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Aug 12 2022

Train Your Fascia to Avoid Getting Hurt During Your Activities

Happy Friday. Let’s talk about what may be the most important thing you can do to avoid injury and maximize performance in your sports and daily activities: train your fascia.

What Is Fascia, and Why Does It Matter?

Your body isn’t just a collection of muscles, bones, joints, and viscera that operate in isolation. All these systems are integrated and connected via fascia a web-like soft tissue network that unites every part of your body. Imagine one continuous sheet of connective tissue weaving through and wrapping around bones, muscles, ligaments, and even organs. The more this “fabric” is balanced, the more balanced and functional your entire body becomes.

Rods—your bones—form the framework, while joints act as junction points and the fascia is the ever-present, adaptable tissue holding it all together. This system doesn’t just run through the muscles and bones, but actually connects deeper into the joints, ligaments (like the periosteum along your bones), and even the layers of nerves. When your fascia is connected and hydrated, you have a body “suspension system” that’s resilient, responsive, and strong.

“What holds you up isn’t just bones; it’s the many layers of fascia. When trained, healthy, and hydrated, these layers help distribute forces and keep you moving pain-free even under stress or repetitive activities.” (Transcript excerpt)

Balance & Integrity: The Secret of Injury Prevention

So why do people get hurt—during sports, movement, or even ordinary activities like walking? It’s usually not because a single part fails, but because the balance and integrity of the entire fascial network has been compromised. When fascia is out of place, dried out, or not functioning, force from movement isn’t properly distributed. This results in overload, compensation, and—eventually—pain or injury, especially during higher-demand activities like running, skiing, or cycling.

In other words, healthy fascia is your insurance policy against injury. You’re “good” if this system works. You’re at risk if you neglect it.

“The more balanced your fascia is, the more likely you are to move without pain and build strength and coordination in everything you do.” (Transcript)

How to Train Your Fascia (and Why It’s For Everyone)

The good news: anyone can train fascia. You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t have to be an elite athlete. It’s for active people of all backgrounds—especially anyone feeling slowed down by pain, stiffness, or lack of mobility.

Here’s what fascia-focused training involves:

Targeted Stretching and Strengthening: Not your average stretching. These are specialized movements (like ELDOA, myofascial stretching, segmentation, and GPS exercises) designed to mobilize the entire connective network, not just a single muscle or joint.
Layered Progressions: Fascia needs multi-planar, multi-layered work. The same way your hip or spine has layers of fascia, training builds up each layer so you create long-lasting resilience, not just fleeting flexibility.
Hydration and Recovery: Hydrated fascia is pliable and responsive. Drink plenty of water and prioritize restorative practices like bodywork and massage.
Connection and Awareness: Every stretch, movement, or exercise should be done with attention—mind-body connection is crucial! Awareness enhances neuromuscular re-patterning and the effectiveness of the fascia work.
Holistic Strength: Fascia supports and integrates strength—when you train the whole system, you improve posture, energy transfer, and even joint health.

If you think you’re “just not flexible,” or that your body is different or too old to move well, think again. Fascia adapts at every age if trained with a program tailored to YOUR needs and movement patterns.

Why Most Injury-Prevention Programs Miss the Mark

Most injury-prevention routines focus just on muscles, joints, or isolated corrective exercises. But if you leave out the fascial connection, you’ll always be working uphill.

Our holistic program is different. We assess and address your entire fascial landscape pinpointing weak, restricted, or dehydrated areas and integrating strength, mobility, and balance training that gets YOU moving, pain-free and confident.

This approach has helped hundreds just like you not through magic, but through a sustainable, individualized plan that respects your unique body and goals.

Ready to Move With Freedom?

If you’re active but slowed by pain or stiffness, it’s time to do something different and smarter. Focus on exactly what your body needs, not generic programs from YouTube or quick fixes from friends.

[Book a free consult] to talk with me about a holistic fascia program available both in-person and online customized to get you back to the life and activities you love.

