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Thought for the Day
"If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it." Muhammed Ali Contributor Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and...
The Breath and Your Wellbeing
I love teaching about breath. It might not sound exciting, but it is and it can be truly life changing. I wrote a whole thesis on breath and its use in the treatment of stress and pain relief as...
Oh Beautiful!
I love to travel, finding great joy and soaking up knowledge in all the places I go. For some reason, I tend to think of travel outside of the country for vacations, yet the United States has some...
Ideal Elder Care
There are many aspects of my job that I treasure and I feel a great responsibility to all the people I treat. When people feel better and truly heard, I have a tremendous sense of satisfaction. I...
From the Pracitioners
Allergies - It’s Not the Pollen that’s Got You Sneezing! Sneeze. Scratch eyes. Blow nose. Repeat. For about 50 million of us, this is how springtime usually goes down. Pollen becomes enemy number 1...
Cupping Shout-Out
I am always so grateful when I get quoted by an amazing organization like mindbodygreen. Sharing healthy practices is important to me, in my profession. As I have explained previously, cupping is a...
More about Rolfing!
As we discussed last month, a rolfing practitioner will look at a client’s structure both statically and in motion to see what areas may need work. For instance, a client whose legs are rotated...
Take Time …
Take time to be aware. Take time to be present. Take time to be in the moment. Take time to enjoy all that is in silence and in stillness. Below is a short daily meditation on the value of silence...
The Essentials of Yoga
Last month we looked at meditation as part of our holistic wellness series, this month let's consider the practice of yoga. Like meditation, it can be an absolutely life-changing component in the...
Cupping
People always ask me about cupping. I believe circulation is a key component to good health, so I cup most of my patients whether it is sliding or stationary cupping. Here's the rundown on cupping:...
What Is Thai Bodywork?
Thai culture is steeped in ancient rituals that infuse all daily ways of living. Thai massage is an essential element of these rituals. Unlike traditional Swedish massage where the practitioner is...
Bigger & Better!
When Element Natural Healing Arts was born in November 2001, it was my first baby. With care and dedication, I tended to its every need. Much like a child, Element has grown and blossomed throughout...