The Mind Body Connection

Published on March 19, 2019March 25, 2019 by Wendy Quitasol

According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can be used to manage high blood pressure, heart disease and improve your mood.From trimming your waist to clearing your head, walking is an easy way to improve your health.

Take a walk in Baltimore

Published on March 5, 2019March 4, 2019 by Wendy Quitasol

Did you know that walking helps the brain make new connections? It’s true! Regular walking promotes new connections between brain cells, staves off the usual withering of brain tissue that comes with age, increases the volume of the hippocampus (a brain region crucial for memory) and stimulates the growth of neurons that transmit messages. Baltimore […]

Getting The Most Out Of Physical Therapy

Published on February 25, 2019March 4, 2019 by Wendy Quitasol

When you start a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and reviewing goals. These goals help you—and those you’ll be working with—get a clear sense of what you’re looking to achieve and begin to map out a plan of attack. Along with specific goals, you also probably […]

Mindful Movements Activities Can Lead to Healthy Hearts

Published on February 18, 2019March 4, 2019 by Wendy Quitasol

Yoga, walking and stretching are all mindful movement activities that can help build strong hearts and minds. Mindfulness activities for any age can reduce stress, improve balance and help fight chronic pain. What can you do? Read on to learn more about the benefits of Mindful Movement activities. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/exercise-mind-and-body-with-yoga-and-mindful-movement

Give The Best Valentine: Healthy Hearts For All Ages

Published on February 14, 2019March 4, 2019 by Wendy Quitasol

This Valentine’s Day take time to think about heart health for you and the ones you love. Regardless of your age, you can put into practice many ways to keep yourself healthy including eating well, regular exercise and wellness check-ups. You can begin building health habits for the whole family to establish and make it […]

Seahawks TE Nick Vannett, a testament to Pilates

Published on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Wendy Quitasol

Pilates is an exercise system useful to everyone. We recently found an article about Seahawks TE Nick Vannett who began practicing Pilates after suffering from a herniated disc in his lower back. After daily training with Nancy Wallace at Nancy Wallace Pilates in Bellevue, he was able to alleviate pain and build core flexibility. Dedication […]

Exercise Of The Week

Published on September 17, 2018September 24, 2018 by Wendy Quitasol

Barrel Quadriceps Stretch Place top of your foot on the barrel. Squeeze the backs of your hip and inner thighs together, keep your belly in and lift tall through the center of the spine. Avoid arching your spine. Keep ribs in with abdominals tight. Ground your hips and lift waist up out of hips. Hold for […]