4 Ways to Promote Lymphatic Drainage
We hear about lymphatic drainage massage “flushing out toxins” but what the heck does that mean and how does this modality influence our health? Is it necessary to see a lymphatic or soft tissue expert for daily maintenance and immunity support, or can we as everyday...
The most missed treatment for nerve pain
Nerve pain can be debilitating, but there is always hope to improve your symptoms and make sure they don’t get worse. The first and most important step is to get down to the root cause of your nerve pain before the proper treatment can be determined. This blog will...
Best Recipes For Gut Health
I could not be more excited about this topic: healthy recipes for gut health. This month I am walking my wellness clients through a gut protocol beginning on 3/15/22. While we wait for this launch I am sharing with you recipes for gut health. Eating For Gut Health...
Is this nerve pain?
Have you experienced a shooting pain down the arm, leg, or neck at some point in your life? Electric sensations can be a rather unnerving incident that we’d prefer not to experience all too soon again. But, what is that odd and painful experience? What if it happens...
Best Hamstring Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain
One of the most common complaints that bring patients to doctors’ offices is lower back pain. Of course, it comes with no surprise since most people, at least in the US, live sedentary lifestyles. Even those who exercise after work or on the weekends are still sitting...
How to Lose Weight After the Holidays and Build the Foundation for a Healthy Lifestyle
Welcome to February! This may be the time of year you are finally ready for some post-holiday weight loss. I have been a health and wellness coach for almost 7 years now and a trend I have noticed over these years is folks want to get healthy after the Super Bowl,...
Mechanisms of Injury: Deep Tissue vs Deep Pressure
Most of us are familiar with the saying “no pain, no gain!” But what does that mean in reference to massage? Is it about deep pressure, deep tissue? Are the two even equal? Is there a cost to a “no pain no gain” mentality? How deep is a deep tissue massage supposed to...
Tips to Avoid Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain While Driving
With it now being the norm to commute over an hour to work every day, twice a day, it’s no surprise I am seeing more patients coming in complaining of neck pain while driving or lower back pain while driving or both! While driving may not be the root cause of your...
How to Setting New Year Goals for 2022 That You Won’t Break
Are you a new year resolution person or do you prefer a new year goal? If you are reading this blog it is likely because you searched "New Year Resolution" or "New Year Goal" searching for some guidance on how to format this process. This blog will help you break down...