Are you seeking an online experience that has additional guidance?
Do you learn better with structure and instructor feedback? Our bundle mentorship program is a great opportunity for anyone looking for:
- Accountability in their online learning
- Q & A forums and ongoing mentorship during the 15 week learning period
- Community support from learning peers
- Fast-track applications for work with FPC studio in NYC.
Fit For Birth is introducing a new way to take our bundle course experience that comes with ongoing support from both Joanie Johnson co-founder of the Fit Pregnancy Club in NYC and James Goodlatte, Founder of Fit For Birth.
For a limited time you can take our bundle course offering with the added bonus of additional mentorship from two of the industry leaders in pre & postnatal fitness.
In order to make sure you have the most impactful learning experience on the market we have pumped up our regular bundle offering with these extra perks.
What’s included:
- Lifetime access to Fit For Birth’s: Pre & Post Natal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Diastasis and Core Consultant course package
- Live Kick off call with James and Joanie Johnson
- Group video calls during the 15 weeks mentorship package with James and Joanie to answer Q&A’s and provide mentorship. (The bundle program is 12 weeks with a 3 week intermission between courses)
- The chance to submit your resume and audition to become an FPC instructor upon completion of the CES course.
For a limited time we are offering open admission to this unique course experience.There are a limited number of spots available for this program so be sure to sign up well before the January 7th deadline!
Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialists..
Ready to go… Next Level ?
Pre & Post Natal Diastasis & Core Consultant™
Industry Approved. Industry Partnered.
Join Fit For Birth and The Bloom Method’s Brooke Cates in the most innovative and in-depth look at diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, herniation, sacroliciac joint dysfunction, and C-section & episiotomy rehabilitation!
Elevate your fitness career as a Diastasis & Core Consultant!
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BE THE AUTHORITY
on Pre & Postnatal Core Integrity, Prevention, & Rehabilitation
Fit For Birth has teamed up with The Bloom Method to deliver a course that is truly unlike any other. The Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant™ course is created specifically for fitness and wellness practitioners.
Diastasis is a big word in the Pre & Post Natal Industry and as a wellness or fitness professional, you have a chance to give women struggling with Diastasis Recti knowledge and empowerment to heal.
Also known as a separation in the abdominal wall, many women (and trainers!) don’t realize that improper exercise can actually lead to diastasis recti.
And what we know is this:
It is better to prevent Diastasis Recti than to have to repair it. But there is hope for healing!
The Current SituationDiastasis recti affects about two-thirds of pregnant women, and various programs around the world have risen to address the problem: Tupler Technique®, MUTU System, Birth2FitMum, The Tummy Team, and more. A Fit For Birth professional must understand them all.
Understand the conflicting science and exercises for solving diastasis, so that you can empower your clients to the fastest success by choosing the methods that work best for them.
Now you can be the definitive resource for these women!
- Understand the evolution and social impact of Diastasis Recti
- Understand Core Corrective Methods
- Understand the physiology and synergy of the core’s “Inner Unit”
- Distinguish between Abdominal Bracing, Hollowing, and “Drawing In”
- Identify symptoms and describe prevention and rehabilitation techniques
- Understand under and over-facilitation problems in core dysfunction
- Design Corrective Exercise for lumbopelvic core challenges
- Understand the power of the mind and of nutrition in prevention and healing
Learn from Women’s Physical Therapists:
Michelle Alba & Pamela Downey
Michelle Alba
Women’s Health PT, Licensed Physical Therapist
Specialized training in OB/GYN and Pelvic Floor
Michelle Alva is a licensed Women’s Health/Ob/Gyn Physical Therapist, Tantra Practitioner, Emotional Release Bodyworker, Intuitive Sound Healer, and mom. With more than two decades of working with clients, Michelle’s “Alva Method of Self-Empowered Healing” unites modern science with ancient wisdom.
Her mission is to educate women on how to empower themselves to their natural abilities. She sees the perinatal experience as a sacred time in the life of every woman; an opportunity that will impact their children for a lifetime.
As a student of the Primal Health philosophy, Michelle follows an integrative and holistic approach that accounts for the interconnection within health and vitality. Her work with children within the last decade continues to affirm for her why it’s so important to nurture pre and postnatal women.
Michelle’s desire to work with the Fit For Birth community is a natural fit, as her work reflects similar values, integration, comprehensive understandings, research-based content and functional result-based application.
