I recently went to Mexico with a group of my friends with the intention of unplugging, resting, having some fun, and exploring a new place. I really like the ocean because it makes me feel very small in a good way. The awe of it’s waves and bigness reminds me I’m apart of something muchContinue reading “I get by with a little help from my friends.”
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Reflections of a Texas Snowstorm
There is a blizzard happening right now in Texas! It’s on the tail end of the COVID pandemic and I can clearly understand how control is a faccade we have in regards to many aspects our lives. This year we have had to pivot and shift as threats and perceived threats have come into focus.Continue reading “Reflections of a Texas Snowstorm”
Lymphedema Support Group!
This month I got to share my story of how I became a lymphedema therapist and some insights in my life due to having lymphedema. I spoke at the Texas chapter of Lymphedema Education and Research Network. I met so many other people who have had lymphedema, both primary and secondary and have dedicated time,Continue reading “Lymphedema Support Group!”
The middle way of exercise
I sometimes can be perfectionistic or critical in my life such as having high standards in physical therapy or needing to “be right”. I want “the best” deal on clothing that is really cute but also a good price, groceries, my rent, or appetizers at happy hour. I want my schedule to be perfect thatContinue reading “The middle way of exercise”
Meet Dr. Kayte PT, DPT
My interest in physical therapy began in high-school. I attended a summer camp of sorts geared towards students interested in the medical field. I toured medical schools, hospitals, participated in a public health symposium, ethical debates, and learned about different career paths. Physical therapy stood out to me as a combination of healthcare and coaching.Continue reading “Meet Dr. Kayte PT, DPT”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
The Lymph Lassie 