Motion Matters Physical Therapy and Wellness

12/10/2025

When the temperatures drop, our movement often does too — and that’s completely normal. But here’s the good news: you don’t need big workouts to keep your body feeling good this season.

Small, consistent movement “snacks” can boost circulation, support joint comfort, and lift mood — especially during darker months. Research shows that even short bouts of light movement throughout the day can reduce stiffness and improve energy (study link below).

Try choosing one tiny action today:
✨ A 3-minute warm-up in the morning
✨ A walk after lunch
✨ Gentle stretching while the kettle boils
✨ A cozy, low-intensity flow before bed

Your body doesn’t need perfection — just a little encouragement.

📎 Learn more: A digestible summary on how short bouts of activity impact mood and energy:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/boosting-movement

👇 We’d love to cheer you on!
What movement are you planning to add in this week? Drop it in the comments — big or small, it all counts.

12/09/2025

December invites us to slow down, reset, and find steadiness in the middle of the holiday rush.

This month’s Motion Matters Monthly is filled with simple wellness reminders, year-end updates, and a few special ways to support your body and mind as we close out 2025.

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12/07/2025

I completed another yoga trip to Costa Rica recently, teaching twice a day at a resort there. Find you balance in life. Traveling to warm places during the Iowa winter is my balance! Enjoy some warmth. Free yoga videos on YouTube.

https://youtube.com/?si=xPra4dRAjYf6vDFc

12/06/2025

11/27/2025

Grateful today and every day for the Motion Matters community. Your trust, your stories, and your resilience are the heart of what we do.

Our gratitude wall overflowed this month because you showed up with so much love and reflection — and we are endlessly thankful for this community.

Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

11/27/2025

EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorder. Are we just seeing more people getting diagnosed? Or is this epigenetics in action? Maybe a bit of both. What do I mean by epigenetics?A process by which something in our environment is turning on genes that may not have been expressed otherwise. Processed food? Chemicals? Toxins? Stress? Something to ponder. Our environment can impact the genes that get expressed in our DNA. Pretty amazing.

11/26/2025

Why join the Balance for Life Workshop next week?

Because balance isn’t just a skill — it’s confidence, independence, and ease in the way you move through your day.

This progressive 3-session series is designed to help you understand why balance and gait change over time, and what you can do to improve them. Each session builds on the last, giving you tools you can actually use — not just in class, but in everyday life.

You’ll learn how your body keeps you steady, practice gentle movement in a supportive environment, and discover simple strategies that can make walking, standing, and daily activities feel safer and more effortless.

Most importantly, this class helps you reconnect with your body in a way that feels empowering — not intimidating.

If feeling steadier, stronger, or more confident in your movement is a goal for you (or someone you love), this is the perfect place to start.

And if you can’t make all three sessions, don’t worry — everything will be recorded and shared with participants.

Can’t make all three? No problem — sessions are recorded and shared.

❓ Questions? Reach out to Mady — she’s happy to help!

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11/24/2025

Balance class! 319-359-4114, North Liberty.
If you know anyone who may be interested in some balance classes, both educational and movement based, please pass along the information for upcoming balance class! Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11-12, Dec 1, 3, 5. As we age, our balance systems decline. Good news though, we can train them but we MUST be intentional about addressing balance. Reach out for details! Lets get you registered. If you miss a day due to illness, we will record it and send it your way.