Led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, this class is designed to help your baby master their earliest milestones in a supportive, expert-led environment. We focus on the building blocks of movement—including tummy time, rolling, and sitting—through purposeful play. Beyond the physical, this is a space for parent-baby bonding and social engagement for your little one. Each session ends with an open Q&A where you can ask questions about motor milestones. Come move, play, and grow with us! Ages: Birth to Crawling.
Families who register for the full 6-week series will also be invited to join a private WhatsApp community group with your pediatric PT, The Nest team, and other participating parents. This space offers ongoing connection, weekly milestone tips and encouragement, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive support throughout the series.
Is your little one ready to explore the world? This class is designed for babies who have mastered the art of crawling and are ready for the next big leap! Led by a Pediatric Doctor of Physical Therapy, we focus on the transition from the floor to their feet. We’ll practice functional skills like pulling to stand, cruising along furniture, and building the balance needed for those exciting first steps. It’s a fun, dynamic environment where your child can build confidence in their movement. We’ll save time at the end for a Q&A to discuss specific questions about your child’s progress. Ages: Crawlers to Walkers
Families who register for the full 6-week series will also be invited to join a private WhatsApp community group with your pediatric PT, The Nest team, and other participating parents. This space offers ongoing connection, weekly milestone tips and encouragement, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive support throughout the series.
A twice-monthly in-person gathering hosted by Allie O’Beirne of First Me Then Mom, designed to support mothers in reconnecting with themselves beyond the roles they carry. Each meet-up includes meaningful group discussion, a guided reflection or activity, and tangible tools to help you stay connected to your true self in everyday life.
This group is part of the Mother May I Community membership. Registration and payment are completed directly through First Me Then Mom. Once registered, join us in person at The Nest Wellness Collective for our cozy, connection-centered gathering.
Motherhood asks a lot of your body — lifting little ones, carrying car seats, chasing toddlers, navigating sleepless nights, and managing the everyday physical demands of life.
Postpartum Strong is a 6-week small group training series designed specifically for postpartum mothers who want to rebuild strength in a safe, supportive environment. Led by our personal trainer and supported by the pelvic floor physical therapy team at The Nest Wellness Collective, this program focuses on restoring core function, improving hip mobility, reconnecting to breath, and building full-body strength that translates into real life.
Each 55-minute session incorporates breathwork, deep core activation, mobility work, and progressive strength training so you can move confidently through motherhood — whether that means holding your baby longer, running around with your kids, or getting through the day without leaking, pain, or fatigue.
Participants who register for the full 6-week series will also be invited to join a private WhatsApp community group with the trainer and pelvic PT team. Inside the group, participants will receive weekly prompts, healing tips, movement challenges, and ongoing support throughout the series.
Open to postpartum mothers 6+ weeks after birth, at any stage of their healing journey. Whether you’re newly postpartum or several years into motherhood, we meet you where you are.
Spots are limited to keep the group supportive and personalized. Registration is required.
Investment:
$225 for the 6-week series
$45 drop-in (only available if space allows)
Core & Connection is a 4-week mat Pilates series designed to help you reconnect with your body, build strength, and move with greater awareness.
Through intentional movement, breath, and controlled strength work, participants will focus on improving core stability, posture, mobility, and overall body connection. Each class offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you can slow down, move with purpose, and develop strength that carries into everyday life.
This series is prenatal and postpartum friendly, with thoughtful modifications available to support participants at different stages of their journey.
Spots are limited to maintain a supportive and personalized class environment. Registration is required.
Investment:
4-week series: $120
Drop-in: $35 (if space allows)
A free, welcoming monthly group for all feeding journeys — nursing, pumping, combo feeding, formula feeding, or still figuring it out. Rotating themes such as latch support, pumping tips, bottle transitions, returning to work, and more, with open time for connection and questions.
Join us for an intimate evening circle created specifically for mothers preparing for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean).
This is a space to gently unpack your previous birth experience, release lingering fears, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Together, we will share stories, build self-trust, and explore simple, practical tools for advocacy, movement, and birth planning.
You’ll gain insight into:
Navigating conversations with your provider
Trauma-informed preparation
Movement and positioning strategies
Creating a birth plan that honors flexibility
Reclaiming your voice in the birth space
Whether your VBAC journey unfolds exactly as envisioned or takes an unexpected turn, you will leave feeling grounded, supported, and empowered to step into birth with confidence.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy of the circle.
