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Skiing with an mTBI

Getting back to skiing was nerve-wracking this year. My first time was with a ski instructor who I’ve skied with for many years… and...

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When Skiing is Scary

One of my truths of living with an mTBI is that all of the "first times" are weird, if not hard. While the weirdness is in how they feel,...

Dec 14, 20225 min read

Progress in Fitness is Overrated

Ever since experiencing persistent pain, I’ve believed that the fitness industry focuses too much on progress as its measure of success....

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Grief Brain is Real

Did you know that when you move your body you're maintaining and improving your brain health? No? Me either! I was so fascinated when I...

Nov 27, 20213 min read

Feeling tired after a training session... is it what we should aim for?

While feeling tired after a training session feels good when our goal is to get rid of excess energy, it's not the only measure of...

Mar 2, 20204 min read

Well this is embarrassing...

That one time I pretended I wasn't a dancer so my yoga teacher would give me lots of praise... Some of you have heard me talk about my...

Dec 9, 20194 min read

Five Tools for Holiday Overwhelm

No matter what you celebrate, the holidays can be hard. The holidays have been complicated for me ever since my mom, uncle, and then dad...

Dec 1, 20192 min read

Three At Home Pilates Breathing Exercises

What’s up with Pilates Breathing? We use a specific technique for breathing in Pilates. We call it Lateral Posterior Ribcage Breathing....

May 1, 20193 min read

Five Reasons to Move with Ashley

The more we move, the better we feel. Our bodies are designed to, and need to move. Of course, there is a multitude of ways to move. If...

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How Movement Helped Me Find Stillness

I had loved Pilates for many years. As a former competitive dancer, it was the only thing that seemed to help some of the persistent pain...

Aug 31, 20184 min read

All of you is welcome here

I completed my Mat and Standing Pilates teaching certification through the PhysicalMind Institute Canada at KW Pilates with an incredible...

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