End of Year Recap

Good Morning Community Supporters!

As the year comes to close, I want to say thank you for your continued support and encouragement in growing and making this community one that is rooted in love, advocacy, support, and maternal health equity.

The year of 2025 has been full of transitions that not only validated the purpose of my work, but also stretched me in ways that only fostered and developed my skills and apathy as a clinician. 

Below are some celebratory wins for us a community and supporter of Occupational Transitions/Ground & Root Pelvic Floor Therapy:: 

• Instructor for the Enhanced Recovery After Delivery Program: Presenting on the benefits of early VIRTUAL Postpartum Rehabilitation

• Presented at the Postpartum Wisdom Summit hosted by Boundless Wellness

• Presented on “Emerging Practices: Women’s Health”  to the UAB Department of Occupational Therapy Program 

• Publicly launched a community diaper bank. Interested in supporting this project? Donations of diapers/wipes can also be shipped to 2142 Richmond Highway Suite 103 - 1102, Stafford VA 22554

• Attended the PelviCon Conference virtually

• Co-hosted alongside Unfiltered Lactation the “I’m Black and I’m Proud(ly) Breastfeeding” in the park event during Black Breastfeeding Week

• Booked and shot my FIRST Fresh 48 Session

• Interviewed by WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy program on my role as an OT in Perinatal Health

• Became an education content contributor with the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative

• Presented Ground & Root’s NEWEST PROGRAM OFFERING: VIRTUAL Postpartum Restorative Core and Pelvic Floor Health Coaching at the 14th Annual Mochapreneur Holiday Shopping Expo. Another service NEW offering will be VIRTUAL PREnatal PranaYoga

Both programs/classes will start February 2026. Click here to register.

Fresh 48: First bath and head wash

As an Occupational Therapist working in a very niche market, I’ve been humbled by the opportunity to mentor students and therapists looking to transition into Women’s Health, as well as have had the privilege of seeing them launch their own successful business. Shout out to A Cup of OT!

In my effort to continue supporting the growing educational needs of those subscribed to my blog and/or who follow me on social media, next year's blog will have a different layout that will give insight into the activities that’s shaping and guiding my work as a Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist and Maternal Health Advocate. Sections of each blog post will include:

• Pelvic Power: Tips for supporting bowel, bladder, and sexual health

• Well Read: Highlighting book(s) I’ve read for the month

• Good Eats: Healthy recipes for weekly meal prep

So what’s next for Occupational Transitions and Ground & Root Pelvic Therapy?

Stayed tuned to see!

With gratitude, 

Elle