Tara Galles, MS, OTR, is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience and the owner of You’re In CONTROL! in Kokomo, Indiana. She specializes in pelvic health rehabilitation, helping women and their partners prepare for a smoother, more gentle childbirth—minimizing labor time and reducing the risk of cuts or tears. Tara provides individualized biomechanical strategies during pregnancy, working with areas of mobility and restriction, and prescribes tailored home exercise, manual therapy, and biomechanical care for each unique pregnancy. She recommends visits at 10–12 weeks, 20 weeks, and a full evaluation to provide birth planning strategies and intervention starting at 28 weeks gestation, while also offering rehabilitation services at any point in pregnancy for those experiencing pain, discomfort, or difficulty completing daily tasks. In addition, she provides comprehensive postpartum rehabilitation to address birth injuries, support recovery, and guide women in managing their new occupation of motherhood and returning to sport. As a mother of four who did not have access to specialized bodywork care, Tara is passionate about moving women to Take CONTROL! of their bodies through pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood.
