Aug 31, 2019
In our nation, acceptance, open-mindedness, new ideas and knowledge abound, and despite all the stereotypes of Western medicine, the U.S. health care system exhibits these qualities as well. I think it is appropriate to tell you right here and now that I have been...
Nov 9, 2017
Yes, I’ve got a brand new website and I am totally excited about it. I will tell you more about it in a minute. But I need to tell you all the story, because I think it’s a good one. This website reflects the hard work of a year of craziness and big changes in my...
Nov 9, 2016
Author’s note: The tree of life is a powerful symbol of protection and healing in many cultures and religions and is worn by many health care professionals. It symbolizes life, renewal, and energy, the connection of all forms of creation, and the cyclical nature of...
Feb 11, 2015
This is actually a disturbingly common story: My new patient entered my clinic. She was in her late 50s or early 60s and had a pleasant, friendly demeanor, sweet and a little shy. Judging from her appearance, she does not take very good care of herself. Her stringy,...
Sep 16, 2014
I am a physical therapist who uses the technique of myofascial release in my practice. I would not say that it encompasses the majority, or even half of the manual techniques that I use, and I still default to many traditional manual techniques and forms of joint and...
Jan 1, 2014
I love a new year! The slate is wiped clean and we are free to start all over again, to shape our dreams and set our goals to be anything we want them to be. The new year and wiping the slate clean isn’t always quite so fun, however, when it comes to health...