Between her work at AIM and teaching at the National Personal Training Institute of Seattle, our trainer and nutrition coach Kindra works six days a week. Her day off is Sunday, and has become her ritual, Sunday mornings are all about two things (well, three if you count coffee, but with Kindra every morning is … Continued
What is Corrective Exercise? Kindra Reid, CPT, CSCS, FMS Unlike the traditional, one-size fits all approach to exercise, corrective exercise begins with the premise that every body moves, and has moved, differently. Depending on how we’ve moved, imbalances in strength and function can occur. These imbalances can be caused by too little movement (a sedentary … Continued
Dr. Brooke grew up on the East Coast. She attended the University of New England in Biddeford, ME where she studied Physical Therapy before deciding to go to medical school. After graduating with her B.S. in Medical Health Science, she moved to Seattle in order to attend Bastyr University in 2001. After 4 years of medical … Continued
It’s about a month into the New Year. Do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, you’re in luck. You do. February 10th is the Chinese lunar New Year. The celebration of the New Year, the Spring Festival, is China’s longest and most important holiday. Because it is … Continued
During a standard workout in the gym, I managed to strain my back. The result was unimaginable pain centered under my left scapula. This was later diagnosed as a muscle ‘seizure’ or spasm that was clustered about T5 or T6. This area was X-rayed and examined by a radiologist at University Hospital and I was diagnosed with … Continued
Orthotics offer relief from painful foot problems, especially for people who spend a lot of time walking or standing — at work, or in everyday activities. Regular use of orthotics will help alleviate knee, hip, back and even neck pain by maintaining normal positioning of the bones in the toes, feet, ankles, and knees. This helps … Continued
Are high-glycemic index foods back on the menu? How to cheat your way lean! Refined and high glycemic index carbohydrates are generally a bad idea for the body: they spike blood insulin levels, contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes, raise bad cholesterol, lower good cholesterol, increase risk of heart and brain disease, and are a … Continued
Curious About Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient medical system that takes a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature and applies them to the human body. It is a complete system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. The foundations of TCM include an understanding of Qi, … Continued
Veggie Quiche Cups To Go (Originally from South Beach Diet, Arthur Agatston MD, © 2003. Serves 6) Looking for an easy way to get your protein at breakfast? No time to cook in the morning? Make a big batch of these on the weekend and freeze in small zip-lock bags. To reheat, pop in the … Continued
