Walking through the doors to AIM, you are sure to be greeted with a smile. Two weeks ago we introduced to you to Jessica, our receptionist and medical assistant. This week we would like you to meet her front end partner, Rachel. Together they not only serve as the first face of our clinic, but … Continued
Earlier this week we posted an article explaining the differences between food allergies and food intolerance. As promised, our story continues, or rather, the (itchy, scratchy) story of our trainer and nutrition coach, Kindra. Below you will find the beginning of her tale, which she has agreed to update for us at the one month, … Continued
Jessica’s smiling face is likely the first you will see upon visiting our clinic. She and Rachel keep the rest of us organized and on schedule, and we would be lost without them. In particular, Jessica’s leadership at the front desk is critical to AIM running like a well-oiled machine. Her role at the clinic, … Continued
Kindra is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Metabolic Effect Nutrition Consultant (ME-NC). She is also certified in the Functional Movement Screen, in TRX Suspension Training, and in KFit Kettlebell Training. As a corrective exercise specialist, Kindra is dedicated to helping people move and feel better, and excels at working … Continued
Nichole Santoro has been helping people in the North Seattle and Eastside communities with the use of Acupuncture, Massage and Chinese Herbs for over six years. With an eye for modern medicine and research combined with a sound knowledge of Ancient Eastern forms of medicine, Nichole provides an innovative holistic approach to healthcare that addresses the … 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
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
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