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Aug 12 2022

Honor Your Word To Yourself

You probably like to think that you have integrity.

You’re proud that you follow through and do what you tell others you’ll do…that you honor commitments to friends, family, coworkers, and others, right?

But what about keeping promises to yourself? 🤔 It’s so much easier to let those slide, isn’t it?

We’ve all done it countless times. We’ve said we’ll do our self-care “later,”… and then we get busy or don’t feel like it. We’ve promised to stop being overly critical of ourselves… until we make the first mistake and beat ourselves up. We’ve assured ourselves that tomorrow, next week, or next month things would be different…but we fail to take the necessary action to stay true to our word. 😓

It’s all about nurturing the right mindset.

![Visual representation of honoring your promises to yourself: scheduling self in two simple steps:

👉🏾 Don’t overcommit, even TO yourself. Set a reasonable, achievable goal and agree to take a certain, specific action on a certain, specific time to begin reaching it. Write it down in your journal.

👉🏾 Then pretend you’ve made that commitment to a parent, a boss, or a neighbor you want to impress—someone you would NEVER leave hanging. Show yourself that same respect and STICK TO YOUR WORD. Treat yourself the way you treat others—and want to be treated by them.

It really is that simple. And it’ll change your life.

[Book a free consult] if you struggle to follow through, or if you’re seeking a program tailored to your specific needs that actually addresses those little areas traditional fitness and therapy often miss. Whether you want to get out of pain, get mobile, or return to the activities you love, I’m here to help online or in-house.

It’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.

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Jul 30 2022

Knee Pain After Running? Don’t Forget These 3 Areas!

Is knee pain after running slowing you down—or keeping you from your favorite workouts altogether? Are you frustrated because you’re diligently doing the preventive and corrective exercises you think you “should,” yet the pain keeps returning?

You’re not alone, and you’re not wrong in your effort. You’re just likely missing three specific, essential areas every runner must address to stay truly pain-free your Patellofemoral Joint, Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO), and Articular Genu.

Why Does Knee Pain After Running Happen?

Knee pain during or after running is incredibly common, and often strikes when you least expect it. Maybe you’re feeling great on one run then, out of nowhere, that familiar ache or sharp pain flares up. Most knee pain from running is due to overuse and improper distribution of force not necessarily a traumatic injury. Common causes include weak muscles, alignment issues, worn-down cartilage (patellofemoral syndrome/chondromalacia), or tight fascia and tendons.

The reality is: Running is a dynamic, full-body movement. Every stride sends tons (literally!) of force through your legs, up your hips and spine, and across your entire kinetic chain. If your muscles, ligaments, and critically your fascia and joint structures aren’t working optimally, that force gets lost or stuck at the knee, causing pain and, eventually, injury.

The Common Mistakes

Standard “solutions” typically target the symptoms instead of the source: ice, pain meds, generic foam rolling, or a few basic stretches. While these may help a little short-term, they don’t address the deeper mechanical misalignments or the most important stabilization muscles and connective tissues.

The 3 Areas Every Runner Needs to Address

1. Patellofemoral Joint
This is the joint between your kneecap (patella) and your femur. It’s responsible for smooth, efficient motion every time you bend or straighten your knee. When it gets “asleep” (i.e., isn’t actively engaged or well-lubricated), pain and tracking issues become inevitable. Training the Patellofemoral Joint through specific balance and mobility exercises “wakes it up,” helping it communicate with your brain and spinal cord so each stride aligns and functions correctly.

2. Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)
The VMO is a part of the quadriceps that attaches to the kneecap and is largely responsible for holding the patella in the right position as you move. Most traditional leg workouts and stretches miss the unique activation needed for the VMO. For running, this small, oblique section is critical—its proper firing pattern keeps your kneecap tracking smoothly and prevents it from drifting to the outside, which is a root cause of runner’s knee. Think: targeted, soccer-kick style resistance or functional movements—not just generic quad extensions.