Michelle has a 11k following:
Not only is she a respected authority, she’s also the currently slated partner for the FFB Yoga Course!
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Pamela Downey
Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Herman and Wallace Faculty
Pamela A. Downey, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMB, is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction. Owner of Partnership in Therapy, a private practice in Coral Gables, Florida, she treats women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction, related urogynecological and colorectal issues, spine dysfunction, osteoporosis and complaints associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her mission is to educate and integrate healthy lifestyles for patients on the road to wellness.Dr. Downey has been honored to teach with the Herman and Wallace Institute since 2006. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University Of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida, and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A certified Polestar Pilates Educator, she utilizes Pilates and therapeutic exercise interventions specifically designed for patients with pre/post-natal, pelvic floor muscle and other lumbo-pelvic pain-related dysfunctions.Dr. Downey received her Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and her Master of Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. She is actively involved in professional activities of the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, presently sitting as Coordinator of Research Submissions for annual meetings and as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Women’s Health. Dr. Downey has lectured nationally and internationally at professional conferences and is the author of multiple published research articles and a book chapter on chronic pelvic pain in the medical text, Women’s Health in Physical Therapy.
This Course is Unique
Practice the Art ofEmpowerment Step-By-StepProtocols Outside-the-BoxHolisitic Diastasis Recti Treatment In-Depth Look atPostpartum Dysfunctions Overview of PopularDiastasis Treatment Programs Overview of GlobalResearch Understand TreatmentBy Physical Therapists Simplify WithThe Notable 9 C-section/EpisiotomyRehabilitation Physiological ImplicationsAssessments for DR and Pelvic Floor
FEATURING GUEST TRAINER BROOKE CATES
FOUNDER OF THE BLOOM METHOD
Brooke is known for her strong desire to empower women through movement before, during & after their pregnancies. Her passion for empowering pregnant women through body awareness and movement techniques has earned her an international following from both perinatal women who are seeking her services and fitness professionals who desire to be trained in her methods.
I loved James’ and Brooke’s energy and passion for this course. I have left with a new set of tools to help women prevent (or heal) diastasis recti, and other core challenges. I loved learning about everything, from the linea alba, to reading about what so many postpartum women are going through, to the different methods/techniques, to assessing and rehabbing the core with proper breathing patterns to get stronger. The most interesting part for me was learning about the Notable 9 Perinatal Core Challenges. This is because a lot of these challenges affect more people than just the pregnant population. The great thing about this course, that yes, it focuses on perinatal women, but a lot of these solutions can help men and women with lower back pain, hip pain, sciatica, and general tightnesses in the area. I would definitely recommend this course to other fitness professionals. It is comprehensive and you leave confident that you can assist future moms. This course exceeded my expectations.
Natalie Valdez
Pilates Instructor
What I found to be especially profound was emphasizing the importance of a properly functioning inner unit in its entirety. We learned that many other postpartum issues (pelvic floor incontinence, prolapse, hernia, hip pain, back pain) are the result of a dysfunctional inner unit. We learned how to assess and address these issues to bring relief and healing to the new mother. I also found it interesting that the degree of abdominal separation isn’t as big an issue as the woman knowing how to properly use her inner unit and control her intra-abdominal pressure. I was also amazed to find that the linea alba is made of more collagen fibres than elastin. Meaning it’s more of a supportive unit than I originally understood. I would absolutely recommend this course! I think this information is needed in order to stop the cycle of postnatal symptoms from DR. In addition, learning how to properly train the core empowers women to not be afraid to continue the exercises she loves because she has the tools to do them safely and effectively. I learned more than I thought I would, and I especially loved how deeply the course went into the anatomy of the inner unit.
I enjoyed how Brooke and James each brought a different perspective/personality to the course. I also enjoyed hear from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist as well for another point of view.
Anna Bernard
Holistic Health Practitioner
What this course answers.
What’s the difference between hernia and diastasis, and why is the medical community defining it differently than the fitness community?
Can hernias cause diastasis or can diastasis cause a hernia?
Can stretched connective tissue/collagen return to its original form?
Can connective tissue be healed using exercise?
Does diastasis cause other issues, like pelvic pain and low back pain?
Is diastasis linked to pelvic floor weakness?
Why are so many women choosing surgery to repair their abdominal wall?
What is involved in diastasis surgery, and is it a valid option?
What is the track record of the most popular diastasis methods like Tupler®, MuTu®, Birth2FitMum, and Tummy Team? Are they really working, or just marketing hype?
