Reclaiming Your Hue
About:
At Reclaiming Your Hue, I am dedicated to empowering women to embrace and amplify their inherent brilliance. My mission is to inspire mothers and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential and radiate their true selves.
I believe in nurturing both the entrepreneurial spirit and the nurturing essence of motherhood, recognizing that our light is not just for us but for the community we build and inspire. I am committed to providing support, resources, and a platform for women to not only reclaim their vibrancy but to also illuminate the paths for others.
My goal is to foster an environment where diminishing oneself is unnecessary, and where every woman is encouraged to shine boldly and without reservation, as we are all born to manifest the greatness within us. By liberating ourselves from our doubts, we collectively empower each other to live fearlessly and vibrantly!
Core Values of RYH:
Faith: Believing in the power of faith to guide and sustain us, trusting in our journey, and finding strength and resilience through spiritual connection and conviction.
Empowerment: Dedicated to empowering women to embrace and amplify their inherent brilliance, inspiring mothers and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential and radiate their true selves.
Community and Support: Committed to nurturing both the entrepreneurial spirit and the nurturing essence of motherhood, recognizing that our light is for the community we build and inspire. Providing support, resources, and a platform for women to reclaim their vibrancy and illuminate paths for others.
Encouragement and Boldness: Fostering an environment where diminishing oneself is unnecessary, encouraging every woman to shine boldly and without reservation, manifesting the greatness within.
Fearlessness and Vibrancy: Liberating ourselves from doubts to collectively empower each other to live fearlessly and vibrantly, embracing and celebrating our inherent brilliance.
Reclaiming Your Hue
Ep. 45 with Courtney Tanaka | Founder, Renew Me PT
After twelve years apart, we reunite with Courtney Tanaka, a physical therapist turned entrepreneur who recently launched Renew Me PT—a practice designed to support mothers in reclaiming their bodies, their strength, and yes, even their sense of self.
With over 13 years in the field and a doctorate in physical therapy, Courtney had built a steady career inside the healthcare system. But after the birth of her first child, she began to feel a subtle tug -- a whisper that maybe there was something more. She had always enjoyed her work… until she didn’t. The missed school conferences and sports games began to stack up, and the emotional load of motherhood couldn’t be ignored.
She didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until recently that she connected the dots between motherhood and the desire to carve out something that was her own. As she puts it, if she gives her time and energy to something, it had better light her up.
And it does. These days, Courtney doesn’t mind working on a Saturday afternoon or sneaking in a few hours after bedtime—not out of obligation, but because she’s building something that feels aligned, fulfilling, and deeply personal. She’s serving the very community she once needed.
Highlights from our conversation:
- The pain (literal and emotional) of early motherhood—and how even as a PT, she didn’t know help existed for what she was experiencing
- The surprising challenge of patience—and learning to trust the slow build
- Creating her dream support network of doulas, chiropractors, mental health professionals, and fellow practitioners to serve new moms more holistically
- Real talk about marketing, especially learning to speak directly to the one woman she’s meant to serve
- Reclaiming empathy, faith, and purpose after years in a system that often overlooked all three
Courtney opens up about the moment she realized her child was learning kindness not just from school, but from watching her. She talks about setting boundaries with her kids, involving them in the journey, and modeling what it means to pursue meaningful work without sacrificing what matters most.
She’s also refreshingly honest about self-sabotage, boredom, and her Enneagram 7 wiring—and how knowing herself better has helped her lead more intentionally, both at home and in business.
Her guiding philosophy? Everything happens for a reason. It’s a belief shaped by deep personal loss and a quiet but persistent faith that’s carried her through each chapter.
Words of wisdom for other women walking a similar path: start where you have control. Change something small. Don’t wait for the whisper to turn into a shout.
A beautiful, layered, real-life journey of a mother reclaiming her hue—one choice at a time.
Connect with Courtney:
- Instagram: @renew_me_pt
- Facebook: Courtney Tanaka
- Website: ReNew Me PT
Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk:
- Email: info.ryh7@gmail.com
Get Connected/Follow:
- IG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirk
- Facebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook Page
- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RYHReclaimingYourHue
Credits:
- Editor: Joseph Kirk
- Music: Kristofer Tanke
Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!
