If you struggle with nagging problems like plantar fasciitis or pain in your hands or arms, consider scheduling a session with Barbara. Sometimes, home care and stretching are not quite enough to resolve these chronic conditions. Bodywork can make the difference and provide the relief you are looking for.
Read MoreDr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau, a French plastic surgeon, pioneered the use of endoscopy cameras during surgery. His videos show what fascia looks like and how it behaves. This short video, which I read about in ABMP’s Massage & Bodywork magazine, demonstrates how the fibers stretch and move.
Read MoreI really like hummus! It’s tasty in a sandwich, on a pita or with veggies. Hummus from local favorites Holy Land Deli or Deena’s Gourmet are very good. But what do you do if your grocery store or co-op does not carry these brands? Make hummus at home. It is easy if you have a decent blender or food processor.
Read MoreYou may have heard sitting called the new smoking. Studies have shown that sitting for too long is bad for your health. Problems include not just back pain but also an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease or cancer (Mayo Clinic article). I wrote about it last year.
Read MoreDear Valued Clients – This summer, it came to my attention that my session rates are well below what many other practitioners in the metro area currently charge. My own practitioner now charges $150 for a 60-minute session. After long consideration, I have decided to increase my fees. My last rate increase was 2011.
Read MoreLast week, the Structural Integration community lost one of its masters. Emmett Hutchins died on June 27 after a short illness. I attended the Guild, in part, because Emmett and Peter Melchior were there. They were the first instructors that Ida Rolf selected to teach her work. I wanted to follow a direct line of teaching from her. I was fortunate to take my first class on the Rolf Method from Emmett and Jeff Linn, in 2005. The quality of his touch and his ability to differentiate the layers of the body were amazing.
Read MoreToday, we have the unusual event of the full moon being on the summer solstice. The last time this happened was 1967 – or 1948, depending on the source. Anyway, it has been a long time! I hope you will have clear skies to enjoy the beauty of the moon tonight.
Read MoreSaucha (or sometimes, sauca) is one of the Niyamas in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. It is often translated as purification or cleanliness. In the sutras, we learn that both the body and mind need to be made clean and ready for the practice of yoga.
Read MoreMay 19 was the 120th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Ida P Rolf. This video includes Dr Rolf talking off screen. She guides the practitioner (Peter Melchior) on where to work. Her ability to perceive what the client’s body needs is impressive.
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