Guest Writer: Shelia Olson Self-care is more than just a trendy term thrown around by yoga junkies. GoodTherapy.org describes self-care as any action you take toward reaching peak physical and mental well-being. It involves caring for yourself through your daily activities, such as getting enough sleep, providing your body with nutrition, and taking the […]
Brandon B
Carrie is great at what she does. It’s a service that more people should seek.
Breathe
The Best Way to Breathe Recently, I have heard several theories about the “right way to breathe.” Every expert has a great idea on how to breathe and how not to breathe. Often, they suggest their way of breathing is THE BEST. Studying this, I discovered what a surprisingly controversial subject breathing could become. It always […]
Brianna K.
I like to go to Crossfit/exercise but I was having a lot of pain in my right leg during certain movements. I had seen PTs at my gym “helping” other people and it looked really painful. I had been afraid to try them. So I went to Carrie . . . myofascial release really helped […]
Can Seniors Safely Get a Massage During the Pandemic?
Getting a massage is a fantastic way to relieve stress, and it’s something most of us could definitely benefit from during the pandemic. Along with relieving tension, massages can help with a number of injuries and health issues for seniors. In order to fully relax before your massage therapy, consider a supplement like CBD […]
Cervicogenic Headache: Physical Therapy for your Headache
Headaches can be, well, a real headache. Almost everyone experiences one every once and a while. For some though, the headache can seriously debilitate them. They either suffer constantly or cannot function in their daily lives because of the headaches. The type of headache will determine the correct treatment: cervicogenic headache, migraines, and […]
Cindy
I’ve been so happy with the oils that Matrix Therapy custom created just for me. Two of my biggest issues are with relaxation and focus, and Carrie worked with me to find the right mix of essential oils to help me with both. She created two inhalers for me for energy and focus, which have […]
Correct Movement Patterns in Children
Form or Function? Do Movement Patterns Matter? As a pediatric physical therapist, I see a lot of debate and discussion around how to get our children to do more functional activities. We know they will navigate the world perfectly, but how imperfectly do we let them move? Is it worth the time to develop the […]
Do you Trust Your Body?
Feeling versus Thinking When I place my hands on a client or patient, I don’t necessarily know what their body needs. I can come up with plenty of hypotheses. I can do special tests, and postural analysis, and think critically about their symptoms. But when I place my hands on a client’s body, I listen […]
Electrical Postural Devices: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
A New Market Businesses have started selling many new and innovative electrical postural devices. These developers used good concepts and theories behind the product’s development. However, as someone who has studied posture and movement extensively, I have concerns. Before I get started, I want to say that there is no to little research on these […]