Your Cilia are essential in fighting Covid-19:  What you need to know

Your Cilia are essential in fighting Covid-19: What you need to know

There’s a lot of unknowns about Covid-19.  Why is it so contagious?  Why are some people dying, and others barely affected?   So far, we know that Covid-19 affects the cells of tiny hairs located in our nose and throats.  These superheroes are called Cilia, 

My Top 10 Fitness Resources (and one secret bonus)

My Top 10 Fitness Resources (and one secret bonus)

As a continuation from my last post, Top 10 NYC Boutique Studios with the Best Instructors, I’d like to share with you my favorite places to get new fitness information, and what each is excellent at. 1. Pub Med: Trick question!  If you are a 

Top 10 NYC boutique Studios with the BEST instructors

Top 10 NYC boutique Studios with the BEST instructors

As a physical therapist, I’m very particular about workouts and boutique studios. The moment a teacher recommends something out of alignment or that has potential for injury, I’m out. My body is my tool, and I want to keep it working beautifully. I’m excited to 

Mouth Breathing and Neck Pain

Mouth Breathing and Neck Pain

Have you ever completed CPR training? One of the first rules of giving rescue breaths is to open the mouth, and then tilt the chin forward to open the airway. This is because, with the mouth open and the neck in correct alignment, the airway 

Pilates and Posture

Pilates and Posture

“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” – Joseph Pilates According to Pilates (and physical therapy, and NY Posture Bar), there are 4 movement principles for rehabilitation: Breathing, Alignment, Core Control,