I am a Manual Therapist on the roster of complimentary care providers for one of the largest private elementary and high schools in San Francisco. The schools embody an academic tradition that de-emphasizes fact memorization before the...
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The biomechanics of using keyboards and mice for extended periods can compromise the vigor of the body systems engaged in this activity. These body systems include fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, and head. In my view, the tension...
Solfeggio frequencies are ancient tones known for their healing properties. The sound files accessible in the links here are 30 minute .wav files of the listed Solfeggio frequencies, blended with either the foundation or Master Tone. They are...
This 8 minute video offers an excellent overview of infant postural and dynamic reflexes, and how these reflexes underly more complex motor and cognitive functions. However, some of the statements made in the video about the influence of...
For Manual Therapists conceptualizing bone is something of a challenge. Classical anatomy presents bone as a static, mineralized structure that treats loads as compressional, somewhat like a stack of bricks. The dynamic and self-healing...
Babies (DVD):Culture has a profound influence on the developmental trajectory of infants. Although somewhat obvious, it is highly educational to observe how settings and attitudes define the opportunities for growing children. The documentary...
While the Chinese model of energy balancing pays attention to the flow of energy through the meridians, the broader body of energy medicine pays equal or greater attention to the vibrational qualities of energy, its resonance or dissonance in...
Over the last 30 years it has come to be accepted that very small children have abstract, structured, coherent, causal representations of the world around them - representations that are similar to scientific theories. They use those...
When we get out of the shower or bath, usually the next thing to do is dry ourselves. Seeing as we are going to dry ourselves anyway, it is an excellent opportunity to do a little Lymphatic Massage. The idea is to dry yourself in the direction...
Explores the gut microbiome's critical role in health, emphasizing its influence on metabolism, disease resistance, and systemic health, advocating for a balanced diet, prebiotics, and probiotics to maintain a healthy microbiome, linking it to...