Are you feeling sluggish, perhaps run down? Is that seasonal slump hitting you? Yep, you guessed it. Winter Is Coming Self care is KEY during the winter season! Longer nights and shorter days means less vitamin D and sun rays. At this time of year, it is crucial to step…
One day a client came to see me with severe anxiety and dread about an upcoming hospital procedure. Ninety minutes later, he reported the anxiety and dread were totally gone. It just wasn’t an issue anymore. So what happened? EFT allows the conscious and subconscious mind to collaborate in…
Are you experiencing tired eyes or a raccoon mask of pain wrapping around from your eyes to behind your ears? You may be experiencing a suboccipital trigger point. These 8 small muscles pack a punch and can cause some serious headaches around and behind the eyes. Sitting in a head…
The placebo effect: Often called the expectancy effect, it’s the ability of our minds to powerfully influence healing in the body. Most are familiar with this concept, with many caring physicians integrating it into their practice to enhance the benefits of whatever treatments they prescribe. The dark side of the…
To recap from my previous blog post, the three principles of Osteopathy are: The body is a functional unit (parts of the body work in unison, not isolation) Form and function are interrelated The body has self-healing properties So, how does that help me, a Massage Therapist, help you? I'm glad…
As with any medical condition, having a plan of action for controlling your arthritis can only help you deal with the effects on a day to day basis. These three tips are a great start. Enlist the help of healthcare professionals to help monitor your condition, develop strategies to reduce…
**DISCLAIMER!!** To get the full benefit of this blog, I suggest listening to “Eye of the Tiger”. So this blog is all about POWER! And the importance of adding power exercises into your training protocol. We all know what speed is, and we know what strength is, but…
This just might be your missing puzzle piece. A healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain's potential after a brain injury. Poor diet can affect mood, behavior and brain function. Our brains need energy and nutrients for healthy brain chemistry, functioning of nerves, and correct neurotransmitter levels. …
When you practice yoga, one of the most important purchases is your yoga mat. The mat can make all the difference in whatever style of yoga that you practice. You want a mat that is the right fit for your particular style of yoga and your body type. Due to…
Remarkable recovery from balance issues: Two cases As an Integrative Therapist I’m open minded but highly skeptical. I need to see the science and then test the effects for myself. A recent evolution in neuroscience using specialized neuro-stimulating socks and insoles intrigued me when I saw the measurable effects recorded with…