Children have been experiencing a tidal wave of emotions since these recent unsettling times. Our children's routines have been altered and they may not understand why. They haven't been able to see their family or friends. They may feel unsettled tension in the household. Ultimately, children … [Read more...] about Helping our children during challenging times
The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Stress is an everyday experience. It can be mild or severe. It can be real or perceived. Regardless of the cause, the reaction in our body is always the same. Our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and senses escalate and the digestion stalls. These steps help us to get out of harm's way. … [Read more...] about The Vagus Nerve and the Relationship to Anxiety
Shifting the Scales on Stress
The leading cause of disease in our modern day lives is undeniably stress. Occasionally stress is placed upon us; however, more commonly, we impose stress on our own selves. Whether stress is actual or perceived, our bodies process stress the exact same way that our ancestors did. When our ancestors … [Read more...] about Shifting the Scales on Stress
Make 2018 a “Touching” year
As we celebrate 2018, it’s not too late to resolve to have as healthy a year as possible. Many times, we make New Year’s resolutions that are unrealistic or complicated, so we are unable to keep them beyond the first month. Simplicity is always best. Find something simple to add to your life. … [Read more...] about Make 2018 a “Touching” year
Lymph Drainage: Waterways to Health
The lymphatic system is the most recent body system to be discovered. It was first formally described in 1652. This relatively recent discovery does not indicate that this is evolutionarily a new system. Instead it was identified so late because this system is naturally difficult to visualize. Our … [Read more...] about Lymph Drainage: Waterways to Health
Trusting the Road Ahead
When I reflect on my journey to the present day, the word that comes to mind is trust. I trusted all along the way. I am the resident CranioSacral Therapist at MAAIM but I am so much more. I am a wife, mom, educator, vegetarian, ferocious reader, lover of bad jokes and overall happy human being. I … [Read more...] about Trusting the Road Ahead