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From pregnancy to painful sex, Origin helps you feel your best through every stage of life.

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Health Equity
LGBTQ+ Care at Origin
September 9, 2021
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Carine Carmy
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Company News
Announcing our new online booking tool
August 23, 2021
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Alex Kramer
Pregnant woman in compression socks
Products We Love
Swollen Feet During Pregnancy: Why It Happens & What To Do
August 23, 2021
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Birth control
Products We Love
Birth Control for Postpartum & Breastfeeding Moms
July 19, 2021
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Women with a grapefruit
How To
Food To Get You In The Mood: How Nutrition Affects Your Sexual Health
July 9, 2021
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Mother and daughter with computer
How To
Self Care for Work From Home (WFH) Parents
July 8, 2021
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Uncomfortable woman
How To
Stress Urinary Incontinence and Diastasis Recti
July 5, 2021
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Women seated doing yoga
How To
Yoga for Your First Trimester
June 14, 2021
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Woman breastfeeding
How To
Caring for Your Body While Breastfeeding: 4 Tips to Reduce Shoulder, Back, Neck & Wrist Pain
June 4, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Underwear on a clothesline
How To
“I’m Pregnant! Now what?!” Embarrassing Itches
May 26, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT and her daughters
How To
9 Tips for Preventing and Treating Mastitis & Clogged Milk Ducts
May 20, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT
Nursing mom wearing Matek bra
Products We Love
Celebrating Origin Moms with the Ultimate Nursing Sports Bra
May 6, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Healthy Postpartum Meals
Products We Love
5 Lactation Boosting Nutrition Tips
May 5, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Black mother with baby
Health Equity
How We're Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
April 14, 2021
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Sydney Jamison, PT, DPT
Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
Company News
Introducing Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
April 13, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Mother with baby in baby carrier
Products We Love
The Ps and Qs of Choosing a Baby Carrier or Wrap
April 6, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Eyeshadow
Health Equity
Why and How to Use a Dilator After a Vaginoplasty Procedure
March 31, 2021
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Dr. Emma Kaeser, PT, DPT
Circle
How To
What is a Pessary and Do I Need One?
March 30, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman cat/cow pose
How To
The Research Behind Hypopressives
March 18, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Health Fruits and Vegetables
Products We Love
6 Ways to Support Your Endometriosis Through Diet & Lifestyle
March 18, 2021
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Stephanie Nielsen, RDN
Woman looking into distance
How To
Beyond the Kegel
March 16, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Baby
How To
How Big Will My Baby Be?
March 13, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Postpartum belly
How To
Is It Safe for Me to Try Postpartum Abdominal Binding?
February 23, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Women's spine
How To
Healing Your Body and Mind After Trauma
February 18, 2021
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Dr. Bre Stuhlmuller
Mother's back
How To
The 411 on Epidurals and Perineal Tearing
February 17, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman planking
How To
Are Planks Safe?
February 15, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman running
How To
Returning to Running After Baby
February 11, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Mother's pregnant belly
How To
How Pelvic Floor Exercise Improves Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes
February 8, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Pregnant woman sitting and feeling back pain
How To
Back Rib Pain During Pregnancy: When to DIY v. Virtual Physical Therapy
January 19, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Pregnant woman doing the physical exercises
How To
17 Stretches for Immediate Sciatica Pain Relief During Pregnancy
January 14, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
A site-specific mural called “Crescere” in Brentwood
Company News
Mural Design Q&A With Allison Kunath
October 15, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Woman lying in bed
How To
Sexual Health and Discomfort
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Woman's & man's hands holding a positive pregnancy test
How To
Fertility and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Pregnant woman doing physical exercises
How To
Pregnancy and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Woman doing yoga with child
How To
Postpartum Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Mature woman stretching
How To
Menopause and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Origin's reception in Los Angeles
Company News
Introducing our new home for women's health physical therapy in Los Angeles
August 26, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Brunch food
How To
What Foods Should I Avoid During Pregnancy?
August 6, 2020
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Halle Tecco
Little girl playing
Products We Love
Introducing Helpr childcare in-person and online for Origin clients
July 13, 2020
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Holly Lemyre
A pregnant woman
Products We Love
The complete guide to pregnancy belly bands according to our experts
July 9, 2020
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
Elly Spyres with the little daughter
Origin Stories
Origin Stories: Elly Spyres on physical therapy in "The Fourth Trimester"
May 30, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Banana, eggplant and cucumber
Products We Love
The best vaginal dilators, according to our expert pelvic floor therapists
May 30, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Eileen Rosete with the kids
Origin Stories
Origin Stories: Eileen Rosete on Building a Team of Healing Practitioners
May 25, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Baby lying on a bed
Origin Stories
Giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 18, 2020
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
Woman's legs
Products We Love
What is the best lubricant for women's sexual pleasure and pain management?
May 18, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Woman running
How To
How to use vaginal weights for a stronger pelvic floor
May 7, 2020
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
Woman listening to music
How To
How to use a vaginal dilator for painful sex or penetration
May 7, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT
Baily Hancock
Origin Stories
Origin Stories: Baily Hancock's Experience with Physical Therapy During Pregnancy
May 3, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Women holding hands
Company News
Introducing Origin: Physical therapy designed for women and mothers
April 24, 2020
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Carine Carmy

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