The recent spate of accusations of sexual assault has shocked and alerted the people of our country, and the members of our community. What has become clear to all is how pervasive sexual predation is in the United States. The constant media attention and headlines are also
Read More... →Greetings to all of you beautiful smiling friends, family, clients, those of you I see day in and day out but don’t know your names and people I haven’t met yet at all. I am writing you from Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I have been studying Thai
Read More... →Have you ever wondered why your acupuncturist asks to look at your tongue? Practicing Chinese Medicine in a Western culture can lend itself to some interesting moments, and this is typically one of them. Long before the advancements of modern medicine and its incredible diagnostic tools, practitioners
Read More... →Correct! The rotator cuff is not a muscle. Clients often complain of pain or surgery on their rotator cuff, yet they do not know which muscle is affected. The rotator cuff is a mechanism controlling the stability and motion of the shoulder joint, made up of four
Read More... →We all know that having a strong core helps us function better in our every day lives as well as in our sporting activities. Most of us know that having a strong core will also help reduce the likelihood of injuries and chronic back pain. But which
Read More... →I recently went to a Pilates course on Hip and low back dysfunction in Denver, CO. We discussed in depth the relationship of the pelvis when working with clients who suffer from hip and/or low back pain. The course was taught by Cara Reeser, Pilates educator and
Read More... →I wrote previously about the codependent and dependent personalities. We find that codependency is created by the family system. Codependency is a set of behaviors and attitudes that form a diagnosable complex: codependent people are overly responsible; they want and try to please everyone; they are extremely
Read More... →Sternocleidomastoid, “What did you call me?”. The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is a muscle in the front of the neck that attaches the sternum, clavicle up to the jaw. You can feel it pop out when turning your head to one side. When you turn your head to the
Read More... →The delight of a new baby! A love deep enough to sustain humanity cultivates during the first few days, weeks, and months of togetherness. Before the body has started to recover from pregnancy and childbirth, new mothers are launched into a series of novel repetitive activities that
Read More... →More than one third of Americans fail to get at least seven hours sleep on a regular basis which is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer as well as mental illness such as depression. Getting a good nights’ sleep is
Read More... →In order to understand how Pilates came to be, it is important to know about the life of Joseph Pilates. He was not only an innovator of exercises that has lasted beyond his years of life, but also an innovator of unique equipment to help facilitate the
Read More... →The terms “codependent” and “dependent” have relatively new meanings in the vocabulary of personality and mental health issues. While the “dependent personality disorder” is an actual diagnosis for mental illness from the diagnostic and statistical manuals we use today, in the jargon of dependency and codependency, you
Read More... →Fuel for Spring Cleaning Success It is that time of year again. Spring has sprung. There is nothing better than the longer days, the first bit of sunlight on pasty winter legs, and the promise of the first farmer’s market just around the corner. The idea of
Read More... →THE DYNAMIC QUALITIES OF FASCIA MIGHT SURPRISE YOU What does electricity, a sweater vest and acupuncture all have in common? While how these seemingly disparate things can share a common thread may seem like a stretch, let me back up and see if I can explain. I
Read More... →Musculature of Skiing, and Soothing Skier Massage Alessandra Jacobson Spend a few days skiing hard on the mountain, and you will agree; it’s is a total body workout, and can leave you feeling tight all over, and in need of an effective, relieving post-ski massage. Skiing requires
Read More... →The Mind Body Connection Introduction: As a Physical Therapist who practices Functional Manual Therapy and being part of a Wellness Center, I work with many patients who have chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Chronic diseases are becoming more common eg cancer, heart disease, auto immune disease, diabetes,
Read More... →Pilates for Winter Activities Preparing for winter activities ahead of time can help support the body and prevent injuries. Skiing, snowboarding, snow shoveling, classic or skate skiing, hockey, iceskating, all can have an impact. Knee injuries are common as are back injuries. Pilates gives balance to the
Read More... →When to Give and When Not to Give: Tough Love Most of us were raised to believe that giving to others is the generous and ethical thing to do. However, there are times when giving is not only inappropriate, it could be destructive for the recipient. Coming
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