Bait and Switch- It’s Not Limited to Ferrets!

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As seen above some very clever and cold hearted people spent a lot of effort to make ferrets (pictured right) look like poodles (pictured left). Why would someone hatch such an evil scheme? $$ of course- poodles are much more valuable than the poor common ferret. This case is quite humorous but in the world [...]

Embrace Spring Fever- Walk!

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The forecast has been checked- no freezing temperatures in sight and that means we are officially in spring! Allow the confetti and dancing bears to calm down for a bit and then think to yourself- what can I do to really take advantage of the weather? Mull it over a bit and I’m sure you’ll [...]

Feldenkrais- The Key to Unlocking a Better Yoga Experience

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While yoga poses create awareness, they can become habitual in the way they are practiced. Without realizing it, many are using more effort than is needed  which can lead to neck pain, back pain, during their yoga practice, making it a much more difficult and potentially painful experience. The gentle, simple, inquisitive process of an [...]

Move From Muscle Pain to Flexibility with ATM lessons

What can you expect if you come to an Awareness Through Movement® Class?   ATM ® is a  group lesson in a casual, relaxed setting. They can be done lying or sitting on the floor, sitting on a chair or in standing. The overall goal is to make sure the student is as comfortable and relaxed as possible. [...]

Whiplash: How it happens and what you can do about it!

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Have you ever been involved in a car accident or fallen on ice?   You may be a victim of a whiplash injury. A whiplash neck injury is caused by an accident that stretches your neck beyond its normal limit. It often happens in motor vehicle accidents, contact sports, falls, and assaults. The most common symptom of whiplash is [...]

So you are suffering from Neck Pain?

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Have you ever experienced  intense tightness in your neck?  Like it feels like it’s made of marble?  Have you ever felt like your neck is ready to explode after a long day of work? If you have suffered from neck pain (Cervical pain), don’t fret! This is not the end of the world! We can help you  [...]

How can moving my spine help my back, neck and headache pain?

Gentle Spinal Mobilization for pain relief

Gentle Spinal Mobilization This technique can be very effective in relieving Back Pain, Stiffness, neck pain, nerve pain, and even headaches. Gentle Spinal Mobilization is used to restore normal motion of the spine. The therapist gently rocks, glides, or rotates the restricted or stiff part of the spine. The movement is done with rhythmic motions [...]

Craniosacral Therapy- What is it?

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Craniosacral Therapy Craniosacral Therapy relieves back pain (includes upper, middle and lower back), neck pain, headaches and migraines, whiplash, and sciatica. This technique also corrects numbness, trauma from childbirth (Infant of Mother), head injury trauma, central nervous system disorders, and motor-coordination problems Craniosacral Therapy is performed fully clothed. The therapist uses a very gentle touch. Some people feel a lot [...]