April is Stress Awareness Month. Since the Spring season is often thought of as a time of hope and renewal, I want to focus on simple cues we can take from nature, and how we can use our five senses to help soothe feelings of stress. Sight Here in Nevada, we are blessed with 300+… Read more »
“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within a chance to work.” Albert Schweitzer, M.D., Philosopher & Nobel Prize Winner My friend and colleague has a beautiful poster with this quote in the reception area of his office. I have always loved… Read more »
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 This time of year I often write about resolutions, intentions and goals. But this year I want to focus more on mindset and how we can use it to stay focused on what we want to achieve. Statistically, the majority of us who make New Year’s Resolutions admit to giving up… Read more »
Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving. The movement was started in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y to celebrate generosity and the act of giving in all forms whether it be financial donation, volunteering time and talent, or simply performing acts of kindness. Each year #GivingTuesday has grown, and is now a… Read more »
When we are well, it is easy to take our health for granted. It is often the case that we don’t think about our health until we get sick. But there are so many ways that we can actively reduce the risk of getting sick. And by active I mean get good sleep. Our Own… Read more »
At first glance that statement seems redundant. But if you think about it, it really isn’t. Staying healthy is something we can actively do to help prevent something else from happening to us. Don’t Spread Germs! Is That Enough? Since COVID-19 entered our lives, we have all been reminded how to properly wash our hands. … Read more »
It Takes A Pandemic I’ve notice the phrase “Now More Than Ever” (NMTE) showing up a lot these days, in advertising, on social media and in the news. Be Kind To Each Other NMTE, Wash Your Hands NMTE, Get a Good Night’s Sleep NMTE, Eat Healthy and Exercise NMTE, Take Care of Yourself NMTE, Manage… Read more »
This video segment focuses on the muscles on both sides of the forearm. If you are on the computer more, this self massage technique may help soothe those muscles that are being overworked.
This next video segment focuses on the butt muscles, primarily the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius. These muscles are powerful. They help us with walking, running, jumping, standing…you get the idea. They do a lot. And when they get tight, they can be a literal pain in the butt! A note of caution: if you… Read more »
This video segment is on massaging the muscles of the chest, the pectoralis muscles. The focus is primarily pec minor and the upper fibers of pec major. Part of their job is to draw the shoulders forward. I demonstrate how to use the tennis balls in conjunction with a stretch, to open the chest. Enjoy!… Read more »
After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992, Meaghan moved to Miami, Florida and worked as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist providing group and individual therapy to patients in both psychiatric and sub-acute physical rehabilitation hospitals Read more
