Stress is a powerful but often overlooked factor in injury prevention and recovery. Chronic stress impacts your body in ways that can increase muscle tension, inflammation, and even hinder your immune system’s ability to heal. As a physical therapist and functional medicine health coach, I’ll walk you through the effects of stress on your body and share practical strategies to manage stress for optimal health, whether you're an athlete or simply on a wellness journey.

As physical therapists, our role extends beyond improving movement and reducing pain. By incorporating Functional Medicine principles into our practice, we can address the root causes of dysfunction—such as poor nutrition, chronic stress, and sleep deprivation—leading to faster recovery and lasting outcomes. Discover how Functional Medicine can complement your physical therapy approach and help your patients achieve better health.

Did you know that what you eat can significantly impact how well you recover from an injury? Healing requires more than just exercise—it’s about achieving balance, and nutrition plays a vital role. In this post, we explore how a diet rich in whole foods can reduce inflammation, speed up recovery, and prevent future injuries. If you're feeling stuck in your healing process, a holistic approach that combines physical therapy with nutritional support might be the answer.