Join two Speech-Language Pathologists from Birmingham Speech and Language for a fun, spring-themed playgroup that supports early speech, language, and motor development. This Pop-up session will include story time, songs, movement, and simple seasonal crafts—perfect for babies and toddlers (0-36 months) to learn through play!
Join us for a beautiful and nourishing Mother’s Day event in collaboration with The Mom Circle. We’ll begin at 7:00 PM with a gentle yoga flow followed by a soothing sound bath to help you unwind and reset. Afterward, stay and enjoy brunchy snacks and refreshing mocktails while connecting with other moms. You’ll also have the chance to visit our flower bar and create a beautiful bouquet to take home. A sweet and nourishing way to celebrate, relax, and bloom this Mother’s Day.
Dena is a Certified Nurse Coach who specializes in helping women calm the overwhelm and create sustainable, life-giving habits that support healing and balance. With a background in ER nursing and a passion for guiding patients through meaningful lifestyle change, she brings empathy, encouragement, and practical tools to every session. Outside of coaching, Dena enjoys life on her busy homestead with her husband, three boys, and a menagerie of animals.
As a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in critical care, Kathryn Faraj, FNP-C, brings both clinical expertise and compassionate insight to her functional medicine practice. She works with women to identify and correct the root causes of fatigue, mood changes, and hormonal dysfunction through integrative, evidence-based care. Outside of the clinic, Kathryn enjoys family adventures with her husband and three children, strength training, and creating spaces that inspire wellness and connection.
Kim is passionate about helping others take control of their health through nutrition and fitness. As a dedicated group fitness instructor and nutrition advocate, she thrives on empowering individuals to break through their comfort zones and achieve their goals—both in and out of the gym. With a dynamic and encouraging approach, Kim creates an uplifting environment where people feel motivated to push past their limits, build confidence, and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Whether leading a high-energy class, a personal training session, or offering guidance on nutrition, she is committed to inspiring others to unlock their full potential and discover the strength they never knew they had.
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Hannah is a dedicated counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with resilience and self-compassion. Drawing from her background in leadership, marketing, and community engagement, she brings creativity and insight to her therapeutic work. Through an integrative, empathy-driven approach, Hannah supports clients experiencing stress, relationship challenges, and perinatal transitions.
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Dr. Courteney is a skilled physical therapist with specialized training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedic manual therapy, and neurological recovery. Her work is rooted in education, empowerment, and evidence-based strategies that promote whole-body healing. She has completed advanced coursework in bowel and postpartum rehab, coccydynia, and abdominal wall manual therapy. Outside the clinic, Courteney enjoys yoga, dance, special-effects makeup, and building computers with her husband—all while being lovingly supervised by her three cats: Boo, Bones, and Boris.
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Annie is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and families through the emotional transitions of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and certification in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR, she creates a safe, trauma-informed space for healing and growth. Annie’s approach combines empathy, education, and advocacy to help families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
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Emma is a certified personal trainer and wellness coach with a dancer’s heart and a passion for empowering clients through joyful movement. Since 2019, she’s helped individuals of all backgrounds build strength, confidence, and consistency through creative, evidence-based fitness. Emma brings contagious energy and compassion to every session, helping clients connect movement with everyday wellness. In her spare time, she loves roller skating, biking, swimming, and spending time with her cat, Levi.
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Dr. Kristin began her career in outpatient orthopedics before discovering her passion for pelvic health during her first pregnancy. She now specializes in perinatal care, urinary incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain conditions such as endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. Kristin’s empathetic and collaborative style ensures patients feel supported throughout their healing journey. When she’s not in the clinic, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.
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Dr. Sarah is a compassionate pelvic health physical therapist who brings a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach to her work. After earning her bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Oakland University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan Flint, she pursued advanced pelvic health training inspired by her own experience as a gymnast. Sarah helps patients regain confidence and comfort through manual therapy, movement re-education, and individualized care plans. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, biking, crafting, and spending time with her pets, Julius, Delilah, and Simon.
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Dr. Jenny is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced specialization in pelvic health. Inspired by her own journey through pregnancy and postpartum, she founded Inspire Physical Therapy & Wellness and The Nest Wellness Collective to transform women’s healthcare through connection, compassion, and holistic care. Her approach blends manual therapy, functional movement, and patient education to empower individuals to heal confidently and live fearlessly. Jenny treats across the lifespan—“anyone with a pelvis”—with a particular focus on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and chronic pelvic pain.
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