Lifting for life – Lift Today To Build A Stronger Tomorrow by Dr. Denish Mirosh
When lifting weights there can be a stigma that it is done by people that want to become extremely muscular human beings and lift as much weight as possible. There is a big macho mentality that circles around what it is to go to the gym. Just because you lift weights...
Setting the Scene: Why Health Care Needs a Respectful Culture by Dr. Chelsea Walter
Respect is a necessary component of any high-performing organization. It contributes to creating a healthy environment where patients are treated as individuals and members of health care teams are engaged, collaborative, and dedicated to service. People perform...
Core Stability Through the Breath by Emily Lowry, SPT
Core Stability Through the Breath A strong and stable core is an essential component of overall strength, function, and healing capacity. An optimal core, however, does not necessarily mean six pack abs! So, what exactly does it mean to have a strong core? First,...
The Hidden Benefits of Counseling for Men by Brad Fittes
When men reach out to me to start counseling for the first time, they are often unaware of what the process looks like, what their role is and what my role is. We begin to answer these questions during the initial consultation and throughout the therapy journey....
Training Is Both Interesting and Enjoyable by Jacob Mills
Nothing is worse than waking up hours before work to do a training program you hate. The same can be said for getting done with a long day at work and then realizing that you still have to go to the gym. While discipline does factor in, the “grind” sets in sooner or...
What is the GI-Map Test by Tirzah Thompson, RD.
What is the GI-Map Test? The Gi Microbial Assay Plus (Gi-Map) test is a DNA-based stool test that provides a highly detailed analysis of one’s gut microbiome. This test analyzes levels of both good and bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, worms, fungi, as well as immune...
Orthorexia and It’s Link To Disordered Eating by Tirzah Thompson
What is Orthorexia Nervosa? Orthorexia is the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy. Unlike other eating disorders, orthorexia mainly revolves around food quality, not quantity. People with orthorexia are obsessed with eating foods that are 'clean,' healthy, or...
Why Doesn’t Massage Therapy Work By Libby Winterhalter, LMT
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her...
What is TMD? By Dr. Samantha Dove
What is TMD? TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (also known as TMJD). TMD is an all-encompassing term for any jaw-related dysfunction causing symptoms and/or affecting your quality of life. You do not have to experience clicking and popping in your jaw...
Cervicogenic Headaches By Dr. Samantha Dove
Cervicogenic Headaches What is a cervicogenic headache? There are many types of headaches and figuring out which “category” you fit into as a headache sufferer can be confusing and frustrating. So, let’s clear up at least one area of headaches, cervicogenic....