Have you experienced an emotional release? Almost every massage therapist, and probably every myofascial release therapist, has experienced it. While working with a client you find an area that feels . . . different. Then, the client has an emotional release. They may start crying, laughing, screaming. The emotional release may bring back flashbacks, memories, […]
Essential Oil Shelf Life: When should you throw away your oils?
The Background One important yet over looked aspect of essential oils is the shelf life of the oil. Essential oils oxidize over time making them harmful instead of beneficial. Few users of essential oils are aware of this and may keep their oils for years without knowing about oxidation. Aromatherapy suppliers rarely provide expiration dates […]
Evidence Based Medicine
Research versus Evidence Based Medicine Many physical therapy bloggers talk frequently about evidence based medicine. Often, though, these bloggers don’t agree with each other on treatments. Usually, they seem very focused on the research. While I support reviewing the research, I remember evidence based medicine including more than just research. That’s right, it’s not just […]
Five Steps to Fall Prevention
As you grow older, the risk of falls increases. You will need to adapt your home to reduce the chances of falls because they can lead to serious injury. Fall prevention is essential. In this article, we list five ways you can help prevent falls in your home. Fall Prevention by Staying Active As you […]
Foam Rolling is Not Myofascial Release
Foam Rolling versus Myofascial Release One of the biggest challenges of my job involves explaining to people what I do. I have a massage license and a physical therapy license. Most people know what a massage therapist and a physical therapist do. However, when I say I perform myofascial release, most people look at me […]
Fractals and Physical Therapy
What is a fractal?: a math equation. And what does a math equation have to do with your body? It turns out, fractals create almost every aspect of your body. Fractals create patterns that exist throughout nature. This Romanesco broccoli has the same pattern in it if you zoom in as when you zoom […]
Healthy Tips to Help Battle the Changes That Come for Seniors
As we age, our bodies start to change. Things like grey hair and wrinkles are obvious for us seniors, but there are many subtle differences as well. We might become less active, for example, have trouble seeing, or find ourselves no longer interested in things we once enjoyed, such as cooking and exercising. These unwelcome […]
Hip Bursitis? . . . It may not be what you think.
Do you have pain on the outside of your hip? If so, you may have been told by your medical doctor that you have hip bursitis. Yet more than likely, you don’t. The physical therapy community has been treating “bursitis” on every client who comes in with hip pain. Therefore, we stretch out the ITBand, […]
Holly
I have benefited from Carrie’s expertise with aromatherapy on several issues and have been very happy with the outcome! Carrie was able to make me a cream to apply to my joints that has greatly improved the discomfort I felt in my feet and ankles when getting out of bed in the morning. Even better […]
Hydrosols: The Other Missing Link in Aromatherapy
What are Hydrosols? In my previous post, I talked about carrier oils and butters. Now I would like to share some information about hydrofoils. Hydrosols come from the water that the essential oil separated from during steam distillation. This water contains small amounts of the essential oil in it. However, it is not just water […]