Meditation: Ohm Yeah
Meditation: Ohm Yeah Are you part of the meditation buzz? It seems to have really picked up momentum recently and for good reason. There is growing evidence for the benefits of meditation. Whether you are an expert in the “ohm”…
Treating the Whole Person
This year I have committed to completing the Integrated Systems Model training with Diane Lee in Vancouver, BC. Diane Lee is well known in many movement systems models and for her books about the pelvis, thorax, and SI joints. The…
Sleep is Elusive.
Sleep is elusive. Balancing life responsibilities, leisure activities and sleep seems nearly impossible. Even if I make it to bed in a timely fashion, my brain oftentimes works overtime, and falling to sleep is challenging.I am not alone in facing…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Pelvic Pain and Sexual Abuse: a Physical Therapist’s Role in Guiding Your Journey to HealingAs a physical therapist specializing in pelvic dysfunction, over the years I have seen many women and men who were victims of sexual abuse or violence. …
Are You Deficient In Vitamin D?
Recently, I had routine lab work done. For a second time I had a vitamin D deficiency. What does vitamin D do? Why does my body need it? And why am I deficient? Many of us are at risk for…
An Outpouring of Gratitude
Over the past two weeks, my children have pointed out their aggravation at feeling like Thanksgiving is a lost holiday. My seven year old walked into Target with me last week and commented on the Christmas explosion as she walked…
A little Friday morning Good JuJu
I go in early on Fridays. I left my house earlier today so that I could do a good deed for myself and stop at my favorite little coffee shop, Hi Hat Coffee. A mom and her two daughters walked…
Just Breathe
My mother used to always say “Take a Deep Breath” when I was angry at my sister, or upset about something as a child. I never realized how very valuable that advice was until much later. I teach breathing…
Fix Your Baby Belly and Stop Doing Crunches – Forever!
What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominus? A Diastasis is a separation, the Rectus Abdominus is the abdominal muscle better known as the six pack muscle. A separation, or tearing of the fascia in the center of this muscle, the Linea Alba,…
