Remaining seated for long periods of time can cause the body to tense up and become stiff. Whether you're driving or at a desk, taking pauses to intentionally move the body to counteract the position you've been in is important! Check out this article on easy stretches to help keep you feeling good!

Did you know that Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) can effectively help to clear sinuses? That is right! Intentional pressure and movement in and around the nose, cheeks and eye area can alleviate stubborn sinus pressure and help the cavity to drain. Check out this article for more information!

Being in pain and discomfort takes a toll on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Our bodies are marvelously designed to indicate when something is out of alignment or balance and pain is one of our tools. However, that does not mean that we need to normalize pain succumb to living with it. Just as our bodies are equipped with pain, we also have the power to heal dysfunction and restore ourselves. Listening to your body and proactively giving it what it needs is a crucial part of maintaining balance and feeling good. Unfortunately, we may not always be able to preventatively care for ourselves which can result in us reacting to pain with seeking treatment. Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) is a wonderful way of treating pain and tension in the body. Consistent care can relieve symptoms, restore function and prevent invasive or harmful measures like surgery or pain medication. Medical intervention has it's place, but what if we could heal without going to extreme lengths? Read more on the miracle of MFR here!

Life can get hectic and, sometimes, our beloved routines are interrupted. However, allow yourself to flow with changes and continue to make time for your wellness. Whether you're traveling, busy with work, or simply exhausted - how can you be in harmony with what surrounds you? Spring is already showing its lovely signs and warmer weather is arriving. Some of the migrating birds are making an appearance. How does this make you feel? Even if you have a full schedule, take a few minutes to get outside! Feel that warm air, the sun on your skin and the fresh air in your lungs. Let those moments to yourself become sacred and bask in the beauty of the moment. Even if you're unable to take longer breaks, afford yourself some precious time to simply 'be'. Are you lucky enough to jet-set and travel? You can still prioritize those special rituals that help you to feel good in your body! Keeping moving and pausing to 'be' or looking around you for inspiration to move. Take it from our very own, Jane! She stretched her body and flowed through Italy while on a trip with her family. She used architecture as inspiration! In moments of stillness, she embraced the pause and gave her body the attention it deserves!

Childbirth is a beautiful experience yet pelvic floor trauma can occur from challenges during the delivery process. We can address birthing trauma - tearing, prolapse, avulsion, post-surgical repairs, pain and leakage. Jane Franczak, PT is a Board-Certified Pelvic Floor PT trained and skills in specialized techniques to help! In addition to treating Mom, Jane can treat newborns as well! Contact us today to inquire!

At SerendipPT we have the opportunity to work with individuals to help them achieve their goals. From pain relief to resolving dysfunction, what brings people to seek treatment can vary greatly. Regardless of one's reasoning, we are grateful for the chance to give our patients the results they're hoping for. Upon making contact, we hope to learn exactly what it is our potential client may be experiencing. Are they in pain? Are they struggling with daily life and activities? From there we love to know what they are hoping to accomplish through hands-on therapy and bodywork. With these details, we are able to move forward together with an understanding of what our goals are and how to get there. With our decades of specialized experience, we are able to evaluate our patients each time we see them to see how they are showing up in that moment. What is the body calling for? It is with these signals we can hone in on how to proceed during treatment and send our patients home feeling better and eager to continue treatment with us and at home. It is important to grasp that the path to healing dysfunction and pain are not a quick fix. In order to truly heal foundationally, time, patience, consistency, and commitment to treatment are crucial to our success. Together, we can formulate a plan and move through it together. Packages for multiple sessions are available for clients needing more care to get back on track. Ideally, our patients are able to commit to treatment and as we make bigger strides and see the results we want, are able to back off on frequency and continue their healing on their own at home. We also offer a tune-up maintenance option through our Wellness Warriors Program that allows members to stay on top of their mobility and functionality by coming in once a month at a fixed, discounted rate. Many mainstream, clinical practices may be quick to recommend pain medications and surgeries as a solution. While those options may have a place in healthcare, they are not the only way. We can heal ourselves and solve problems without subjecting our bodies to dangerous procedures and harmful drugs. We want our patients to feel good and maintain healthy habits that are sustainable long term. Our promise is to always do our very best in treating our patients. To show up, ready to put our arsenal of holistic tools to work into our sessions. The goals of our clients will remain a shared priority and every choice we make during treatment will be working towards those goals.

