Is Sensitization a Driver of Your Chronic Symptoms?
The short answer is YES. In this research review article titled "The Neurobiology of Central Sensitization the researchers state: "Features of central sensitization have been identified in nearly all chronic…
Proving How Information Can Affect You Negatively
Check out this randomized control study that really showed the power of information given by a doctor can have very real negative effects on the patient. This is called the nocebo effect.
In this…
Emotional Awareness & Expression- Upcoming February Group Class
Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy (EAET) has been shown in 4 different studies to be an effective treatment choice for different types of problematic physical symptoms. Dr. Howard Schubiner…
Let it Be: Mindful Acceptance down-regulates pain & negative emotion
This is the title of a study put forth by Tor Wager, who was the lead researcher in the Boulder back pain study that showed how powerful pain re-processing therapy was in reducing chronic back pain. In…
Chronic Pain is a Central Nervous System Issue
Chronic pain and other chronic symptoms are not typically the same as acute pain or symptoms. The difference being chronic stuff is more likely to be driven the brain and nervous system (CNS) vs. the local…
Group Sessions Continue in December
The weekly group somatic sessions roll into December starting this Wednesday from 8:30am-10am west coast California time. They will be recorded if you can't make them live. It's a good opportunity to learn…
Using Mindfulness to Reduce Chronic Symptoms
Mindfulness is one tool everyone with chronic pain or chronic symptoms should learn to use on a daily basis. The way you approach your symptoms can have a big impact on the severity of them. This study…
Interviewed by Jen Johnson @ Thought by Thought Healing
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jen Johnson at Thought by Thought Healing. I dive in a little more about why and how I transitioned from being 'physical' therapist to a being a more holistic…
Anxiety From A Different Angle
Anxiety is one of the biggest emotions I see that creates physical symptoms in the body. Anxiety feels the same as fear but the major difference we always need to remember is that anxiety is not real fear.…
Interview On ‘The Steady Coach Channel’
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dr. Yonit Arthur, Aud, known as 'The Steady Coach'. We had a great discussion about the mind-body connection, emotions, and stress and how they play into physical…
