It’s summer time, and a great time to think about your feet! Summer footwear (and my 2019 article on wearing flip flops) tend to bring about many questions from clients wanting to keep their bodies healthy while freeing their feet. The worst part- there is lots of conflicting information out there … [Read more...]
Why it took me 26 years to finish the Richmond Marathon
This article is not about running. It is about 26 years’ worth of worrying about pain and how I overcame that very real challenge in order to complete a [26.2-mile] marathon this past November. My relationship with pain began in 1993, when I suffered a lower back injury due to a barn wall falling on … [Read more...]
What My House Taught Me About The Human Body
A little over a year ago, my husband and I decided to update our home with the intention to sell it. We had lived in it for 9 years, and although we knew it needed some exterior work, we continuously put it off for myriad reasons—not enough time, lack of energy/motivation, an added expense we didn’t … [Read more...]
To reduce stress this holiday season, just STOP!
Tis the season when many of us feel rushed, overwhelmed and stressed out! Here is a short mindfulness practice that is quick and easy to use. No special equipment needed! Fittingly, it uses the acronym STOP and can be practiced as many times per day as needed. It is very useful anytime … [Read more...]
Tame The Habit Monster!
Happy New Year! How are you feeling about your health and wellness resolutions? I know it’s trite for anyone in the exercise field to write about resolutions in January, but I really couldn’t help myself. My husband Chris is a business and career coach—a success coach—who works with … [Read more...]