77 | Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: What’s the Difference?

Join the Black Friday Waitlist here!We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses:Holistically Well Preconception CourseHolistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum ProgramThe first 90 days postpartum aren’t about bouncing back. They’re about healing, reconnecting, and slowly rebuilding your body’s capacity. In this episode, Dr. Kayla walks through a month-by-month postpartum recovery timeline, from rest and restoration in month one, to reconnection and rebuilding in month two, to intentional strength and return-to-running progressions in month three. She also explains why the six-week “clearance” isn’t a green light to return to everything, and when every mom should see a pelvic floor PT.Links & Resources:Read the related Holistically Well Blog Postwww.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

Join the Black Friday Waitlist Here!We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program Dr. Lauren Klosterman, the first physical therapist to join the Holistically Well practice, shares the story of her second daughter’s breech home birth, from a baby who never flipped despite consistent prep to a midwife who arrived just 15 minutes before delivery and used a skilled maneuver to free her stuck arms. She explains how she and her husband made the decision, including the extra testing that confirmed Eloise was a good candidate for vaginal breech birth, and why consistent pelvic floor prep let her deliver with zero tearing. Whether your baby is breech or you’re simply preparing for birth, this conversation is a reminder that you have options, that preparation matters, and that surrender is part of the process.Links & Resources: www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses:Holistically Well Preconception CourseHolistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum ProgramAcupuncture and dry needling use the same thin, sterile needles, but the reasoning, technique, and clinical goals behind them are very different. In this episode, Dr. Kayla explains where each practice comes from, how a dry needling session differs from acupuncture, and how she uses dry needling in her women’s health practice for pelvic floor tension, diastasis recti, C-section scars, and more. She also explains why any needling treatment works best as one part of a larger plan that includes movement, strength, and lifestyle changes.Links & Resources:Read the related Holistically Well Blog Postwww.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Book a FREE 15-minute consult with our teamFree Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyNot all pain means something is wrong, and not all pain should be pushed through. In this solo episode, Dr. Kayla explains what pain actually is from a nervous system perspective, how to tell “good” pain (muscle fatigue, soreness, a deep stretch, labor contractions) from pain that needs attention, and shares a simple green-yellow-red traffic light system you can use for yourself, your kids, or your athletes. She also challenges the idea that pain is “just normal” in pregnancy and postpartum, and explains why addressing it early keeps you out of a chronic pain loop.Use code POD20 for 20% off all courses:Holistically Well Preconception CourseHolistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum ProgramLinks & Resources:Read the related Holistically Well Blog Postwww.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program An in-network pelvic floor PT visit billed at $1,000. In this solo episode, Dr. Kayla shares a real conversation with a postpartum mom, explains how surprise PT bills happen, and walks through why a private-pay model can be clearer, more personal, and often more affordable.Book a free pelvic floor PT consult with my team: https://drkaylaborchers.janeapp.com/Links & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball, former teacher, mom of four, and author of The Picky Eater Playbook, to talk about what's really happening in a child's body and brain when they struggle to eat. Katie walks us through the five P's of picky eating (palate, pain, processing, pressure, and power), why the label "picky eater" can become a self-fulfilling identity, and the one phrase that ends dinner-table power struggles.Connect with Katie:The Picky Eater Playbook by Katie Kimball (official release November 10) Pre-order and grab the bonuses (phrase cheat sheet, constipation and Bristol stool chart video, 32 steps to eating video): raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickykaylaWebsite: www.raisinghealthyfamilies.comInstagram: @raisinghealthyfamiliesLinks & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Postwww.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program Dr. Kayla checks in one month into back-to-school season — and shares the patterns she's seeing in the clinic: more cancellations, more reschedules, and more patients admitting they've fallen off their home exercise program. She reframes that dip as a plateau, not a setback, and walks through how to use back-to-school as a personal health checkpoint — with practical morning, midday, and evening check-in points, four go-to habit stacks for busy moms, and how to make new routines stick for the long term.Links & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program Alysa Seeland, founder of Fond Bone Broth and mom of six, joins the podcast to talk about why bone broth — one of the oldest traditional foods — deserves a real place in your kitchen. We cover what actually makes bone broth work (glycine, collagen, gelatin), why most store-bought versions are little more than rehydrated concentrate, how to use it through pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, easy ways to sneak it into meals your kids will actually eat, and a rapid-fire round of bone broth myth-busting.Connect with Alysa & FondInstagram: @alysaseelandFond: fondregenerative.com | nationwide at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and local shopsFounding Fond (Substack, Instagram, TikTok): Alysa and her husband's project on home birth, medical decision-making, and businessDiscount code: DRKAYLA for 10% offLinks & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program Dr. Kayla breaks down the everyday chemicals — from BPA to “forever chemicals” — most linked to fertility and hormone disruption, and why preconception is the ideal window to start reducing your exposure. She shares her own story of irregular cycles in college, the swaps her family made building their new home, and her go-to 80/20 framework for making this feel doable instead of overwhelming.Links & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram

We’re so glad you’re here! No matter your season of life, we have the right support for you 🤎Free Resources + Guides1:1 Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Sidney, Ohio + VirtuallyUse code POD20 for 20% off all courses: Holistically Well Preconception Course Holistically Well Pregnancy ProgramHolistically Well Third Trimester Birth PrepHolistically Well Postpartum Program Gut health, cycle, and fertility practitioner Dana Hartman joins Dr. Kayla to break down what preconception nutrition really looks like — from blood sugar balance and plate-building basics to the root-cause testing couples often overlook. They also dig into the often-ignored male side of fertility and how to bring your partner into the process without turning it into a chore list.This episode touches on pregnancy loss and clinical testing recommendations. Please consult your own physician or fertility specialist before starting any new supplement, testing, or treatment protocolPregnancy Resources Mentioned:@mommamadeline on Instagram and her book A Labor of Grace@laurenrosewellness on InstagramConnect with Dana:@hartmanholistic on Instagram and TikTokFree Resources, Guides, and Book a Consult: https://stan.store/hartmanholisticWebsite: hartmanholistic.com Links & Resources: Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post www.drkaylaborchers.com@drkaylaborchers on Instagram