Any time someone asks me how much water they should be drinking my answer is, “Aim for half your body weight in ounces every day.” For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, you should be drinking 75 oz. of water per day. This may seem like a lot to some of you, but I’m hoping … Read more

“Find the different that makes the difference.” -Antony Lo There’s a lot of information in the Physical Therapy realm about “proper posture” and doing an exercise “the right way.” #guiltyascharged It’s all well intentioned… But I’ve noticed that many of us teach using different cues, and different exercises, and we have different concepts of what … Read more

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 22. I had just graduated from college and I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, but I knew I wanted to spend time with my Mom because I didn’t know how long the rest of her life was … Read more

Body mechanics *Breath-belly pump/navel in on exhale *Pelvic floor- relax on inhale, kegel up and in on exhale. Understanding how to perform this technique on its own and applying it to lifting/exercises is important for pelvic health throughout pregnancy and beyond. *Posture/pelvic tilts- understanding pelvic neutral and how that affects the contraction of the pelvic … Read more

Living in Florida has its benefits for sure but it also has its challenges. BUGS are everywhere! Mosquitos, ticks, no-see-ums, horse flys… you name it we’ve got it So when the weather warms up and you want to go outside, you can bet the bugs will be there to greet you! With all the natural … Read more

Acupressure points have been used for centuries to stop colds at the first sign of illness, alleviate flu symptoms, andprevent sickness. Now, modern research studies are showing us that activation of these points can increase the body’s own immunofactors to fight infection. One point, Stomach 36, is one of the most extensively studied acupuncture points. … Read more