Recovery isn’t always faster with stronger interventions
What if the harder you try, the less your brain’s ability to listen? You’d be surprised what cybernetics has to say about speeding up recovery from injury and pain.
Better sleep isn’t just about your mattress!
Up at 2am negotiating with your mattress, flipping sides, stacking pillows, trying to find the “one position” that's comfortable? This will explain the real reason your body can’t settle into rest and what most sleep fixes miss.
Stopped doing ___because feet hurt?
That moment when you’re about to say yes to dancing/quilting/art class… and then your body goes, “NOPE”? This breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes and how to find your way back to what lights you up.
How to prevent sports injuries before they happen AND sustain peak performance?
Most athletes treat sports injury recovery and performance training as separate but they’re deeply connected. Learn why whole-body movement, joint efficiency, and sensory-based training can prevent injuries, increase power, and help you return to your sport with confidence. Ideal for runners, lifters, repellers, skiers and active adults seeking sustainable performance.
A story I never expected to tell: my 77 year old dad slept on his left shoulder again
This post is about a rare moment in my work when the professional and the personal unexpectedly meet. It’s about my dad.
The painful truth about ‘good’ posture
What if conventional posture advice was making your back and shoulders worse? This post unpacks why “good” posture often leads to tension and pain—and introduces a smarter way to feel better in your body without forcing it into stiff, exhausting shapes.
Night time shoulder pain exposed
If you're wondering why your shoulder feels fine during the day but stiffens up at night, here is a neuroscientific explanation and solution that outperforms pain management strategies and doesn't take forever to take effect.
The hidden key to shoulder relief for people with scoliosis
Sometimes a diagnosis like scoliosis can create more fear than relief. In this post, discover why your spine’s unique curves aren’t a problem to “fix” but a pattern to understand—and how gentle, curious movement can unlock freedom, ease, and lasting relief in your shoulders.
Why does my right knee hurt?
Discover the surprising and often omitted connection between ‘right-handedness’ and right knee pain.
What if real healing was on the other side of mainstream?
Seeking out non-conventional solutions to pain isn’t about rejecting medical wisdom—it’s about expanding possibilities and speaks to your own resourcefulness and resilience.
Do Orthotics help with Flat Feet?
Are your orthotics helping or hurting? Read on to make an informed choice.
How to choose shoes that ease foot, knee, and back Pain
Struggling with foot, knee, or back pain? The shoes you wear could be part of the problem—and the solution. Learn how to choose footwear that supports your whole body, not just your feet. This guide breaks down common shoe design pitfalls, what features to look for, and how to test shoes for comfort and alignment.
A new way to get fit without working out
Despise going to the gym? But still want to feel fit enough to hit the trail or take an active vacation to Ireland? In this article, I talk about an alternative approach to feeling naturally fit and strong in ways that feel really, really good without the dopamine hit.
How personal history and trauma affect chronic pain: A case study in hip pain recovery
Read Naomi’s casy study to discover the unconscious ways that our life history or personal trauma are expressed in our body habits and how somatic healing can help you engage with fresh opportunities and possibilities in a safe environment.
Bad knees aren’t genetic: the uncommon truth and treatment for degenerative knee pain
Blame your knee pain on bad genes? Think again! In this post, I share the uncommon but very relatable truth about how we move in our bodies and the tangible hope it provides to heal from your knee pain.
What is the Feldenkrais Method, who its for and how it works
Here’s an audio resource for if you’re new to my world, or looking for a refresher or resource to pass on to a friend or family member. Thanks for listening and sharing!
6 Reasons Physical Therapy isn’t working and what you should do instead
In this blogpost, we discuss specific reasons why you might be experiencing a plateauing of outcomes with your physical therapy sessions. We talk about how these can be effectively addressed with the Feldenkrais Method.
What to do when physical therapy isn't healing your knee pain
Frustrated with physical therapy for knee pain? In this post, we discuss the limitations of strength training and the importance of viewing the knee as part of a larger movement system; what kind of treatment strategies follow from this way of thinking and how do they translate to solidity and strength of the knee in day to day movements such as walking.