Why are planks and crunches taught for healing diastasis recti by some, but shunned by others?
What is involved in diastasis surgery, and is it a valid option?
Could the common fitness cue to “draw-in” be causing diastasis in some women?
What does the current scientific research on diastasis recti imply?
What are the current protocols being used by Women’s Health Physical Therapists around the world for treating diastasis recti, c-section, episiotomy, and more?
PRE & POSTNATAL CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST™ (PPCES)
$
997.00
- Access to footage of a live course
- Downloadable PDF Manuals
- Detailed Program Design instructions
- Multiple Quizzes to assess your comprehension
- Continuing Education Credits
- Certificate of completion
- No re-certification requirements
BUNDLE:PPCES + PPDCC
$
1697.00
- Everything in the PPCES
- Everything in the PPDCC
- 19% OFF!
- PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE!
PRE & POSTNATAL DIASTASIS & CORE CONSULTANT™ (PPDCC)prerequisite = PPCES
$
997.00
- Video Presentation of Live PPDCC Course (about 20 hours)
- Presentation Slides (457)
- Updated Manual (400 pages)
- Certificate of Completion
- Clear instructions for petitioning for CEC’s
- Lifetime Membership to Private PPDCC Facebook Group
I would definitely recommend this course. As someone who has a large DR myself, I have been searching for answers for a long time as to how to actually heal.
There is very little information out there and even programs like the Tupler Technique don’t work for everyone because each individual person is different. I look forward to a world with more individuals certified in healing DR because it is obvious that there are many people out there looking for answers.
I feel so empowered after taking the course – before taking it, the little research about DR that I could find basically consisted of a long list of things not to do (push ups, planks, don’t even sit up normally when you get out of bed).
I feel a really strong connection to my core right now and that is something I haven’t felt since my daughter was born a year and a half ago, so thank you again!! I am sure that there are so many people out there that will benefit from this course as much as I did. Thank you for recognizing the need to educate people about this and for putting this course together!
The course exceeded my expectations. I learned so much and loved that we had the opportunity to work with real postpartum ladies to practice our assessments.
I loved having the physical therapist come and do a live evaluation with us. It was really helpful to hear all the things she looks at when evaluating a patient, including alignment, posture, how they stand, etc. There are so many factors that can play into creating/healing a DR and I like that she brought up alignment/posture since that isn’t always something people think of. Also, having a visual of what the DR surgery looks like was really powerful. It shows what a major surgery it is and it’s easy to see how one could take months to fully recover from it.
Laura Rupper
Personal Trainer and Mom
FAQ’s for the PPDCC:
What does PPDCC stand for?
PPDCC is the abbreviation for Fit For Birth’s Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant™ Course
What’s included in the PPDCC?
- Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant Textbook (Online and Downloadable)
- PowerPoint Manual (used with the video footage)
- Video Footage of a Live Course
- Additional Materials (assessment sheets and other handouts)
- All materials are provided to you as part of a state-of-the-art E-Learning platform, which is fully accessible to you immediately, using your email and password.
What are my options for payment?
You can purchase your PPDCC here. One time payments or payment plan options are available.
Can this course count toward my Professional Continuing Education (CEU’s)?
Yes!It’s usually simple and works like this:
- You ask your certifying body to send you a CEU petition form, or find where you fill it out online. (Fit For Birth can help you find this information, just email Theresa@GetFitForBirth.com!)
- You fill out the form and scan or mail your certifying body some materials about the Pre & Post Natal Corrective Exercise Specialist Course (ie. course outline, course objectives, etc.—We at Fit For Birth provide you with these materials!)
- Please note that, in our experience, most organizations will charge you a nominal fee (ie. $25) for taking the time to review materials that are submitted for petition.
- Your organization determines how many CEU’s to offer you. This usually equates to one credit given for each hour spent in education. The PPDCC is rated at approximately 25 hours. (See FAQ Question: How long does it take to complete the program?) Please note that it is not obligatory for your organization to approve this course, however, to date, we have not heard of any professional NOT receiving approval. If this is an important consideration for you, please contact your certifying body in advance to confirm whether or not the PPDCC is likely to be approved.
Are FFB courses transferable or accepted internationally?
