The Postpartum Athlete Program at Be Ready PT helps active parents rebuild strength, restore core and pelvic floor function, and return to exercise safely after pregnancy. Care focuses on progressive loading, movement confidence, and symptom reduction to support long-term activity and performance.

Don’t let lingering postpartum weakness hold back your return to movement.

Postpartum Athlete Program for Confident, Supported Return To Activity

We help you rebuild strength, restore confidence, and return to training safely after pregnancy through one-on-one postpartum physical therapy, progressive loading, and sport-specific movement support.

Experience meaningful improvements within 2–8+ weeks depending on your body, goals, and activity level.

  • Comprehensive postpartum movement assessment included
  • Rebuild strength, confidence, and control

What Does The Postpartum Athlete Program Include?

You receive clear, postpartum-specific deliverables designed to support your body as it adapts back to activity.

  • Postpartum movement and strength assessment summary
  • Core, pelvic floor, and full-body strength plan
  • Guidance for returning to running, lifting, or sport
  • Load management strategies for healing tissues
  • Milestone tracking tied to strength, confidence, and symptoms

Want a plan built around your goals and timeline?

How Does The Postpartum Athlete Program Work?

Our postpartum athlete program replaces uncertainty with clarity and support.

Step 1: Listen First. Reduce Pain.

  • We listen to what’s going on and how it’s affecting your life or training. 
  • We assess how you move, watch the activities that matter to you
  • We evaluate what’s contributing to pain or limitation

Leave your first visit with clarity and a clear plan forward.

Step 2: Fix the Root Cause.

Pain usually comes from not handling load well. We improve the mobility, control, and strength your body needs to move confidently again.

Receive your custom movement and strength plan—with clear guidance on what to do between visits, no guessing required.

    Step 3: Keep You Moving Long-Term.

    Our goal isn’t endless visits.  It’s helping you understand your body well enough to manage it confidently.

    By the end, you’re not just feeling better—you know how to stay better.

    Ready to move forward with confidence?

    Want To Feel Like Yourself Again While Training?

    • Return to exercise without fear or hesitation
    • Rebuild core and pelvic strength
    • Train without symptoms dictating intensity
    • Feel confident in your body again

    Curious how this could support your return to activity?

    What We’ve Learned Helping Postpartum Athletes In The Real World

    Most postpartum athletes don’t need to “start over.” They need structured support and progressive loading.

    From working with postpartum athletes, we’ve learned:

    • Symptoms often come from underloading, not overdoing
    • Generic core exercises don’t translate to real movement
    • Strength rebuilds faster when progression is clear
    • Confidence grows alongside physical capacity

    Have a question about your recovery or goals?

    Postpartum Athlete Program vs Regular PT, Rest, or Online Plans

    Want an approach built specifically for postpartum athletes?

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    The absolute best thing that I have ever done for myself! Cannot tell you the difference this has made in my quality of life! Dr. Andrea Smiley is a life saver and cannot recommend her enough! Thank you, thank you, thank you is all that I can say! Rob Mitchell
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    I had a great experience at be ready pt. Anna Taylor, is very expert and I highly recommend her. I had problems with my back and now is gone! I thought I had no solution. Thank you anna! Now she is helping me with knee and is going really well.
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    I can’t express how much Anne has helped me not only is she getting my knee and hips back together physically she has also been a personal sound board some days!! My main concern was being able to still workout and heal and that’s exactly what she did. I went in and said I can’t sit still 😂😂 if you need a true PT that keeps you working out and fixing you, Anne is the answer!! The only regret I have is not seeing her back in January when I first injured my knee!!
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    Was originally skeptical of the pricing structure (not taking insurance), but I’m glad I decided to go with them. I had undiagnosed nerve damage that was causing a lot of issues. After a few sessions I was back to my normal workouts again. Tried several other options before this, wish I would’ve started here! Team is friendly, knowledgeable, and super easy to work with!
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    BeReady was recommended to me from some friends who needed to recover from a sports injury. Being in a similar situation, I decided to give them a shot. Without a doubt, the best decision I’ve made. Andrea has been amazing to work with and has not only helped me recover from multiple surgeries but allowed me to continue to play the sports I love.
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    This is hands down the best physical therapy clinic I’ve ever been to. I came in with a big challenge: to get race-ready for a half marathon just four days away, despite lingering calf and hip pain. Anna quickly diagnosed my issues, treated my calves with dry needling, and provided me with a tailored plan for the days leading up to the race, including a pre-race routine. To my surprise, I ran the entire half marathon pain-free, and remained pain-free afterward as well! What truly sets BRPT (and Anna) apart is her dedication; she followed up with me regularly and clearly cared about my progress every step of the way. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!
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    Dr Anna has been instrumental in getting me through my half marathon training. I came in with some lingering hip pain and she was able to devise a treatment plan that not only helped adress the pain, it’s helped strengthen me as a runner to prevent other future injuries. Highly recommend
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    Andrea is beyond kind and amazing — she helped me recovery from injury and train for a marathon (PR) at the same time!

    Our Benchmarks And Patterns We See In Postpartum Athletes

    Postpartum athletes progress best when strength and confidence are rebuilt together.

    Common patterns we see:

    • Core weakness → targeted loading → improved control
    • Pelvic symptoms → coordinated strength work → symptom reduction
    • Fear of movement → structured progression → confident return
    • Fatigue during workouts → capacity rebuilding → improved tolerance

    Typical timelines:

    • Early improvements often appear within the first few weeks
    • Meaningful strength and confidence gains build over 4–8+ weeks depending on history

    Want to know what’s holding your progress back?

    FAQs About The Postpartum Athlete Program

    How Quickly Will I Notice Progress?

    Many postpartum athletes notice early changes within the first few weeks, especially improved strength, coordination, and confidence during movement.

    Longer-term improvements develop as your body adapts to progressive loading. The goal is sustainable progress that supports long-term activity, not rushing recovery.

    Can I Train While In The Program?

    Yes. Most postpartum athletes continue exercising while working through the program.

    Rather than avoiding movement, we help guide how and when to progress so your body adapts safely and confidently.

    Do I Need A Referral?

    No referral is required to get started.

    You can book directly and begin care without delays. If additional steps are needed, they’re explained clearly so you always know what’s happening.

    How Do You Track Progress?

    Progress is tracked through movement testing, strength benchmarks, and symptom response.

    Reassessments happen at planned checkpoints so progress is visible and measurable.

    What Does The Postpartum Athlete Program Cost?

    Plans start at $149 per month. Pricing depends on:

    • Session frequency
    • Complexity of goals
    • Activity level and timeline
    • Desired level of ongoing support

    Before you commit, we’ll recommend a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle with full transparency.

    Want clarity before deciding?

    Get Back to Your Life

    If you’re ready to rebuild strength, move confidently, and return to the activities you love, our Postpartum Athlete Program is designed to support you.

    • Comprehensive postpartum movement assessment included
    • Rebuild strength, confidence, and control

    Call 615-617-4942 or book a quick conversation to see how it fits your goals.