Health + Wellness

Our job as parents is to help our kids grow, develop, and thrive. And while it's not a commonly used term in everyday life, a big part of kids' development focuses on "Activities of Daily Living," or ADLs as we...

Sensitive Content Warning: This post contains one mom's experience with infant loss and may be difficult for some to read.  It was a few days after the birth and loss of our third son, Max, that I was walking around...

“I want people to know that I am not a bad guy.” This quote came from a brave middle school boy who got up in front of a large crowd of people to advocate for himself. This courageous boy...

Today we're going to cover a topic that isn't pretty, and most people don't talk about (unless you're a women's health physical therapist like me, who treats this problem daily). CONSTIPATION. Although it's not necessarily a fun topic of...

I was mindlessly scrolling the other day and fell upon an article of "America's Most Beautiful Women." Of course I would pick this article as I wait at my favorite med spa for Botox. My hair was in a...

Chronic Illness. It can feel like a sucker punch. It leaves you with feelings of frustration, fatigue, and hopelessness. And cause you to feel alone, even though there are millions dealing with the same pain. I suffer from an autoimmune disease called...

When it’s time to fire up the grill and get outside for meals, what is the first food that probably comes to mind? Burgers, right? Burgers on the grill are a classic summertime food. But what about those who don’t eat...

I have always been intrigued by nontraditional methods of physical and mental healing. I had tried acupuncture and tarot readings previously. And it was after one of these tarot readings that I decided to send my energy into the hands...

  Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. In our various roles in a child's life, we often guide them in developing their self-esteem. We can help build their confidence through positive affirmations, modeling healthy self-esteem, and giving children a...

I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and learning from them. This world would be so boring if we were all the same. Some of my best friends hold vastly different viewpoints from my own, and I treasure...