Building bone density starts decades before osteoporosis is a concern. At the same time, it is never too late to start building bone density even if you have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Bone, just like any other tissue in the body, constantly undergoes a process of new cell growth and old cell breakdown. Different factors, generally lifestyle choices, change this ratio and may start to cause problems with bone formation. Osteoporosis does not impact all bones equally, but instead is an indicator that bones that have low density are not being stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, like inadequate loading. Certain types of stress to the bone caused by movement and weight-bearing stimulate new growth. Bone takes about 10 years to completely turn over, so every 10 years you get a new skeleton!

Mechanics of Bone Growth

Mechanical deformation, like forces from gravity, ground reaction, and muscle contraction, stimulates bone growth and resorption. Muscles...

With our society becoming more unhealthy as a whole each year, movement professionals find ourselves pressed to reframe the discussion around health, wellness, and movement. We all understand the benefits of exercise, yet adhering to an exercise routine tends to be a completely different story. The most important conversation we have with new clients is discussing their physical activity history. This gives us a clear picture on how set our clients up for success in their health and wellness goals. One of the most common reasons we hear for a history of not sticking to an exercise routine is lack of time. The guilt and shame associated with not going to the gym creates a further aversion to exercise, becoming a vicious cycle. 

But what if we told you there is a way to get healthier that does not involve traditional "exercise"? Sound too good to be true? We promise this is not only possible, but also ideal in terms of your health. The solution is a movement-based...

At the core of our approach in helping our clients along their journey toward better health is building a mindful movement practice. 

A mindful movement practice is different from a typical exercise or fitness routine. Mindful movement is one of the most overlooked components of health habits! Mindful movement is for everyone, from those who consider themselves elite athletes to those who would describe themselves as couch potatoes. 

Over our years of practice in the medical field, we have noted much of the messaging thrown at us by the fitness industry can be more of a detriment to health than a help... So, we set out on a mission to change the thought patterns around movement to encourage emphasis on the many positive health benefits of exploring your mobility! 

One of our first step with new clients is guiding them through establishing what we call a "movement practice". A movement practice is individualized based on the health goals of the...

How much time do you spend thinking about how you move throughout the day? If you're not getting the health results you want, your movement is likely a huge factor! 

Movement really comes down to a matter of convenience... Today, moving more to accomplish daily tasks is viewed as an inconvenience. We now have access to devices serving the sole purpose of making our lives easier, from electronic kitchen appliances, to phones, to vehicles. These devices externalize the work of our muscles, effectively outsourcing the work of our body. “Upgrading” to their product results in doing less work throughout our day. This is promoted by advertisers as sign of status, progress, and luxury. A device that results in less work is the ultimate end goal and this message is thrown at us from every direction!

However, these "conveniences" come with a major down side...

Humans were intended to move. Our movement impacts not only our physical health, but our mental health and overall...