to wait that long!

How long did you wait in between your pregnancies?

-The Belly Whisperer

12/05/2022

Officially 39 weeks pregnant with baby girl💕

I’m ready to hold you in my arms!💕

I’ll be going LIVE at 3:30/4PM PST to announce the HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY WINNER on IG & FB!💕

I can’t wait to GIVE for FREE my new Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program with one lucky BELLY BUDDY today🎉

Cheers to all the MAMAS and MAMAS-TO-BE out there (especially if you are due on December like me🎄)

JOIN ME LIVE today!💕

-The Belly Whisperer

12/04/2022

🎄Holiday GIVEAWAY for my NEW Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program🎄

I can’t believe the feedback I am already receiving about my new program!🙏

I don’t know when baby girl is coming so I want to do a HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY now in case she comes this week☃️

I finally launched my NEW Pregnancy Prep & Postpartum Recovery Online Program after months of work during my pregnancy and I will be picking 1 LUCKY BELLY to WIN from my FB or IG subscription group!🙌

I will be selecting a WINNER tomorrow so sign up to enter in the lottery to WIN‼️

LINK in BIO or story to ENTER and SIGN UP!

How do you know if this program is right for you:⬇️⬇️⬇️

✔️Pregnant/Postpartum
✔️Diastasis Recti
✔️Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
✔️Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD)
✔️Low back, hip, or pelvic pain
✔️Pelvic Organ Prolapse
✔️Urinary Incontinence/Urgency
✔️Constipation
✔️Lighting Crotch
✔️Vulvar Varicosities
✔️Hemorrhoids/Fissures
✔️Painful Pe*******on
✔️Painful S*x
✔️Plantar Fasciitis
✔️Carpal Tunnel
✔️Breast Feeding/Carrying Baby Posture
✔️Migraines/Headaches
✔️TMJ/Jaw Pain
✔️Labor/Delivery Prep
✔️Perineal Massage/Tears
✔️C-Section Recovery & Self-Massage
✔️Sciatica
✔️Round Ligament Pain
✔️Return to High Impact Exercise & Running Postpartum

It contains 45 total videos:⬇️⬇️⬇️

✔️ 19 Introduction Videos
✔️ 15 Exercise Videos
✔️ 2 Stretching Videos
✔️ 1 Diastasis Recti Self-Assessment Video
✔️ 1 C-Section Self-Scar Tissue Massage & Recovery
✔️ 1 Labor Prep & Delivery
✔️ 1 Diastasis & Hernia Taping Video
✔️ 1 Constipation & Hemorrhoids Bonus Video
✔️ 1 4th Trimester Recovery Devices & Tools
✔️ 3 Bonus Videos
(Program Total=45 videos)

It’s comes with 12 Guides, 17 Home Exercise Programs, and Educational Resources!✅

Checkout some of the exercises and activities I go through at 7 months pregnant in the photos!🤰

Shout out to my sisters who took these beautiful photos of baby girl!❤️

Somebody didn’t make time to do a maternity photo shoot because they wanted to finish this program🤣

Happy Holidays!☃️

-The Belly Whisperer