Taking a break doesn’t make you lazy!
Every Thursday, I walk the mile to my Dad’s office so we can have lunch together. But on a recent Thursday, I found myself at my computer working before our lunch session instead of my usual coaching and workout. I ended up getting a lot of work done in the 90 mins or...Do this to feel awesome every single day
What if when the alarm went off in the morning, instead of dreading the day, you rolled out of bed ready to go?You started your cup of tea (or coffee or hot chocolate or lemon water or water) and grabbed your journal to jot down the 3 things you’re most excited...Got back pain? Try these 3 things for relief.
When your back hurts, moving without pain feels impossible. When I got hurt this summer, the only way I could move was if I pretended I had a broomstick tied to my back – aka not at all. If it wasn’t for my weirdly dexterous toes, my socks, purse, and cell phone...Is there ever a “right” time?
One of the most common things I hear from potential clients is that they would focus on their self-care but have to wait until the “kids are older” or “off to college”. As the proud mom of two fur babies, I can’t say I totally understand because my animal children are...What does being strong really mean?
Strength is… // Never wondering if your body will get you where you want to go. // Not questioning if you’ll finish the hike with a smile on your face, or drag yourself out on sheer willpower. // Never spending 3 days on the couch paying for the fun you had roller...How to stop making excuses and take action
It wasn’t until the third trip around the block that I finally gave up and went home. I had a rare morning off and had planned my entire day around getting my butt into a yoga class at a neighborhood studio. But apparently, it was also trash day, which if you live in...How to treat an ankle sprain
The moment you step off a curb and your ankle makes a horrible crunching noise is the worst. Literally, the worst. Because you know that nothing good is coming from that awful noise. Rainbows, sparkles and unicorns aren’t about to appear out of thin air. All you’ve...Not going to PT school was the best decision I’ve ever made
I pretty much knew medical school was a no-go when the application asked “What’s the last book you read?” and all I had was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 😳 So I doubled down and refocused my efforts on PT school. I’d already been through physical...Everything Changes Once You’ve Held a Brain
In 2013, I did something super weird. I spent $2000 to spend a week with a brilliant teacher in a room full of cadavers. At the time, this was the most expensive training (outside of college) I had taken. And unlike college or yoga training, there was absolutely no...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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