We recently connected with Rebecca Jorgenson and have shared our conversation below.
Rebecca, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
Before starting my own practice (the risk), I had a health crisis after the birth of my second child. I was recovering from a c-section during the pandemic and returning to work 12 weeks postpartum was very difficult. I returned to managing a clinic and a team of physical therapists and chiropractors during the pandemic with the pressure to conform to all the new rules, regulations. On top of that the stress of nursing a new baby, running after a toddler and managing a full time team , trying to give at least an ounce of time and energy to my husband, our daycare provider told us she’d be closing her doors for 12 weeks to have a knee surgery. Where were we supposed to find short term care in a few weeks for our toddler and new baby? We didn’t have family that lived close by. That was the piece of stress that seemed to come crashing down on me and my health shifted. I was tired, anxious, had extreme brain fog, and I felt like I couldn’t get a grip on life. In order to keep going I just put myself on autopilot, became like a robot and I felt the joy was robbed from my life. I just had to do what I needed to do to “get by”.
I hit what I felt was rock bottom.I wasn’t able to be the best wife, mom, manager and friend I could be. I had nothing left to give. My tank was empty; physically, mentally and spiritually.
But when I was at my lowest, God was speaking to me the loudest. “Get up. You are not alone and this season will not last forever.” But from my knees, a place of surrender, I was able to see what I hadn’t been able to see before. My calling was to be a present wife and mom. No one could replace that role and my family needed me first. Culturally, women are pressured to return to work in 12 weeks, have it all together and look cute, pretty on the outside and to not allow anyone to see that we’re hurting, all to keep bringing home a paycheck and climbing the ladder to get paid more, do more.
As I started getting back on my way up, that was when I started to simplify my life where I was starting to find the joy return. I said goodbye to managing the clinic, stepped down from this role I had worked so hard to “earn”. I had to say goodbye to an old identity and start embracing the role I’d always been created to be: wife, mom, healer, teacher. That in itself felt like a risk. To step away from the familiarity of what I knew as a physical therapist. The friends I’d made, the co-workers I would be leaving. The constant push of being on the clock because the next patient was waiting to see me. I was burnt.out. I had nothing left to give my family because I left it all at work.
Simply put, I had to let go of what I thought was feeding me…a paycheck, co-workers, status, the image of having it all together, to embrace the life I was ultimately meant to walk in. Wife first, then mother, then teacher and healer. When I put God first, he aligned my life greater than I could have ever imagined. If you would have told me even at the start of the pandemic that I’d have my own practice, I’d say yeah right. If you would have told me I’d be more of a stay-at-home mom than a working mom, I’d say “no way” I had believed the lie that working so hard to promote myself (to the point of being sick) and making a paycheck was more important than my kids.
Moms, and those women who aspire to be a mom someday. Here’s what I want you to hear: take the risk. Spend more time with your kids, truly get to know them, not just from 5-8pm. I’ve learned so much about myself by taking the time to rest, listen so my mind could be transformed and that has been the biggest gift I could have asked for. All of this came from letting go of the “title” and what I thought my identity was: Doctor of Physical Therapy. I’m more than that! And so are you momma. You’re more than a title. You’re a child of the King, and that’s where your identity comes from, not from the letters behind your name.
Now, fast forward. I’m not where I think I should be in my business. Growth has been slow, but I know that has been by design. God has told me to “prepare”. He has asked me to place emphasis on my marriage, my family and ultimately my own peace.
He brought me to a place where I could see again. I was no longer in the clouds but i’d been able to ascend above them. A place where I could see so much clearer, the vision for where He wanted to take me. The practice that I’m creating will be ever-evolving because It’s not for my own benefit, but to impact countless other women who feel they’re drowning and can’t find their strength to stand.
