When you feel stressed, anxious or just have tight muscles, how do you approach improving how you feel? What about when your mind is busy or you can’t fall asleep? One option that can be beneficial in many situations is to work with the breath. By changing the pattern of your inhalations and exhalations, you can recruit the calming part of your nervous system. This is the parasympathic, or rest and digest, system.
Read MoreFor many people, the fast pace of daily life contributes to stress. In that case, slowing down – such as single tasking – can be beneficial. When it comes to walking, though, most of us probably need to speed up. Recent research from Oregon State University indicates that walking more briskly is better for your health than a leisurely stroll.
Read MoreHave you ever hit your head or been in a car crash? Bodywork can help you feel better. I recently completed a workshop on improving the symptoms of concussion and whiplash with craniosacral therapy. This gentle technique offers powerful relief! Once cleared by your doctor (generally, at least a month after a head injury), come in for a session.
Read MoreIf 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.
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