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Writing about bodies, movement, and the work that changes both
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Structure and Awareness
Feldenkrais + Structural Integration
2 of 24 posts
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Anatomy Trains
Your body's fascial lines
4 of 14 posts
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The Modern Body
How modern life reshapes your structure
4 of 12 posts
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Movement Ed vs. Training
Why the distinction matters
3 of 12 posts
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Strength Redefined
What real strength looks like
3 of 10 posts
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SI vs. Massage
Understanding the difference
3 of 8 posts
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Practitioner Collaboration
For movement professionals
3 of 8 posts
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What I Learned Working on Combat Veterans in Ukraine
March 16, 2026
Working alongside master practitioner Sharon Wheeler in Ukraine, I provided structural integration for combat veterans with amputations. What I learned about scar tissue, trauma, and the body's resilience changed how I practice.
Preventive Health for Active Adults: Why Structural Integration Belongs in Your Toolkit
March 12, 2026
You eat well, exercise, and stay active. But if you're not addressing your structural health, you're missing a critical piece of the prevention puzzle.
Being of Service: Taking Your Structural Integration Practice Into the World
March 5, 2026
I gave a webinar for Anatomy Trains about my volunteer work in Ukraine. Here are the 5 lessons that changed my practice.
How to Stay Mobile After 60: It's Not Too Late to Move Better
March 9, 2026
Your 60s are not too late. Learn how structural integration helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and keep you moving freely.
How to Stay Mobile After 50: What Your Body Actually Needs
March 2, 2026
Your 50s bring real changes to connective tissue, recovery, and balance. Learn why mobility matters more than ever.
How to Stay Mobile After 40: A Structural Integration Perspective
February 24, 2026
After 40, fascial adhesions accumulate, recovery slows, and old injuries resurface. Learn how structural integration can reset decades of accumulated patterns.
Radical Empathy: What Working with Trauma Survivors Taught Me About Bodywork
February 14, 2026
Working with combat veterans who've lost limbs taught me that the most powerful thing a practitioner can offer isn't technique. It's presence.
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Explained: What It Is and How It Works
February 10, 2026
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI) is based on Tom Myers' myofascial meridian model. A clear explanation of what it is and how it works.
Why I Volunteer My Structural Integration Skills in War Zones
February 7, 2026
Structural integration isn't just for wellness clients. Here's why I take my skills to Ukraine and how it's changed my practice.
Is Structural Integration Worth It? An Honest Assessment
February 3, 2026
Structural integration isn't cheap. The 12-Series is $3,000. Here's an honest look at the investment, what results to expect, and who gets the most value.
Why Does My Back Pain Keep Coming Back?
January 27, 2026
If your back pain returns after every treatment, the problem might not be your back at all. Structural patterns, not just muscles, are the real issue.
What Is Fascia and Why Does It Matter for Your Body?
January 20, 2026
Fascia is the connective tissue web that wraps every muscle, bone, and organ in your body. Learn what it does and why it matters for your posture and pain.
Structural Integration vs Chiropractic: Which Approach Is Right for You?
January 13, 2026
Structural integration and chiropractic both address the body's structure, but their approaches are fundamentally different. Compare the two.
Structural Integration vs Massage: What's the Real Difference?
January 6, 2026
People assume structural integration is just deep tissue massage. It's not. Here's what actually makes them different.
Santa Cruz Personal Training Prices 2025: What to Expect
December 16, 2025
Complete guide to personal training costs in Santa Cruz. Compare rates, understand pricing factors, and learn how to get the best value.
Best Outdoor Training Spots in Santa Cruz: A Personal Trainer's Guide
December 14, 2025
Discover the best outdoor workout locations in Santa Cruz. From West Cliff Drive to DeLaveaga Park.
How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Santa Cruz: Complete Guide 2025
December 10, 2025
Expert guide to finding the right personal trainer in Santa Cruz. What certifications matter, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask.
Personal Training vs. Group Classes in Santa Cruz: Which Is Right for You?
December 2, 2025
Comparing personal training and group fitness classes in Santa Cruz. Pros, cons, and costs of each.
When Discomfort Becomes Normal: The Hidden Tension We Carry
November 20, 2025
Your body adapts to misalignment so gradually that you stop noticing the tension. Learn what it feels like to let it go.
When Tech Changes Our Posture: Understanding the Hidden Cost of Our Digital Lives
November 11, 2025
We spend 6+ hours daily on screens. The biomechanics of forward head posture and evidence-based interventions that actually work.
Your Phone is Reshaping Your Skeleton (And We Can Do Better)
November 2, 2025
Technology is literally changing people's bodies. How your fascia adapts to screen time and why text neck is about more than just your neck.
Why Training with Rock is Different: The Power of Integrating Structure and Movement
October 4, 2025
A fundamentally different approach that combines Structural Integration and Movement Education to break free from pain patterns.
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