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 […]
3 Ways Physical Therapy Changes Lives
Since its inception in the 19th century, physical therapy has revolutionized the way we treat pain. Now in October, National Physical Therapy Month, we celebrate the history of this great field, as well as its amazing benefits.
Mindful Tips for Pain-Free Daily Movement
What is Mindfulness? Self-awareness of how to use our bodies safely is now known as mindfulness. In other words, it is the state of being conscious or aware of body movement in the moment. As a physical therapist, I teach “body mechanics,” or how to use the body efficiently to prevent injury. I practice these […]
The Powerful Role Nutrition Plays in Healing
Steve’s Healing Journey Prior to college, my husband was an elite-level cyclist competing at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. He even went to the Olympic training camp for prospective Olympians. When I met Steve, he was 23, and had multiple complaints of joint and soft tissue pain. Although these issues weren’t functionally limiting, he […]
Your Marathon Checklist
Get ready, Chicago Marathon runners—June is the beginning of the official training schedule for October’s big race. During this training phase, there is a lot to take into consideration besides just making sure your miles are completed. Carney’s Story Carney, a former patient of mine, ran the Chicago Marathon three times. While training for his […]
Tips for Running Through Menopause
If you’re a woman runner over the age of 40, have you noticed some changes in your running recently? These changes could include Decreased speed More frequent injuries A recent fall Increased fatigue As highlighted in my recent article about menopause, though these changes seem to be new, your current running issues are actually to […]
My Daughter, Jenna
Like many of you this past year, we have not been able to travel, and family members haven’t been able to travel to us. However, with people receiving the COVID vaccine, life is beginning to return to normal—which thankfully includes visiting family members and friends. My birthday week started out with my in-laws, my son […]
4 Tips to Avoid Running Injuries
I am what is known as an injury prone runner. When training for a race, I carefully follow a training plan and listen to my body’s needs, yet I still get injured. I have met other runners who never get injured, however they are in the minority. At some point, all runners get injured. Why? […]
