the deep core

In this episode, I take you on a journey to the core—specifically, how to stabilize it and enhance your posture. Since the core is the foundation for all movement, we’ll explore practical, actionable ways to optimize your approach to core functionality. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, and Mindfulness Instructor, … Read more

CORE EXERCISES

Are you overwhelmed by the vast array of core exercises available? With so much information—and misinformation—about core training, it can be hard to know where to start. In this blog, we’ll clarify the essentials of effective core exercises, especially those you can do at home. We’ll focus on what truly matters for enhancing performance and preventing injury.

Do you have hip pain that you are continually trying to stretch, roll, or smash, and nothing seems to get better? Before we get into the role of the psoas, one of your key hip flexors, let’s speak about the local stabilizers and global stabilizers of the body. This is important to understand how you are going to treat your hip flexors and hip pain.

Did you know that you do not have to do crunches and sit-ups to train your core? In fact, crunches, sit-ups, and many other similar core exercises can negatively impact your core, especially if they’re not done properly. How can you train your core without doing crunches? Rather watch or listen? What comprises our core? … Read more

Do you have belly fat that you just cannot seem to get rid of? You’ve tried different nutrition plans and exercise programs, and it just won’t budge. You also know that there is a lot of risk of having abdominal weight gain, but you’re just not sure what to do about it. Although you may … Read more

pelvic floor

Let’s discuss a much-overlooked topic in modern medicine, especially as it relates to rehabilitative medicine… the pelvic floor. Yes, both men and women have a pelvic floor, and both can be compromised and contribute to many different conditions including but not limited to incontinence issues, sexual issues, and chronic pain. The pelvic floor is essentially … Read more

Who’s excited for the New Year? You may be thinking “new year, new me,” so you want to either start an exercise program or step up your game. I am here today to help you with that! This is a time when so many people get injured because they are trying to start a fitness … Read more

With the holidays coming around, many of you may want to get fit as fast as you can. We all know deep down that’s not the best solution. But, part of improving your fitness quickly probably includes some kind of speak of high intensity interval training (HIIT). As with anything, there are pros and cons … Read more

Let’s chat about some informal mindfulness practices that you can do in your day to day life to become more aware, more present, and more connected. Often times we think about meditation as sitting in a meditative seat for 30 to 45 minutes. You might think, “how on Earth and I am going to do … Read more

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