Sacro-iliac joint issues can be a real pain in the rear. This small join sits right at the bottom of the spin, where your pelvic bones (ilia) meet your sacrum. Protected by several sturdy ligaments and designed to be extremely stable, the SI joint is not capable of much movement. However, that teensy bit ofRead more about SI Joint Dysfunction[]

Restorative exercises is a full body, paradigm-shifting program designed to help you redefine your relationship to movement. Each shift opens up subtle and profound movement possibilities which, over time, build upon each other to radically reshape your body. How do we begin? The sum total of our movement history shows up in our stance, andRead more about Getting Started in Restorative Exercise[]

How many times have you been told to stand up straight, to not slouch? Probably a million, right? These days everyones noticing a tendency to hunch over computers, to jut the head forward, or more generally how common it is to hunch over with bad posture. The thing is, its not bad posture, and itsRead more about Hyperkyphosis: Why slouching is NOT the problem.[]

While I was at the gym last week, chatting about my history in the sport, one of my coaches asked “so, how do you fix a diastasis recti?” My first response was “oh my, there are so many things you can do!” I went into a short list right then and there, but that’s notRead more about How Do You Fix a Diastasis Recti?[]

There’s a lot of talk about squeezing more movement into your day, and of course, I love it. That’s what I’m all about. Standing desks and treadmills at your workstation are all the rage, and walking meetings are even becoming more common. The home fitness industry is booming, as are all sorts of gadgets forRead more about Dont Just Sit There![]

Did you know you can overstretch? Our body is held together by a continuous network of muscle and connective tissue. These amazing machines work together to distribute force and keep us moving. The mobility of our body is determined by the  by the range of motion allowed by our muscles and fascia. Our stability isRead more about Overstretching and Hypermobility[]

I want to share with you a radical idea, one that underpins all of my work.     Your size doesn’t matter. Your BMI, your weight, and even  the size of your pants says nothing about you. Not your health, not your attractiveness, and definitely not your worth. As the multi-billions dollar diet and fitness industry gearsRead more about Health at Every Size, Movement for All Bodies[]

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a systemic issue, and rarely caused by one event. While it is most common to experience pelvic floor issues after a physical trauma or giving birth, the dysfunction usually comes from an underlying and chronic imbalance that was hiding, unnoticed. Our bodies have the amazing ability to function well inRead more about Factors in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction[]

When people start talking with me about movement, it doesn’t take long before the pelvic floor comes up, especially if we’re anywhere near a trampoline. Pelvic floor issues are one of those open secrets in our society; many people have them but most (understandably) are nervous talking about it. It also doesn’t help thatRead more about Squats for Pelvic Floor Health[]

Two weeks ago I hiked 17 miles in the White Mountains, on some of the steepest and rockiest trails in the country. Wearing minimalist shoes, and with no opportunity to hike a smaller mountain in preparation, I summitted Mt. Washington, picking my way along the cairns that were shrouded by a thick cloud. Our bodyRead more about What I learned hiking in the White Mountains[]