Welcome to part one of my two-part series on reducing and eradicating neck pain. In today’s episode, I explore two essential tools to add to your toolkit when treating clients with neck issues.

Listen in as I break these tools down to their foundational core so you can immediately implement them in your practice. I’ll also share why I don’t name muscles when asking a patient to display movement patterns and why I often start with leg movements when treating a patient’s neck pain.

Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/285

Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sharing yet another one of my trademark tools, which is especially effective in helping people reduce and eradicate physical pain. This tool is called the Success Matrix, and it’s essential for bringing awareness to your clients and treating the root cause of pain—rather than just the surface-level symptoms. 

Tune in to learn how the Success Matrix helps patients understand their own anatomy and biomechanics so they can become active participants in their rehab while also empowering them to make incremental gains. It’s a nurturing process that will help you build a healing relationship with clients.

Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/284

Do you ever stop and really feel what's going on inside your body? Developing a deep, intimate connection with your inner physical experience is the essence of interoception, and it holds immense power for reducing and even eradicating pain.

Tune in this week as I dive deep into the concept of interoception and share practical examples of how I help my clients develop this crucial skill. You'll learn why interoception is the foundation for becoming your own body whisperer, and how it can lead to breakthroughs in pain relief and physical performance.

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Today, I’m excited to dig into three key questions I ask when working with clients and observing their movements. These questions are fundamental to how I help people reconnect with their bodies, reduce compensatory patterns, and embody the feeling of well-being.

Tune in to discover the power behind these simple yet effective questions, along with specific examples of how to use them to help clients enhance neuromuscular patterning and achieve significant progress.

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Today, I’m excited to address something that many teachers and health professionals tell me they struggle with: getting their clients to follow their rehabilitation programs. Since I haven’t had a noncompliant patient in more than 20 years, I’m proud to share my insights.

Tune in to this episode as I offer my keys to helping clients engage in their programs, including cultivating a "power with" relationship (as opposed to "power over") that empowers them to pursue their rehabilitation goals while making significant progress.

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Today, I’m joined by two inspiring soon-to-be graduates from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program: Lynda Spalding and Diane Stanton. Both chose to pursue their certifications later in life and are now successfully connecting with like-minded, similarly aged clients.

Join us for their uplifting stories, as they share the key elements they’re currently focused on in their practice—from the vocabulary of movement to healing dialogue, and even adding playful elements to keep sessions youthful. Their message is clear: it’s never too late to pursue what you love.

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Do you or someone you know struggle with migraines? Have you tried countless remedies, yet still find no lasting relief? Imagine being able to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines without relying entirely on medication.

In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Hykin, a yoga therapist trainee with firsthand experience in battling migraines. Maria shares her transformative journey, discovering a unique approach rooted in therapeutic yoga that goes beyond simply addressing the pain. 

Tune in as Maria provides practical tips and powerful insights for anyone seeking migraine relief and a better quality of life. 

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Today, I’m excited to be joined by Lesley Ann Wernsdorfer, who graduated from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program in October 2022. Lesley Ann is sharing her incredible story, including the crossroads she faced during the pandemic and how my teachings resonated with her deeply from the beginning. 

Listen in to our conversation as we discuss the distinction between pain management and eradication, guiding clients on their movements, uncovering their limitations, and coping mechanisms. We also talk about the relationship between skin and pure movement—a topic you won’t want to miss.

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Today is a very special episode as I welcome Laurie-Anne Lemothe back to the podcast. A current trainee and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited by IAYT program, she is here to share her experiences working with neurodivergent clientele.

Listen in to hear Laurie-Anne describe the role of environmental stimuli—including the health professional—when treating a neurodivergent client, the success she’s had with her most recent patient, and how she’s used teachings from the IAYT program in her practice.

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Continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain, today I’m talking about core stability. It’s a topic I’ve addressed in previous episodes, but I think you’ll be surprised to hear how I’m discussing it here.

In this episode, I’m sharing how, whether in your own healing journey or when helping clients, that wired alertness may be impeding rehabilitation. Find out why hypervigilance has this impact and how core stabilization can ease your mental and emotional state so you can heal.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/276