Total Health and Fitness Podcast

In this episode, with the goal of always educating the listener about their health and body. James goes over the location and basic function of the major organs of the body.

In this episode, James talks with friend, fellow martial artist and trainer Thomas Payne. They talk about Tom's journey with his own health and wellness that brought him to helping other people achieve their goals. Tom talks about the different types of people he trains, his work with autistic clients, and they talk about learning martial arts at Nubreed Martial Arts Academy. 

If you interested in contacting Coach Payne or seeing what he does check out the link to his YouTube page and his contact info.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULigKJ1BuybaL-xsXnGLAg

917-291-1571

[email protected]

In this episode, James talks about 5 foods that will help improve brain health, cognitive function and also help prevent degenerative brain disease. 

In today’s episode James is joined by special guest Gerald Basile to talk about massage therapy, specifically Structural Integration, Rolfing and myofascial. Gerald has been a LMT for 23 years graduating with honors from the New York College of Health Professionals, he went on to become certified in Sports Massage, Trigger Point therapy, Active Isolated Stretching (with Aaron Mattes), Myofascial Release, Medical Massage and Personal training. He has also enjoyed teaching Swedish Massage and Kinesiology at his Alma Mater for the past 10 years. Maintaining a full practice in Long Island New York, he incorporates all his learned techniques in a deep tissue therapeutic massage. He learned Tom Myers’ Structural Integration where one tries to balance the structure rather than fix somatic dysfunction. He became certified in KMI in 2008 and has professional affiliation with the AMTA and IASI. Gerald looks forward to helping his clients reach their full human potential. He is also constantly striving to learn more about the art of healing.

Strolling Under the Skin Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW0lvOVKDxE

Anatomy Trains

https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Trains-Myofascial-Therapists-Professionals/dp/0702078131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X4WX8XKHSK7H&keywords=tom+myers+anatomy+trains&qid=1648669964&sprefix=Tom+Myer%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1

In this episode, James gives an overview of the three macronutrients in the body, what they are, what they do in the body and what are the best sources. 

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

In today's episode James gives tips on how to structure an exercise routine. He talks about what to think about when picking exercises, how long you should work out for, how many days a week and what is the most ideal way to get started for beginners. 

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

In this episode, James talks about mobility vs flexibility. What the terms mean, how they fit into your health and fitness journey, and what are the best ways to improve both.

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

In this episode I discuss yoga and specifically with fellow yoga instructor Gail Grossman. Gail, is Yoga Educator, Author & Guide. Considered a teacher of teachers she has been sharing the gift of yoga for decades and she was one of my original mentors when I was do my yoga instructor training. We talk about her yoga journey, from teaching kids to adults, opening a yoga studio, starting a teacher training, writing a book on restorative yoga, the importance of restorative yoga for everyone, and much more.

If you are interested in connecting with Gail here are ways to reach and follow her.

Website: www.gailgrossman.yoga

Insta:@yogamom & @gailgrossmanyog

Link to a free restorative yoga class with Gail:

https://www.gailgrossman.yoga/Restorative-Yoga-class

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

Instagram @charleston Integrated Wellness

00:00 Disclaimer

:30 James introduces the show, the topic of yoga and restorative yoga with guest Gail Grossman. The two catch up and James gives a brief history of how they know each other.

2:26 James asks Gail how she was introduced to yoga, her journey from teaching kids to adults and how it has become such big part of her life.

9:29 Gail talks about opening the studio Om Sweet Om, creating the studio’s teacher training, her restorative yoga training and how the universe guided her to writing her book “Restorative Yoga for Life”.

20:30 We define restorative yoga, who it’s for, what it does and how you should incorporate into your health and wellness journey.

28:04 James asks Gail what props you would need to do a restorative yoga practice and where to go to practice at home.

In today’s episode James talks about all the benefits of strength training, why it's important, what adaptions it signals in the body, and the overall health benefits.

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

In this episode I discuss massage therapy with my fellow licensed massage therapist Lucas Foote. Lucas has been my friend and mentor for many years and it was great to have this discussion with him about a subject we are both passionate about. We talk about the benefits of massage and therapeutic touch, how to find the right massage therapist, what to except when getting a massage, your rights as massage client/patient, and what kind of pressure you should ask for/ except during you treatment.

If you would like to reach out to Lucas for more information or book an appointment he can be found at http://footeintegrativetherapy.abmp.com/about-the-practitionerand [email protected].

If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist and you are in the Charleston South Carolina area you can look at https://www.sec.edu/about/campuses/charleston-sc/

You can also e-mail Lucas or myself for information and guidance.

If you are enjoying the show please like, share and follow with others. If you want to reach out with questions you can email James at [email protected]. You can also check out my Facebook page Charleston Integrated Wellness.

00:00 Disclaimer

:40 James introduces the show and his guest Lucas Foote, Lucas gives his background as a massage therapist.

4:00 James and Lucas talk about the overall benefits of massage.

8:00 They talk about what a person should expect when going into the massage and how to pick the right massage therapist for you.

13:14 Should you price you shop your massage therapy?

15:00 Should you tip your massage therapist?

18:40 What are clients/patients’ rights on the massage table? They discuss patient autonomy, treatment planning and appropriate amount of pressure.

30:00 Lucas talks about how often you should get a massage and this leads to final thoughts for the podcast.