The short answer is yes. Our courses are available in the U.K. and currently Fit For Birth has students and graduates in more than 30 countries around the world. And we are “transferable” in that our course is recognized and even Pre-Approved by organizations who have jurisdiction in countries all over the world. For example, AFAA & NASM qualify fitness professionals in dozens of countries around the world, spanning multiple continents. ACE, NCSF and ACSM have a presence in Europe, and REPSSA is present in South Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, U.A.E. and Canada.Our courses are also transferrable in that quality education helps any fitness professional anywhere to perform their skills better. Even so, the most direct way to confirm for sure is to ask your employer, your clients, and/or your governing fitness body if they will accept a Fit For Birth course as part of your continuing education program. If so, then the answer is clearly yes.The more involved answer may also be of interest to you. It takes time for official regulations to pass and international standards to be set. For example, the fitness industry has risen only in the last several decades and still is not regulated in most U.S. states. International regulation won’t likely occur until individual states and countries set their own internal regulations, perhaps over the next few decades.Finally, the Pre & Postnatal Fitness Professional has not yet been identified as a unique profession, so specific regulation in this realm is not likely to begin until all of the above has been set prior or at least in conjunction. (This process is the same way that medical doctors, physical therapists, and massage therapists, for example, have gone from unregulated to regulated within states/countries and later to governed and accepted between countries.)For Prenatal Professionals, companies like Fit For Birth are likely to be the trend setters who ultimately forge the paths to regulation – first nationally, then internationally. And this is our clear intention. We’re a great team to be a part of, growing every day, and intending to provide the most solid scientific progressive evidence wrapped into a fun education. We also aim to be fully transparent along the way, so we are happy to answer all your questions regarding this somewhat tricky topic.
When and where is your next LIVE Course presentation for PPDCC?
Please visit here for live course information. Interested in having Fit For Birth come to your town? Please email Becca@getifitforbirth.com with your contact information and city where you would like us to have a live workshop.Don’t want to wait for us to come to your city? Check out our online course, which includes coverage of a live course!
What should I expect after registering for the PPDCC?
After registering, you will be able to login and start taking the course immediately. You will also have access to the PPDCC Private Facebook Page, as well as support from the Fit For Birth “Inner Unit” team.
How long does it take to complete the PPDCC online course?
It’s completely up to you on how fast you finish the program. We have had people complete it in a week or two, other people take months, to a year (and sometimes more)! Here is an approximate breakdown on what to expect from the PPCES online course material:
- Diastasis and Core Consultant Manual: 8 hours
- Video Footage of the 3-day Live Course with PowerPoint Manual: 15 Hours of footage
- Quizzes: 2 Hours
- Final Project: 1 hour
Will additional support be available inside the PPDCC?
Fit For Birth Team Members are here to help and assist you with anything that you need. We are known for our thorough support and follow-through. Just call or email!You will also find support from your PPDCC colleagues, Fit For Birth founder James Goodlatte, and The Bloom Method founder Brooke Cate via access to your Private Facebook Group. This group is reserved only for participants and graduates of the PPDCC, to give space to the more advanced conversations that may rise as part of the therapy methods presented in this course.
Can Anyone Take the PPDCC?
I live outside the U.S., can I take this course?
“Absolutely! The course can be taken in any location, and we currently have instructors from thirty countries around the world.The Course has already been pre-approved by multiple organizations who certify professionals globally. If you live in a country outside of the United States, and would like us to seek approval to your fitness or health organization, please let us know! We add to our pre-approvals frequently.”
I am a Birth Professional. Can I take this course? Do I have to become a trainer? How can I implement Fit For Birth into my profession?
Thank you for the important work you do. The modern world really needs birth professionals who have deep access to the natural solutions that can enhance your prenatal clients’ chances for smooth and successful natural births, without the need for medical interventions.Midwives and Doulas have been participating in Fit For Birth courses since the inception of the PPCES. And there is no need for you to become a trainer “officially” in any other manner! As you learn from our courses, you will understand how to advise your clients on exercise, health and life coaching within the setting of your clinic, easily streamlining with your current practice. In addition, in most cases around the world and within the U.S., if you desire, you will be able to coach very specific exercises that can offer immediate relief for a variety of pregnancy and postpartum issues.As a birth professional, you are in a great position to educate and help pregnant women and this course will put you at an even greater advantage!
Can I Receive CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) for my particular profession?
