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The Camino: Part 2

It’s really interesting how you almost form a little group with the people who walk the camino with you. I got the opportunity to walk with Vern, his parole officer Carl, and a german sheppard. Vern was sentenced to walk to camino for the criminal activity of stealing cars as a minor in Belgium. TheContinue reading “The Camino: Part 2”

Arm compression wrapping

I wanted to demonstrate compression wrapping in a video. I made this video with my colleague, Dr. Kayte PT, DPT. Compression wrapping is a motor skill just like braiding your hair or learning how to write in cursive. It takes a lot of practice, but is very doable. Please note you should seek medical clearanceContinue reading “Arm compression wrapping”

The Camino: Part 1

The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage that has been happening since the 9th century from the Prynese mountains in France to the coast of Spain. It has been used as a spiritual and religious journey, a penance for crimes commited, and a quest for healing of those afflicted by leprosy and various other maladies.Continue reading “The Camino: Part 1”

Oil that beautiful machine

What happens if you don’t oil your car? It might break down. What happens if you don’t change your air filters in your home regularly? Your AC may work less efficiently or break. What happens if you don’t wash your clothes? You will have no clean clothes to wear or will become like Linus withContinue reading “Oil that beautiful machine”

Change as a Process

TGIM! I got the opportunity to return to work as a physical therapist today for the first time in weeks due to quarantine of COVID. I felt very excited because: 1. I got to see other people and I’m an extrovert. 2. It felt good to return to some semblance of structure and 3. IContinue reading “Change as a Process”

A primer on manual lymphatic drainage

My first bout of treatment with Julie was in a private room. At the beginning of our session, I would disrobe and lie under a sheet. She would enter the room and begin manual lymphatic drainage. Manual lymphatic drainage: a massage technique that is usually focused at moving the skin to increase the efficiency ofContinue reading “A primer on manual lymphatic drainage”

Your epidermis is showing :)

General skin care tips: Daily, wash all your body with a loofa or washcloth to remove bacteria and dead skin cells. I’m talking between your toes, around your toe nails, everywhere. Dry your skin throughly. Apply a low pH lotion. Acidic enviroments decrease bacteria counts on skin; very helpful for individuals who have increased riskContinue reading “Your epidermis is showing :)”

Neuroplasticity and Body Image

I remember standing on a train at the airport when someone said to me, “What’s wrong with your leg?” I remember my chest feeling like it was caving in, my shoulders rounding over, closing my eyes a little longer than usual to prevent my tears, everything within my body and mind wanting to hide, andContinue reading “Neuroplasticity and Body Image”

A primer on treatment.

I’m so incredibly grateful for Julie, the physical therapist who treated me. She has a very gentle and healing presence. In fact, I decided to be a physical therapist because she helped me. Physical therapy really helped me. After wondering around for two years being told to keep my legs up, I was hungry forContinue reading “A primer on treatment.”

Infections… annoying

One thing that can really ruin a vacation or weekend plans includes getting an infection. Learning about what causes an infection lands a little too lightly until it happens. The first time I got an infection, I was attending a party- high heels, tea length dress, the sha-bang. Waiting outside for the door to open,Continue reading “Infections… annoying”