Avalon Wellness & Performance

Avalon Wellness & Performance Avalon Wellness & Performance is a family-owned clinic in Naples, FL.

We offer manual osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, visceral manipulation & movement coaching to help you overcome pain, restore mobility, and perform at your best. Advanced Manual Osteopathy
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Active Release Techniques
Neurokinetic Therapy
Movement Coaching
Beyond Neuromuscular Massage

02/26/2026

I talk a lot about TMJ, headaches, migraines, vertigo, pelvic floor, thoracic spine & nervous system health…

But what do you want to learn more about? 👇

Tell me in the comments 💬

02/25/2026

Your surgery healed… but did your fascia?

Surgical scars don’t just affect the skin — they change how connective tissue moves and communicates. When fascia is cut, the body repairs it with collagen, but that tissue can become dense and restrictive.

Once fully healed, gentle manual therapy and movement can help restore glide and reduce long-term compensation patterns.

This is especially important after:
• C-sections
• Abdominal surgeries
• Orthopedic procedures
• Hernia repairs

Healing doesn’t stop at stitches.

02/24/2026

Rounded shoulders? Neck tightness? Headaches?

Your pec minor might be pulling your shoulder forward and keeping your nervous system in tension.

Try this gentle wall release using an Alpha Yoga Tune-Up ball:
✔️ Lean
✔️ Breathe
✔️ Let it soften

Small resets = big changes 🤍












02/20/2026

Your neck tension might not be a neck problem.

When mid traps and rhomboids don’t engage well, the upper traps take over — leading to rounded shoulders, tight necks, and irritated shoulders.

This band pull-apart variation keeps the elbows anchored to the ribs to reinforce true external rotation and postural control.

Slow. Controlled. Intentional.

Try 2–3 sets of 10–12 reps and feel the difference.

02/19/2026

Thread the needle 🪡

Your upper back is supposed to rotate in this mobility drill. Your low back is not.

If you’re feeling stiff between your shoulder blades or carrying tension in your neck, try this quadruped thoracic rotation.

🌀 Keep your hips still
🌀 Move from your rib cage
🌀 Breathe slowly
🌀 No forcing the stretch

Mobility + breath = better movement.

Save this and try 5 slow reps each side 🤍

02/17/2026

You don’t need to eliminate stress.
You need to train your nervous system to interpret it correctly.

I was at an indoor water park with my girls — laughing, playing, having the best day.

Except… my body thought I was under attack.
Motion sickness. Adrenaline spikes. Tight chest.

So instead of screaming my way down the slide, I did what I teach my clients:

• Nasal inhale
• Slow, controlled exhale
• Exhale longer than inhale

And just like that, my nervous system shifted.

The goal isn’t to avoid stress.
The goal is to master your response.

If the moment doesn’t require fight or flight…
don’t let your body live there.

You can train this. And you should.













02/11/2026

Releasing your TMJ isn’t always about the jaw joint itself.

The medial pterygoid lives inside your mouth and plays a major role in clenching, jaw deviation, and chronic TMJ pain.

Pairing intraoral release with diaphragmatic breathing and proper tongue posture helps calm the trigeminal system and reduce guarding.

It may feel tender at first — but with slow breathing, the tissue should soften.

Save this for later 🤍











02/10/2026

If your hips won’t relax in supine… try changing gravity.

This quadruped abdominal release helps:
• Improve diaphragmatic excursion
• Reduce abdominal gripping
• Normalize pelvic pressure
• Calm the nervous system
• Decrease hip guarding

Sometimes it’s not a hip problem — it’s a pressure system problem.

Try 5 slow breaths and let your belly fully relax toward the floor.

02/09/2026

Box breathing is one of the fastest ways to calm your nervous system.

Inhale 4
Hold 4
Exhale 4
Hold 4

Want to activate your vagus nerve even more?
Make your exhale longer than your inhale.

Long exhale = parasympathetic activation
Parasympathetic activation = calm body + clear mind

Try it for 2 minutes and notice what shifts.

02/07/2026

Scoliosis & TMJ — What’s the Connection?

Your body always wants one thing: eyes level 👀
With scoliosis, compensations travel up the spine — and sometimes they stop at the jaw.

That’s how spinal misalignment can contribute to TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain, clenching, or headaches.

The jaw isn’t the problem — it’s often the last stop.



02/07/2026

Can Tinnitus Be Reduced?

Not all tinnitus is the same 👂
Some types (like cochlear damage or noise-induced tinnitus) may be permanent.

But tinnitus linked to TMJ dysfunction, cervical tension, or sensory overload can often be reduced — sometimes resolved.

The key is understanding where it’s coming from.



02/05/2026

Migraine With Aura vs Without Aura

Migraine ≠ just a headache.
Some migraines come with aura (visual changes, tingling, speech issues) and some come without — but both are neurological events.

✨ Prevention tips:
• Consistent sleep
• Managing stress & sensory input
• Supporting the neck, jaw & nervous system

Education is power when it comes to migraines 💡


Address

10661 Airport-pulling Road North #10
Naples, FL
34109

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12393259410

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