We may most commonly correlate Kegel exercises to women trying to regain function after pregnancy, but Kegels are for men too! Pelvic health and pelvic floor physical therapy are not only for women. Men experience pain and dysfunction too! Part of the process is normalizing that this affects men and encouraging treatment. While some discomfort and dysfunction may be a results of tense pelvic floor muscles and require relaxation versus strengthening, Kegels are a simple pelvic floor exercise that men can do too! If there are any doubts if Kegels are good for you, please consult your physician or practitioner. Please know, Kegels should not hurt or cause pain! Therefore, be mindful of your movements and only do what feels good to you. Learn more about the benefits and how to do Kegel exercises here! Want to know more about your pelvic floor and how we can help? Contact us today!

Healing pain and dysfunction require time, commitment and focus. Through holistic care and natural, gentle therapy, we can recognize the root of the issue to better understand how to address it. Taking prescribed pain medications may treat the symptom, but it will not heal the body. Many physicians rely on testing and imagery to attempt in successfully diagnosing patients. And while they're findings may be true, harmful medications or risky surgeries may be the recommended treatment plan. At SerendipPT, we listen to our patients. We listen to their bodies. We take time to carefully assess and evaluate where we see tension, or where the dysfunction is coming from. The first step is to Resolve the problem and allow time to Recover. This is done through consistent treatment. Stay Resilient through regular "tune-up's" and persistent dedication to wellness through therapy, eating well and movement. Our goal is to relieve any pain or dysfunction so that our clients can get back to living their life pain free and enjoying all the activities they love. We educate our patients and equip them with the tools to continue care at home. There is no "quick fix" to healing, it is a choice and commitment to be made again and an investment in ourselves. When we feel good, we are able to show up fully and be better for our loved ones. Contact us today! Invite us to be a part of your wellness journey!

As we do the mind/body work to restore function and resolve imbalances, our approach must be an open and trusting one to succeed. Pain is a powerful and debilitating experience. It wears on us. Dysfunction affects our daily life and how we experience it. Living with these issues can create despair in believing we can heal or distrust in professionals because intervention hasn’t helped before. At SerendipPT, we listen and use our decades of specialized knowledge to assess symptoms and the root of pain and dysfunction. We treat to heal and resolve issues. We understand the road you’ve been on may be rough and riddled with uncertainty. All we ask is that you come into treatment open and ready to receive. To believe that holistic bodywork is effective. That hands can heal! Trust that our knowledge and methodology in how we pursue and address your healing always has your best interest as a priority. That how we choose to use our time together is what we believe to be best and what your mind, body and spirit needs. Let’s talk about your expectations and communicate about our goals. We can heal together. Contact us today!

What we say and think matters! Our thoughts and words carry energy and have the power to affect our environment. This concept has been tested in a variety of experiments using plants. Plants are subjected to either affirmations or insults. Over time, the specimens exposed to positivity flourished, while the other plant wilted and withered. Being mindful of our thoughts is the first step. Tuning into what we are thinking and observing the quality of our thoughts can help shape our mental health and awareness. We attract the energy we emit, therefore, focusing on what we want versus what we do not want is a great compass! Read more on a class plant experiment here!

As we embark on a new year with new goals, it is important we consider how our environment affects our health. Having support through social connection and community is a critical aspect in the efficacy of changes to our habits towards meeting our goals. Wellness isn't just about our physical health or bodywork, it also includes our mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Ensuring we are nurturing all components of our mind, body and spirit are crucial to encompassing all of our being in our wellness journey. Check out t his article on, " How Does Social Connectedness Affect Health?"

Myofascia Release is a great way to effectively release tension in the fascia, but other components contribute to keeping it healthy and flexible. From our stored emotions to daily habits, many things affect the qualities of our connective tissues and how they function. Read the article, "All about Fascia: Keeping Your Connective Tissue Healthy" here!