NEWS: Nicole Joins Our Team
Nicole is a new member of our Client Concierge team. Read more to get to know Nicole.
Deep Dive into Quaruped by Dr. Sam
Pilates is a great form of exercise that can easily be done at home. Although props are helpful, most of the time all you need is a mat. Many of us, including me, turned to virtual classes during the pandemic.
Using Mantras for a Positive Outlook on the Year Ahead
The societal expectation of a new year and what it represents can be overwhelming for many. This is true, especially in the world we are living in, still dealing with a global pandemic and with Covid cases in NY continuing to surge after the holidays.
How to Improve You Water Intake for Optimal Health
Water makes up about 60% of our physical body and we constantly lose it through sweat, exercise, bathroom voiding and just living lift! We recommend our clients build healthy habits around water intake because it supports so much of our physiological functions: healing, aids mobility, moving lymph and waste and even our immune system.
How to Find Time to Exercise
A conversation that comes up often with my clients is that they are having trouble finding time to exercise. We all live busy lives, and I find the greatest challenge is figuring out how to prioritize the time we have in a day. The simplest way to find time is to change the way you think about exercise. If movement is seen more as part of your self care routine, it will become more about CREATING time, rather than finding time that feels like it doesn’t exist.
PT Tip by Dr. Sam
Neck or back pain with sitting at your desk? Most of us changed our work space over the last year. I have been seeing more clients with pains due to sitting at their desk for too long or not having a proper at home set up. Here are a few tips to look out for in order to help with your set up.
The Power of the Pelvis with Dr. Kat Castro
Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT is a physical therapist, movement teacher and intuitive guide. She specializes in pelvic floor health and supporting women throughout their prenatal + postpartum journey. She is also the Director of Growth and Development at PhysioElements in CT + NY. Her own personal healing work as a first generation Filipino – American and woman of color been rooted in movement and mindfulness practices.
Are You a Butt-Gripper?
During the pandemic, a friend was telling me about having back pain due to increased time in a seated position. I’m sure many people can relate to this, especially with the restricted opportunities to move about for those who are working remotely from home. Being in a prolonged sedentary position can cause all kinds of aches and pains, but for now, let’s start with sitting!
Introduction to joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders
Joint hypermobility, in simple terms, is when there is “too much” movement within a joint. This occurs when the connective tissue, or ligaments, are overstretched and not stabilizing the joint the way it is supposed to.
Weak Ankles?
When I was younger I was always told I have weak ankles. The solution was to wear ankle braces while running and playing soccer. Did this help? Probably not. Mentally it gave me security. However, I repeatedly sprained my ankles and now I have VERY stiff ankles after not rehabbing properly. I need to continuously work on them, especially as a runner.