by Dana Marie | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals
Being a weight neutral provider means I don’t “prescribe” weight loss, or focus on losing a certain number of pounds. The reason for this is backed by both research and what I’ve observed working with humans for over 10 years—focusing on weight manipulation simply...
by Dana Marie | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals
Have you ever considered that your behaviors to pursue “health” may actually be causing more harm? Are strict food rules and forced exercise truly making you feel better? When you don’t feel your best, do you feel guilty for not “doing MORE”? (As in, more controlled...
by Dana Marie | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Yoga is an ancient physical and mental practice which dates back thousands of years. The word yoga means “to join or yoke together” and refers to bringing the body and mind together in harmony. Yoga is a great tool for strengthening the body, improving balance and...
by Dana Marie | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
I am completely intrigued by the Enneagram lately. It’s a great tool for understanding our own complexities and empathizing with the other humans in our lives. (The “Enneagram Institute” has great tools on their website to learn more if this is complete gibberish to...
by Dana Marie | Aug 3, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
One of the fascinating things about the human body is its ability to detox. We come into contact with harsh, toxic substances every day, especially in more recent times. Our bodies are able to break these substances down in our body, through fancy pathways, and help...
by Dana Marie | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Creating a posture of “stillness” as you move. My motivation for movement, or exercise, was previously driven by outside goals. I wanted to be at a certain level, or even look a certain way. I left out an important part—tuning in. If I was sick, or completely...