(Trigger Warning: ED discussion) Fear foods are foods that may make us feel afraid, anxious, or uncomfortable eating; possibly stemming from thoughts on how it impacts our body or weight, or from negative past memories associated with the food. These [...]
Often times my patients tell me that any time they experience mild muscle tension or knots, they typically think "it will work itself out." They will wait days or even weeks to make an appointment. Muscle tightness is typically caused [...]
In 2021, an estimated 25-30% of the American workforce switched to some form of remote work and it's projected that by 2025, 22% of the workforce will remain remote going forward. So what does that mean for work station set [...]
No matter how you choose to feed your baby, it will cause strain on your body - especially the first few months when they are unable to feed themselves. Setting your environment up for success early on is the best [...]
“If you just had more willpower, you would see the results you say you want.” (Trigger warning: This blog post discusses topics such as diet culture and disordered eating.) Does this sound familiar? I'm willing to bet that you've been [...]
Have you ever thought about how you sleep? Like REALLY thought about it. Did you know that the average person spends about one third of their entire life sleeping or attempting to sleep. That’s a large chunk of time yet [...]
Ever since last year's injury, consistent self-care has been at the forefront of my mind. From December,2021 through February, 2022, I did more for my own self-care in those 3 months than I had since mycollege athletic career. Between chiropractic [...]
When things feel heavy, calming the nervous system needs to be a focus. Whenever your days, weeks or months might feel more tiresome, grueling, or heavier than usual, I want you to have a guide. One process we can focus [...]
Heat is a great tool for muscle recovery and treatment. That’s why my go-to at home recommendation is heat. Whether you use a heating pad or a microwavable rice bag, heat will significantly help your aching muscles. The science behind [...]
Post massage hydration furthers the work that your LMT accomplished during your appointment. Whether you came in because your muscles were sore and tense or massage therapy is part of your wellness regime, the recommendation to consume more water is [...]
In practice, I have always encouraged parents to say no to jumpers. However, the closer I get to becoming a parent myself, I can sympathize and understand a parent's need for a break from time to time. I understand that [...]
Pregnancy certainly comes with its highs and lows - from excitement and preparation to morning sickness and discomfort. I recently announced that I’m expecting my first child in September. I thought it might be helpful to share my first hand [...]