Absolutely! The PPDCC is currently not “pre-approved” but it is common practice that your certifying body will award you CEU’s so long as you submit a petition. It is common practice, but keep in mind that it is not necessarily guaranteed. If this is an important consideration for you, please contact your certifying body to confirm in advance of joining our program. The process commonly looks something like this:
- You ask your certifying body to send you a CEU petition form. (Many organizations award CEU’s to any program that you can demonstrate helps you to be a better professional). (We at Fit For Birth can help you find this out!)
- You fill out the form and scan or mail your certifying body some materials about the our course(s) (ie. course outline, course objectives, etc.—We at Fit For Birth will provide for you whatever it is that you need.)
- Your organization may charge you a fee to review your course materials. (Often this fee is $25)
- Your organization determines how many CEU’s to offer you. This sometimes equates to one credit given for each hour spent in education. The PPDCC is could be awarded as a 25 hour course.
Is the course completely online? What tools will need to be accessible in order to take this course?
Yes, the course is designed for participation entirely online, at any location that is convenient to you. You will need a computer with internet access. If you do not have online access, please contacttheresa@getfitforbirth.com and we will happily help you find another way to participate.
Completing the PPDCC Course/Exam
What is the PPDCC final exam?
There is no “final exam” and our educational process is purposefully designed for learning rather than pass/fail testing. Our educational belief is focused in helping you improve your skills from whatever level you are currently. We require you to complete the quizzes and participate in a Final Project that includes you posting your experience into the PPDCC Facebook group, as well as a short video of you working with a client.
Can I have more information about the quizzes?
There are six quizzes that highlight the main ideas from the course work, and help solidify your understanding. Most of them are taken directly form the PPDCC manual, and some are directed from the videos of the Women’s Physical Therapist as well as The Bloom Method’s discussions. They are designed to highlight important areas of information.
What to Expect After Completing the PPDCC Course
After completing the PPDCC course, what will be my title?
Upon completion, you will be able to add this title to your credentials: “Fit For Birth Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant.”Essentially, you can say, “I have completed Fit For Birth’s Certificate of Advanced Qualification Continuing Education Credit: Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant Course.”
Do I need to re-certify through Fit For Birth in order to maintain my PPDCC title?
No, there is no recertification necessary. Once you have completed the course, you are considered a “Fit For Birth Pre & Post Natal Diastasis and Core Consultant” and remain part of our elite practitioners for no additional cost.
How will I receive my certificate of completion?
Upon submitting the video of you working with a client onto the PPDCC Private Facebook group, your certificate of completion will be emailed to you.
What You’ll Receive:
1. Immediate access to PPDCC Online:
- Video Presentation of Live PPDCC Course (about 20 hours)
- Presentation Slides (457)
- Updated Manual (400 pages)
- Certificate of Completion after successful completion of quizzes
- Clear instructions and all materials for petitioning to your certifying organization for CEC’s
- Immediate access to Private PPDCC Facebook Group, with Lifetime Membership that is available only to PPDCC students and graduates; ongoing access and personal feedback from James, Brooke, and the international Fit For Birth PPDCC Community!
What You’ll Receive When You Purchase The Bundle:
1. Immediate access to PPCES Online
2. Immediate access to PPDCC Online:
- Video Presentation of Live PPDCC Course (about 20 hours)
- Presentation Slides (457)
- 2017 Updated Manual (400 pages)
- Certificate of Completion after successful completion of quizzes
- Clear instructions and all materials for petitioning to your certifying organization for CEC’s
- Upon completion of PPCES, access to Private PPDCC Facebook Group, with Lifetime Membership that is available only to PPDCC students and graduates; ongoing access and personal feedback from James, Brooke, and the international PPDCC Fit For Birth Community!
PRE & POSTNATAL CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST™ (PPCES)
$
997.00
- Access to footage of a live course
- Downloadable PDF Manuals
- Detailed Program Design instructions
- Multiple Quizzes to assess your comprehension
- Continuing Education Credits
- Certificate of completion
- No re-certification requirements
BUNDLE:PPCES + PPDCC
$
1697.00
- Everything in the PPCES
- Everything in the PPDCC
- 19% OFF!
- PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE!
PRE & POSTNATAL DIASTASIS & CORE CONSULTANT™ (PPDCC)prerequisite = PPCES
$
997.00
- Video Presentation of Live PPDCC Course (about 20 hours)
- Presentation Slides (457)
- Updated Manual (400 pages)
- Certificate of Completion
- Clear instructions for petitioning for CEC’s
- Lifetime Membership to Private PPDCC Facebook Group
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