Following a hip or knee surgery, it is critical that clients build core strength and stability. Listen in this week as I breakdown the healing relationship required between client and care professional, the importance of quality movements, and the process of improving a client’s outcomes after the first three months after hip or knee surgery. Together, we can create a solid foundation upon which our clients can achieve a responsive and stable core. Get full show notes and more information here: ...
Nov 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 208
Are you or your client limping due to knee or hip surgery? Are you interested in working on a smoother gait? This week, I'm exploring the process of retraining your body after surgery to help you or your clients transition from limping to smoother walking patterns. Discover effective techniques for recognizing and addressing compensatory patterns, along with movement practices to pinpoint neuromuscular patterning. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/2...
Oct 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 207
In this episode, I'm exploring the role yoga therapy plays in improving your range of motion and building strength, and how you can use it to help guide your clients to establish stronger connections with their bodies post knee and hip surgery. Learn why belief plays a crucial role in post-surgery recovery, and gain insights on how to cultivate increased motion, stability, and strength through the practice of yoga therapy. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsyne...
Oct 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 206
As the demand for support post knee and hip surgeries continues to rise, many are turning to yoga therapists for rehabilitation. So this week, I'm sharing some effective strategies for working alongside your client’s medical team and two vital concepts to share with your clientele as they approach and recover from surgery. Remember, regardless of how many years have passed since the surgery, there's always an opportunity to modify tissue and habits for the better. Get full show notes and more in...
Oct 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 205
Are you tired of rushing into strength training post-injury only to end up with more persistent pain? The strengthening process has so many misconceptions and pitfalls, so I'm offering a fresh perspective on "strengthening for real" this week. Tune in as I draw from my personal experience of recovering from an injury, detailing the stages of initial healing, stabilization, and ultimately regaining strength and full range of motion. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.funct...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 204
This week, I'm exploring compensatory patterns and the importance of growing our awareness of unconscious movement. Discover how one of my clients identified her non-compensatory range and in doing so, the incredible changes she experienced in her weightlifting regime. Learn how to measure your movement bandwidth and how to prompt your client’s most easeful range of movement. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/203...
Oct 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 203
A client’s movement desires, hopes, and dreams for their life matter. These are some of the factors that lead to them seeking help to eradicate and reduce their pain. Time and time again, I've found that uncovering these factors and really diving deep is essential for them to experience optimal healing. This week, discover how I inspire my clients to explore all aspects of their being through their healing journey. I'm sharing why their ‘compelling reason’ progresses throughout our time together...
Oct 05, 2023•11 min•Ep. 202
Do you wonder if the Yoga Therapy Certification will serve you in your retired life? I'm discussing this with two Yoga Therapy Certification grads who both happen to be over 60 years old, Lory Newmyer and Ruth Ann Penny. Lory and Ruth Ann are sharing their experiences as trainee elders, why they decided to take the therapy certification, and how they have put their skills to use post-graduation. Discover the power of being a lifelong learner, why growing old can open new possibilities in busines...
Oct 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 201
The quicker you can identify the sensations of your body the quicker you can find your way out of pain. There are various identifiers and communication techniques I'll teach you in this episode to help you understand your pain gradient and its connection to movement. Discover methods for communicating and identifying the subtleties of pain, and how knowing these subtleties can help you move with better breathing and awareness. You'll learn how to feel your way through pain with more clarity and ...
Sep 28, 2023•18 min•Ep. 200
Your client might think that eradicating pain will be too hard, too confusing, or that because other practitioners couldn't help them, no one can. Obstacles like this prevent you from diving deep into the underlying cause of the pain, so they're incredibly important to address. In this episode, learn how to figure out your client's obstacles to getting out of pain and how to work through them. I'm exploring some of the common obstacles people face when they have pain and how to turn them into op...
Sep 21, 2023•16 min•Ep. 199
Yoga Therapy is fascinating, especially for those who join with a background in physiological knowledge like my guest, Kirsten Richardson. Kirsten has helped people decrease their pain and increase function over her 15 year career as a Physiotherapist. As a trainer in my certification program as well as a certification graduate, Kirsten joins us to graciously share how Yoga Therapy has transformed her offerings, methods of working with her clients, and why learning within the Certification progr...
Sep 19, 2023•47 min•Ep. 198
Learn about the profound benefits of a practice I call the art of doing nothing . I'm guiding you through a deliberate, gentle movement that helps you connect with your body without strain and discomfort. You'll be reminded to move slowly, slightly, and intentionally feel nothing. By slowing down and letting go of the need for constant action, you can tap into a place of curiosity and connectedness that foster healing and pain reduction. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www...
Sep 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 197
Have you ever wondered what life is like after learning my principles of movement? Today, you get to find out! I am thrilled to introduce one of my certification graduates, Clinical Somatics Practitioner and Certified Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Natasha Boldrieff. Natasha shares how she integrated my training, and how it has bloomed in her life since. Discover how the training experience is different for everyone, and how the Therapeutic Yoga Certification is designed to meet you in multiple layer...
Sep 12, 2023•37 min•Ep. 196
This week I'm digging in to why your relationship with you matters. Our relation to our bodies is more than physical, more than cognitive. It’s a web of complex and subtle inputs and outputs. Discover how to translate the sensations of your body, why identifying your inner knowing is so important, and how to move slower to heal quicker. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/195...
Sep 07, 2023•11 min•Ep. 195
This week, I am thrilled to introduce my personal client and Certification Trainee: Beth Kaplan. Beth’s story is unique because she has scoliosis, is a yogi, and has extensive experience with pain. Beth and I unpack how she tuned into the subtlety of her scoliosis to experience transformative change, and share 3 takeaways from Beth’s journey that will help you on your path toward eradicating pain or helping others to do so. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsyn...
