My belief is that going out of your comfort zone helps reset what you see as normal and what you perceive to be possible while also making you more resilient to life’s challenges. Today I’d like to share some of the methods I use to get myself more uncomfortable to help sharpen my body and mind,…
read moreThere is almost not a day that passes that I’m not asked about whether chiropractic can help a woman during pregnancy. For over 11 years I have helped pregnant women and continue to do so each and every week. Today I would like to share 7 interesting facts from my experience of caring for pregnant…
read moreBelow are 3 concepts I believe lead to success in life, business or almost any endeavor. I call them my 3 C’s to success. Create outcomes through action. Something I observe regularly is the correlation between someone’s efforts and their success. This can be physical efforts, business efforts or efforts at self improvement. My experience…
read moreOver the last few days I’ve had conversations with several people going through difficult times. Having gone through such times myself it got me thinking about the ways that were helpful for me in overcoming those times. Today I’d like to share some of my favorite tips when facing adversity. Don’t be negative. Talking negatively…
read moreIn honor of Father’s Day this weekend I thought today I would like to share some of the lessons that I have found important in raising my two boys. Lead by example. Saying one thing and then behaving in a way that contradicts those words confuses any message. Above all else, I strive to show…
read moreRegardless of profession, there will always be things that help you to stand out within your field. Chiropractic is no different. Today I would like to share some things my patients tell me helps make the chiropractic experience in our office great. Being a good listener. I was taught early in chiropractic school that if…
read moreAs a chiropractor I assess people’s posture on a daily basis. In fact, I begin each examination with a basic postural evaluation. As I do this, I would estimate that 7 out of 10 people comment on how bad their posture is or has gotten. Today I’d like to discuss 4 crucial points I often…
read more1. There is never a perfect time. Whenever I speak to people about exercise I always like to start with this. The longer you wait the tougher it is to get started. Begin today even if it’s just a little something to build your confidence and generate some momentum moving forward. 2. Pain and soreness…
read moreDifficult times will happen to us all. They can be emotional, physical, job-related, personal or take many other forms. Below are 7 strategies I’ve found effective for dealing with tough times of any kind. 1. Focus on solutions. Unfortunately life is not a linear curve of happiness and successes. There will be times when things…
read moreI run difficult races often and am used to pushing my limits. I’ve competed in 24 hour events, run ultra-marathons, endured hypothermia and pain. At the end I’m usually left feeling satisfied with my performance. This past weekend I did a race that was different for me. It was a 13.4 mile race that started…
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