The tens of thousands of female athletes who became mothers but never surrendered their passion in athletics, you are Athlete-Moms.
The moms who spent their teens, twenties, and beyond training, competing and challenging their physical and mental limitations and who are again fostering an athletic lifestyle, you are Athlete-Moms.
The moms who want to lead by example and show their kiddos just how important life-long athletics is for a healthy body and mind, you are Athlete-Moms.
What a surprise it was for me, a competitive athlete for over 15 years, when the debilitating nausea of my first pregnancy set-in around week 5 and only ceased when I was too pregnant to do much besides walk and stretch. I was thrown in to my Athlete-Mom journey, as many are, without truly realizing the changes that would take place in my body, mind and soul as well as with my lifestyle.
Now four years later and my journey continues as I chase two active toddlers through their days of discovery and little girl emotions. Doing this while juggling a career as a physician and keeping balance in my marriage and friendships has been an extraordinary challenge for sure.
Stepping back into my athletic lifestyle and reclaiming my competitive pursuits has been one of the most difficult but necessary steps to finding balance in my life. Sports helped to define my youth and young adulthood and now, as a mother, I continue to push the limits of my mind and body through athletics.
My passion is to support other Athlete-Moms on their journeys back to the sports that filled such important parts of their lives.
After spending almost 20 years as a competitive athlete, I am well aware of the demands training can have on your body, your schedule and your relationships. Adding kiddos to the mix can take what was an exciting challenge and make it seem next to impossible.
My goal is to help Athlete-Moms navigate the road from those early weeks of post-partum life to their return to training, on whatever level they desire, and even to competition. As a Naturopathic Physician, I honor the entirely individual path that each Athlete-Mom must take and support whatever emerging goals or life changes come to pass. I strive to help Athlete-Moms with some of the most challenging obstacles to their return to fitness such as hormone and mood imbalances, post-partum body changes and scheduling demands of family/work/athletics.
If you are ready to Reclaim Your Athletic Lifestyle and are looking for the support and accountability that working with a trusted health advisor can offer, I encourage you to schedule a complimentary consult with me. I’d love to discuss how I can help you thrive as a fit, energetic, confident and motivated Athlete-Mom. Please email athletemom@draliciacole.com to schedule a complementary 15 minute consultation today!
“Dr. Alicia Cole is one of those gems that you find in the medical world. She is friendly, engaged and genuinely interested in her patients. Dr. Cole takes the time to truly know and understand your health and wellness goals and concerns and brings an expertise and detailed knowledge to her practice. I have the utmost confidence in her as a practitioner and would recommend her to anyone looking for an active partner in their health and wellness.”
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“Dr. Cole is a knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated practitioner. Her personal experience as an athlete, mother and overall wellness advocate make her a unique and specialized resource to her patients. She is a great resource for athletes, mothers and those looking to improve their overall health. Beyond her expertise and specialties, her deep empathetic care for her clients makes her stand out as a practitioner. I would highly recommend Dr. Cole for those looking for a connected, experienced and knowledgeable practitioner.”
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