Are you using mindfulness and meditation correctly? How do you know? After over 25 years of practicing mindfulness and meditation, I have started to really ask myself if I am using meditation and mindfulness in a self-care or self-destructive way. Am I using meditation and mindfulness: ❎ As a crutch? ❎ As a way to…
Our world is suffering from two pandemics right now, COVID-19 and racism. We are especially impacted in the United States, and yet the discrimination against women and minorities in our healthcare system, in particular black women, is especially terrible. Black women have a 3-4x higher risk of dying during childbirth than white women, and their…
Dear Ginger, I want to thank you for so many things. First of all, thank you for not being afraid to rock the boat, for being an innovator, for caring about our profession (and healthcare in general), and more importantly the people who come to us for help. It is not easy to be an instigator of…
Earth Day has a whole new meaning now in the midst of this pandemic. On March 27th, the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And during this time, I’ve been able to reflect on gratitude and grit, the notion that I, that we, will get through this – and we will somehow emerge stronger, together.
The COVID pandemic has stopped much of the world as we know, creating a “new normal”. Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are cancelled and you may not even be going to work. One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain and injury. Maybe you were seeing your PT when stay…
Join me, Dr. Ginger Garner, Dr. Sara Reardon, and Dr. Jessica Reale on Tuesday, April 14th at 9pm EST/ 8pm CST for a Postpartum Recovery after Vaginal Birth virtual class! A lot of new moms are lacking support after having babies and unable to attend pelvic PT, so we are bringing this information to you!…
Meet the new face of PYTI, Living Well Institute and all the new programs we have to offer. I am excited to announce our new website, new name, new look, new patient care services, and new programs! Why make the change? The process of rebuilding during COVID-19 I sat down in front of my computer, exhausted, the…
By guest author Dr. Anni Englehardt, PT, DPT There is an epidemic of words existing in the fitness and healthcare communities that although may possess good intentions, perpetuate behavior that will have lasting effects on the people upon which they land. These words encourage negative self talk and body image, sweep self-efficacy under the rug,…
COVID has been at the forefront of all our minds right now for several years. As a self-employed mother of three, the coronavirus certainly has had top billing in mine. One week makes all the difference in the world. Last week I was a small business owner who already struggled to find enough time in…
Honestly speaking, words cannot do justice to the experience of learning from Ginger. My hope is that all DPT students will avail of her teachings sooner than later and begin to practice PT with enthusiasm and compassion. This will be good for their health and those who seek their guidance. Thanks to Ginger for creating…
When I began my MTY journey during the onsite M8 module, I was hopeful to learn how to integrate my passion for yoga into patient treatments and to gain competence in teaching yoga classes. Following the onsite M14 module, my mind was blown by the additions to my orthopedic patient treatment toolbox, specifically using the…
I couldn’t recommend Ginger enough! She saved me from a second shoulder surgery. I am very impressed with the way she blends Western medicine with Eastern knowledge and techniques. She didn’t ignore the need for x-rays, and possible surgery; but worked with me on an anti-inflammatory diet and gave me appropriate exercises to try to…