There is more and more research coming every week, it seems, on the importance of the gut microbiome—all of the good little bacteria that help to keep our tummies happy, our brains focused, and our immune system in check. The…
If you have been in my treatment room, you may recognize this title of this blog. It hangs on my wall, as a gentle reminder to me to lean into being thankful and mindful of all I have to be…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by hypermobility, leading to joint hypermobility, joint dislocations, and increased risk of injuries. Managing EDS involves a multidisciplinary approach, including physical therapy, which can be especially important when considering…
The pelvic floor and the diaphragm work together like a piston. When we breathe in, the diaphragm moves down and out, and the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor eccentrically lengthens. When we breathe out, the opposite occurs. When these…
As we enter a new year, there is pressure to set New Year’s resolutions that may be big and maybe not all that attainable for an entire year. What if we set smaller goals that were doable? And make us…
As we begin this holiday season I wanted to take a moment to express my thanks to the many people I am surrounded by and explain why daily gratitude (not just on Thanksgiving) is so important. Being grateful brings conscious…
The spiral line is a line of connective tissue that runs from the arch of our feet to the base ofour skull. In the front body, this fascial line travels up and crosses from our left hip to our right…
As pelvic floor therapists, we find it to be very important to assess our patients from head to toe,literally. There is a strong connection between our feet, our pelvic floor, and our deep core. If we don’t look at the…
We have all heard “Eating for two!” while we are expecting. This is not a good way to approach our diet during pregnancy, as you can probably guess. As you may already know, our dietary needs change throughout our pregnancies. …
Nutrition plays such an important role in our pregnancies and post-partum periods. Breastfeeding requires time and energy for new moms on top of our bodies healing after pregnancy and delivery. Because of that, it is important to pay attention not…
