Supporting strong bodies through pregnancy

Thoughtful, evidence-based guidance for pregnant people who want to stay active — from strength training to recovery and everything in between.

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Hey there! I’m Dr. Kimia Shakerpoor Battistoni, a chiropractor & personal trainer who loves helping pregnant patients feel strong & confident in their bodies.

I believe that pregnancy isn’t a time to stop moving—it’s a time to move with intention.

The Maternal Motion is my space to talk honestly about exercise in pregnancy, debunk myths, & remind you that your body is capable of more than you’ve been told.

So grab a cup of coffee, get cozy, & let’s talk about moving through pregnancy with confidence!

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If it wasn’t obvious already, I love a good cup of coffee ☕️ With my pregnant patients who also share the same obsession, they’ve often heard that drinking caffeine can increase the risk of miscarriage, can harm the baby’s developm
Huge shoutout to @ellifontdesign for this sweet gift! Lily, owner of Ellifont Design, created the logo for my website, The Maternal Motion (link in bio 😉). Our vibe was warm, floral, inviting, with a coffee theme (hence the blog’s name, Morni
Time to celebrate another small win 🎉 My patient had to visit me twice this week for a mid back muscle spasm that just wouldn’t give up. Today’s visit was successful after we released her intercostal muscles and adjusted her ribs! She
Three things I wish my patients knew, before coming into my office: 1. Don’t let pain be the only reason you get treated! Injury prevention is SUPER beneficial & better for your wallet 😏 2. Treating you once isn’t going to do much
Not a fun topic, but an important one. Today I wanted to get into what’s really going on when we hear “does chiropractic cause strokes?” It’s all about presenting research based facts, and alleviating any fears or misinforma
As a chiropractor, I tend to hear these phrases a lot… “I slept wrong” “Can you crack this one spot really quick?” “My low back hurts” … but it’s so much more than that! It’s less about
Is it sciatica or is it just a tight 🍑 Let’s find out! I often hear my patients talk about having sciatica, when they really have piriformis syndrome. Good news is: chiropractic care can treat both! But it helps to know which one you’
“How often do I need to see my chiropractor?” 👩🏻‍⚕️ A question I get all of the time. Let’s break it down, as it depends on what you need… If you have an active injury, I may be seeing you a bit more frequently in the
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