What to Do When You Feel Frozen by Stress
Ever have one of those days where just getting through feels impossible? Your energy is drained, your mind is checked out, and the exhaustion feels like it’s sunk all the way into your bones. And it’s not like you spent the day doing anything intense—yet here you are, completely worn out. As if that’s not […]
What If Your Tight Muscles Are Trying to Help You?
In my two-plus decades as a licensed massage therapist, working with people with tight and tense muscles who want to feel and function better in their bodies, one thing has remained constant—learning how the human body works has never been one second of boring. Maybe you scheduled a massage because your muscles felt tight and […]
How Movement Completes the Stress Cycle for Better Health
By now, most of us have heard—and on some level, we know—that managing stress is key to feeling and functioning at our best. If we want to feel strong and healthy, we have to take action. Wellness isn’t something that just happens; it’s a proactive process. The problem is, stress can be tricky and often […]
Where do random aches & pains come from?
Have you ever experienced random aches and pains when you wake up in the morning? You went to bed feeling fine, and suddenly, BAM!—another reminder you’re not getting any younger. Where on earth did that new ache or pain come from? Allow me to introduce you to a concept known as “The Threat Bucket.” The […]
Does a strong core prevent back pain?
There’s no shortage of information online praising the benefits of a strong core for preventing back pain. Take a quick scroll through social media, and you’ll see Fit-fluencers showcasing “60-second core routines” that are more like circus tricks than exercises that truly support your body. As if… With over 25 years of experience as a […]
Why Do I Have Neck Pain With Exercise?
Do you feel more pain in your neck than any other body part after exercise or a long day working in the yard? A common pattern I see in my restorative movement therapy practice is neck tension with physical exertion. During workout routines, yard work, or any other host of physical activities, some individuals will […]
What is Sciatica, and why is it so shady?
Sciatica pain can be incapacitating, severely limiting your ability to perform even the simplest daily activities. It’s that unrelenting pain shooting down your leg, the tingling sensation that won’t let you sit comfortably, and the constant reminder that your body is not functioning as it should. What makes it even more challenging is sciatica often […]
Unexpected Foot Pain Relief – What My Foot Had in Common with My Clogged Kitchen Sink
Life has its aches and pains, and when it comes to foot pain, it’s just impossible to ignore. This is precisely where I found myself not too long ago. As a restorative movement therapist, I’m well aware that even I’m not exempt from the arduous journey of healing my own body. Just like you, I […]
Neuromuscular Therapy: A Targeted Approach to Pain Relief
If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for real, lasting relief from pain or a stubborn injury that just won’t heal. I get it. After more than 20 years of working with musculoskeletal issues, I’ve seen countless people searching for answers—trying everything from ice packs to pain meds, stretching routines to generic massages—only to end […]
Achieve Pain Relief and Injury Recovery through Active Living
In the midst of life’s hustle and bustle, where stress seems unending and busyness is the norm, feeling weary and uncomfortable during your daily activities might seem inevitable. Is it possible to achieve lasting pain relief and injury recovery in the middle of the unending to-do lists? Let’s take a moment to imagine a life […]