Author: Sydney James
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! The days are shorter, the air is crisp and, believe it or not, decorative snowflakes already adorn Seattle city streetlights. As our calendars fill...
A Collaborative Effort: Acupuncture for Athletes
Guest post by Vita Yee, L.Ac. Acupuncture Helps Athletes Like You! Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an Olympic athlete, whether you dance for the SF Ballet or for fun, as long as you move,...
Healthy Hydration
Guest post by Seattle-based Nutritionist, Bethany Pianca: We have all heard that staying hydrated is important. It is also widely known that the body is mostly made up of water (approximately...
What is Wellness?
Seems like everyone I know is a Wellness Coach these days. Sounds great, but what exactly does it mean? As much a buzzword in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry as local, organic,...
Pain IS the perfect excuse…
…to call your physical therapist. I get it. I’m the one who cleans the apartment BEFORE the housekeeper comes. But waiting to schedule because you’re in too much pain...
Suspension Training 101
You’ve probably seen the black and yellow “straps” hanging in your gym or, if you live in Seattle, you’re just as likely to have seen them anchored to a stop sign at a busy...
Solving the Footstrike Puzzle
It seems that just about everyone has an opinion about running. A few years ago most of the questions I’d get were about the effect of running on joints. Now, the talk is focused on...
One size fits all? Part 2: What makes a good PT? Aren’t all therapists the same?
A good physical therapist… …invests in continuing education- While the majority of states require continuing education credit for continued licensure, some therapists complete only the...
One size fits all? Part 1: How to choose the best PT for you
I’ll never forget talking with a good friend who was looking for a physical therapist a few years ago. His doctor had given him a few local names but he wasn’t sure how to choose. ...
Ah-ha moments
I had an ah-ha moment the other day. Ah-ha moments are interesting—I can’t predict when they’ll surface or how powerful they’ll be. The one thing I can always count...