The Movement Paradigm

01/17/2026

Adaptability builds resilience.
Resilience builds health.

I aim for 8,000–10,000 steps a day.
Do I love the cold? Absolutely not. ❄️
So instead of forcing outdoor walks year-round, I adapt.

Some days that means a walking pad—easy steps while I work, think, or unwind.
Other days, I’ll still get outside when I can for the sunshine and nervous system benefits. 🌞🌿

And no… I don’t love the treadmill either.
But I use it strategically.

I’ll get ~2,000 steps during my workout—walking between sets.
Then I’ll hop on the treadmill for 10 minutes to close the gap.

Not because it’s perfect.
Because it’s sustainable.

Here’s the part that matters 👇
Health isn’t built on ideal conditions.
It’s built on flexible systems that work in real life.

• Don’t like the 🥶 ? → Use a walking pad
• Can’t get to the gym? → Train at home
• Short on time? → Stack movement between sets
• Can’t meal prep? → Plan healthy convenience foods
• Life feels chaotic? → Build systems, not pressure

Your health journey isn’t about motivation.
It’s about habits that adapt and stick.

That’s a true movement + lifestyle foundation—
one that supports you through every season.

If you are ready to take back your heath, reach out for a discovery session!

💬 What’s one habit you’ve adapted instead of abandoning?⬇️⬇️⬇️

01/15/2026

Did you know one nerve connects your brain to nearly every major organ, and plays a huge role in inflammation?

The vagus nerve is responsible for about 80% of your parasympathetic nervous system, helping your body rest, digest, and heal. When your vagal tone is high, your body can better shut down inflammation. But chronic stress lowers vagal tone, removing that natural anti-inflammatory brake.

Improving vagus nerve function isn’t just about relaxation—it can help lower inflammation at the cellular level.

💭 How often do you actually slow down your nervous system?

01/15/2026

Probiotics Series — Part Two: Tips & Tricks for Probiotic Supplementation ✨

Not all probiotics are created equal — and choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. From different bacterial strains to CFU counts, spores, and even psychobiotics, the supplement world is full of options that can impact your gut and mental health in powerful ways.

In this guide, we break down:
• The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and symbiotics
• Why strain diversity matters
• What CFUs really mean
• When Saccharomyces boulardii may be beneficial
• How to choose high-quality, third-party tested supplements
• Why food should always come first

Remember — supplementation isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right probiotic depends on your unique gut, lifestyle, and health goals. That’s why working with a Registered Dietitian or Functional Medicine Practitioner is key for safe and effective support.

Your gut is the foundation of your health. Let’s build it wisely.

Stay tuned for more Functional Medicine content every Wednesday 💚

01/14/2026

CASE STUDY | When swelling isn’t “just inflammation”

This patient presented with months of persistent lateral knee swelling following a fall.

It didn’t match a classic bursa pattern—and that mattered.

Based on location and mechanism, this was best understood as post-traumatic lateral suprapatellar soft-tissue swelling, likely hemorrhagic, with quadriceps and capsular involvement rather than primary bursitis.

Instead of chasing symptoms, we addressed the physiology of unresolved swelling:
• impaired lymphatic drainage
• altered tissue pressure
• protective movement strategies
• reduced tissue glide

Using , we focused on decompression, lymphatic flow, and tissue normalization—not aggressive compression or rest-only strategies.

Results:
After just 4 treatments, swelling reduced significantly, approximately 75 %, knee movement normalized, and the patient returned to confident loading without flare-ups.

Takeaway:
Chronic swelling after trauma is often a drainage and pressure problem, not a just an inflammation problem. When you restore flow and respect tissue healing timelines, the body does the rest.

If swelling has been lingering “for no reason,” it’s time to look deeper.

Please reach out to us, so we can help you!

01/11/2026

Vertigo isn’t always caused by “ear crystals.”
Sometimes it’s as simple as looking down while the car is moving. Other times, the real trigger is congestion, poor airway function, eye miscommunication, or even neck tension and forward-head posture.

Your vestibular system is connected to your eyes, airway, and cervical spine—so when one of those systems isn’t functioning well, dizziness can show up fast.

