Ostomy · J-Pouch · Reversal

You survived colorectal surgery. Now it’s time to rebuild.

For people who still don’t feel like themselves after surgery — or who are preparing for the next procedure and want a clearer plan for what they can work on now.

If your life still revolves around scar tissue, tightness, bowel problems, weakness, food decisions, fear of exercise, or “what happens next?”, you shouldn’t have to piece your recovery together from random Facebook posts.

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The questionnaire takes about 2–3 minutes. I personally review every response.

20+

surgeries in my own colorectal journey

Ostomy → J-Pouch

lived experience with the exact world I now serve

1:1

personalized support — not another generic recovery checklist

The gap after surgery

You thought surgery would give you your life back.

But maybe you’re still dealing with scar tissue, adhesions, recurring tightness or blockages, unpredictable bowel function, weakness, food fear, high output, pain, or the possibility of another procedure.

Maybe nobody ever showed you how to rebuild your breathing, abdominal wall, pelvis, movement, strength, nutrition, and confidence around the body you have now.

That’s the gap I focus on: helping you organize the whole picture and decide what deserves attention first.

“I don’t care whether I have a stoma or not. I just want a normal life.”

The outcome underneath almost every conversation I have in this community.

Who this is for

Different anatomy. Same need for a real rebuilding plan.

You don’t have to be at the same stage as the next person. The starting point changes; the need for a coordinated plan does not.

Ostomy

Living with an ostomy

You want better strength, movement, confidence, nutrition, hydration, core function, and a body that doesn’t feel permanently fragile.

Before the next step

Preparing for reversal

You have another surgery or reversal ahead and want to use the weeks or months before it to rebuild rather than just wait.

After reconnection

J-pouch or post-reversal

You were supposed to be “fixed,” but you’re still dealing with restrictions, bowel problems, pain, tightness, weakness, or fear of another setback.

The Post-Surgery Rebuild Method

Stop treating every setback like a separate problem.

We organize the pieces in the order that makes sense for your body now.

Assess

Map your history and restrictions, choose three real-life goals, and record your starting point for breathing, abdominal coordination, and daily movement.

Stabilize

Look at recovery capacity: nutrition, hydration, energy, sleep, stress load, output, and tolerances.

Restore

Practice individualized corrective abdominal work: comfortable breathing, trunk coordination, and controlled daily movement. Consider in-person scar and bodywork when appropriate.

Rebuild

Progress strength and daily activities as your control and tolerance improve. Repeat the same checks to see what changes and adjust your plan.

Corrective abdominal work

A starting point you can control. Progress you can see.

We look at how you breathe, coordinate your abdomen, and move during the activities that matter to you. My CHEK training provides the movement framework; your surgical history, restrictions, and response determine where we start.

Assess and retest

Know what changes

We record your starting point, check it midway, and review it at the end. Your three chosen activities, movement control, symptoms, and confidence help us decide what to change.

Practice between sessions

A routine with a reason

You get a small set of exercises chosen from your assessment, with a clear dose, cues, and a next step. We build coordination and control before asking for more load or complexity.

Hands-on work

Address tightness and sensitivity

When suitable, we discuss in-person work for scar sensitivity, abdominal tightness, and restricted movement. Remote clients get a plan for appropriate local support.

Current medical restrictions guide the work. An active complication needs your medical team’s evaluation before exercise progression.

I’m not teaching this from the sidelines. I had to find my way through it first.

Why I do this

I know what it’s like to wonder if the next procedure is just the start of another cycle.

I had more than 20 surgeries, an ileostomy, a J-pouch, severe adhesions, scar-tissue blockages, anastomotic strictures, stents, a fistula and abscess, and a point where a permanent ostomy was on the table.

The turning point was realizing I needed more than another isolated fix. I needed to rebuild the body that came out the other side — and learn how nutrition, recovery, movement, manual work, strength, and the nervous system fit together.

Now I combine that lived experience with my work as a CHEK practitioner and Certified Neurosomatic Therapist to help other people build a clearer path forward.

CHEK Practitioner / Holistic Lifestyle Coach Certified Neurosomatic Therapist President, Ostomy Association of Austin

Private work with me

30-Day Post-Surgery Rebuild Intensive

For someone who doesn’t need another pile of information. You want someone to understand your history, decide what matters most, and help you implement a plan.

Four weeks. One personalized rebuild plan.

01Four private 1:1 sessions

02Your Personal Post-Surgery Rebuild Map

03Baseline, midpoint, and final checks for abdominal coordination, confidence, and three daily activities

04A personalized corrective abdominal routine, with a clear exercise dose and progression plan

05Reasonable between-session messaging support

06A plan for in-person work on scar sensitivity, abdominal tightness, and restricted movement when suitable

This is intentionally personal. Two people can both have an ileostomy or J-pouch and need very different starting points.

Not ready for 1:1?

Start with the free Post-Surgery Rebuild Roadmap.

It walks you through the four priorities I use to organize this work: Assess, Stabilize, Restore, and Rebuild — so you can stop collecting disconnected tips and start seeing the bigger picture.

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Common questions

How this works.

Do I need a call before I can start?

No. Submit the questionnaire first. If I think you’re a fit and you’re ready, I can send you the payment/enrollment link directly. If you want to talk first, choose that on the form.

Is this only for people getting a reversal?

No. I work with people living with an ostomy, preparing for reversal, adjusting to a J-pouch, or rebuilding after reversal.

Can we work together remotely?

Yes. The core program is designed to work remotely. If hands-on work is appropriate, we can discuss local options or in-person work when practical.

What if I’m not ready to invest $1,000?

Start with the free Roadmap. I’ll also use the email list for new videos, practical education, and occasional live Post-Surgery Rebuild workshops.

A clearer next step

You shouldn’t have to figure out the part between surgeries alone.

Tell me what you’ve been through, what you’re dealing with now, and what you want back. I’ll review it personally and tell you the best next step I see.

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