3. Articular Genu
This lesser-known but vital structure sits deep in the thigh and attaches to the synovial membrane beneath the kneecap. Its role is to generate fluid movement under the kneecap (critical for nutrition, waste removal, and shock absorption). Standard knee routines will never touch the articular genu. Specific exercises are needed to activate this area—typically by fixing the kneecap and using isolated, precise tension to target only the articular genu fibers. When this muscle is strong and flexible, your knees recover and function properly after every run.

The Power of a Specific, Holistic Approach

Fixing knee pain after running isn’t about one stretch or trendy treatment. It’s about a targeted, holistic program that addresses not only the muscles and joints, but the connective tissue and the hidden stabilizers and fluid channels.
If you’re stuck in the pain–rest–relapse loop, or you’re always trying a mix of magazine or YouTube workouts, you’re missing the specific, lasting solution your body needs to thrive as a runner and stay active as you age.

Here’s Your Action Plan:

Warm Up the Right Areas: Before you run, activate the ankles, knees, hips, and spine. Use dynamic movements and gently increase internal body temp and mobility.
Stretch and Normalize Afterwards: After running, use myofascial and specific chain stretches to address shins, calves, hamstrings, deep hip rotators, glutes, and trunk—all crucial for knee function.
Target the 3 Key Areas: Add corrective, focused exercises for your Patellofemoral Joint, VMO, and Articular Genu. If you’re not sure how, don’t guess—this is where specialized coaching makes all the difference.

Real Results Happen With the Right Focus

Remember, pain doesn’t disappear from generic advice or random routines. One client—a dedicated runner plagued for years by “patellofemoral syndrome”—saw her pain vanish completely within three months of following a true corrective routine. Best of all, her overall mobility and confidence soared, proving that targeted training builds more than just pain relief: it’s the foundation for lifelong activity and enjoyment.

Don’t Let Knee Pain Be Your Weakest Link

You are only as strong and mobile as your weakest area. Instead of letting knee pain sideline your progress, address the real drivers. Your daily routine should empower you to not just manage but transform your running experience.

If you’re ready to stop cycling through ineffective fixes and finally address the root of your knee pain, the next step is simple:
[Book a free consult] to get access to individualized evaluation and a proven, practical path forward so you can return to running, exercise, and the activities you love with lasting comfort and strength.

it’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.

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Jul 26 2022

Live Life ‘As if’ To Accomplish Your Goals

Accomplish your goals.

Muhammad Ali famously said he “hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” This mindset—enduring discomfort today in service of something greater tomorrow—is a hallmark of champions, and one of the most powerful mental shifts you can adopt to achieve your goals in any area of life.

Even Ali admitted: it’s not always glamorous. It can be boring, grueling, and sometimes feel totally pointless. But instead of letting that defeat you, he chose to live “as if” the outcome was already his. What if you could harness the same focus and vision, not just in the gym, but in your daily life?

Here’s how you can do it:

Imagine your life after you’ve achieved your goal.
Visualize the specifics:
👍🏽 How brightly will you smile, feeling your body working properly while you play with your kids?
👍🏽 How much will you enjoy saying YES to new activities—kayaking, traveling, running, or lifting—thanks to your confidence and balanced, healthy body?
👍🏽 How will it feel to embrace opportunities, not hide from them?

Don’t just glaze over these questions with a quick “oh, that’d be nice.” Let yourself go deep. Fully invest your senses—imagine the environment, your mood, the people, even the sounds and smells.

What’s your mood? Are you proud of yourself, or do you retreat and feel disappointed?
Will you be the person who tries new things, or who stays home thinking about what could have been?

Fire up that imagination. Science and experience agree: acting as if you’re already the champion, parent, entrepreneur, or athlete you aspire to be, builds pathways in your mind and behaviors that make those outcomes possible.

Ali’s secret wasn’t just about suffering through the hard stuff—it was about believing in the outcome every single day and acting accordingly. As he put it:

“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”

What’s your vision? What does your “as if” victory look like? Try living in that future, today and then take every small action with the pride and confidence you’ll feel when you finally reach it.

