Our featured testimonial is by our wonderful Head Office team member, Stephanie, who has made the decision to move on in her career. I want to start by thanking and honouring her, prior to sharing her story.I have been so blessed with the Block Therapy team. They are truly some of the most dedicated and…
The first sensation I encountered was pain. Stark in its intensity, it was equally profound in its effect. The pain took me to the exhalation. It took me to the place I had been afraid of, and it pushed itself through the barrier. It punctured a seal I had created over years of struggle, and…
With the foundation of previous blogs explaining what Block Therapy is, I would like share the moment that became the impetus for what you know as Block Therapy. This moment birthed what we recognize today as Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy. It was the turn of the century. I was 30 years old and in…
As discussed in the two previous blogs, Block Therapy addresses the adhesions and frozen tissue in the fascia system. Diaphragmatic breathing and the diaphragm are the furnace that warm the core. The combination of the Block and diaphragmatic breath, melts through adhesions and restrictions, bringing our cells, and our bodies, back into alignment. You will…
Last week, we discussed the first foundation of Block Therapy, the fascia system, to begin building a solid foundation of what Block Therapy is. This week, we are discussing the second basic foundation that Block Therapy is built upon; the diaphragm and the importance of diaphragmatic breathing. The diaphragm is an interesting muscle, as it…
Hi there. I’m Deanna Hansen, certified Athletic Therapist, and the Founder and CEO of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy. I have spent over 50,000 hours working in the fascia and have seen thousands receive the transformational benefits of Block Therapy. Through this blog, it is my hope that you become enlightened and amazed by this…
How to Get Rid of Bloating, Fatigue and Pain Block Talk with Deanna – Tip #2 Our stomach organ resides right below the diaphragm muscle. When we’re breathing diaphragmatically, the way that we’re supposed to, we give the internal organs a continual massage. This helps aid in digestion. If we’re not digesting properly, we’re not absorbing nutrients which is…
Learn the Hidden Secret to Losing Weight Block Talk with Deanna – Tip #1 Hi there! Welcome to Block Talk with Deanna. Tip number one – Learn the Hidden Secret to Losing Weight. In 2014 they did a study that proved that 84% of weight loss comes from the carbon dioxide removal from proper breathing.…
Congratulations to our newest Certified Block Therapy™ Instructor, Susan Livingstone! Susan Livingstone is a retired Elementary Teacher (B.ED), a Certified SPRA Aqua Fitness Instructor and a Certified Block Therapy™ Instructor. Like everyone else, Susan sees herself as a work in progress, her life journey being a search for that next lesson, whatever it may be. Susan…
Don’t Let Pain Prevent You From Gardening! Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a passion for my many gardens. All winter I plan, dream and patiently wait as I watch the snow melt then see the heads of my many perennials pop up to say hello once again. The spring is such a busy…
