21 Mar, 2018

A Pregnancy Tea & Fertility Story An honest sharing of vulnerabilities, griefs and hopes in fertility I made this tea about two years ago.  It is a blend of nettle leaf, raspberry leaf, and holy basil (tulsi), all of which I had the opportunity to harvest while living in Southern Oregon. At the time I harvested and formulated this tea, I was pregnant.  These herbs were chosen & harvested with the care and intention of crafting up a tea that would support me in during my pregnancy.  I never got

29 Jun, 2017

Cold Plunge Time!     One of my favorite things to do are cold plunges.  What is that?  Well, it’s pretty simple.  It is when one jumps, plunges, or immerses oneself into a cold body of water.  There is only a brief amount of time spent in that cold water, typically 15-60 seconds, before needing to exit the water. Now, why on earth would a medically trained doctor urge me to jump into a cold body of water?  Because it is good for you, in so many ways!      Why is cold water good for you?

21 Mar, 2017

Craniosacral Therapy Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a therapeutic modality that involves individualized, distinct light-touch and intentional release of restrictions and tensions throughout the body.   This is a non-invasive, gentle, yet powerful technique that “adjusts” and “balances” the nervous system and the tissues of the body.  Recipients of CST lie relaxed, typically on a massage table, as the CST practitioner initially assesses the body.  Any imbalances, tensions and / or restrictions