I was at acupuncture today and asked my acupuncturist to focus on relaxing my glute (butt) muscle. Funny huh? Well in this article I’m going to outline why excess tension in our glutes or core is not a good thing. …
If you’re pregnant this is for you… Chances are you have heard about perineal massage as a way to reduce the risk of perineal tearing during labor… I suggest pelvic floor muscle massage instead! Here is the difference and…
It’s my Birthday!! As I get a bit more into, dare I say it… “Midlife”… I find myself deeply reflective around my birthday. Instead of shopping, going for a pedicure or massage and heading out for a big celebration,…
Before I dive into the tips here is some background information… -Diastasis Recti, otherwise known as abdominal separation, is a natural part of a pregnancy carried to term -Over 60% of women will have natural healing of their diastasis…
I have had a daily meditation practice for over 4 years. In that time my meditation practice has had a lot of different rhythms, from long periods of very devoted meditation practices to 40 days of mala mantras, 120…
For the mom who is doing her absolute best but feels like she took 5 steps backwards today… For the mom who just worked all day only to come home to a cranky toddler and a house in shambles…
A movement snack is a concept I first heard from Lauren Ohayon, the founder of Restore Your Core. Surprise, surprise… It has nothing to do with eating but rather moving. Many moms find it challenging to find time for…
My work with pregnant women often leads to conversations around making layered and complex decisions. My clients often turn to me as a guide when one of the decisions is weighing heavy on their mind. When I receive these…
Every couple months I get a pregnant mama coming through my door that has tension throughout her body and belly. Usually she isn’t entirely aware of this tension and from what I have seen there isn’t one cause to…
This weekend my self-care needs and the activities I chose to do, fell into perfect alignment… Here’s what happened… It’s been a year since… I took a weekend getaway I took a prolonged pause I sat and was “unproductive”…