Wellness

By Christine Rushford Tickets to the holiday show…check Sparkly Christmas dresses to wear…check Fancy dinner before the show…check Epic meltdown in the lobby of the theatre where you miss the entire show…check! During the holiday season it is very easy for parents to get swept up in the social pressures of providing “The BEST...

By Lori Leath Smith The holidays — twinkling lights, fun events, parties with friends, gifts, family gatherings, and yes, a lot of shopping. Usually, at this time of year, I'm not pleasure shopping, I'm a woman on a mission. But then, I found out that shopping burns calories; and lots of ‘em!...

By Susan Authement Dunnam “10 sessions you'll feel a difference, 20 sessions you'll see a difference, and 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body.” - Joseph Pilates In just 10 sessions, your muscles feel stronger, your body feels more aligned, and your mind feels clear and stress free. After 20...

By Susan Authement Dunnam Here come the holidays which means it’s very likely that all of your healthy habits and routines tend to go right out the window. I have healthy foods that I consistently eat and my weekly exercise is a priority. Then here comes Thanksgiving week when the...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS. Fitness & Wellness Coach Thankful? Being able to move is a blessing! People often take health and fitness for granted. Movement and nutrition are ESSENTIAL. I repeat this a lot, because so many miss the boat when it comes to taking care of themselves, and/or,...

By Christine Rushford We often hear the term co-parent as it relates to couples who are divorcing and attempting a “new normal” when it comes to raising their children in the aftermath. Many times, I will have couples come to my office for therapy who happen to be parents. As...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS. Fitness & Wellness Coach In light of the Destin Fishing Rodeo season, here’s great news for our area about the health benefits of our Gulf fish! So, we’ve all read or heard that fish is healthy for you. But cold water fish such as salmon...

By Susan Authement Dunnam Have you ever heard of the Rossiter System®? Perhaps not, but if you’re in pain, you should! It’s a series of powerful and effective techniques that address structural pain and restriction of movement at its source, the body’s fascia, ligaments, tendons, collagen, and elastin—collectively called connective...

Common Fishing Injuries and Ways to Avoid Them By Dr. Ryan Garcia, D.C. Fishing is often thought of as one of the most relaxing outdoor sports, but often at fault. People imagine quiet, calm waters, while enjoying the sunrise over the horizon. Rarely do people (who don’t fish regularly) imagine rough,...

By Christine Rushford The kids are back to school now and along with new classes and new teachers, is the not so new issue of bullying. As a parent, it’s difficult to know how to help our children navigate this social territory with their emotional health intact. There is no...