Tanya Rowenhorst, PT, DPT

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Tanya Rowenhorst, PT, DPT

I help active moms achieve their lifestyle goals - pregnancy, postpartum,& beyond! My FREE ebook👇🏼

Refine PT offers various services for whole health - body, mind AND spirit. I believe that each person was created with a good body, and when we take care of what we've been given, we are then able to live life to the fullest!

09/19/2026

One thing that gets easier as your kids age: family photos. ☺️ I remember how much work these were with babies and toddlers…trying to avoid massive meltdowns, getting everyone to look, smile, and do whatever they were supposed to do, bribing with anything possible…although we may have also bribed these kids with eating out. 😉 These photos were done in less than 45 minutes - thankfully, no tears involved. 😂

Super thankful for Midwest Photographer for capturing this stage of life for us. It’s busy and chaotic in a totally different way than having 5 little ones was, but I also truly love this stage and seeing them grow and thrive as they figure out who God created them to be and what gifts they’ve been given. 🤍

09/16/2026

“How can I help my athlete become more mentally tough?”

A friend and I were discussing this the other day, and here’s what I think it comes down to: IDENTITY

Sharing a few quick thoughts on how I help my kids + the women I work with prepare for the hard things in life 🩷

09/11/2026

I went into birth assuming people would just tell me what to do.

I was hoping not to have an epidural but was open to one if needed.

I took the prepared childbirth class that was recommended, and that was the sum of my preparation for birth.

Everyone I knew did the same. I assumed it was all I needed.

I was so completely wrong.

I labored all through the night in the halls of the hospital with back labor. No one told me what back labor was or what I could do to help.

Being up all night long in pain left me feeling exhausted and defeated. I accepted the epidural bc there was no way at that point I was going to get to the finish line without some rest.

I pushed on my back because I didn’t know of other positions to ask for. None were suggested at my class or by the nurses/doctors.

I was not asked for consent and received an episiotomy. That led to a 3rd-degree tear.

I suffered postpartum with pelvic pain, swelling, and a long PP recovery. Prolapse. Difficulty getting back into running. Feelings of defeat and frustration with my body and feelings of inadequacy over my whole birth experience. And if I didn’t know any better, I would have been set up for major pelvic floor issues that would have impacted the rest of my life.

Thankfully, I knew how to rehab a body. I later learned about prenatal and PP care. I learned about birth and how to be well-prepared.

And I had a completely different experience later on. I again had back labor, but this time it was well managed. Birth without an epidural. A short pushing phase, NOT on my back, with no tearing.

This is why birth prep matters. This is why educating yourself matters. There are some amazing nurses and providers out there who are so helpful. But you never know who you’re going to get when you walk into labor at a hospital.

If you want to set yourself up for an amazing pregnancy, L&D, and postpartum experience, grab my OB package! Not only will it empower you for the season you’re in, but it will have a positive impact on your core and pelvic health for the rest of your life!!
Comment ❤️for some more info!

09/07/2026

What if your workout could be something you actually looked forward to?

A place to move your body, get stronger, learn good form, laugh with friends, and be reminded that your body is a good gift from a good Father.

That’s what I hope Faith + Fitness feels like.
Fitness without the pressure.
Movement without the shame.
Strength built alongside community and truth.

I’d love to have you join us. 💗 Tuesday and Thursday mornings @ 6:00 at our gym space! Comment “me” for the info!

09/04/2026

Faith + Fitness classes start again on TUESDAY, September 8!
We’ll be meeting Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:00 am for a 12-class, 6-week session, and I would absolutely love to have you join us for as many work for you!

Faith + Fitness is so much more than just a workout. It’s a place to build strength, learn how to move well, hear God’s Word, and be reminded of the truth about who you are and the good body He’s given you.

You can:
• Sign up for the full session and save!
• Join us for individual classes when your schedule allows
• Bring a friend who can try their first class FREE — no obligation to come back!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, I’d love to encourage you to just come. You don’t need to be in a certain stage of fitness or have everything figured out. Come move with us, learn with us, and spend a little time being reminded of HOPE Christ brings.

And if someone comes to mind who could use some encouragement, community, or a healthier perspective on movement and their body, invite them along!

I can’t wait to get started again and hope to see you next week.
Always cheering you on💗

09/02/2026

You are not bad at building habits!!
You don’t lack self-discipline and you’re not lazy! You just need the right tools;)

I’ve shared my struggle with overexercise/restricted eating in college, but after college, my habits looked like:
+ Watching TV every night
+ Drinking Diet Coke every afternoon
+ Fast food 1x/wk
+ Diet & processed foods
+ A rarely used gym membership

The other day, I was relaying some of this to my kids, & they were shocked! They couldn’t imagine me grabbing Taco John’s drive-through once a week or drinking a Diet Coke.

Did I have a massive life change overnight? No, of course not.
Instead, I changed my habits VERY SLOWLY over TIME (like years!).

I stopped eating fast food and now make almost all our meals from home with whole foods.
I move almost every day, not because I HAVE to, but because I WANT to.
I haven’t touched soda since I became pregnant with my first baby.
I stopped watching TV.
I slowly dealt w/ the behaviors & mindsets that kept me from living in freedom with food, my body, exercise, and time.

Cut to the chase: I didn’t take on all of these things & change them in a month. One change slowly led to another change, which led to another, & over time, my life changed. Now I don’t even think about most of these because they’re simply habits - they are a part of my daily lifestyle!

If you’ve struggled to be consistent w/ building healthier habits, this is your opportunity to join a group of like-minded women! I will show you how to stay consistent with new habits year-round, so you’ll not only get stronger but also feel empowered to do the things you LOVE, with no need to start over in 2 months! Comment 💪 for the info!

09/01/2026

Fitness classes are coming back September 8🎉

If you’re local-ish to Orange City, I’d LOVE for you to come try it out! I’m sharing a few quick reasons why I think you’ll find these classes are different from any other out there 💗

Address

618 8th Street SE
Orange City, IA
51041

Website

https://refine-pt.com/

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