A dual perspective of immune health
COVID-19 research is revealing lung and vascular disease characterized by excessive lung and vascular inflammation with thrombotic clotting. This 17 minute discussion between Dr. Anca Sisu, a certified Functional Medicine Physician, and Dr. Heather Carr, a Physical Therapist from One 2 One Physical Therapy specializing in breathing and Postural Restoration, provide a joint perspective on […]
Breathing during COVID-19
We created this video and accompanying blog article to teach you what we consider to be one the most important exercises you can do right now to improve lung health and potentially help prevent and manage the breathing and respiratory issues related to COVID-19.
Are you getting enough oxygen?
Check out this 8 minute video to find out! This article is going to discuss the physiological aspects of breathing, specifically related to our primary blood gases, oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2). “The Oxygen Advantage” by Patrick Mckweon and “Advanced Buteyko Breathing Exercises” by Artour Rakhimov serve as the primary resources for this article […]
The truth about belly breathing
Take 6 minutes to learn about how to properly belly breathe and how the respiratory diaphragm, abdominals, and pelvic diaphragm work together!
Is your breathing impacting your health?
By Noelle Ekonomou, PT, DPT The diaphragm is often one of the most underestimated muscles in the body. It has a systemic impact on our health, including our pain perception, autonomic nervous system, lymphatic drainage, digestion, mood, and sleep. I often argue that it is the most important muscle in the body- it is the […]
Rediscovering our rhythmical connection to nature
By Heather Carr, DPT, NTP, PRC, OCS, MTC The following article was heavily inspired by the book Blue Mind:The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J. Nichols as well as the teachings of the Postural Restoration […]
Grounding on all levels
By Heather Carr, DPT, NTP, PRC, OCS, MTC The concept of “being grounded” is becoming a common phrase that is being expressed these days. The connotations associated with “being grounded” are that it is a healthy and beneficial phenomenon. However, what exactly does it mean? The purpose of this article is to explore “grounding” from […]