Motion Matters Physical Therapy and Wellness

11/16/2025

I started my yoga training journey in 2017 with YogaFit after realizing the incredible neuroscience behind the practice of yoga and the profound impacts it has on brain and body for people in pain or with history of any kind of trauma. I finished up my training this year to complete the 500 hour certificate along with several targeted trainings along the way for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, pre-natal yoga, yoga for cancer, senior yoga, children's yoga, strength based yoga, childhood trauma yoga, yoga for sleep training, just to name a few. Thank you to the amazing people who came in and out of my life during these trainings and those who come to our yoga classes now who continue to inspire me daily! Reach out if you want to join our growing yoga community where we emphasize training the nervous system to help balance out health and wellness.

11/14/2025

Strong bones aren’t just built in the gym — they’re built through consistency, mindful movement, and how we care for our bodies over time. 🦴✨

Yoga can play a supportive role in bone health by encouraging safe weight-bearing, improving balance (which helps prevent falls), and reducing stress-related inflammation. Some studies even suggest that specific yoga postures may help maintain or improve bone mineral density when practiced regularly.

The key? Slow, controlled loads + awareness of alignment + movements that feel supportive for your body. Yoga is accessible at any age, and it’s one more tool for building a foundation that supports you for life.

📖 Source: Fishman et al., 2021 (peer-reviewed research on yoga and bone density).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4851231/

11/13/2025

Kindness and gratitude are deeply connected — both remind us to slow down, notice the good, and share it forward. 💫

Our Gratitude Wall is growing, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Next time you’re in the clinic, take a moment to add what you’re thankful for this season.

Big or small, every bit of gratitude adds warmth to our space (and our hearts).

Let’s celebrate World Kindness Day by spreading a little extra appreciation — to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. 💛

11/12/2025

When your body stays in “fight or flight” for too long, it can leave you feeling tense, tired, or on edge. The relaxation response is your body’s built-in way to reset — slowing heart rate, easing muscle tension, and calming the mind.

Simple practices like slow breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, gentle yoga, or grounding through your senses can activate this state in minutes. The key? Consistency over complexity. A few minutes a day can teach your nervous system that it’s safe to rest and restore.

🧠 Curious about the science?

Harvard researcher Dr. Herbert Benson first described the relaxation response as a measurable physiological shift that counters stress hormones and promotes healing. Read a short overview here:

👉 Harvard Health: The relaxation response helps counteract stress https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response

11/08/2025

Feeling stressed? 😌 Yoga isn’t just about stretching — it can actually help calm your mind. Research shows yoga can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and lower perceived stress, likely through gentle movement, mindful attention, and focused breathing.

Join one of our yoga classes to experience it in action. Your nervous system will thank you!🧘‍♀️

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-27247-y

11/05/2025

Raise your hand if “falling back” still has your sleep schedule upside down 🙋‍♀️

The time change can throw off your body’s rhythm — even when we gain an hour. That internal clock is sensitive!

Yoga can help you reset. Gentle evening movement and slow breathing calm the nervous system and cue your body that it’s time to rest.

Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s where healing happens. During deep sleep, our body repairs tissues, balances hormones, and calms inflammation. The mind resets, too, helping us regulate stress and emotions.

Research shows regular yoga improves sleep quality and reduces stress hormones, helping your body heal while you sleep.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-activity/yoga-and-sleep

So tonight, skip the late scroll and flow back into balance. 😴

11/04/2025

November is a great time to slow down, stay grounded, and make time for movement!

All of our regular yoga classes will continue this month, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and the 29th, when we’ll take a short break to rest and give thanks.

11/04/2025