As spring begins, plants and animals slowly wake from their winter hibernation. People likewise begin to spend more time outdoors – walking, gardening, golfing and playing other warm-weather sports. Spring is the season of rebirth and new beginnings. And this, not the first day of January, is the time of year for making resolutions. A common resolution this time of…
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How to Avoid Injury While Increasing Your Activity
The Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy
Over the summer and fall I worked to further my training in CranioSacral Therapy (CST). This technique uses light touch – about the weight of a nickel – to subtly manipulate your skull and spinal cord. While massage therapy focuses on muscular and skeletal issues, CST focuses on the central nervous system. The central nervous system not only is centrally…
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New Year, New Aches & Pains?
Are you one of the many people who made a New Year’s resolution? Did that resolution involve a healthier lifestyle? Have you been feeling some new aches and pains after committing to your new fitness routine? I see an uptick in clients complaining of exercise-related issues around the middle to end of January and again in the spring. Many of…
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What is Self-Care?
You’ve heard me talk about the importance of self-care countless times. By now you probably have a good understanding of why self-care is such a big deal. But do you know what I really mean when I talk about self-care? At its core, self-care is about taking care of yourself. Most of us, but women in particular, tend to put…
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Forward Head Posture: A Modern Ailment
You’ve been chastised your entire life to sit up straight and stop slouching. You know that keeping your spine straight and tall reduces back pain. You’ve probably also heard that good posture makes you look younger and thinner. Did you know that posture – particularly how you hold your head – can negatively impact your health in many ways? Sitting…
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