**What transpired was finding myself and unlocking the gifts I’ve had all along to serve the women I’ve been called to serve. I just needed to unpack all the junk so I could see the firm foundation I was already standing on. He had always been there. Not just in the difficult season, but through. It. all.Before starting my own practice (the risk), I had a health crisis after the birth of my second child. I was recovering from a c-section during the pandemic and returning to work 12 weeks postpartum was very difficult. I returned to managing a clinic and a team of physical therapists and chiropractors during the pandemic with the pressure to conform to all the new rules, regulations. On top of that the stress of nursing a new baby, running after a toddler and managing a full time team , trying to give at least an ounce of time and energy to my husband, our daycare provider told us she’d be closing her doors for 12 weeks to have a knee surgery. Where were we supposed to find short term care in a few weeks for our toddler and new baby? We didn’t have family that lived close by. That was the piece of stress that seemed to come crashing down on me and my health shifted. I was tired, anxious, had extreme brain fog, and I felt like I couldn’t get a grip on life. In order to keep going I just put myself on autopilot, became like a robot and I felt the joy was robbed from my life. I just had to do what I needed to do to “get by”.
I hit what I felt was rock bottom.I wasn’t able to be the best wife, mom, manager and friend I could be. I had nothing left to give. My tank was empty; physically, mentally and spiritually.
But when I was at my lowest, God was speaking to me the loudest. “Get up. You are not alone and this season will not last forever.” But from my knees, a place of surrender, I was able to see what I hadn’t been able to see before. My calling was to be a present wife and mom. No one could replace that role and my family needed me first. Culturally, women are pressured to return to work in 12 weeks, have it all together and look cute, pretty on the outside and to not allow anyone to see that we’re hurting, all to keep bringing home a paycheck and climbing the ladder to get paid more, do more.
As I started getting back on my way up, that was when I started to simplify my life where I was starting to find the joy return. I said goodbye to managing the clinic, stepped down from this role I had worked so hard to “earn”. I had to say goodbye to an old identity and start embracing the role I’d always been created to be: wife, mom, healer, teacher. That in itself felt like a risk. To step away from the familiarity of what I knew as a physical therapist. The friends I’d made, the co-workers I would be leaving. The constant push of being on the clock because the next patient was waiting to see me. I was burnt.out. I had nothing left to give my family because I left it all at work.
Simply put, I had to let go of what I thought was feeding me…a paycheck, co-workers, status, the image of having it all together, to embrace the life I was ultimately meant to walk in. Wife first, then mother, then teacher and healer. When I put God first, he aligned my life greater than I could have ever imagined. If you would have told me even at the start of the pandemic that I’d have my own practice, I’d say yeah right. If you would have told me I’d be more of a stay-at-home mom than a working mom, I’d say “no way” I had believed the lie that working so hard to promote myself (to the point of being sick) and making a paycheck was more important than my kids.
Moms, and those women who aspire to be a mom someday. Here’s what I want you to hear: take the risk. Spend more time with your kids, truly get to know them, not just from 5-8pm. I’ve learned so much about myself by taking the time to rest, listen so my mind could be transformed and that has been the biggest gift I could have asked for. All of this came from letting go of the “title” and what I thought my identity was: Doctor of Physical Therapy. I’m more than that! And so are you momma. You’re more than a title. You’re a child of the King, and that’s where your identity comes from, not from the letters behind your name.
Now, fast forward. I’m not where I think I should be in my business. Growth has been slow, but I know that has been by design. God has told me to “prepare”. He has asked me to place emphasis on my marriage, my family and ultimately my own peace.
He brought me to a place where I could see again. I was no longer in the clouds but i’d been able to ascend above them. A place where I could see so much clearer, the vision for where He wanted to take me. The practice that I’m creating will be ever-evolving because It’s not for my own benefit, but to impact countless other women who feel they’re drowning and can’t find their strength to stand.
**What transpired was finding myself and unlocking the gifts I’ve had all along to serve the women I’ve been called to serve. I just needed to unpack all the junk so I could see the firm foundation I was already standing on. He had always been there. Not just in the difficult season, but through. It. all.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Hi friends, my name is Becca Jorgenson. I’m a wife, mother of 2 young children ages 5 and 3 and I’ve been called to help women and couples get pregnant, to prepare their mind, body and spirit to fuel a growing baby, to walk with them through trials and celebrations as they bring their new baby home, and to help women uncover their true identity as moms all while teaching about their pelvic floor foundations in the process.
I’ve been a physical therapist for almost 12 years. My journey to get to PT school was winding, as I changed my major 3 times in 4 years. But I know the journey has been plotted exactly how it was meant to be. 9 years after starting college, I finally got to start helping clients heal as now a “Doctor”. I worked in an orthopedic clinic for 8 years, managing for 3 years and eventually stepping away to create my practice, CoRestore.
