In this episode I give my best definition about what Functional Medicine is and how I've used it in my physical therapy practice to help people achieve their optimal wellness.  I also go over some differences between the standard Western Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine.  I hope you find it informative!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

In this episode I try to explain the similarities and differences between Dry Needling and Acupuncture.  There's also a quick lesson on how muscles work and a bit on what a trigger point is and how they develop.  Do enjoy and share with your friends!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

This is Part 3 and the last of the series on back pain.  In this episode I give some ideas of things you can do (and why you should do them) if you have found some issues contributing to your back pain.  Make sure to listen to part 1 and 2 if you need an anatomy refresher or clues on what could contribute to your back pain. Enjoy!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

This is part 2 of 3 of a series discussing the back, what things can go wrong, and how to fix them.  This episode talks about more than the back, which is also what you have to look at when figuring out how to fix your back.  If you've ever wondered how other regions in the body affect your back, this is the episode for you!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

This is part 1 of 3 of a series of talks discussing how the back works, what things can go wrong and how to fix them.  This episode looks into the anatomy and function of the back.  Get  your thinking cap on and get ready to learn more than you thought you ever could about the spine!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

In Episode 7 I talk about one of the Pillars of health: the Gut.  Its more than just a spare tire around your mid-section.  The gut is one of the key pieces of good health and a healthy weight!  It affects your energy, your athletic performance and your mood.  It is starting to get the attention it deserves and this is my first look into gut health!  Enjoy!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my Facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

In Episode 6 I talk about why I like Crossfit and other "functional" fitness programs.  If you've wondered why "functional" matters when you exercise, hopefully this episode will shed some light on it.  Thanks for listening!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

Episode is Live

Published: Jul. 20, 2020 @ 2PM Edit

Unpublish

Add a Transcript

Get episode better indexed by search engines.

Add Chapter Markers

Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.

Promote this Episode

Create a Video Soundbite

Share on Facebook

Share on Twitter

Share on LinkedIn

Email Link to Episode

Direct Link to MP3

Embed this ONE Episode

In Episode 5 I go into some questions that I frequently get from my clients.  Specifically, we talk about Inflammation, its causes and ideas on how to fix it; The crunchy stuff that gets in muscles and why they feel tight or "lumpy"; and finally should you get back to exercise or other activity if you're still injured. 

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question on my website, or at [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

Visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

In Episode 4 I discuss health and try to describe the spectrum of health and 6 important pillars of health that we should all pay attention to.  These are all great ideas to discuss and get our heads around as we are taking our journey towards optimal health and wellness. 

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question to [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

or visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com

In Episode 3 I go over Posture, why it can be good and bad, and how scar tissue and fascia both play into your posture.  If you've ever wondered how to change your posture, or why it got bad in the first place, have a listen and learn a bit!

Live Well and Move is dedicated to helping people live well, and move!  I want to be a resource for you, in your communities, to optimize your efforts with fitness, wellness and health! I use a Functional Medicine and Functional Movement approach to do that.  This is a resource to help understand questions and issues you have about health, wellness and fitness, understand the benefits and impacts of the current health and wellness system, and learn a bit more about the Live Well and Move approach.


Submit a question to [email protected] and I'll try to answer it.

Join my facebook group, or find me on Instagram @Live Well and Move

or visit my website: www.livewellandmove.com