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“Helping, Fixing & Serving” by Guest Contributor, Joanna Robertson, Owner of Kindred Therapeutic Massage

In my first Oncology Massage class, our instructor read aloud a writing from a woman that described the difference between helping, fixing & serving.  I was in my second year of my private practice & this writing changed the trajectory of my work.  In school, we were asked to define our “why”…but I really couldn’t

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4-Part Series on Rounded Shoulders & Performance Part 3: Can’t Run Any Faster? Blame Those Rounded Shoulders!

Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part series on rounded shoulders & performance.  In Part 1 we discussed the 6 movements the shoulders (or scapula) make, the bones & muscles involved, the problems associated with rounded shoulders & a few tests to determine if indeed your shoulders are rounded.  In Part 2 we examined the

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“Why I Hired a Chicken Coach & Other Learnings from the Pandemic” by Guest Contributor, Julie Markee, Professional EOS Implementer

“When the pandemic started two years ago, I felt such despair.  I remember exactly the feeling of walking down my driveway in late March 2020 and realizing there was nothing I could do about the situation.  But then I remembered that I did have some control over how I responded.  And it was then that

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4-Part Series on Rounded Shoulders & Performance Part 2:  How Rounded Shoulders Make You a Slower Swimmer

Welcome to Part 2 of our 4-part series on rounded shoulders & performance.  In Part 1 we discussed the 6 movements the shoulders (or scapula) make, the bones & muscles involved, the problems associated with rounded shoulders & a few tests to determine if indeed your shoulders are rounded. Part 3 will discuss the connection between

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“Pelvic Floor Therapy…for Men!” by Guest Contributor, Brian Weiderman, PT & Clinic Director at Therapeutic Associates Meridian

Did you know?  Men too can do Kegel contractions! All kidding aside, I’m so excited that Michelle is giving me the opportunity to explore the concept of men’s health.  Men with pain, incontinence, urinary urgency & other pelvic dysfunctions benefit from physical therapy in so many profound ways.  While women’s health has deservedly been elevated

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