Play is a Child’s Work: The Importance of Play in Developing Gross Motor Skills A variety of therapists have used play therapy for quite some time. While researchers initially doubted it due to lack of research, practitioners reported success with the technique. It turns out now the research supports it too. So what are the […]
4 Sleep Facts That are More Helpful Than a Fountain of Youth
by Shelia Olson Looking for the secret to a younger-looking body and more youthful brain? Well, you don’t have to search for a fountain of youth to ensure healthier aging. You don’t need any secrets either. All you really need to do is set yourself up for better sleep! How well you sleep can determine […]
7 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Without Prescription Meds
During recovery, it is crucial to try to cultivate healthy habits that will make you feel stable and supported, with sleep being among the most critical ones. However, it’s best to stay away from potentially addictive pills. With that in mind, below are just a few of the natural or tech-based solutions you […]
A Healthful Response to Managing Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain A chronic pain diagnosis can be shocking and stressful. With a healthful coping strategy you can reduce your stress, manage your symptoms and face your situation head-on. Stress Reduction Receiving difficult health news can leave you feeling overwhelmed and it is natural to struggle in response. Healthy coping skills can help […]
Activate Anti-Gravity Muscles
How to turn on and strengthen your anti-gravity muscles naturally Anti-gravity muscles hold your body up against gravity. As I’ve mentioned in other posts and web pages, these muscle’s size also correlates with decreased back pain. I use the GravityFit program to activate and strengthen these muscles. However, I want to provide some options […]
Awareness
“Without awareness, there is no choice.” -John F Barnes Yin Yoga and Feeling Pain Before I took MFR classes, I too had low back pain. It came about after starting an unhealthy yoga practice. Fortunately, a healthier yoga practice: yoga nidra and yin yoga helped me significantly. The yin yoga I did took my pain away […]
Barefoot
Do you barefoot? Have you seen people running or at the gym in those silly looking shoes and wondered what why they wore them? Or maybe you’ve noticed the occasional fitness expert walking outside barefoot. Maybe you even heard your holistic friend talking about the benefits of grounding. If you wonder what everyone is […]
Bath Salts
With DIY projects all the rage nowadays, many people have started making their own beauty products. They either want to save money, enjoy the process of making beauty products, or have concerns about chemicals in their products. But do you know how to make these products safely? As a certified Aromatherapist, I would love to […]
Bethany C
Carrie is a natural at what she does. She is a truly talented healer, with the sweetest, most gentle energy. I’ve seen her for multiple services throughout her evolution in the body work field. She has been my massage therapist, and most recently has done a Myofacial Release session with my newborn and I, which […]
Bodywork and Emotions: Mind/Body Connection
Emotions During Bodywork As a physical and massage therapist, I frequently see the mind/body connection in action. Many people, when you find that right spot, have emotions, memories, and intuitions come up for them. They report a significant increased awareness and growth from these experiences. Frequently, they report, “I didn’t know I was carrying […]