Have you tried this mental strategy to accomplish your goals? Let me know in the comments your story could inspire someone else to live “as if” their dreams are coming true.

[Book a free consult] if you’re ready to envision and build your healthiest, most active life, start here.

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Jul 07 2022

July 7, 2022 RecordedLive Q & A

Jun 11 2022

Bungee Workout?! Why Fad Fitness Hurts More Than It Helps

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The flashy world of bungee workouts seems to promise a shortcut to the body—and the life—you want. Maybe you’ve seen ads with people bouncing in harnesses, grinning from ear to ear. Sure, it looks exciting, novel, and fun. But before you sign up, let’s get real: as a 25+ year fitness and manual therapy pro, I can assure you this approach is more likely to set you back than move you forward.

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The Fad Fitness Problem

This industry is littered with quick-fix fitness fads and miracle solutions—bungee workouts are just the latest example. Fads catch our attention, make wild promises with clever marketing, and always seem to parade a handful of “success stories” and cherry-picked scientific stats. But here’s the catch: they’re built on half-truths, not the tested foundations that keep you healthy, strong, and mobile over a lifetime.

The issue with fads:

They’re not sustainable
They rarely deliver long-term results
They rely on hype instead of foundational science
Most dangerously, they can increase your risk of pain and injury

Bungee Workouts: Fun… But Safe or Smart?

While bungee cord workouts might have entertainment value for some, they introduce multiple risks and rarely develop the most important aspects of a functional, pain-free body. Wearing a bungee harness places significant, dynamic force through your body—fast shifts in direction, instability, and jerking motions that can trigger pain or worsen pre-existing imbalances.
The harness can place uncomfortable pressure on the abdomen and lower back, posing extra risks for people with back issues, cardiovascular conditions, or if you’re pregnant. Vertigo, joint and ligament strain, and loss of balance are all common complaints.

Because the harness “reduces” apparent weight, it can mask true deficiencies, letting you move through advanced planes of motion without ever developing the foundation your body needs. This leads to:

Compensation patterns going unnoticed
Weak links getting weaker
Forces accumulating in the wrong areas—like your knees, back, or neck
Increased chances of strain, sprains, or even falls

Bungee workouts can give you a false sense of accomplishment, but underneath, you haven’t strengthened the stabilizers or “deep system” that keeps your body aligned, resilient, and pain-free.

“Stimulating your body is good. Jumping around from trend to trend without respecting progression or foundational integrity is a recipe for injury.”

Build Your Foundation—the “Boring” Secret to Real Results

Think of your body like a pyramid—without a strong base, the top will never stand tall. Your foundation is built from:

Mobility and strength in deep muscles
Balanced myofascial chains and connective tissues
True neuromuscular connection—awareness, coordination, balance

If you’re missing any piece, your system breaks down with more activity or, worse, the more complicated or “fun” (read: advanced) the workout. It’s no different than stacking heavy loads on a wobbly table. Eventually, you’ll see dysfunction, pain, or injury.

“If your muscles and fascia aren’t aligned, if you don’t feel connected in your movement, every new challenge will magnify your weak link. Maybe that’s your back, your knees, your digestion, or just your motivation.”

How Do Fads Gain So Much Traction?

These programs are built to sell—slick marketing and “success” testimonials pull you in, get you emotionally excited, and make you think this is the missing link. But most people quickly realize: gimmicks may bring quick entertainment, but never sustainable, functional change.

Do What Works Even if It’s Not Flashy

If you truly want to build a body that moves well, is pain-free, and is up for life’s adventures, you need:

A scientific, systematic approach
A strong, mobile, and balanced musculoskeletal and fascial system
Movement progression rooted in your actual needs, not hype
Persistence, education, and a tailored plan for your unique body

It’s not always “sexy” or instant but the rewards are exponential. You get the skills to stay out of pain, keep up with your favorite activities, and become your own best trainer and therapist for life.

it’s not just working out, it’s building a foundation for a better life.

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Jun 09 2022