connection
April 1, 2018
In our modern world, it’s so easy to get caught up in technology. Between texts, emails, and social media, it seems like we’re on our phones more often than not. But is that constant connection really helping us? By staying so connected, in many ways we’re more disconnected than ever. Look around the next time […]
Read Morefinding space
August 9, 2017
A few days ago I took inventory of my life. With a cup of tea, my journal, and a blanket crocheted by my husband’s grandmother, I sat. I thought about joys and sadness; I focused on what I cherish, and acknowledged what I don’t. I made a list of the things I love to do and wondered […]
Read Morewhat’s the source of your arm, wrist, or hand pain?
July 3, 2017
Do you experience hand, wrist, or arm pain? Tingling or numbness? Whether we spend our days typing at a computer, or (if we’re lucky) playing golf or tennis, this is a fairly common complaint on my massage table. Many people think that pain in any of these areas is caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). In my 12+ […]
Read Morewhat is “mbsr”?
June 20, 2017
“MINDFULNESS TEACHES YOU TO BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR MIND SO THAT YOUR MIND DOESN’T CONTROL YOU.”~ WebMD (click here for the full article) Mindfulness is all the rage these days. This can be both good and bad – classes have become more mainstream and available, but the increased hype also causes some people to look at […]
Read Morewhat is contemplative yoga?
May 23, 2017
in western society, yoga has become synonymous with exercise. The rise of hot yoga, power yoga, and the new Buti yoga has moved the practice further from its therapeutic roots and more into the realm of the gym. There’s nothing wrong with this – everyone has their own way of exercising and relieving stress. I’m […]
Read More4 easy ways to be more mindful
May 4, 2017
In the late 1800s, a scholar named Thomas William Rhys Davids translated the Buddhist concept of satias “mindfulness”. A more direct translation of sati is said to be “memory of the present moment”; nevertheless, the concept of mindfulness was born. In the 1970s, John Kabat-Zinn saw an opportunity to separate meditation from its religious connotations, and defined mindfulness […]
Read More3 stretches to ease low back pain
April 19, 2017
Next to getting regular bodywork, stretching can really help relieve pain and stiffness in your low back. Many people don’t realize that chronic tightness in the front and/or back of the hips is often the cause of their low back symptoms. Quick (super basic) anatomy lesson: Your psoas muscle (“so-as”) runs along the front of your […]
Read Morestop coping, start changing!
April 12, 2017
Pain, stress, anxiety, and other symptoms – we treat it all the same. When things aren’t right, our default is to go to the doctor, where they often give us pills which act as a bandaid and cover up the real issue. However, if you don’t deal with the underlying issue, other symptoms will begin […]
Read Morewhiplash and auto accident recovery
April 4, 2017
“Have you been injured in an auto accident?” How many times have you heard that phrase? With all of the driving we do, accidents are unfortunately a relatively common occurrence. Being involved in a car accident can be a painful experience. It’s not unusual for even a minor fender bender to cause pain and headaches […]
Read Morefinding your balance in a busy world
March 28, 2017
Our society places a high value on busyness. We’re expected to hold a full-time job, raise healthy, well-adjusted children, and have a clean house. There’s not much emphasis placed on making sure we’re taking care of our own needs, let alone finding a good work/life balance and reducing our stress. How many of us find […]
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