The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), certain anatomical and theoretical structures captivate both the imagination and intellect of students. Among them, the Urinary Bladder (UB) channel’s dual trajectories along the spine—at 1.5 cun and 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline—invite both reverence and curiosity. Particularly, the outer line at 3 cun appears … Continue reading The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

Click here to find the episode!In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain.  Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design … Continue reading PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

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Click here to listen to the episode. Deep Tissue Massage is all the rage.  "No pain, no gain" has become a term that echoes through the offices of therapists everywhere.  When we are talking about acute or chronic pain, are painful treatments the only way we can attain muscle, tendon, and ligament release. In this … Continue reading PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/health-full/id1713832022?i=1000647348042 Pain and injuries are terrible, and whether you choose to rest - or move, it can massively affect your healing trajectory. Whether it's your brain, muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones - our bodies need movement, circulation, and range of motion - in order to heal.  In this guest episode, we have scouted out industry professional … Continue reading PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

Scoop Up These Free Acne Diet Tips!

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

https://youtu.be/advPZV1NInE?si=yCfdkEHQGMOLNNsf Don’t miss this talk! At the end we give you some food examples to eat if you are experiencing acne (not a complete list, but it’s a start). Acne is a very common condition and it can certainly be a source of embarrassment and worry for a lot of people. In TCM, acne can … Continue reading Scoop Up These Free Acne Diet Tips!

Podcast: Teapot Breathing to Prepare for Spring

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/35uNulmd7XvPKalokPQxgh?si=Bfimg3kjQOCgLJYSJg6nJA In this episode, Monica guides listeners on a breathing journey that is meant to cleanse resentment, frustration and anger.  Clearing these emotions allows for the newness of spring to bring fresh opportunities into our lives. In Chinese Medicine, the spring is related to the Liver.  As you perform the teapot breathing, Monica will teach you … Continue reading Podcast: Teapot Breathing to Prepare for Spring

Podcast ~ The Mysteries of Osteopathy

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-health-full-150399711 In this episode, Forrest and Monica dive into questions that patients have been asking them about Osteopathy, since they started practicing.What is Cranial Osteopathy?  What is Visceral Manipulation? Why is motility and mobility important?These are just a few of the topics that you're learn about.  See below for detail of the topics discussed. Intro  … Continue reading Podcast ~ The Mysteries of Osteopathy

No Pain, No Gain – The Truth About Post Treatment Discomfort

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

Post treatment discomfort is pain or aching in the area of your body that a practitioner recently worked on. The pain is usually the worst in the span a few hours to 24 hours after a session, however, it can last several days. What causes Post Treatment Discomfort? The biggest goal of an Acupuncture or … Continue reading No Pain, No Gain – The Truth About Post Treatment Discomfort

Fascial rolling for Muscle Pain

Posted on by Monica Ander, RTCMP, R.Ac, D.OMP

Fascial rolling with a foam roller, tennis balls, or a lacrosse ball can be an extremely effective tool for pain relief. It is a great supplement in between your Osteopathy, massage, or Acupuncture treatments. Having said that, from talking to patients in clinic about this topic over the years, there are common mistakes that can … Continue reading Fascial rolling for Muscle Pain