We are prepared for the worst and are hoping for the best down here in Florida. With our hearts and minds still fixated on the devastation that Harvey wrought on Houston, it is no surprise that we are nervous. Not to mention the inordinate amount of fear mongering that has been broadcast for over a … Continue reading
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft I just completed my last note for my last patient in Texas! Medical professionals will know the joy of getting paper work off their plate for a while (because we all … Continue reading
Our hips are amazing joints, the are both very stable and still provide a surprising range of motion. Show them some love with some of my favorite hip opening postures. Continue reading
On Mondays, I want to share and explore my love of yoga and the yogic tradition. Often in healthcare we dive into the physical aspect of an ailment and either forget about or diminish the needs of the mind/spirit. In my experience true wellness comes from a devotion to mind and body. Yoga has many meanings to different people, however, in Sanskrit the word “YOGA” literally means UNION.” Continue reading
I believe it is important to remember where I started and where I have been … even as I look ahead to all the many possibilities! Continue reading
Seven years, seven stars, and one memory of my beautiful, loving mother burning bright in my heart. Happy Birthday Mom. Today is the first day of “A Cup A Days” new format (see the “stay tuned” section in the right sidebar → ) However, this inaugural card is not up for grabs. It was created for and inspired by … Continue reading
The experience between the action, the breath, the pause, the sun shining through the crack in an open door. Continue reading
Think of all the time we spend bending forward in the day…at the computer (guilty!), reading over a coffee, texting, cleaning, eating… in actuality most of our day is spent in an unsupported forward bend. This makes the back very cranky. Continue reading
Let P.S. serenade this post, press play When I was little I used to have terrible nightmares, I’d wake in the middle of the night and my room was a scary and foreign place filled with monsters. My dad would always come to my rescue, a knight in shining armor. Together we would fight them off, he’d … Continue reading
There is nothing more invigorating than an adventure… …and life is a grand adventure! Scary monsters, triumphant victories, secret passageways, and hidden treasure….there is no one way to adventure through life. As the hero in our own tale, sometimes we adventure alone, with our family, or our friends. As we grow, learn , love (and slay … Continue reading
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