Theories of Injury and Healing part 1 (Video)

February 8, 2011

In this video, potentially speed up your healing by learning about hidden influences of involuntary protective muscle spasm and “Freeze Responses” that may be slowing down your recovery. PT Rachel Katz talks about Theories that guide rehabilitation including scar tissue, inflammation, weakness, lost mobility, arthritis, muscle spasm, and Somatic Experiencing applications in rehabilitation.

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How Trauma Releasing Skills of Somatic Experiencing Saved a Great Powder Day

January 28, 2011

We were having a blast skiing a Great Powder Day at Vail. It was the 3rd day of a big storm cycle, blue skies and endless tracks in 2 feet of light snow. Then my ski buddy and cousin got hurt. Using common sense, some medical know how (I am a Physical Therapist) and skills [...]

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Body Inventory for Stress Management (Video)

January 25, 2011

In this video, I take you through a stress reducing exercise that can help you calm down from anxiety, racing thoughts, negative thoughts, and sleeplessness. You will improve your connections to your mind, brain, and body. You will help yourself develop self care skills.

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Walking Meditation For Calming (Video)

January 25, 2011

In this video, I use my experience as a traumatic stress therapist to take you through a stress reducing exercise that can help you calm down. She will use principles from Somatic Experiencing trauma healing therapy, and her body knowledge. This Boulder, Colorado PT, teaches you ways to feel safely self-aware. You may be seeking [...]

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Neck Pain Head Tip Exercise (Video)

January 21, 2011

Here’s a video where I talk about regaining small movements in the head and neck muscles. This neck exercise can help you to decrease pain and recurring muscle spasm. Learn how to regain balanced movement and control to stay out of pain.

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