There is enormous power in a holistic approach to Physical Therapy and healing. Having been a physical therapist for over 29 years, I’ve treated clients using many therapies. And I’ve found that a synergistic approach, combining treatment modalities, often produces the most positive client outcomes. And noteworthy results are something I’ve seen time and again,Continue Reading »
Have you ever thought about the way you inhale and exhale and how it influences your wellness? For many of us, breathing is something we do unconsciously. By and large, most adults practice suboptimal breathing patterns with no conscious awareness of how it impacts them physically. When a client comes to my concierge physical therapy practice, IContinue Reading »
In healthcare, there’s lots of chatter about the vagus nerve and its relationship to physical, emotional, and psychological wellness. The public should always get curious and learn more when a topic is frequently discussed, as is the case here. Discovering the power of the vagus nerve can impact your health dramatically. What is the VagusContinue Reading »
Let’s face it, healthcare in America has its challenges. When it comes to physical therapy, in traditional clinics, insurance companies dictate the number of visits allowed for a particular condition. In that setting, your insurance coverage is shut off, sometimes long before a condition is fully addressed, which can lead to long-term problems. An unresolvedContinue Reading »
It’s a little-known fact that scars from surgery or trauma are often the root cause of chronic pain and dysfunction – even if the surgery or trauma was decades ago. No matter how old a scar is it can still be treated and healed. Let’s dive into the secrets of scars and unravel the mysteryContinue Reading »
Do you struggle with chronic back/neck pain, stress or anxiety?Have you tried chiropractic, acupuncture, massage or traditional physical therapy with minimal results or experienced only temporary relief ?Did your doctor prescribe medication which seems to make you tired along with adverse side affects? I understand your frustration completely! I’ve walked in your shoes! I struggled withContinue Reading »
I first wrote about creating healthy boundaries in 2015 with my blog Master 5 Powerful Ways to Create Emotional Boundaries. I had such an overwhelming response from women wanting to know more on how to set boundaries that I decided I needed to share this information. It is a huge topic that many women struggle with(yoursContinue Reading »
Foam Rolling the ITB(Iliotibial band) has become a popular technique to supposedly decrease tightness in the lateral leg/hip/knee region, increase mobility and decrease hip/knee pain. I see physical therapists , trainers, and healthcare practitioners prescribing the foam roll quite often for people with knee pain/hip problems. In addition, I see people at the gym constantly rollingContinue Reading »
Many of the patients I work with suffer from chronic back pain, stenosis, sciatica and disc pathology. I get asked this question quite often: “Martha should I rest my back until I’m feeling more mobile and I’m out of pain to start exercising again?” The answer is “NO”. Let me explain ……. If you are experiencing lower backContinue Reading »
Learn Powerful Tools to Stay Physically and Emotionally Fit after 40 I recently had the opportunity to speak with my colleague Dr. Dave Candy who is a Holistic Pain Specialist, physical therapist and owner of More 4 Life. He invited me to be his guest on his podcast. Listen to the whole podcast here: https://m4lpt.com/martha-tassinari/In this episode,Continue Reading »
