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For years, I was taught the simple rule: ice for injuries, heat for aches. But in my decades of working with the body, exploring trauma, and experimenting with healing methods around the world, I’ve learned it’s not that simple. Both heat and cold have their place—and using them wisely can change how quickly and deeply your body recovers.

As therapists, bodyworkers, somatic practitioners, or healers, we often find ourselves standing at the brink of someone else’s pain—navigating it with empathy, curiosity, and clinical expertise. We’ve been trained to listen, to regulate, and to equip our clients with tools for healing. We delve into trauma theory, study the latest neuroscience, and master various techniques to guide others through their journeys.

This time of year has always meant something deeper to me. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent decades working with pain — physical, emotional, ancestral — and I’ve learned to listen closely to the rhythms of the body and the seasons. July is not just about warmth and sunlight. It’s about melting what’s been frozen, thawing what’s been braced for too long, and listening to what your nervous system is truly asking for. And often… It’s not asking for more effort. It’s asking for release.

There’s a particular kind of silence that enters the treatment room when someone is burned out. It's not restful. It’s hollow. And it’s familiar—not just in my clients, but in myself and in the colleagues I’ve mentored over the decades. As body-based therapists, we’re trained to listen to the body, but we’re rarely taught to listen to our early signs of depletion or how deeply trauma threads itself into the patterns of burnout.

Learn about the profound benefits of castor oil as expounded by a knowledgeable clinician with extensive experience.

At one point in my early twenties, I was a complex patient who had chronic conditions trying many treatments and therapies and then discovering underneath all of it were traumas. This led to 25 years of trying to understand the complexity of trauma and many of our "diseases".

We all get sick; it's something that comes with when you have a family, kids, and work with people. But what I have learned over time is that it does not have to last for as long as some are experiencing if you know what to do, especially when the first symptoms appear.

As a pain expert and Shiatsu therapist with over 25 years of experience, I've witnessed the debilitating effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on many individuals (Including health practitioners & therapists)

One thing I am sure of is that mindful touch is highly essential for recovery, healing and growth. You see human beings need touch like flowers/plants need water. With Isolation and physical distancing you are taking a big factor out in the equation of our well – being. That’s why the rates of suicide, abuse, addiction and mental illness are skyrocketing

The winter holidays are a season of joy, celebration, and connection, but they can also bring stress, overindulgence, and exhaustion. Balancing festive cheer with self-care is essential to maintain your health and well-being. By prioritizing your bodymind connection, you can enjoy the season while staying energized and grounded. Here are ten expert wellness tips to help you navigate the holidays with ease.

In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress and trauma have become ubiquitous, often leaving a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. When the body is under prolonged stress, it depletes essential vitamins and minerals at an accelerated rate, disrupting various physiological processes.

Discover the hidden potential of the lymphatic system as a key player in healing.