Part 1: Identifying Stress What is stress anyway? We all know it right? We all have it. Its unavoidable. It’s a part of life. But how does it affect us? How does it affect you specifically? I find it extremely common for people to be disconnected from stress in their life, particularly on how it affects their …
New Year, New Exercise Goals? Increasing physical activity, like going to the gym, is one of the most common new year’s resolutions. As it should be! One of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential for a healthy exercise regimen. Why is it so important? Insufficient …
“We’re gunna start your massage with some cold therapy…” because my hands are icicles. So sorry. An ongoing joke with our massage therapists in office right now. Especially first thing in the morning, it’s hard to keep our hands warm! Mittens just aren’t cutting it in this cold snap. And don’t even get me started …
How to choose the right shoes for you: 1) Go shopping at the end of the day. As the day goes on your feet expand. With more steps and time on your feet gravity takes a toll on the bones and ligaments of your feet; they flatten, widen, and get longer. If you can’t go …
It’s resolution time! Time to make big, sweeping changes that deprive you of comfort and joy! Sound fun? Who’s in? Most resolutions focus on an end goal that is obscure, involves pain and deprivation and ignores the process. Human biology is conditioned to avoid pain, to seek pleasure. So its no wonder that resolutions based …
