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…
Buildings are equipped with heating systems. The furnace ensures that no matter the external temperature, if the floors and walls are intact and have integrity, the temperature within can be controlled to a range that allows for optimal flow. Similarly in the body, the most important aspect of health is the diaphragms’ ability to function…
Many people may not realize that whatever thoughts are going through your mind are being heard by your cells. If you knew that self-limiting thoughts and conversations you have about yourself have an impact on your health and outward expression, you may be inclined to change the dialogue. In Greg Braden’s book, Walking Between the…
Many people may not realize that whatever thoughts are going through your mind are being heard by your cells. If you knew that self-limiting thoughts and conversations you have about yourself have an impact on your health and outward expression, you may be inclined to change the dialogue. In Greg Braden’s book, Walking Between the…
I have been diving into the fascia system for over 2 decades and have a unique perspective on why it is crucial to understand and approach it in order to manage health and healing – no matter the issues presented. Like skin to the body, fascia is the skin of the cell, connecting every cell…
