Quick Overview: This is part 2 of 4 discussing respiratory illness Included today are: Why early respiratory illness affects posture, strength, and behaviorâand what can still change. The long-term movement impacts from childhood illnesses are realâeven years later. Understanding the invisible impacts to upper body development from an early respiratory event. Early-Life Respiratory Bugs Are […]
Tis the Season for Coughs, Colds, Flu, and Pneumonia I write about movement ⌠so how the heck do respiratory illnesses tie into movement issues? Bottom line: after youâve been sick, your body will always find a way to keep you breathing. (Itâs kind of essential!) But you may not realize the physical and structural […]
Welcome to 2026! Thanks for being here and sharing in this journey of learning about how the body moves! Over the past months and years, weâve explored the many ways muscle coordination gets disrupted â and how the BridgingÂŽ process uniquely offers a gentle, quick, and lasting reset allowing you to get back to your […]
Snow, Being Active, and Your Muscles Have you had a chance to be out playing in the snow? This is the season to rediscover your inner child, and enjoy the magic that snow and winter activities bring! Me, I’ve been out a couple of times with my snow shoes. The time in the pristine woods […]
As I was running the 5k at a comfortable pace (at my 13:30 minutes per mile pace, lol) in the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot this year, my mind wandered. Suddenly, I was back in high school â trying to run a mile. Then back in 5th grade â struggling through the 50-yard dash. In those moments, […]
Last week at the Medical Fitness Association annual conference, I had the privilege of hearing some of the newest insights in fitness â especially around aging and wellness. Yes, I was also there sharing my own findings about how life events and medical procedures derail our ability to move freely. (If you missed it, I […]
Are Medical Procedures Interfering with Your Movement? We’ve all had them — some of us more than others. From the âroutineâ (blood draws, IVs) to the major (C-sections, appendix removal, knee replacements). I write about staying active and pain-free, so why am I writing about medical procedures? Because EVERY SINGLE ONE â large or small […]
Are You Exercising the Best Way for Lifelong Health? One of the most common questions I hear after a BridgingÂŽ session is: âNow that I can move ⌠what should I do next?â The simple answer: stay active. But if youâre like most people, you want more: â More strength to keep up with kids […]
The hidden impact of biopsies and skin procedures on your muscles Most of us expect the scars from dermatology procedures to heal and fade over time. What we donât expect is how these procedures can quietly disrupt our muscles, leading to changes in strength, posture, and even joint health over the years. As we age, […]
Kids Fall Afterward, Do They Just Need Time to Heal, or a Reset? We all know kids fall â a lot! Whether itâs learning new skills, testing limits, or being goaded into taking risks by friends, falling is part of childhood. Younger kids fall because they havenât yet developed a sense of boundaries or safety. […]