“I’m active at work… I don’t need to exercise”

OOOOhhhhh this is my favorite question!  I exercise at work, so I don’t need to exercise. I hear it from patients as well as from wives concerned about their husbands! It a common one, so check out the video below, where I answer it for you. Hint: you can count...

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili

I found this recipe in December’s Cottage Life magazine and made it that week! (To be clear, I need a recipe for just about any kitchen adventure.) It is by Claire Tansey from her new cookbook: Dinner Uncomplicated. Check it and her out for more real food that...

Self care for feet

I see a LOT of people who stand all day, walk a lot, run, dance, or have otherwise worn terrible shoes or hurt their feet. They carry a lot of weight and do a lot for us don’t they!? Caring for our feet proactively as well as healing from an injury can start...

Stress decreasing and chest opening pose

I rarely give “stretches” as they don’t change function or neurology as much as movement. But I do love this one – that technically doubles as a stretch AND a great way to decrease stress. When we are in this open pose, we cannot engage the...

Core Exercise

This is the top exercise I give for core work. We can add from here, but this forms the base of engaging the core, particularly post-partum or after an injury to the low...