Testing 1, 2, 3… Medical Testing and the Physiology of Fear
“So why do you need an echocardiogram?” asks the technician with perfectly curled eyelashes. As this is my third echo, I’m accustomed to having to explain: “I have a […]
Time’s Up for POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is estimated to affect approximately 500,000 people in the United States (Bryarly et al 2019) and has been identified as the leading cause of disability […]
Yoga: A Practice of Steadiness and Ease
If you have ever wondered, “Can I really do yoga?” the answer is YES. It just might not look like your current idea of what yoga looks like, […]
Top 5 reasons to skip the sit-ups
If you are looking for reasons to opt-out of sit-ups, here are some of my favorites: We already flex our spines a lot. If you sit a good part of […]
Hypermobility: The Pro’s and Con’s of Flexible Connective Tissue
Most people who score high on the Beighton Scale become familiar with some of the perks of hypermobility: You can amuse your peers with your circus-worthy feats. You may have […]
Pain Part 3: Healing Your Body-Mind
Let’s get one thing straight: Your mind and body are indeed connected. Unfortunately, people in pain are often treated as broken parts. This is not your fault. You are not […]
Pain Part 2: Befriending Pain
I work with people in pain. As much as I hope to establish rapport and a sense of partnership in our time together, none of these folks are hanging out […]
How to do your own functional pelvic floor self-exam
You might be thinking, “Why would I need to do this?” Well, even if you get regular exams, it’s very likely that your doctor has never tested the various […]
Pain Part 1: Enter the Matrix
Pain Part 1: Enter the Matrix Perhaps you remember seeing the popular movie “The Matrix,” and maybe you are wondering what on earth it has to do with pain physiology. […]
The Hypermobility Spectrum and Life as a Zebra
As a yoga instructor and former professional dancer, I’ve frequently heard people say they wish they were as flexible as I am. But the old adage holds true: the grass […]