Wellness
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Things That Change When You Exercise For Health And Not Weight Loss
There are many benefits of exercises that have nothing to do with weight. Let’s look at the benefits of exercising for health and not weight loss! Of course this isn’t a full list,…
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5 Ways To Have A Healthy Relationship With Movement
Movement is important. It helps keep bones strong, it builds muscles, maintains mobility, and helps the heart stay healthy. Unfortunately, diet and fitness culture perpetuates unhealthy relationships with movement. It makes you believe…
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Trauma & Chronic Pain: Is There A Link?
First off, I know that this can be a sensitive and challenging topic for many, so please give yourself grace as you read. Take breaks as needed, skip parts that are too overwhelming,…
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3 Ways to Make Movement Work for You in the New Year
The start of the new year often comes with expectations to create resolutions. You can be bombarded with messages to get back in the gym, join a new fitness class, or get a…
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3 Tips To Practicing Intuitive Movement
Intuitive movement is the practice of listening to your body when deciding how much, or what kinds of movement to do. Intuitive movement lets go of rigid structure and instead invites you to be gentle with yourself.…
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Benefits of Trauma Informed Movement
Trauma-informed movement considers a person’s personal story and individual needs. It assumes each person may have experienced some form of trauma at some point in their life and requires a sensitive approach when…
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How Working in Your Window of Tolerance Can Help Chronic Pain
What is the Window of Tolerance? The window of tolerance is the state of being regulated. When you are living life within your window of tolerance, you feel that you can take on…
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5 Tips for Sticking to a Movement Plan
Sticking to a movement plan can be challenging, especially when living with chronic pain. Below are tips to help you stay moving and stick to a plan! Set Realistic Goals: Setting short-term specific…
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3 MORE Daily Habits You Can do to Help Your Chronic Pain
Last month I shared 3 daily habits you can do to help your chronic pain. This month I share 3 more daily habits! These habits continue to focus on the nervous system. By…
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3 Daily Habits You Can Do to Help Your Chronic Pain
When living with chronic pain, it is important to have daily habits that help to calm the nervous system. This is because pain can often leave you with feelings of anxiety, fear, and…