Aug 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 194
My Therapeutic Yoga Intensive and Therapeutic Yoga Certification programs are extensive and challenging, but we also have fun, build community, and support one another. This week, two of my current trainees, Maria Hykin and Nicole Nanfra, share more about why they chose the certification program, how I support my trainees within it, and how the training has exceeded their expectations. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/193...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 193
The neck can be a very classic compensator for issues elsewhere in the body, and there are several ways to deal with neck pain. This week, I teach you the next steps you can take to continue exploring and experiencing your neck and share four ideas to help you reduce and eradicate your neck pain. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/192
Aug 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 192
This week, I am guiding you through a series of movements from your neck to your rib cage to your pelvis. As you join in these movements, I invite you to notice tension patterns. Understanding where the tension occurs in your body can help you better understand your movement habits and how they relate to pain. We will observe stretch sensations, twists, and breath, and learn to identify your feelings to find less tension and more ease. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.f...
Aug 17, 2023•18 min•Ep. 191
By looking closely at common stretches, we can observe how our bodies react to various movements and sensations. This week, discover the nuance that exists within your movement and some methods for identifying a pain-free range. Because this is an active episode, I suggest you find a chair to sit in as you tune in and follow along. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/190
Aug 15, 2023•15 min•Ep. 190
Welcome to week one of my Neck Mini Series where we will reinterpret our understanding of posture and alignment. Alignment and posture are often used as a fix-all, treating our pain and bodies like Lego pieces. The “block building” approach to treating pain is missing the multi-faceted nature of our beings. This week, I explore how posture is in tune with our subconscious and unpack how encouraging my clients to connect easefully with their bodies allows for quicker, deeper, structural shifts. G...
Aug 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 189
I have a very exciting announcement to share this week. From October 28th to November 2nd, 2023, I'm running my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive where you can learn about the foundational principles for helping people reduce and eradicate physical pain using the Functional Synergy model and toolkit. Discover the three essential elements of this training, why my teaching style is intrinsically successful, and the results you can expect. I'm giving you all the details on this intensive so you decide if ...
Aug 03, 2023•18 min•Ep. 188
Listen in for a sneak peek into my certification program with a conversation I had with my trainees. One trainee shares a transformational story of using my teachings to eradicate her husband’s migraines. Hear her success story of training (and playing) with her husband to eradicate his pain. Discover how my teachings have impacted this family’s life, how my trainees support one another, and how I challenge my trainees to usher a pain-free life to others. Get full show notes and more information...
Aug 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 187
To wrap up my series on the feet, I'm sharing the key factors required to heal foot pain and prevent it from coming back. Discover how to better interpret the sensations in your body as information, how to use that information to change your behavior, and how the Healing Helix and Principles of Movement can help you overcome your pain. You'll learn how to manage foot pain, or any pain in the body, with confidence. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/1...
Jul 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 186
Nothing says summer like walking around barefoot. But is going barefoot good for you? This week, I’m exploring this question as well as the pros and cons of not wearing shoes. Discover some methods for observing your gait while barefoot, how going barefoot can help you understand the body’s mechanics, and what to consider if you’re thinking about being barefoot more often. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/185...
Jul 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 185
Flip flops are so light and easy to slip on in the summer. However, after consistent use for long periods of time, you might start to notice some foot pain and discomfort. In this episode, I'm not telling you to throw away your flip flops, but I am here to suggest ways you can make your body more comfortable so you can recuperate from wearing flip flops for a period of time that might be too long for you. Discover the biomechanical happenings that can occur when you wear flip flops and how to re...
Jul 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 184
I'm leading you through a massage and breath technique to help you connect with your feet. Our feet are a part of an extended kinetic chain: connected to our legs, hips, and pelvis. Through the techniques I offer today, you can deepen your understanding of your feet and how to eradicate their pain. Discover the connection between your feet and pelvis, and learn to enhance your understanding of the body’s subtle movement. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynerg...
Jul 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 183
Have you been listening to my podcast and love my methods? Do you help your students/clients eliminate and heal from pain? Are you a health professional? My Yoga Therapy Certification might be for you! Today I outline the key features of my Yoga Therapy Certification from bio-mechanics to business training so that you can decide if this program is a good fit for you. I share my passion for helping folks heal and eliminate pain as they truly go from Pain to Possibility, and how you can do the sam...
Jul 13, 2023•16 min•Ep. 182
When you're trying to help yourself get out of pain, it's essential to tune in to your body to identify your range of movement, quality of movement, and your breath. This week, discover techniques for knowing if you are in a safe range of movement and how to combat straining or restricting in the body and breath. Find out why a focus on ease will catapult you toward progress. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/181...
Jul 06, 2023•9 min•Ep. 181
Join me in unpacking the relationship between breath and the psoas. Breath directly affects tissue tension, and I have found again and again that breathing issues are linked to psoas pain. Discover methods for moving your breath, releasing the psoas, and finding more sensitivity within your body. I look closely at the anatomy of the psoas and the diaphragm, and share an analogy to help you identify the tension found within the psoas (and other areas). Get full show notes and more information her...
Jul 04, 2023•13 min•Ep. 180
It is much easier to heal the psoas when my clients are working toward being able to do an activity they love without pain. This week, I share two recovery journeys to demonstrate why it is essential for us to take our time and create movement plans for our desired activities ahead. Discover how to design motivating movement therapies with the 7-R’s along with methods of reverse engineering body movements toward a desired activity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.funct...
Jun 29, 2023•24 min•Ep. 179
