Magic? No, Science!
I had an online session with a new client recently. She was an equestrian and competed in dressage recreationally. She had a few complaints such as chronic pain in the balls of her feet, mid back c…
Going Viral
I have been creating video content for more than a decade. Mainly the videos are about various exercises, how to perform movements, how to assess the body, and the intricacies of human biomecha…
Stay Hydrated
We often hear how the average American lacks the proper amount of sleep. The same could be said about hydration. It does not matter which season we are in or how hot or cold the temperatu…
Parkinson’s Disease and Lower Leg Injuries
I used to teach an exercise class at a local hospital. It was called “Exercise for People Living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)”. It turned out to be a fascinating learning experience. Not…
COVID Silver Linings
Over the past three years our business has survived a global pandemic, a tsunami, tidal waves, massive flooding, extremely poor air quality due to woodland fires all over the state, a gov…
On the Road Again
Breaking away from your daily habit can often be frustrating, especially when it comes to regular exercise. Waking up and going for a run or hitting the gym does not take too much effort …
A Turn on the Path
You never know when a simple turn of events will grant you opportunities that you would never dream of occurring. This past weekend my daughter was scheduled to audition for a local playhouse but, …
Dana’s Weight Loss Journey — Featured Staff Member January 2021
I have been overweight most of my life, as a child, teen and adult. As a child I was a little chubby; baby fat, people would say. As a teen, a little more chubby; hormones, they would say. As …
Hearty Lentil Stew — Featured Recipe January 2021
Adapted from The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to finish
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
¼ c…
Dana’s Den January 2021
VITALITY: “the state of being strong and active; energy”
As I say good-bye to 2020 and look towards 2021, I reflect on the past and think ahead, with vitality and eagerness for the new year. I am …
Rocky’s Corner January 2021
Bodies & Businesses Adapt to Their Environment
I often speak at length about how amazing the human body is at adapting to any environment. Man can live at the deepest reaches of the oceans and…
Dana’s Den | December, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close this month, I cannot help but reflect back on this year with puzzlement. This pandemic has changed my perspective of the world on so many levels, including the effect …
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