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Change the thinking, change the pain.

Habits follow thoughts. Pain follows habits. Life follows pain.

Which is why education is not the warm-up act here, it is the part that keeps working after the visits end. We are here to support and empower you, and this form is the front door.

Fill it out and you are on the list for what we teach:

• Pain Class, on how pain is produced and what to do about it.
• Lifestyle Medicine, for sleep, stress, food and the habits underneath them.
• Yoga and breath work, taught by a licensed physical therapist.
• The free Wellness Community talks at the clinic.

Upcoming workshops

All workshops are held at Motion Matters Physical Therapy and Wellness, 660 West Cherry Street, Suite 2, North Liberty, and are led by a physical therapist.

Understanding EDS and Hypermobility: Move Better, Feel Stronger

Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30–6:30pm

Do you live with hypermobile joints, frequent aches and pains, or a body that sometimes feels unpredictable? Join us for an educational workshop led by a physical therapist to better understand Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and how they can affect everyday life.

We’ll explore how hypermobility impacts joint stability, strength, movement, fatigue, and pain, while discussing practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you feel more confident in your body. Learn how trained physical therapists can support joint protection, build strength and stability, improve body awareness, and help you find the right balance between activity and recovery.

Whether you have a diagnosis of EDS or HSD, suspect you may be hypermobile, or simply want to better understand your body, this workshop will provide helpful education, practical tools, and a supportive space to ask questions. Our goal is to help you move with greater confidence, better understand your body, and discover strategies that support the activities and life you love.

Pregnancy & Hypermobility: Supporting Your Body Through Every Stage

Monday, December 7, 2026, 5:30–6:30pm

Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body, and if you’re hypermobile, those changes can come with unique challenges. Join us for an educational workshop led by a physical therapist to learn how hypermobility can affect your comfort, stability, pelvic health, and movement throughout pregnancy and beyond.

We’ll discuss practical strategies to support the different stages of pregnancy. Whether you have hEDS, generalized joint hypermobility, or simply feel extra flexible and unstable during pregnancy, this workshop will offer an introduction to helpful tools to support you on your journey!

Chronic Pain Introductory Class

Monday, January 11, 2027, 5:30–6:30pm

You will learn: Pain: what really is pain? You may be surprised! How do the brain, our nerves and pain all relate to each other? How to use your knowledge of pain to transform your experience.

Participants are encouraged to take notes, self reflect, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Anyone with chronic pain is invited to participate.

Pelvic Pain

Monday, February 8, 2027, 5:30–6:30pm

This workshop is designed to provide education, clarity, and practical insight into how pelvic pain develops and how a comprehensive treatment approach can help individuals return to movement and function.

Pelvic pain can be confusing, frustrating, and often isolating. Pelvic pain rarely exists in isolation, and understanding the full picture of how the body functions can open the door to meaningful progress. We will discuss how the nervous system, movement patterns, breathing mechanics, fascial tension, and prior injuries all interact to influence pain.

Headache & Neck Pain: Move Better, Feel Better

Monday, March 8, 2027, 5:30–6:30pm

Frequent headaches and neck pain can interfere with work, sleep, and everyday life. Join a physical therapist to explore common contributors to headache and neck pain, understand how posture, movement, muscle tension, and the nervous system may play a role, and learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily function. Leave with tools you can start using right away!

Diastasis Recti

Monday, April 5, 2027, 5:30–6:30pm

Noticing abdominal separation, core weakness, or changes in your midsection? Join us for an educational workshop on diastasis recti, exploring how the abdominal muscles and core work together, common signs and symptoms, and what recovery can look like. Learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to improve core strength, manage pressure, and return to the activities you love with greater confidence.

Pick the workshop you want in the form below and we will save your seat.

No pressure attached. Getting on the list is not booking anything, and you can reply and ask a question instead of signing up for a thing.

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Rather just ask a human? Call or text (319) 382-2743, or use the contact page.

Ready for an answer about your own body instead of a class? Book a cause-first evaluation, one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist, on the appointment page. Or see everything on offer under Education and Programs.