Trying something new can be daunting.  I get out of my comfort zone every April.  I know when the Forsythia starts to bloom, it’s time to dust off my learning skills and experience something new.  It doesn’t matter what it really is.  The important thing is I’m enjoying discovery and adventure. Living in upstate New York, I live the four seasons.  Coming from the south, I thought I lived the four seasons.  And, actually, I don’t think I really did.  Then, living in Venezuela, I learned about living with 2 seasons:  rainy and dry. Because I chose to liv ..read more

We go to physical therapy because we want to get to the other side – of whatever the situation is. Maybe you’ve been in an accident. Maybe you just realized that your neck won’t move right. Maybe you just finally looked in the mirror and your left shoulder and your right shoulder don’t match – at all. Whatever the reason, physical therapy takes a commitment.  It means going to two appointments weekly with homework between the sessions. Some people go to their physical therapy sessions and do their homework and things seem to just go right. I’ve gone to physical therapy sessions several ..read more

To be honest, things are becoming more and more confusing as the days go along.  Every time I greet a friend or neighbor or anyone, for that matter, she talks to me as if we are all lost. And, maybe we are. It’s hard-to-impossible to figure out sometimes where this year is headed.  Some of my friends and acquaintances are solving their dilemma by simply not reading papers or watching TV. Others choose their channels with care, blocking out everything that seems to be problematic. Still others are becoming information junkies, focusing their lives on a particular channel offering in ..read more

You and I are constantly bombarded with conflicting information about our health.  What’s good.  What’s bad.  We’re complex beings.  Good health involves our bodies physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  You may not agree with all the information on these pages.  But, for me, these words resonate with the truth. For me, good health comes down to 7daily habits: Not Smoking is Essential. I put this habit first because it has a tendency to make people angry when they hear about not smoking or read about not smoking.  So, I’m just getting it out t ..read more

Following is a selection of things you can do minimize and defray unraveling.  This list offers ways to give yourself and others relief right now.   ENJOY! Try not to do everything at once. Give your best self to the world. Create your best-ever to-do list.  Be sure it includes helping you chart your path. Have fun along the way. Learn something new. See things through the eyes of a child. Make sleep a first priority. If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. Don’t jump to conclusions. Drink lots of water. Let some good news into your life everyday. Toss out old guilt. Believ ..read more

  Your feet reveal the state of your health.  They reveal physical problems in other parts of your body. Often, the problems we experience with our feet relate to problems in other parts of the body. Our feet reflect our lives:  what we eat, what we drink,   how we exercise, how well we sleep. Tense feet may reflect tension in other parts of your body. Limp feet indicate poor muscle tone. Cold, blue, or red feet indicate poor circulation. Sweaty feet suggest hormonal problems. Swollen feet suggest a trip to a physician is in order. Corns, blisters, and ingrown toen ..read more

Reduced to a basic practice, reflexology works with zone therapy.  So, this chart is the one I’m displaying first. If you feel that your life is too complicated for reflexology, try massaging your feet and observing where you feel soreness or sensitivity.  Rather than feeling you even need to know how you experience these points, just knowing where they are on your feet is enough. Foot reflexology sessions relax, balance, detox, and heal your entire body. Reflexology brings about homeostasis – a body balance that is important for your health. Reflex areas in your feet correspond to ..read more

This year, my daughter and I gave my spouse an iPad for a holiday gift.  We were all excited.  Barry is now going to get to enjoy connecting with the world while sitting in his recliner with his feet up. This piece of modern technology is a win for all of us.  He’s enjoying the world and I’m enjoying seeing his feet elevated! Technology makes so much of his daily experience:  he is constantly on the phone, checking emails and social media pages, typing reports and filling out forms. He is also continually absorbing electromagnetic waves from his electronic equipment. Now ..read more

When I first studied massage therapy at PMTI, I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of things that make up the healthy human body.  There are, for example, over 600 muscles. From the beginning of this class in 1980, I have never stopped studying and learning about the human body, its wellbeing, and its health.  Not even for a moment. The question looming over all the studies, classes, and courses is this:  What is the definition of healthy? As a healer, my goal is to be a conduit for your healing.  I am not here to change your story.   And, I certainly cannot def ..read more

Three  healing anchors and spiritual weight loss over the holidays really help the situation.  Really. Welcome to the holidays – December 2023 edition.  They come around every year.  Are you feeling “burned out” by all the activities, not only in your life, but in the lives of those around you?    There are things you can do – things we can all do: We know ahead that the holidays are coming – with all their frustrations, confusions, and time crunches. WEEKLY HEALING SESSIONS Schedule some weekly healing sessions.  If budget is a factor, learn Reiki and excha ..read more