Massage, Bodywork, & Movement, By Shelly Conner-Joseph

After my surgery, I drank at least 2 cups of this daily. I was back to work within 2 weeks! I credit this as being a great help.

This is a very interesting read. We have all suffered a trauma of some kind. It does not matter if it is big, like a shooting, a crash, a sudden loss of a loved... one, etc., or an unkindness from peers. It is a trauma. The brain and body will have to try to deal with it, and often it does not. In clinic I see this often, and while I am not a Psychotherapist, I hold space for clients while they breathe and try to process if possible. I myself have gone through this with the sudden loss of my beloved Pop. This year marks 5 years since his passing and the pain is real. My body went through a shock and I am still working on the health issues that arose from this. If you are having pain, that hip, or shoulder, that just won’t get better, or unresolved health issues that won’t go away, or can’t be figured out, your tests all come back fine, consider looking deeper. If you have suffered a trauma there is help available. Deep Controlled Breathing is a big help. Yoga, Tai Chi, is another, massage and bodywork is also useful in helping the body and mind to release the trauma and emotions. I for one will be getting this book, both to better help my clients and myself. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

Here is a great example and explanation of muscles that have become imbalanced. What I do as a therapist is to assess and test to identify these muscles, make c...orrections, then get you set up with an in home exercise program to reinforce the new alignment and integration of balancing those muscles. It involves work from both the therapist and the client/patient, we act as a team. Together we can re-establish that balance and get you out of pain and stronger than before. If you are tired of working with people who say they can help you, but the treatment falls short, feel free to contact me at Massage Bodywork & Movement. Working together we can help your body achieve balance and get rid of your pain. See more

This is an amazing breakthrough for type 1 diabetics.

Rethink that Cortisone shot...

This is the best truth about what I do! I am a facilitator! I give your body the best chance it has to heal itself by balancing it!

So very true, but hard to remember when you are living it. I remember days and times like this. It was not easy. Motherhood is a challenge to be sure. Ask for ...help if help is there, find friends to help and share the load, take care of yourself first, so you can care for others, spend time outside with your children any time you can, it will make a difference for everyone. Teach them to breathe. Lots of hugs, laughter, and remember it is a time and season that is very short, even though it feels endless! Ask for help, other mothers are feeling the same as you! Share the load! See more

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Babies NEED tummy time! At 11 months old, this little cutie should have a nicely rounded head, developed S curves in his neck and low back, and flexible legs th...at move in and out of various sitting positions. But, largely due to lack of time on his tummy and OVERUSE of "baby containers" such as bouncy seats, swings, and car seat carriers that go from car to grocery store to restaurant, he has positional plagiocephaly (flat skull) a big ol' C curve in his spine preventing him from getting on hands and knees to crawl, and hips and legs so tight he can't even straighten his knees! And these are only the outwardly visible problems...too much pressure on baby's spine and vision centers of the brain from lying on their backs are detrimental to development! So....tummy time, tummy time, tummy time! Do it! ADDITIONAL INSIGHT: Tummy time IS absolutely important for development! It doesn't have to be on the floor, but can be on the caregiver's chest, supported over their lap or bent knees, or on a nursing pillow for younger babies. Many of the comments we've read are stating babies shouldn't be placed in "unnatural" positions or those they can get out of. As developmental therapists, we specialize in the timeline of babies moving from the flexion posture (fetal position) through anti-gravity extension. The ONLY "natural" position for a baby is flexion. If you lay an infant on their back, i.e. In extension their arms flail and they think they're falling (this is the Moro reflex) and is why we swaddle babies to keep their arms and legs tucked in close like they were in the womb. The flexion tummy time provides is in fact very safe and natural. We urge you to find a specialist in your area if your baby struggles with reflux and isn't tolerating tummy time that can help develop strategies that will promote being off of their backs. AGAIN, this post is directed to parents and caregivers of babies who are typically developing and not those with special needs or other medical diagnoses. The baby in the picture fits this description. It is not meant to be judgmental but informative on what CAN happen. We are so pleased that it has opened up conversation between parents and health care providers to help prevent these issues from occurring. See more

Take care of yourself first, so you can be better to take care of others. This also includes Bodywork! When you have pain and dysfunction, it’s hard to continu...e caring for others. Schedule your appointment today for a free consultation. See my number in my bio and schedule your time. Take the time for you! See more