by Alexandra Ellis | Jun 8, 2016 | Main Blog, Posture, Self-Care Fix, Video |
Cars and the freedom they provide us are a huge part of American culture. In many cities, including LA, public transportation is not a viable option to get you around the vast city. If you’re like me, you may be spending 10-13 hours a week in the car – and your...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 31, 2016 | Main Blog, Mobility, Wellness |
Medical imaging is a technology that has saved countless lives through its ability to allow healthcare professionals to see the structures beneath the skin. But what about the additional information it also captures, such as the bulging disks and tears that might not...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 24, 2016 | Main Blog, Posture, Wellness |
With phrases like “sitting is the new smoking” floating about the internet, many people (myself included) have turned to standing workstations as an alternative. I enjoy my standing desk because it allows me to productively fidget (aka dance) while working. I also...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 17, 2016 | Main Blog, Posture, Wellness |
You’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and are ready to ditch your chair for a standing desk. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to have a standing workstation – look no further. Here’s how to make your very own DIY Standing Desk! A 2013...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 10, 2016 | Main Blog, Posture, Wellness |
You may have heard the claims that standing instead of working is going to make a world of difference for your body, but what’s the point of a standing desk? My first foray into working full time wreaked havoc on my body. In a matter of days I was suffering from...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 3, 2016 | Main Blog, Mobility, Therapy Balls |
Do you have jaw pain? Does your jaw click, snap, pop or crack when you talk, eat or open your mouth? Do you have recurring neck or shoulder pain that you can’t quite put a finger on the cause? Your jaw muscle, the masseter, is one of the most frequently used muscles...
by Alexandra Ellis | Apr 28, 2016 | Life, Main Blog, Mental Wellness, Wellness |
I recently spent two weeks in Spain for my honeymoon, which was fantastic for many reasons (mostly churros and croissants) but surprising in one way I did not expect. I brought self-care tools of every size (therapy balls and voodoo floss), expecting to have aches and...
by Alexandra Ellis | Apr 4, 2016 | Main Blog, Mobility, Therapy Balls |
When first introduced to therapy balls and myofascial self-release, the question is often asked, “When should I roll? Before or after exercise?” The truth is that your self-care routine can (and should) happen both before and after you workout. Before a workout,...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 15, 2016 | Main Blog, Mobility, Therapy Balls, Video |
We spend more time than ever on tech devices that continue to get smaller and smaller. While it’s great to have a super computer in your purse, your forearm, wrist and hands might have a different opinion. How often are your hands empty? No purse, cell phone, holding...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 8, 2016 | Main Blog, Mobility, Strength |
What if i told you that plantar fasciitis was not caused by flat feet, but flab feet? A 2014 survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) found that of 1,000 US adults ages 18 and older, 77% had experienced foot pain, but only a third of those would...