One great thing about being a physical therapist is that I am always learning. Sometimes I learn in the clinic; sometimes studying on my own; and sometimes at a workshop. Recently, I attended a workshop called Body Reading 101. What
My daughter recently asked for my advice. She’s been having some elbow and shoulder pain since joining a climbing gym near her home in Pennsylvania. That’s too far away to ask her to just come in to Foothills for a
This month I celebrate Go Red For Women, a campaign for heart health by American Heart Association. I write about this public health awareness effort in memory of my dad, and in honor of my mom. Every minute in America,
I am always ready, if not quite happy, for this time of year. The earth has entered a period of darkness and stillness. In the evening I am ready to retire to bed at an earlier, healthier, hour. After the
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
Even before the alarm goes off at 4 am, I’m thinking about hauling myself out of bed. Even so, 4 am often comes too quickly. In warmer weather, I go out onto my deck; in cooler and wet weather, I
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)
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