So many of you have asked over the years. How in the h** did you get back in shape after THREE BABIES. I quickly correct them – you mean THREE BABIES with very LARGE heads? And no pain meds? Well, I’m glad you ask. This post originally ran after I had recently given birth to…
A common question I get from patients is the role of nutrition in dysautonomia, hypermobility, and pelvic health. Individuals with dysautonomia and hypermobility syndromes (including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or EDS) often experience systemic symptoms affecting the gastrointestinal (GI), circulatory, musculoskeletal, and pelvic floor systems. Research highlights the critical role of nutrition in managing symptoms and improving…
Testimonial from Dr. Caroline Withall When I decided to write about progress of my hip arthroscopy rehab, I promised to be truthful and real about my experiences. Without a doubt, this last month has been exceptionally tough, particularly mentally. As ever, there have been more of the extreme highs and lows that really do seem…
For the 2023 year in review, we chose to do something a little different. We wanted to focus on 12 good things that happened during 2023 (kind of like a 12 Days of Christmas). It was a really big year for me and the company, and it’s been a joy to sit back and reflect…
If you missed the last blog, read that here by Dr. Caroline Withall This month I want to highlight the importance of appreciating your progress, even when it feels like there are raging storms at sea blowing you right off course – yes, I’m continuing with the nautical analogies as I find them rather apt! …
We don’t always get a chance to hear a first hand account of what it’s like to be a patient in physical therapy. We have a patient who is happy to document and share her experience and progress in real time after traveling a long distance to work with Dr. Ginger Garner. If you need…
by Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC-Ret What is estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance sounds like a strange term, especially to those of you who may be peri- meno- or postmenopausal. How can you have too much estrogen if a lab and your symptoms indicate you are estrogen deficient? Well, here’s how… Being estrogen dominant doesn’t…
by Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC-Ret Low testosterone. How can you tell if it’s low, and why does it matter? This short read will go over why it matters and what you can do now. Well for men and people who identify as male, testosterone’s benefits are plainly seen. But did you also know…
by Dr. Susan Mann PT, DPT The concept of Health Coaching is relatively new, as it originated around 2005. Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine is the study of managing multi-factor causes of diseases through lifestyle change. The lifestyle factors include our physical and social environment, genetics, behaviors, and habits which can all affect a person’s longevity…
An interview about social determinants of health with Dr. Dawn Magnusson PT, PhD Societal influences on our health deserve more attention than it gets. We hear often about the personally empowered tools of exercising, managing your stress, and meditating, but not enough about how our communities suffer because of misguided policies or socioeconomic disparities. These…
Mental health is a hot topic in our world today. And work-life balance can make or break nurturing it – as well as cultivating happiness. In a society that tells us that our value is decided on our productivity and net worth, we have to decide how we value ourselves. It can be hard to…
An Interview with Dr. Rose Pignataro Recently we sat down with Dr. Rose Pignataro to chat about the “whole person” approach to physical therapy care. Read about Dr. Pignataro here What is a “whole person approach” to physical therapy? People often seek physical therapy care for a specific problem that can involve anything ranging from…