WOW … ANOTHER INCREDIBLE YEAR! One year ago, I knew that I needed to find a new location for my office and I feared having to compromise on my needs and wishes. I drove up and down Route 19 checking out various types of office settings, from deserted shared office space to house basements converted […]
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Tag: brain body connection
Another step toward pain free living
Within my orthopedic manual therapy practice, I have found that when we become aware of and take responsibility for how we carry our bodies, we begin to heal naturally and our pain melts away. The teachings of Paul Kelly resonate with me because of his focus on postural awareness and the brain-body connection. My […]
Stepping out of my comfort zone
It’s official! I have my own place! When I began my massage therapy career in 2009, I never would have imagined that I would some day be in business for myself. I had recently left a 12 year accounting career, not knowing if I would have to return to the corporate lifestyle. Looking back […]
Lateral Hip Pain
Many female clients come to me who experience Lateral Hip Pain. I take note to see that they tend to stand and sit with their legs glued together (sitting “like a lady” as we were all taught) in a reverse triangle position. I also note their tendency toward wider hips which are essential in […]
Stop Slouching!
STOP SLOUCHING! That’s what Mom used to say. She was right. We cannot change the fact that everything we do in IN FRONT of us. But we can change how we respond to it … retrain our brain how to sit up and stand up straight! Constantly sitting in flexion can cause such […]
Working from Home
Now that so many people work from home, I find that my clients are coming to the office expressing neck pain. My first question to them … What is your home office setup? Their response … I use a laptop and mix up my seating positions between the kitchen, the bed, the couch, […]