There are no straight lines in nature.There are no straight lines in nature.Nature’s design is built upon the Fibonacci sequence, the spiral pattern. Energy moves as a wave when unobstructed, and when it encounters a barrier, it spirals, eventually turning into chaos. This can be seen in the flow of rivers, the way smoke leaves…
It’s that time where friends and family come together to celebrate. There can be parties where you are being served cocktails and appetizers as you mingle through the crowd, family dinners filled with rich foods and yummy family recipes passed down from generations, and likely an uptake in the enjoyment of sweets and desserts. This…
The heart, like any other structure in the body, requires space and energy for optimal functioning. If given what it needs, it will be able to sustain your health until the moment of your last breath. Unlike the brain where if it dies your body can still survive, once the heart stops doing its job,…
The body is an absolute marvel, and we don’t often stop to consider how special it is. We take it for granted that our hearts will continue to beat, that if we eat food – even if it’s unhealthy – that we will have the energy to do all the things our egos demand, that…
Concussions can have a negative lasting effect on quality of life. Brain fog, headaches, memory loss, fatigue, blurry vision – these are but a few of the long-term effects that can linger for months, years and for some, even a lifetime. However, concussions are an injury like every other injury, and when you address the…
Most people tend to ignore their feet, except for a pedicure that many will do to pretty them up. To truly take care of these magnificent structures requires a little time and attention. You may wonder why it’s necessary seeing as they are usually covered up, however, the structure and function of your feet are…
We live in a world where trauma is experienced by everyone. People have accidents, loved ones die, violence and abuse surround many people’s lives, many struggle with financial burdens and have accumulated debt . . .others experience trauma in family or schools resulting from being bullied, called names or feeling left out. Trauma can have…
I have learned so much about the fascia by observing the patterns found in nature. To be able to “see” the way the body changes with time makes sense when you compare it to what you see in the natural world. For example, I have learned so much about the way fascia freezes and thaws…
I remember when I was a kid and learned that at some point, we die. Prior to that moment, I believed (and who knows where this came from), that we age to 100 years old, then we start getting younger. The realization came when my mom mentioned that her cousin had passed, which totally threw…
One of my favourite songs is The Space Between by Dave Matthews. It hits a chord with me as the first pillar of Block Therapy is Creating Space. It is in the space where all the magic happens, in the body, in and around the cells, as well as in life in general. Space gives…
