Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy: What is the Difference? As a long-time yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I’ve always valued the therapeutic benefits of yoga and firmly believe in the value of a consistent practice whether that be in a large group class at a studio or private...
What to avoid with back pain. I cannot share this post without first saying that back pain is not always simple to treat and manage. Treatment of back pain is not one size fits all and each individual deserves a personalized assessment. This is meant to be a starting...
What are parafunctional habits? Parafunctional habits are uses of a body part outside of its intention. The term is mostly used regarding the mouth and oral habits. Examples of these habits include clenching, grinding, nail biting, cheek chewing, tongue...
Pain is not always a bad thing. In its simplest state, pain is the body’s mechanism of telling when harm is possible. If it hurts, don’t do it, right? If only it were truly that simple. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain is what occurs shortly after an injury...
Every ‘Body” and Everybody Deserves Massage As a practitioner who strives to build good rapport with each client, it’s important to engage in some conversation in order to begin to get to know one another. Asking questions is an easy, natural way to begin the process....
Demystifying Dry Needling Why is dry needling so popular Are dry needling and acupuncture similar? What is dry needling? Can dry needling help me? Why is dry needling so popular? Dry needling is a treatment often used in physical therapy. It is growing in popularity...