My own postpartum journey with my first baby ended in a c-section as he was breech. This was NOT my plan. But I know that what I’ve learned in the process has pointed me in the direction of helping moms recover postpartum. While trying to figure out how to navigate parenting a toddler, we welcomed our daughter into the world in the middle of the pandemic and after my second c-section, I questioned how I could help couples conceive healthier babies but also how to help moms not fall apart with overwhelm, complete exhaustion and feeling lifeless in one of the most amazing seasons of their lives as they welcome their new babies into their families. Thus, I started implementing fertility coaching into my practice.
At CoRestore, I help women, and couples prepare their bodies and minds to conceive their miracles. If you’re ready to get pregnant, I walk with you to remove barriers to getting pregnant. That means if you’re walking through infertility or you just want to prepare your body to carry the healthiest baby possible, I’d love to work with you. I do 1-on-1 holistic fertility coaching. I’ve also co-written a holistic fertility course: Foundational Fertility, that helps parents address the barriers to improving fertility and ultimately pregnancy. We’d love to have you join us. We’ve been praying for you!
Then, my newest addition to my list of ways I serve women, is my Pelvic Floor Party. If you want to know more about your pelvic floor, how to activate your core after having a baby, and quit peeing your pants when you chase your kids, consider this your invitation. All of the information is presented in-person, in a small group with 5 women so they can find connection, education, community and to know they’re not alone in this season of their life. I provide hands-on, practical ways to activate and engage your pelvic floor while providing a cozy and safe space to be vulnerable, intimate, real and comparison-free. This is for moms in all seasons: if you’re waiting to get pregnant, you’re currently pregnant, you’ve just had a baby, or you’re a mom of teenagers, you are welcome here!
Stay-tuned because I have a vision to take the party online so for all of you craving connection, fun and holistic education, your invitation to the party is coming soon!!
I love everything about serving women in this capacity and space but something I have been loving so much is a tool called: Mind, Body, Spirit Release™ (MBSR™). It is performed virtually and It’s a tool designed to help us get free from a diagnosis or a list of symptoms and embrace your true self and who you are, separate from the diagnosis you may have allowed to dictate how you live your life. It helps you process trauma (big and small) that your body has held onto that has limited you or blocked you from physical or emotional healing. So for women walking through the season of infertility, I’ve seen physical and emotional scars healed and they’ve been able to conceive when they’ve been walking in the weight of waiting. It’s been such a gift to witness the miracles take place and for life to be created and being able to support them through their pregnancy, peaceful birthing and innate healing postpartum. You will become a mother!
Come say hi @CoRestoreWellness on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube :)
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Letting go. Letting go of what I think my life should look like and empowering myself to follow my true purpose and calling. To get out of my own way, to be uncomfortable, to ask to be stretched because if I stayed where I was, I wasn’t growing and to be able to serve who I have been designed to help, I couldn’t serve them in the capacity they needed. My whole life really serves to be a backstory: as someone who values hard work, dedication, perseverance, I’ve been able to stand strong when difficult seasons or storms have come upon me. Without these “failures” or falling short of what I thought my life would look like, it’s taught me to get free from my own expectations and perfectionist thoughts. To start taking risks if I wanted to see things change. And while change can be scary, It actually inspires me to walk out my life in faith, knowing that it’s all been planned out, I just need to listen intently to what it is I’m called to do.
Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?
Find a community. Approach each situation with grace to make mistakes because this is where growth happens. I’ve realized in the last year that I’ve been afraid to make mistakes. It’s been hard to ask for help. But when I’ve connected with other women, opened myself up to be vulnerable, raw, and real, placing all my mistakes and failures out for others to see them, they’ve been seen. I’ve been greeted by “thank you’s” for being willing to be open and transparent; for sharing the side of you that as women we want to hide, because that’s where it’s easier to stay. But when we walk through life, hand in hand with other women, we can be ourselves, free, and transformed.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://corestorewellness.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corestorewellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becca.jorgenson21/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jorgenson-corestorewellness/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@corestorewellness
- Other: Book Now: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/653a9f0eaf618dfc99827d99/bookings?step=services
Image Credits
Angela Divine Knox – the divine group MN