Creating a focus to nourish your body type and health needs is the best ways to connect with your body, combat illness, and optimize your digestion and nutrition. I know this can be a daunting topic so take a deep breath and let's go here with an exploratory focus. The [...]
A Popular question...should I stretch my hip flexors? The short answer is no. However, you can create an opening in your hips that is safe for your personal lordotic curve in your lower back. It's all about introducing a safe posture that also respects your alignment challenges while [...]
Having a home set up that meets your needs for props and appropriate equipment for your height, weight, and movement needs is essential to work with your body as opposed to working against a setup. In the studio part of our time together involves my planning and set up for [...]
Why Self Management, vocabulary, and being your own expert is important Listen to this short podcast with Dr. David Hanscom of Back in Control host Dr. David David Tauben to discuss the patient-focused model for self-managing your chronic pain. I was thrilled with many of their points. Among them, their promotion of [...]
Movement Bottega Interview Explore my conversation with Missoni Lanza on her new podcast Movement Bottega. Click here to listen on Spotify
One of my lovely clients has been so kind as to talk with me and create this video to share with you what the experience of working with me is like. I have to say, it was such a treat to hear Yanbin's perspective on moving with scoliosis! please [...]
1. Client History and Postural Assesment At your Pilates appointment your history and Posture assessment are our first step. You can plan on discussing any injuries and modifications you know you already require. I will ask you to try specific Pilates based postures in static positions. Pilates is wonderful [...]
It is the mind itself that builds the body There are many different mindfulness practices and it can be a gift to tie this to your movement practice. There is something for everyone when it comes to mindful practices, and it's easy to find an approach that fits [...]
Epiphanies Epiphanies are chock full of inspiration. Epiphanies usually inspire us to make changes. Or at least reveal changes we would like to make. I've written before about mediation and wellness, but today I'd like to add our senses to that discussion. I'll also be plugging the word energy [...]
Email me to receive a full list of Exercises Hopefully, this will encourage teachers and movers alike to explore a more full-body approach that builds core strength in non-flexion movements for clients living with Scoliosis. My Suggestion Our goal is to try to see the spine in relation to all [...]