Meet Your Pelvic Floor with the Author of Bumpin'

What is the pelvic floor, and why is it so crucial before, during, and after pregnancy? Join Leslie Schrock, local Marina author of Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy, and Michaela Cruze, prenatal and postnatal trainer, for an evening of illumination related to this mysterious but important part of the body. We'll start with a brief discussion and reading with Leslie, followed by guided exercises led by Michaela designed to build a foundation for a strong, healthy pelvic floor no matter where you are on your journey, whether you are just thinking about getting pregnant or still asking “is this normal” years postpartum. And of course, we'll have plenty of time to answer all of your most burning and secret questions.  

As part of your ticket, you’ll leave with a signed copy of Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy, and leave with at-home movements that will help you for years to come. 

About the speakers

Leslie Schrock is an investor and entrepreneur with a decade of experience working at the intersection of health and technology. She helped grow Rock Health, a startup accelerator and venture fund, from an idea to a globally-known firm with over 100 portfolio companies and more than one billion dollars in funding. Her first book, Bumpin’ (with Simon and Schuster) is a guide to pregnancy, from conception through postpartum. When she’s not writing, Leslie spends her time with startups improving the way we live. Leslie was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and her work has been featured in publications including NPR, Time, GQ, Entrepreneur, Wired, and The New York Times. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and son. Connect with Leslie at LeslieSchrock.com. 

Michaela Cruze started moving in a dance studio at the age of 4 and hasn’t stopped since. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University and is a Certified Personal Trainer. She professionally dances for LEVYdance, FACT/SF, and RAWdance in San Francisco. She began personal training after spending years recovering from overuse and acute injuries related to dance. She works primarily with women who are or are thinking about becoming pregnant as well as women who are transitioning into or are currently in menopause. Michaela believes workouts should be effective, efficient, and energizing, and that you should leave each workout feeling like a better version of yourself.