Serendipity often occurs when I kayak, whether on a river or the ocean. Kayaking allows me to focus in on the microcosm of the water/land interface, where so much beauty lies. It also teaches me again how to relax in

One recent  morning, when my “old girl” Hunny didn’t want to do our regular walk, I knew I had to make some changes to our regular routines. My precious pup was now twelve and a half years old and just

Recently, while checking my brackets for the NCAA basketball tournaments, my mind turned to the topic of headaches. Martha Torrey wrote a post on this site a couple of months ago about headaches related to the jaw (or TMJ). Since

It is barely dawn and we’re heading out for our morning walk. My travels may require an umbrella, boots and sometimes microspikes or snowshoes. Whatever the footwear, I will always have treats in my pocket. Not for me, but for

Did you know that clenching your teeth can give you a headache? That the muscles around your temples help to close your mouth when chewing, talking or clenching? That there is a soft disc (sort of like a knee meniscus)

Physical therapists do their work through a variety of methods and modalities, some of which may seem more mysterious than others. Many of my patients ask questions like “What is ultrasound?” or “What is electrical stimulation?” They also want to

I used to imagine that as I grew older I would find more time to do my daily practices. My current practice may be yoga, quiet sitting, reading a text that lends me insight, or pursuing another creative endeavor to

While I was hiking recently in the beautiful White Mountains along a path covered in colorful fall leaves, I found myself teetering from rock to rock, carefully planning my every step so I would not twist my ankle or step

  Thank you for sharing this adventure with me. ~ Carol Wong PT A few days ago, I boarded a plane to leave behind one amazing and rich adventure, heading toward the next. While an array of feelings arise during