Why Be Flat? My Honest Reasons for Skipping Reconstruction
This is so obvious to me, and yet when I'm out in the world, I still get questions. I don't mind them. Every person who has asked me has been genuinely listening — and I've been listening back. There's something about this conversation that invites real connection.
How do I start to meditate?
Most people I work with say the same thing when I mention mindfulness.
"I've tried meditation. I can't do it. My mind won't stop."
And I always say the same thing back: that's not a meditation problem.
Elbow Pain After Breast Cancer: When Orthopedic Pain Triggers Fear
About four weeks ago I started waking up with elbow aches. I roll out of bed, stand up, straighten my elbows — and they both ache.
I shake them out. Take a warm shower. And Feel better, wake up in the morning, same thing achy.
The armpit and axillary web
The arm pit is the crossroads of our upper extremity and trunk anatomy. We have big blood vessels and nerves passing through there.
Fascia: Why It Matters for Movement, Healing, and Well-Being
Fascia is a continuous connective tissue system that surrounds and connects muscles, organs, nerves, and vessels throughout the body. Rather than acting as isolated parts, the body functions as an integrated whole—and fascia is a key reason why.
Why I Bought a Joylux (and What I Tell Patients About Vaginal Estrogen)
I’m a physical therapist. I’m also a breast cancer survivor.And I’m going to say the quiet thing out loud: sex hurt—not aching, but burning.
What is intuitive healing? How to use your wisdom to heal yourself after Breast Cancer surgery.
Intuitive healing is the practice of tapping into the body's own knowing and using the guidance from the body's feedback to heal. This is a practice of deep listening to the body. We, humans, are all healers.
Chest Tightness after Mastectomy/Lumpectomy or Radiation
Chest tightness is one of the most common things women report post mastectomy. It is important to learn that stretching alone may not be enough.
How to BE HERE NOW? Trust your self.
There is one person in particular who I trust the most in my life. She is me.
There is no one I believe to be more capable to problem solve, to ask for help, to research, than future Sophia.
Joint Pain and Aromatase Inhibitors/Tamoxifen
6 months without estrogen, the ache is starting to creep into my joints. When my feet hit the ground in the morning, my heels and tiny toe bones give a little squeal saying HEYYYY!!!
Induced Menopause after Breast Cancer
We experience menopause together but different.
For you, estrogen is the savior, for me it’s the enemy.
How do I quiet my mind? Let your body be the boss.
Have you ever let yHave you ever let your body lead a moment? our body lead a moment?
As I was dancing last night at an event in my town, my body felt so free and happy.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
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