Mom Matters 2025 is coming May 9th! Mark your calendars! Registration is NOW OPEN!
Schedule of events:
Life Wave Informational Talk 9:00-9:45am
Orthotic Workshop 10:00-10:45am
Pregnancy Workshop 11:00-11:45pm
Nest & Grow Informational Talk1:30-2:15pm
Panel Discussion 3:00-4:15pm
Body Talk Workshop 4:30-6:00pm
Extras!
Bounce House (if weather permits)!
Photo Op!
Flange Fittings!
Shake Samples!
Snacks!
and more…
Workshop Descriptions:
LifeWave Informational Talk (45 minutes)
Kristi Subera, distributor for LifeWave is here to tell you how these patches can change your life! The science of phototherapy, which has been around for about 100 years, uses light to improve the health of the body. As far back as two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks had a center for studying the effects of different colored lights on the body. Even the ancient Egyptians, who promoted health by focusing sunlight through colored glass on certain areas of the body, understood this concept. Used for overall wellness and even chronic pain, these non-medicated patches can help you to heal your body down to a cellular level. Register today to hear her testimony and find out more!
9:00am-9:45am
Orthotic Workshop (45 minutes)
Dr. Amy Estes, PT, DPT, CFNIP will be talking about the benefits of orthotics for improving back pain, lower extremity pain, toe walking, knocked knees, flat feet, and muscular imbalance in adults and children.
She will be providing FREE gait assessments, following the discussion, to determine if orthotics would be appropriate for your children. Registration will be limited, so sign up today!
10:00am-10:45am
Pregnancy Workshop (45 minutes)
Dr. Tiffany Stuzman, PT, DPT, MDNC will be talking about pregnancy including the benefits of physical therapy for management of pain symptoms, importance of creating stability, pelvic floor dysfunction, labor and delivery, and post-partum care.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, post-partum, or have a family member/friend who would benefit from the education, you are not going to want to miss this workshop. This workshop is appropriate for first-time and experienced moms. There is something for everyone. Register today!
11:00am-11:45pm
Nest & Grow Informational Talk (45 minutes)
Emily Martin, IBCLC, and Jayde Wilkinson, Doula and birth educator are excited to make an impact in your life! “Our mission is to enhance maternal wellness by facilitating community and education for families.” They provide local resources to help reduce maternal and infant mortality, support parental mental health and decrease birth trauma by fostering community connections that help parents and families to thrive, creating healthier beginnings and ensuring more positive birthing experiences! Find out what resources are available to you by registering TODAY!
1:30pm-2:15pm
Panel Discussion (75 minutes)
Come prepared with questions for our professionals. We will have some wonderful local ladies here supporting their small businesses and they know their stuff! We are happy to provide a safe space for you to ask any questions you may have on pelvic health, nutrition/disordered eating, infant feeding/pumping, doula services, pregnancy, orthopedic issues, etc.
3:00pm-4:15pm
Body Talk Workshop (90 minutes)
Mother’s and daughter’s (age 10-17) can join Dr. Kelley Penrose, DPT along with other health professionals, to discuss all things developing bodies. We will have a whole group discussion and then break out into 2 groups, one for moms, and one for the girls, to ask questions.
Topics include:
Periods: What is normal, and when to be concerned. Supporting your body throughout the month with diet and exercise, and period products. We have cups, discs, and period underwear on hand to feel and decide as an alternative to tampons and pads.
Diet: Understanding the dietary needs of developing kids and teens can be difficult to navigate. Our registered dieticians will talk about calorie needs for athletes vs. non-athletes, picky eaters, understanding gut health, and recognizing disordered eating habits and diagnoses.
Sexuality: For the mom’s breakout group, we will discuss how to start the awkward conversations about sex, protection, birth control, and finding good and reliable resources to have honest discussions. Providing kids and teens a safe space to come to you with their questions is so important in today’s social media-driven world.
Mental Health: From anxiety and depression to disordered eating and social pressures, we will discuss recognizing problems and finding resources when professional help is needed.
In order to create a safe environment for everyone, we ask that you submit questions ahead of time so we can prepare specific answers.
4:30-6:00pm
Complimentary Flange Fittings (throughout the day)
Kristin Szerszen, IBCLC, CLC is passionate about helping parents achieve their goals! She will chat with you one on one about your breastfeeding/pumping/infant feeding journey and provide you with a complimentary flange fitting to make sure you are maximizing your pumping output. If you are pumping and having discomfort, planning to pump, or not achieving the output you desire, a flange fitting may be just what you need!
Meet our Professionals:
Kristen Szerzen
Hi, I’m Kristin! IBCLC, CLC and founder of Milk Guide. My passion is deeply rooted in my personal experience and life long passions to help others. I had a rough start breastfeeding our daughter and with the thoughtful care of an amazing IBCLC who came to my home to help me, I was able to have a long breastfeeding journey with our daughter. Her support made me realize that I wanted to help other parents achieve their goals. God had a plan for me to help moms, and lactation has been my way to help people in the way that I always thought that I wanted to in healthcare!
Emily Toney
Hello! My name is Emily, and I am the proud owner of Tending The Nest Postpartum Doula Services. With over 10 years of experience as a practicing doula, I am deeply committed to supporting mothers during their postpartum journeys. Before focusing on postpartum care, I worked exclusively in childcare and hold a Child Development Associate credential with a specialization in Infant and Toddler care.
My passion lies in empowering every mother I work with, helping them feel confident and supported as they navigate the challenges of motherhood.
Dana Clevering
Dana has been providing therapy services for the past 23 years. She has specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Dana has worked in private practice, inpatient mental health facilities, and educational environments. Dana is a member of the American Counseling Association, The Eating Disorder Task Force of Indiana, and EMDRIA.
Melissa Freer-Smith
Melissa Freer-Smith helps her clients reconnect with food and their bodies in a way that often transforms other areas of their lives. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer for over 20 years, Melissa is committed to provide excellent care to those she works with. For more information: https://provider.faynutrition.com/book/melissa-freer-smith/455f37
Kelley Penrose, PT, DPT
Kelley Penrose, PT has over 20 years of experience in private practice settings.
Kelley has extensive training in many manual therapy techniques for the treatment of the spine and peripheral joints, fascia, and muscle injuries. Manual therapy techniques include Maitland, McKenzie, Mulligan, and Paris, as well as positional release techniques, and the Kinesio-taping method. She also specializes in the treatment of Women’s health disorders, including pelvic pain, incontinence, pain associated with pregnancy, and more.
Amy Estes, PT, DPT, CFNIP
Amy Estes, PT, DPT has worked in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy field for over 10 years. She is passionate about helping patients take control of their health and quality of life, and is focused on providing an evidence-based approach to patient care. Amy has a certification in functional nutrition and dry needling.
Tiff Stutzman, PT, DPT, MDNC
Tiff has worked in physical therapy for 14 years and has a passion for pelvic health therapy and outpatient care. She is certified in dry needling and utilizes multiple manual therapy interventions, focuses on proper muscle sequencing, activation, and function. Tiff is passionate about helping people find health and healing of the whole body, treating the person as a whole and avoiding the “tunnel vision” approach to care.
