When it comes to your health, the smartest thing you can do is stop thinking short-term. Preventive training for long-term health means investing in how your body functions years from now—before injuries or limitations take hold. This is the essence of preventive training for long-term health. It’s not reactive. It’s proactive. And it’s one of
Holistic movement is like a piece of rich, dark chocolate — small, intentional, and deeply satisfying. You ever eat one of those mini chocolate bars from Halloween? You eat one… then another… and somehow you’re still not satisfied. But a small square of real dark chocolate? That hits different. It’s richer. It stays with you.
We tend to think in straight lines. Start here, end there. Do the work, get the result. But the body doesn’t operate like a factory. It operates like a forest. In a forest, growth is not linear. It’s ecological—emerging from networks of interdependence, seasons, decay, and surprise. This is how the body heals, evolves, and
A personal moment—and the message beneath it She taught me to swim. I was maybe two or three years old when this photo was taken.My mom knelt beside me at the pool, smile wide, teaching me to float before I ever believed I could. That memory has stayed with me—and it’s a powerful window into
This is an interesting article that I notice often in my studio during workouts. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/26/people-doing-intense-exercise-experience-time-warp-study-finds In a workout class that includes ELDOA’s, a one-minute stretch can feel like an eternity due to the challenge and discomfort it presents for the joints. However, the entire 45-minute class or session can pass in the blink of an
Your Body Is Your Greatest Investment You’ve heard it before: “Your house is the most valuable thing you have.” While that may be true financially, I would STRONGLY argue that your body is your greatest investment. If you lost your house, it would be traumatic—but you’d still be here with a fighting chance. If you
The big smile that Katy comes in with is always a joy to see. But situations with her body were trying to take that smile away. You see, 10 years ago, she was injured at work. The pain and limited activity were constant companions. She tried PT, Cranial Sacral, and all types of bodywork massage,
We’re approaching the gratitude and thankful season. It’s a time to take stock of your life and think of all the wonderful things in it. In my opinion, your body is one of the best blessings we have received. This remarkable body of yours allows you to live and experience life. But too often, we
There is what is factually happening and your perception of what is happening. Being aware and managing these two situations will either lead you to suffering or not. Check out this video to raise your awareness and help you move through your sticking points. Click the image to watch the full video What Are You
Taking control of your health is the goal. But unless you’re deep in the health and fitness world, you don’t know everything it takes. Jumping between classes, trainers, and therapists feels productive. But that only works if you actually understand how to structure and integrate everything—if you’re truly acting as the lead contractor of your