Guest post by San Francisco-based Nutritionist, Bethany Pianca: We have all heard that staying hydrated is important. It is also widely known that the body is mostly made up of water (approximately...
What is Wellness?
Seems like everyone I know is a Wellness Coach these days. Sounds great, but what exactly does it mean? As much a buzzword in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry as local, organic,...
Pain IS the perfect excuse…
…to call your physical therapist. I get it. I’m the one who cleans the apartment BEFORE the housekeeper comes. But waiting to schedule because you’re in too much pain...
Suspension Training 101
You’ve probably seen the black and yellow “straps” hanging in your gym or, if you live in San Francisco, you’re just as likely to have seen them anchored to a stop sign...
Solving the Footstrike Puzzle
It seems that just about everyone has an opinion about running. A few years ago most of the questions I’d get were about the effect of running on joints. Now, the talk is focused on...
One size fits all? Part 2: What makes a good PT? Aren’t all therapists the same?
A good physical therapist… …invests in continuing education- While the majority of states require continuing education credit for continued licensure, some therapists complete only the...
One size fits all? Part 1: How to choose the best PT for you
I’ll never forget talking with a good friend who was looking for a physical therapist a few years ago. His doctor had given him a few local names but he wasn’t sure how to choose. ...
Alphabet Soup
Are more letters better? The question brings to mind the popular AT&T commercial currently airing which features a guy in his 30s sitting around a table in a classroom with a group of four kids. ...
Ah-ha moments
I had an ah-ha moment the other day. Ah-ha moments are interesting—I can’t predict when they’ll surface or how powerful they’ll be. The one thing I can always count...
Lessons Learned
This post has been a long time coming, and I’m not particularly sure why. Perhaps I was worried I might ruffle some feathers, but when I read the recent editorial by Jas Randhawa, DC and...