Cold Weather + Your Spine

Cold Weather + Your Spine

Winter is here, and the change in weather takes a toll on the body for sure! The cold, dry air can affect your sinuses, your bones, muscles, circulation and energy levels. Have you ever considered how the cold weather affects your spine? I’ve got a few very simple...
The Pelvis and how it affects the rest of the body

The Pelvis and how it affects the rest of the body

I think of fall as a “back to school” time even if I’m not actually in school. I always like to either take a class in a new skill or at least read a book about a new topic. And that’s what I did! I just got back from another ELDOA training where we learned all...
Getting Started with Pilates and ELDOA

Getting Started with Pilates and ELDOA

Hello Friends! Good movements = good health! Did you know that your body needs to move for optimal health? Maintaining strength, mobility and flexibility in all of our joints – even the small ones – is important for overall balance and well being, and can...
What is ELDOA?

What is ELDOA?

ELDOA is an acronym in French, which in English would translate as LOADS (Longtitudinal Osteo Articular Decoaptation Stretches). ELDOAs are specific positions that put tension on the fascial lines (the tension is created by your own muscle strength) of the body in...
What is Urban Wellness?

What is Urban Wellness?

UrbanWellness is a name that represents what I wanted to offer myself and my students at a time when, after living in the city for years, I realized I really need nature on a regular basis to feel balanced and healthy. Even though I teach exercise, more than anything...