72 | Postpartum Running, PT, and Women’s Health W/Courtney Tanaka

In our LAST episode of 2025, we sit down with Courtney Tanaka, owner and founder of RenewMe Physical Therapy, to talk all things physical therapy, postpartum recovery, and what it really looks like to return to running and activity after having a baby.Courtney shares her journey from working inside a large hospital system to building her own practice focused on serving moms who often feel overlooked by the healthcare system. We talk about why the six week postpartum check is rarely enough, what moms actually need in those early weeks, and how education, support, and strength foundations can change the entire recovery process.We dive into common postpartum concerns like leaking while running, pelvic heaviness, back pain, and fatigue, and why these experiences may be common but are not something you simply have to live with. Courtney breaks down how she approaches return to run, strength training, and movement from an orthopedic lens, why pelvic floor health does not have to be complicated, and how small changes can make a big difference.The conversation also expands into motherhood, empathy, boundaries as care providers, and what it means to truly support women during pregnancy and postpartum rather than expecting them to “bounce back.” Courtney shares her own experiences as a mom, runner, and business owner, plus her personal We Get 2 Do This moments.If you are a runner, a mom, a healthcare provider, or someone who supports women through pregnancy and postpartum, this episode is packed with insight, reassurance, and practical wisdom.Courtney Tanaka InstagramRenewMe PT and Wellness WebsiteFollow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@weget2dothispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us questions/comments at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the video portion of our show at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weget2dothis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For business information hit up the links below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Kailee Acupuncture Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oak Endurance Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LASTLY -> If you enjoyed the show, please like, comment, subscribe and consider giving us a 5-star review wherever you listen or watch :-)