If your vertigo feels unpredictable, it might be coming from more than one place.

Curious which system is driving your symptoms? Send us a message.

01/10/2026

I’ve been asked quite a bit about the newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Rather than getting pulled into polarized nutrition debates, I want to step back and focus on what feels grounded and genuinely helpful.

One message rises above the noise:

Eat real food.

Food that resembles its original form.
Food that hasn’t been overly engineered or stripped down.
Food chosen, prepared, and eaten with intention.

Across cultures and dietary philosophies, this is one place where there is far more agreement than disagreement.

There are also meaningful improvements worth acknowledging—especially a clearer emphasis on protein. This is something I’ve been speaking about for years in the context of metabolic health, muscle preservation, blood sugar regulation, recovery, and aging well. Seeing protein take a more central role is a step in the right direction.

It’s also important to remember that nutrition guidelines are shaped by many forces—science, public health goals, economics, access, and funding priorities. That doesn’t make them useless, but it does mean they should be interpreted thoughtfully rather than followed blindly.

We also have to acknowledge food insecurity and access. Not everyone has equal availability to fresh foods, and “real food” doesn’t have to mean perfect or expensive. Frozen, canned, and culturally familiar foods can absolutely be nourishing and practical.

Dietary guidelines are written for populations, not individuals. True nourishment comes from patterns over time—not isolated nutrients or rigid rules.

Meals built around whole foods when possible.
Variety in color and source.
Respect for context, culture, and the body’s signals.

At a time when food conversations feel increasingly divisive, returning to shared principles matters.

Not perfection.
Not dogma.
Just a better place to start.

EAT REAL FOOD.
❤️,
Dr. Arianne
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01/10/2026

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do… so why can’t I just do it?” This video is for you.

Feeling stuck is not a motivation problem, a discipline issue, or a lack of willpower. In many cases, it’s a nervous system stuck in a freeze state—running outdated protection patterns that are keeping you safe, not lazy.

In this video, Dr. Arianne explains:
• Why trying harder doesn’t work
• How the subconscious mind responds to safety, not logic
• What “freeze” really is (and what it isn’t)
• How to work with your nervous system instead of against it
• A simple nervous system practice you can do right now
• A 3-minute daily ritual to begin reprogramming stuck patterns

This approach focuses on regulation first, because sustainable change happens when your nervous system feels safe enough to move forward.

Timestamps:
00:00 – You are not stuck, your nervous system is
00:49 – Why trying harder doesn’t work
02:02 – Quick nervous system regulation practice
03:04 – The subconscious mind
03:35 – The reprogramming process (3 steps)
04:47 – The 3-minute daily repatterning ritual

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do… so why can’t I just do it?” This video is for you.Feeling stuck is not a motivation problem, a discipline i...

01/08/2026

Stress isn’t just “in your head.”

When your nervous system stays in fight-or-flight, it can quietly drive inflammation throughout the body. Over time, this can affect your gut, joints, brain, and even pain levels.

This is where stress becomes physical, not just emotional.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2

👉 Or watch the full series on YouTube

01/08/2026

Digestive issues don’t usually start in the gut alone.

Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, low energy, and unpredictable digestion are often tied to how the gut and nervous system are communicating.

That’s why I’m opening interest for Gut-Brain Reset, a 3-month small-group program designed to support real, sustainable gut healing by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.

This program may be a good fit if:
• You’ve tried diets, supplements, or medications with limited results
• Your digestion feels unpredictable or constantly “off”
• Stress seems to make symptoms worse
• You want testing, clarity, and a structured plan forward

The Gut-Brain Reset Program includes:
✔️ Comprehensive stool testing with personalized insights
✔️ Nervous system regulation and subconscious support
✔️ 6 live biweekly group sessions
✔️ Guided phases for gut, immune, and hormone balance
✔️ Resources, community support, and practical tools

📅 February 10 – April 21
👥 Limited to 10 participants for a high-touch experience

If this resonates, the next step is simple.

👇 Comment GUT if you’re interested, and I’ll share how to learn more and see if it’s the right fit.