Leading with the Pelvis

Lately I’ve been fascinated by the gluteal muscles, possibly due to a Gyrotonic® principal, “wrapping of the sacrum”, which clinically I have seen help multiple people with SI joint and low back pain or possible due to my gradual decline in the posterior perkiness of my behind as I sit more and more in the…

Osteoporosis-Keep moving

Women often come into my office wanting an exercise program to strengthen their bones. To see where the majority of bone loss is, and whether they have osteoporosis or osteopenia, I ask for is a copy of their Bone Density Scan (DXA scan).  Based on the results of the bone scan, the individual’s balance, posture…

Pesticides and Detox

I was recently researching the level of toxic chemicals I am transmitting to my second-born through breast milk and I was happy to know not as much as I detoxed over to my first-born 12 years ago (ugh). Some of the information out there from scientific journals and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention…

When was your last massage?

It is undeniable the healing power of human touch. Touch has shown to improve relationships, decrease stress at the office, improve your immune system and increase performance. Yes, if just a high five or a pat on the back can achieve this. Can you imagine what a 60 min massage will do to improve your…

Filet Mignon AKA the Psoas

Several people have commented on the photo of the psoas muscle in our last newsletter. It is quite an impressive muscle, the thickest muscle in our bodies and the only muscle that connects our thighs to our trunk. It originates from the front of the lumbar and last thoracic vertebra (transverse process of T12-L5 and…

Become part of a Village

This week’s blog is a little different, over the last month I’ve been introduced and incorporated into “villages.” These are wonderful communities popping up all over DC to help members with a variety of things from giving rides to recommending a plumber. I’ve always enjoyed being a part of the Elements community and seeing the…

What is good posture?

This has been debated for centuries… Posture is how we hold ourselves up against gravity whether standing, sitting or laying down. We want to maintain an elongated spine without stress or tension; this requires that our bodies be efficiently aligned and balance. You may notice as you stand at a museum or sit at your…