Self Therapy
Effective Stretching for Pain Relief: A Resource for Myofascial Release Clients
Stretching isn’t just about temporary relief. When myofascial release principles are applied, it becomes an investment in your long-term health and vitality.
Relieve Upper Back Pain: Improve Your Posture & Your Swing
Looking for an effective upper back stretch for tight shoulders and rib cage stiffness?
This simple stretch helps release tension through the upper back and improve rib cage mobility. It’s helpful for almost everyone, but athletes who rely on rotation like golfers, hockey players, baseball players, tennis players, and pickleball players often notice the biggest difference.
If you need something deeper, I’ve also included an intense rib cage release to help free tight fascia and restore natural movement.
The 80/20 Rule for Wellness: A Balanced Approach to Healthy Living
Wellness doesn’t require perfection. The 80/20 rule helps you stay consistent with healthy habits while allowing space for real life.
Healthy Beverage Choices for Everyday Wellness
Did you know over 20% of daily calories can come from beverages alone? From coffee and tea to juices, soda, and alcohol, what we drink can play a major role in overall wellness.
Skin & Personal Care Products Affect Your Health
What we put on our skin matters just as much as what we eat. Many common skincare and personal care products contain ingredients that may affect skin health and overall wellness.
Community Involvement and Wellness
Wellness isn’t only about self-care. Connecting with and supporting your community can also play an important role in overall well-being.
Self-Therapy Using Tennis Balls
Two tennis balls and a sock can create a powerful self-therapy tool. Learn how this simple technique inspired by Zen Shiatsu and myofascial release can help relieve back tension.
Building Positive Media Habits
Constant exposure to news and social media can increase stress and anxiety. Developing healthier media habits can help protect your mental well-being while keeping you informed.
Resetting Your Habits: Body, Mind & Digital Detox
Feeling sluggish or overwhelmed? A short reset of your eating habits, digital consumption, and daily routines can help restore balance to body and mind.
Sitting at a Computer All Day? Try This Chest Opener
Long hours at a computer can tighten the chest and shoulders. This simple restorative yoga stretch gently opens the chest, improves posture, and encourages deeper breathing.
Meditation: Quiet the Constant Chatter of the Mind...
Meditation is an ancient practice that can be found in many cultures all around the world. Meditation offers a way to train your attention, help you observe and gain control over your thoughts, reduce stress, and improve emotional awareness. If you aren’t dedicating two minutes (or more) a day, you’re missing out!
Boundary Setting and Mental Health...
A happy mind starts with saying “no” to things (and people) that drain us. Understand what boundaries are and become aware of when you are not setting healthy boundaries — taxing your mind, body, and spirit.
Forest Bathing, Earthing, and Grounding...
If you’ve been feeling stressed, spacey, and disconnected from both your environment and the people around you, it’s time to ground. Grounding brings you back to the here-and-now …. and is very helpful in managing overwhelming feelings (and anxiety).
Clearing the Clutter from your Life...
Ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in your house? You aren’t alone: In a consumer society, it isn’t unusual for people to acquire more goods than they actually need. Getting rid of surplus stuff is a great step toward improving your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Ready to get started?
Buying Organic Products: What You Should Know...
What is “organic"? Why is it better? How do we know what we are buying truly is “organic”?
Drink More Water: The Role Hydration Plays in Your Self Care...
Most of us know the importance of drinking water throughout the day. The trouble is, many of us don't manage to get around to it! Learn to recognize the symptoms of dehydration and gain some helpful tips to ensure you are living (and feeling) your best!
Essentrics: Fascial Stretching & Joint Mobilization...
After releasing restrictions, fascia needs to be stretched, moved, strengthened to establish fluidity in the tissues. Essentrics TV is the solution! Miranda discovered a wonderful way to access all the fascial planes and give the body exactly what it needs to open up. Access to hundreds of videos for $15/month.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (a/k/a Belly Breathing)...
Diaphragmatic Breathing (a/k/a belly breathing) has an overall soothing effect on the body (and mind) by decreasing spasm and tightness, melting away stress, and quieting the nervous system. Learn how to belly breathe properly. Relax, Refresh, Recharge, Rejuvenate.
Dural Tube Stretch...
Headaches? Low Back Pain? Herniated Disc? You need this easy, gentle stretch in your life. All you need is two towels …. and twenty minutes. Add it to your weekly routine and reap the benefits.
The Ultimate Relaxation Pose...
Tired cramped legs? Low back pain? Uneasy mind? Try this easy (yet invaluable) stretch!