Category Archives: Wellness

#occupyfeelbetter

Another protest?  Not quite.  Just an idea to nudge you towards better health and a better life. How does your chronic pain affect your daily life?  Does it make you grumpy towards your family and friends?  Do your co-workers know … Continue reading

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Today is National Fall Prevention Day

Osteoporosis, Falls and Broken Bones Falls Prevention Awareness Day is a great time to learn about the link between fall-related injuries and osteoporosis.   The good news is it is never too late to identify and treat osteoporosis or to prevent … Continue reading

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Group Health Update – 3:45pm on 9/2/11

Group Health has spoken. GH Termination Letter We received this letter via courier just this afternoon.  We have made appropriate notifications to those directly affected and will be attempting to contact each and every ATP and ML client we have … Continue reading

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Understanding Pain

The human body and brain are marvelous devices with interacting complexities that science and medicine are barely beginning to unravel.  Despite the vast amounts of what we don’t know, we DO know quite a lot about pain and pain management.  … Continue reading

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Visceral Manipulation for Low Back Pain

Though written by therapists for therapists, this article gives patients a wonderful and informative view of this innovative healing practice. On our staff we have two highly experienced therapists that are more than proficient with Visceral Manipulation; Laurie and Linda. … Continue reading

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Barefoot Running

Often times as therapists, we become the go-to person for our patients when there is a new or returning exercise trend.  The barefoot running phenomenon has created a lot of buzz lately, and several of my Rolfing clients are curious … Continue reading

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It happens to the best of us.

You injured your knee playing basketball 25 years ago.  Now after years of compensating, your hips and lower back are paying the price. Your second pregnancy shifted your pelvis a little too far and it’s not shifting back.  Or… You … Continue reading

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Of Grace and Gravity

Sometimes, it’s so very difficult to explain what Rolfing or Structural Integration is. We can say that it is the lengthening and strengthening of the soft tissues.  We explain that everyone’s body has an ideal place or placement for their … Continue reading

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Dynamic Manual Therapy / Lowen System

Hello, Friends I’ve received a few e-mails and phone calls this week asking questions about DMI, including how to find practitioners outside of the Spokane Area.  While we’re always happy to answer any questions that folks may have, you may … Continue reading

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Never stop learning!

After a short ten day stay-cation, I’m back in the office. Though I didn’t go to any tropical locales or on a luxurious cruise, I did get to step away from my daily life and enjoy some “Me” time. Additionally, … Continue reading

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