Dr. Deanna Elliott, PT, DPT
Postural Restoration Certified Practitioner
discover your body’s natural power to heal
I help moms feel calm, confident and strong while pregnant, birthing, and beyond using the power of breath and movement.
clients experience easier pregnancies, better births, and improved day-to-day life:
“I can’t believe how pain-free I’ve been for this triplet pregnancy, all with your help! 27 weeks and still going strong!”
—Erin B.
“This was my best pregnancy and postpartum thanks to the principles I have learned about how to move and care for my body! So grateful for your introduction to the world of PRI! So empowering!”
—Mother of 4
together we create a lifestyle of balance, through movement and breath
From my healing programs to bump-to-baby support to my functional medicine program—I can help you feel energized, strong, and pain-free.
My unique approach goes beyond stretching routines—connecting symptoms to past injuries and stressful events that have manifested in your body. By restoring your alignment with your breath, you can release that tension and pain—finding a balanced body that keeps up with your busy life.
I offer both virtual & in-person (Grants Pass) sessions to help you wherever you are.
I built my business with moms in mind...
...because moms are superheroes who literally build baby eyeballs from scratch!
Now not all of pregnancy is so magical and we are often told that all the things are something you just have to suffer through and that it is “normal.” Growing tiny humans inside your body is a wild ride. Things stretch, things get wider, things get bigger, it becomes more difficult to roll over in bed. And picking up your toddler is nearly impossible.
I teach mamas how to restore balance and create space in their body for that tiny bambino, so you they can feel strong, confident and energized during pregnancy.
Hi! I’m Deanna.
I am a Postural Restoration Certified Physical Therapist that changed the game after my own challenges with my body after having my first baby.
your breath affects your bones...
Yup, our breathing pattern determines a lot of things—like if we are in a scared or relaxed state and the position of our bones.
Breathing can change the alignment of your ribs, pelvis, spine and take tension off of your hips, back, neck and pelvic floor.
We take 25,000 breaths each day—so you can imagine how breathing can be a really important in restoring balance within the body. Especially when you are growing a baby.
How the heck do I know you ask?
I used to struggle with so many things in my body, both before and after my first baby. Picture this, Deanna working her tail off to get into P.T. school, moved away, graduated, met her future husband, moved again, got engaged, got married, had a baby…
I was the epitome of stress, and had no idea what to do. Now that little baby angel is my WHY and why I am the person I am today. She lead me to the Postural Restoration Insititute and I have never looked back.
Here are a few things I used to struggle with before I learned how to heal my body through breath…
- Mid back pain: That fatigue you feel when you are doing dishes, laundry or cooking in the kitchen.
- Lower back pain: The stiffness you have after sleeping with your baby or how stiff and creaky you feel in the morning before you get out of bed.
- Tension in shoulders/neck: Have you noticed how your shoulders just creep up into your ears as the day goes along?
- Hip pain: I used to feel like my hips could use a good stretch or pop...but that feel-good feeling never stayed until now!
- Anxiety: I didn’t know it then, but boy was I on the struggle bus
- Sleeping: I used to wake up 3-4 times a night (p.s. This is not normal)
- Pelvic Floor Issues: I used to pee my pants too
Fast forward to today, I have 3 girls and am working to transform the perception of how pregnancy and motherhood can look for women!
What clients are saying...
how it works...
What you should know...
- I am a self-pay (cash, HSA, credit card, or check), solo healthcare provider that offers premium one-on-one care for my clients. I do not accept insurance—by not participating with insurers I am able to provide you the high quality treatment you need and deserve—not what insurance models dictate.
- I serve clients anywhere via my virtual sessions, or if you’re local to Grants Pass, Oregon, we can meet for in-person sessions.
- My 3-session program is the minimum commitment to work with me (except for Breech Baby consultations) as this work is a process and re-training your body takes time. Trust the journey and enjoy the ride!
What it looks like...
First, you book a free discovery call with me to discuss which program option is the best fit for you and any questions you may have.
- All programs start with the Initial Consultation: where I assess your movement patterns along with discussing your struggles and your goals for the program.
- Happy Feet: After we get you breathing more efficiently to help you move more freely, we look at your feet. Did you know that a shoe can make or break your healing program? And for a busy mom, that is a non-negotiable in my book.
- The Process: The root of your body pain might be rooted in your breath and how your body is positioned or it might need additional modalities such as dental or visual integration. (**This is not where we start)
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Natural Ways to Recover After Giving Birth
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