When you begin to dive into the fascia, the first thing you will likely encounter is disruption. This is the point — to release the patterns that you have fallen into and create a body with space and intention. This comes with the release of pain and fear, and this will be felt as it…
Thank you to my Co-Host, Dr. Eric Robins, all our amazing speakers and the Block Therapy Team!I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their amazing contribution to the Block Therapy Trauma Relief Summit. Firstly, I want to send a huge thank you to Dr. Eric Robins. When the idea came up for…
Have you ever noticed that those crushing moments from the past became fuel for an idea, or that doors closed, and hardships felt, created a connection with someone that is now a huge part of your life? For me personally, I can say that many of those painful moments and memories have been instrumental in…
On September 20 and 21, we are launching our Block Therapy Trauma Summit. I feel so fortunate to be doing this as I am learning so much from all our amazing speakers. Every discussion brings a deeper understanding of how life can impact the mind and body, and how we can let go of past…
Understanding the fascia and how to support it is crucial for a life full of mobility, health, pleasure, and joy. Everything comes down to an ease of flow. Scar tissue and adhesions are the culprit that create challenges in the body, wherever they are located. Also, there are cause sites that live at a distance…
Scars occur when there is a break in the integrity of tissue and are a natural part of the healing process. They can result from accidents, surgery, diseases and skin conditions such as acne. Collagen fibers, a naturally occurring protein in the body, form to mend the damaged tissue. Scars tend to be flat and…
A bunion is a bony bump that occurs at the joint of the big toe. It occurs when proper mechanics aren’t practiced, most notably when the ankle is collapsed (pronated), and the foot moves into external rotation (toes positioned away from midline, like a duck). This causes the tip of your big toe to get…
Since the beginning of this journey, I have been discussing proper alignment of the tongue. It wasn’t something I read but happened upon one day when on vacation. I was renting a cabin for a much needed 2-week holiday. At the time I was seeing 8-10 patients/day, working long hours bent over a massage table.…
One of the things I am learning as I age is that many of my fears from the past are no longer. Either I have lived through experiences that once terrified me and survived, often realizing it wasn’t as daunting as expected, or I learned to let go of the idea or desire that I…
Years ago, I couldn’t handle the sun. As much as I loved to be in it, I would burn quickly, then peel and go through the process again. One of the things I have come to understand is that my skin was lacking space, so I wasn’t absorbing the heat, it was frying on the…
