“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional” – Buddhist proverb I always remind myself of this powerful statement in my own life, and in the ways I can contribute to helping you reduce your own suffering. The oath of the healing arts practitioner – “first do no harm.” Movements that ignites the health of the body Read More…
Medicine of Movement – the Amazing Benefits of Nitric Oxide
Nitric Oxide was discovered in 1992. This naturally produced gas is as important for the health of the human body as Vitamin D. YEP!!!! The discovery even won a Nobel Prize for the many amazing health benefits. This video goes over the sequence, modified for biomechanical advantages, injury prevention while doing them, and aspects of Read More…
Medicine of Movement – The Secrets of Profound Core Strength
Spoiler Alert: Discovering, Cultivating and Utilizing your core strength is about a soft belly! I know you probably need a moment to take a deep breath with this shocking revelation I just stated around core strength. And OMG….coming from a physical therapist who specializes in spinal health too. The truth about what I want to Read More…
Medicine of Movement – It’s vitally important to go down to find your flexibility
If the well is distant, its water does not quench the thirst of the pilgrim – Chinese Proverb Your health is being flexible, and your flexibility is not about how your stretch……it’s about how you descend to harness fluidity in your tissues and your mind. Just like in the desert, or in the mountains, the Read More…
Medicine of Movement – Surprising ways to Create Balance & Coordination
YES!!! Our feet and our hands have vital importance for integrative vital movement. From a neuroscience perspective, the homunculus of the somatosensory cortex, the map of the motor and sensory fields in our brains, illustrate this occupancy of high functional capacities for the feet and hands. The only other areas that get this much “attention” are Read More…
Medicine of Movement – Amazing Health for your Joints!
It turns out “Motion promotes lotion. Everything is in motion” What happens when we introduce motion into a structure, our body? In a recent podcast from NPR – new research has determined the primary cause for increases in Osteoarthritis, specifically looking at the knee joint, was related more to an increase in sedentary activity and Read More…