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“It’s all in your head” | Recognizing the Impact of the Medical System on Children with Chronic Pain
When children and teens (and adults!) have invisible illnesses that are subjective, such as chronic pain, it can be…
“Spring Cleaning” According to Traditional Asian Medicine
It’s still cold here in Los Angeles ─ there’s even snow on the ground in Southern California ─ but…
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique | Reduce Anxiety Fast in 5 Minutes
This is a wonderful short practice to reduce worry and anxiety fast. First sit with back straight, feet…
6 Ways to Maintain Physical Therapy Progress Away from Home
Doing physical therapy exercises at home is crucial to recovering from and rehabilitating many injuries and conditions. We are…
A Loving-Kindess Meditation for Connection
1. Sit comfortably, legs uncrossed unless you’re on a cushion.Hands resting on thighs, chair arms, table or other furniture….
A Multi-Tool: The Gift of a Knife
My daughter asked for a knife this year as a holiday gift—at least, I thought of it as a…
A Short Body Scan to Cultivate Mindfulness
This practice is excellent for relaxing your body and focusing your mind. It just takes a few minutes and…
A Simple Introduction to Epigenetics: How Our Genes Influence Our Health
Definition by the CDC: Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect…
Abdominal and Musculoskeletal Pain: What to Know
Abdominal discomfort and musculoskeletal pain are more connected than you might think—your posture, breathing, and gut health all play…
Active-Alert Hypnosis: How Movement Enhances Trance and Relaxation
“Yoooouuuuu are getting veeeeery sleeeeepy….” Many people associate that kind of direction, along with a swinging pocket watch, with…
Acupressure For Headaches
What is Acupressure? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), some channels flow through your body called “meridians.” Energy or…
Addressing Fears and Concerns About Getting Better with Physical Therapy for Teens and Young Adults Suffering from Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be challenging and overwhelming. It can affect every aspect of a teen’s or young…