Why Reflexologists Hate Flip-Flops
Do Reflexologists really hate flip flop shoes? YES, yes we do! They're up there with high heels and pointy toe boxes as the worst footwear for healthy feet. 😬 Shoes that require [...]
Suffering from migraines? Consider Hand Reflexology
Migraine headaches affect more than 10% of the global population and is the leading cause of disability for women under 50. This neurological condition causes debilitating, one-sided headaches that can last for [...]
Hacking the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus for Better Sleep, Easing Depression, and a Happier Heart
The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, aka the SCN, is located in the brain sandwiched between the optic chiasm - where visual data enters the brain from the eyes - and the hypothalamus - [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Reflexology Treatment
The following tips will help ensure you get the most out of your reflexology treatments. Start with preparing your mind and body so you can feel relaxed, comfortable, and enjoy the full [...]
Covid is airborne, open a window
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been on a lot of our minds this past year as we navigate being in the midst of a viral pandemic that travels through exhalations, talking, singing, [...]
A Holistic Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
In sixteen years of hanging out with feet I've seen my share of plantar fasciitis and other painful foot conditions. Let me walk you through the most common risk factors I see [...]
Ventilation in the Wellness Studio
What's the owner of a wellness studio to do when an airborne virus turns into a pandemic? I've asked myself this question sooo many times, read through hundreds of research papers [...]
Eat the Weeds
Last Fall I enrolled in the East West School of Planetary Herbology to complete the herbal training I started a couple decades ago. My assignment for the lesson on Using Foods as Medicine [...]
Why is my foot pain worse around ovulation?
Estrogen influences the musculoskeletal system in several ways: strengthening bone mass, assisting in building muscle mass and strength, and decreasing stiffness in the tendons and ligaments. The first two are great: strong [...]
Essential Oils in the Navel?
Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential oils to heal mind, body, and spirit, is one of my favorite things. I love that thousands of my clients have found these powerful, aromatic plants [...]