Taking measures to address early symptoms of stress, illness, or injury is a hallmark of integrative healthcare. As an integrative health practitioner, I make sure to talk with all of my patients about this. Yet, it was the first thing I neglected at the beginning of staying home. I was in the middle of a […]

“If you touch the fear instead of running from it, you find tenderness, vulnerability, and sometimes a sense of sadness.” — Pema Chödrön Fear is a bottomless pit; we are all susceptible. Many of our behaviors are driven by fear — a fear of not being liked, fear of the unknown, fear of loss. The more afraid […]

Many of us are navigating Telehealth for the first time, including practitioners. This new way of connecting with your provider and receiving care remotely can take some getting used to — and occasionally some troubleshooting. We wanted to offer the following resources to help you navigate Telehealth and make it work for you. The first is […]

While my biology teacher was talking about the efficiency of protein transport systems, I was blissfully thinking about my prom dress. It was the color of the ocean at low tide, a stunning light blue as if all the sand had finally settled to the bottom of the sea. With embroidered flowers and ivy on […]

Our homes have transformed into multi-purpose spaces. With many of us staying at home the majority of the week, our homes are now our workplace, gym, entertainment areas, and so much more. When considering how much our homes have shifted in response to the pandemic, it is no surprise that we are faced with the […]

By now, most of us are settling into a new routine, a new normal. No one asked for this sudden shift in daily living, and the fear and uncertainty is unsettling, to say the least. COVID-19 is a global crisis, demanding that we all adapt quickly in order to protect our community. Thanks to human […]

We hope this finds you well and taking good care during this time. When things feel uncertain and overwhelming, it is important to continue with your own self-care and sometimes even add some additional supports. Please review the below for information and options for taking good care. Integrative Experience Team working remotely: In order to […]

  If you haven’t already experienced a significant shift in how you work and live due to the current pandemic, you likely will.  Many of us are already adapting to working remotely, figuring out how to accommodate for children being home from school, and recognizing the amount we typically gather socially, eat out, or simply […]

The honest truth is: we all want to look and feel the best we possibly can. Exercise can sometimes feel like an unimaginable part of a busy, stressed workday, but it’s monumentally important every individual incorporates it into their weekly routine. So I’m going to let you in a little secret, the fastest way to […]