NFP: A Self-Treatment to Reduce Physical and Emotional Pain
In a previous blog post I sent out a self treatment technique for stress reduction called NFP, or neurofascial process. In that post, I provided some tips on how to use the gentle touch of your own hands to calm your nervous system and support your immune system. There are many, many ways to use […]
What Does Your Big Toe Have To Do With Painting?
Like a lot of people this past year, I have been organizing and updating my house. I also did a lot of gardening over the summer. I have organized and cleared out kitchen cabinets and pantries requiring lots of squatting, lifting and moving things around. My body held up well. I planted a small vegetable […]
Tips For Gardening Safely
Springtime in Chicago is like a guessing game – is it going to snow? Rain? Be hot? Cold? It’s always a surprise. Springtime also means the start of baseball, trees becoming green, and time to garden. Just this past weekend I got the patio furniture out of storage, rearranged the furniture, grills and pots on […]
Active Summer? Here are Some Tips to Keep you Safe
Summer in Chicago is finally here! Do you have any big plans? As you’re going about your outdoor activities this summer, don’t forget to be mindful of your body to keep it performing at it’s best. Here are a few “common sense” tips that are worth repeating, as it’s easy to get caught up in […]
How to Improve Your Posture
I often hear my patients say, “I have terrible posture”. Or their loved ones say to them: “Stand up straight.” “Pull your shoulders back.” “Stick your chest out.” “Don’t slouch.” You’ve probably heard these commands to improve your posture. More often than not, most people — whether young or old, high level athlete or not […]
The 3 Best Exercises to Eliminate Back Pain
To recover from or prevent back pain, you need to have a strong core. Your core consists of your abdominals, back, and hips. In this video, we’ll walk you through core stabilization exercises to improve and maintain your core and back strength. Here are 3 exercises to eliminate back pain!
A Pain in the Butt
Understanding Sciatica LBP, or sciatica, is the number one reason why people seek out medical attention.1 By getting into physical therapy as early as possible, we have the greatest chances of alleviating the pain completely along with teaching you how to prevent future occurrences. Low back pain or sciatica can (literally) be a pain in […]
The OOV Miracle
Two years ago, my friend and colleague LoriBeth Cohen introduced me to the OOV, a specialized tool that I still use today in my practice. After three classes, multiple private OOV sessions with pilates/OOV practitioner Noel, and two years of using the OOV with my patients—I’m here to tell you it is nothing short of […]
The Road to Healing Chronic Pain
Chronic pain has become an epidemic—according to Healthline, as of 2021, 50 million Americans are living with the condition. This amounts to nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. To continue our education on chronic pain, we became inspired by one of the latest episodes of Mayim Bialik’s podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. The episode features […]
Employee Spotlight: Meet Jenny
When I started my business 11 years ago, the one person I knew I needed was a biller. I needed someone to navigate the complexity of patients’ insurance, collect outstanding balances, and be open to discussing the hot topic of money with my patients. A PT friend of mine recommended Jenny Parker, the owner […]
