Injuries happen, let’s face it so knowing how to best approach it ahead of time can make all the difference in your recovery. R.I.C.E has been replaced with “PEACE & LOVE” as the acronym for injury management. It was proposed
Let’s get one thing straight: your skin is not just a pretty outer layer — it’s your second largest organ (after your interstitium and your gut), and it works hard for you 24/7. So why do we treat it like
You ever catch yourself pulling or twisting your fingers like you’re trying to crack a code—or maybe just your knuckles? Turns out, that little habit might be more than just a nervous tick or your way of passing time during
Stubborn as a Mule? Maybe It’s Time to Give a Damn About Your Health Let’s be real—sometimes you want the result but not the work. You romanticize the idea of being fit, strong, and healthy, but the sweating, the sore
Unlocking the Power of Trigger Points: Your Key to Pain-Free Movement Have you ever felt a nagging knot in your muscles that just won’t go away, no matter how much you stretch? That, my friend, is a trigger point—one of
I put together this special follow-along video—a rare one for me, but necessary! Why? Because my own mother called me in dire need of relief, and I knew I had to help her (and YOU) with some of my favorite
When was the last time you truly assessed your body’s ability to move efficiently? If you’re experiencing stiffness, instability, or a decrease in flexibility, it may be time to incorporate Dynamic Assessment Drills into your fitness routine. What Are Dynamic
When life has you bent out of shape—literally—yoga might just be the remedy your spine is craving. The demands of daily life often leave our backs aching, hunched, or downright stiff. Thankfully, yoga props can swoop in like the unsung
From Beast Mode to Balance: Tonya’s Evolution in Massage Therapy Let’s take a moment to revisit the evolution of my massage therapy technique. Once upon a time, Tonya 5.0 operated in full beast mode—deep tissue intensity that tackled knots with
World Cancer Day: Strength, Nutrition, and the Fight Against Cancer Every year on February 4th, the world unites to recognize World Cancer Day, a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). This day is about more