I believe one of the key pillars in the foundation of healing is breathing. Although it seems deceptively simple, breathing has a complex and interwoven relationship with movement, and it serves as a lifelong anchor for our bodies.

Breathing has a tremendous impact on all aspects of our physicality:

• Oxygenation to the body and elimination of toxins.

• Nervous-system balance.

• Gut and digestion support.

• The way our body chooses to create patterns of movement and support.

• Managing the pressure systems of abdomen, lungs, and voice — which can, in turn, impact pain, movement performance, pelvic health, and more.

I use intentional simplicity in my treatment approach, because healing does not have to be tedious, time-consuming, or complicated.

What does this look like in practice?

• We will use your existing activities, lifestyle, and strengths to nurture your self-efficacy and resilience.

• Your home program will be based on your existing lifestyle, including your interests, activities, commitments, and time constraints.

• You won’t have to find 30 extra minutes to work your home program into your day, because you are already doing it! You’ll just be approaching it differently, with knowledge (body wisdom) and intention (mindful movement).

Lifestyle medicine evolved from the bio-psycho-social model of healing.

• Biology = physical body

• Psychology = mind and emotions

• Sociology = our relational world

A lifestyle approach recognizes that pain and dysfunction are rarely standalone entities. They can be influenced by factors such as sleep, environmental exposures, stress, movement, nutrition, hormones, existing support structures, social connections, and more.

Barriers are also a factor that can impact our physical health and desired outcomes, often stemming from beliefs, and past experiences. Please know I understand we all come with our own life experiences and I will honor your needs with respect and care during our physical therapy treatment together.

Together, we will use a whole-person, integrative & lifestyle approach to:

• Find the source of the issue you’re experiencing.

• Identify influences and barriers.

• Create recovery strategies based on what is meaningful for you and use your existing strengths so that you get the BEST treatment outcomes.

Your body is already exceptionally intelligent and resilient. It is giving you 100%, every minute of every hour of every day. Sometimes it just needs a little help and support to get back on track.

Pain, dysfunction, and dis-ease occur when the body has run out of options to compensate and use its ability to do what you ask of it.

The foundation of any successful and meaningful experience is making it personal for the unique individual you are. When your body has the right environment and support, it has an amazing ability to heal itself.

My goal is to empower you with education, support, and hands-on experience in your own body to increase your self-efficacy and resilience and live a better life now.