Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Cysts

As a manual therapist, I treat people and their tissues, not their medical conditions. I work in partnership with people by using a listening touch and working with the body’s own intelligence. You’re more than your symptoms. As a manual therapist, my goal...
Low Ferritin Part 2 Restoring Iron Reserves

Low Ferritin Part 2 Restoring Iron Reserves

A few people asked what protocol I’m following to correct my anemia. Keep in mind, this is a protocol specific to my body. Writing about what I’m doing helps me to organize my thoughts and keep me on track. You should consult a health care practitioner to figure out...
Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency

Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency

Normal vs Optimal Back in 2014, I started feeling more tired than usual and was having difficulty concentrating. So, my doctor (ND) checked my iron and ferritin (storage form of iron) levels and ran a CBC (complete blood count). Lab reference ranges have a much wider...
Visceral Manipulation™ The Thorax

Visceral Manipulation™ The Thorax

As of June 2015, I’ve completed the fourth level of Visceral Manipulation™ (VM4) training through the Barral Institute. In VM 4, we learned techniques for the thoracic cavity (lungs, heart, pleura, diaphragm) and for the cervical fascia, ribs, clavicles, esophagus,...