Patient Stories & Reviews

I started with Thrive at 6 weeks postpartum with my second baby. I experienced a lot of uncomfort and loss of function with my first. Michaela came to my home, was kind, thorough and helped me heal and strengthen my pelvic floor within just a few weeks. I am pack to strength training, caring for my baby and family without any leakage, pain or discomfort. Reaching out to Michaela at Thrive was one of the best decisions I made for myself !

I’ve been seeing Michaela at Thrive Pelvic Health & Wellness throughout pregnancy and postpartum with my 3rd child- and she was even my doula this time! It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am to have found her practice. I came to her with several issues about halfway into my pregnancy- and extremely nervous about labor/birth this time. I saw a different pelvic floor therapist with my previous pregnancy that didn’t help much, so I wasn’t confident that I could resolve my issues during pregnancy. But with her encouraging approach, we immediately came up with a plan and several of my issues were resolved. Throughout pregnancy, she helped me learn how to relieve the many uncomfortable changes our bodies experience. She also helped me with birth prep for my first unmedicated birth, and I had my easiest birth so far. Michaela is so passionate about pelvic floor & women’s health and it shows through how knowledgeable she is and committed she is to helping her patients! She is also just a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and supportive person. I always feel so comfortable and calm in her presence, which is so important. I had my best birth and postpartum experience yet, and I believe that was mostly because of working with Michaela this time. I highly recommend!

Michaela is 100% the best provider I have ever been to—not just in women’s health, but in healthcare in general. She is incredibly knowledgeable and truly an expert in her field. What sets her apart is how far she is willing to go for her patients. She takes the time to listen, thoroughly research your concerns, and explore the best possible treatment options, including alternatives when appropriate.

I always feel like I am in the best of hands while in her care. She genuinely wants to understand the full picture and find the approach that is best for you and your specific condition. Her compassion, dedication, and attention to detail are exceptional. It is rare to find a provider who combines this level of expertise with such genuine care for her patients. I cannot recommend Michaela highly enough.

Michaela was so wonderful to work with! On our virtual appointment she was very attentive and took time to listen to me and provide solutions. She is super knowledgeable and you can tell she is super passionate about helping women! Would highly recommend this practice! I only wish I lived closer so I could attend in person.

So helpful and once I started going here I actually started to feel better. This place is amazing.

Very patient, sweet, and friendly pelvic floor therapist. Michaela was able to assess my starting level and show me exercises to help me strengthen my muscles. She took videos on my phone so I can remember how to do the exercises. She also would follow-up with me via text message between sessions to help answer questions or provide guidance as needed. At each subsequent session, she would advance the exercises to further strengthen my muscles, making adjustments if I'm not able to do the new exercises right off the bat. She was very attentive and highly engaged. She provided a lot of educational information to help me understand the human body. I had several issues which was resolved after a couple of sessions each. I highly recommend Michaela!

Michaela is a warm and kind encouraging person! She is very knowledgeable with lots of tips and strategies to share. Highly recommend her!

I had the joy of working with Michaela during my pregnancy! As a busy mom who hadn’t been consistently working out in the past few years, I didn’t feel physically prepared going into my second pregnancy. Michaela guided me through a variety of pelvic floor, core, and breathing exercises that I was able to implement into my routine! She also shared various birth prep resources that were very helpful.

Michaela has a wealth of knowledge, but what truly stands out is her approachability, kindness, and patience. She creates a comfortable and supportive environment that made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. Thank you Michaela!

I’m so glad for all the help Michaela has provided for me during labor and delivery! She is so knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional.

Michaela is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She makes me feel so comfortable and at-ease, instilling trust in everything she says. She asks great questions to make sure that education and exercises are tailored to what makes sense for you. She is well-versed across a broad range of topics, and she takes the time to make sure you feel heard and to explain things in detail. I’m so lucky to have worked with her and hope to continue working with her in the future!