Dr. Jill Ehrmantraut
Dr. Jill is a mom, wife, and women's health physical therapist. She married Ryan in 2010 and they have 2 children, Easton (2013) and Molly (2015). Their family enjoys being active by participating in various activities, being outside, and going to the lake in the summer. Jill has been a physical therapist for 10 years. She is a Women's Health Certified Specialist and has earned a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She is also certified in pelvic floor dry needling. She practices at Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness in West Fargo. She loves her work and greatly enjoys advocating for the health of women! Jill feels very lucky to be able to work part-time, which makes for a very busy clinic schedule but also a lot of good time at home with her family. Give her a follow on Instagram.
I’m Not Sad My Youngest is Starting Kindergarten
We see it all over our social media — friends posting about how sad they are their youngest is going to kindergarten and how their baby is growing up way too fast.
My youngest is...
7 Tips to Reduce Negative Self-Talk & Treat Yourself Well
I have a question to ask you: if others heard how you talk to yourself, what would they think? If your children, friends, and family could hear your own self-talk, would you be proud...
How to Help Fix “Mommy Belly” (Diastasis Rectus Abdominus)
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A Simple Tool to Help Reduce Stress
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Fall Family Traditions to Start This Year
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However,...
Tips to Stop Bed Wetting
Families who have children that struggle with bed wetting know how life-altering it really can be. From missed sleepovers, embarrassment, and increased time in the laundry room, it is a disruptive problem for the...
What You Wear Matters (And I’m Not Talking About the Label)
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Share Your Birth Story: It’s Good for Your Health!
Believe it or not, but telling your birth story is good for your health. There are various health benefits that come from sharing your own birth story. These benefits range from improved mental health...
Get Moving: Tips to Fix Constipation in Kids (And Yourself!)
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Exercise During Pregnancy: Safe Ways to Keep Your Body Healthy
Congratulations, your body is growing a tiny human! You still want to be active and exercise during pregnancy, but may be asking yourself how. I know how it feels to work your butt off...