It was the end of a long, rather blah workday in early March, most likely a Wednesday. I was not excited about attending an evening seminar at the University of Vermont Department of Physical Therapy devoted to the topic of photobiomodulation, a term which describes...
In our nation, acceptance, open-mindedness, new ideas and knowledge abound, and despite all the stereotypes of Western medicine, the U.S. health care system exhibits these qualities as well. I think it is appropriate to tell you right here and now that I have been...
Yes, I’ve got a brand new website and I am totally excited about it. I will tell you more about it in a minute. But I need to tell you all the story, because I think it’s a good one. This website reflects the hard work of a year of craziness and big changes in my...
Author’s note: The tree of life is a powerful symbol of protection and healing in many cultures and religions and is worn by many health care professionals. It symbolizes life, renewal, and energy, the connection of all forms of creation, and the cyclical nature of...
This is actually a disturbingly common story: My new patient entered my clinic. She was in her late 50s or early 60s and had a pleasant, friendly demeanor, sweet and a little shy. Judging from her appearance, she does not take very good care of herself. Her stringy,...
I am a physical therapist who uses the technique of myofascial release in my practice. I would not say that it encompasses the majority, or even half of the manual techniques that I use, and I still default to many traditional manual techniques and forms of joint and...
