It’s hard to get through daily life without using your hips. Positioned at the center of the body, the hips play a major role in nearly everything we do—standing, walking, transitioning between positions, and even sitting. They need both mobility  and stability  to function well. When either is limited, everyday movements can quickly become uncomfortable or difficult. Unfortunately, hip pain and movement restrictions are very common. Today, we’re going to focus specifically o

Happy New Year! What a year 2025 has been. Medicine by Movement had over 150 exercise classes held, multiple free workshops, injury-screens, recovery tables at sporting events, and even a few new classes such as the Low Back Pain class and Osteoarthritis course, as well as over 30 members in my Wellness Group. Collaboration with lots of local and traveling health and wellness professionals, and of course, the development of Well Yes, the new wellness business by Susan Char

If you’re anything like me, even just one day out of your routine can throw everything into chaos. Vacations are usually the kind of chaos we welcome, but unfortunately, my exercise routine tends to be the first casualty. The truth is, our bodies need movement even more when we travel, thanks to all the time spent sitting. Long flights, car rides, eating "convenient" food, and getting less-than-ideal sleep—it all takes a toll on our wellness. While this isn’t something most o

Happy Holidays! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I appreciate all the help and understanding to allow me to take some time off to visit family.  It’s always so nice to see family, especially around the holidays,  but those flights can be brutal on our health and wellness.  That old back or neck injury loves to make an appearance after a few hour flight, and our joints and muscles do not like being in 1 position for that long for sure!  In the month of December, m

Happy Halloween!  I love this time of year.  The cold, crisp mornings. The abrupt change in the season, it keeps me on my toes.  I may not like all the rain and grey that comes with it, but those sunny days in between, and a few blustery days are always welcomed in my life.    With the days getting shorter, it can be harder to get outside — but it’s also that much more important to make time for it. Even a quick 15-minute walk at lunch or sitting under a covered spot with a

September flew by, and we are now in full-blown fall in Sitka.  Without fail, it always sneaks up on me here.  I’m reminded each year, as...

School is back in, and fall is fast approaching.  But, looks like we have been graced with some late summer weather as well!  Hopefully...

Slow pitch softball might seem like a relaxed, low-impact sport, but it actually racks up more injuries than many would expect. While...

How is it already August?  I hope everyone’s summer has been filled with family, friends, adventures, and sun!  Our summer here in Sitka...

If you are like the majority of adults who were not avid swimmers as a child, you are probably a bit reluctant to get in the pool, let...

Summer in Sitka finally arrived in June.  Well, at least on the weekends!  We were graced with a couple gorgeous, and even some-what hot...

The Month of June is devoted to hiking and mountain racing!  National trails day is June 7th.  The perfect day to get out and enjoy our...

May in Sitka had a fall-like resemblance, with a lot of cold, damp weather.  I’m hopeful summer is around the corner though!  With...

I completed my one and only full triathlon back in 2009—so, no, I’m not a triathlon expert. But over the years, I’ve biked and run legs...

April flew by, with lots of new and exciting things happening at Medicine by Movement!  We are wrapping up our 1st six-week Low Back Pain...

March was a busy month for many, including Medicine by Movement! We had a free Low Back Pain workshop, started the 6 week low back pain...

Do you experience joint pain? If so, it’s likely due to arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis (OA). Simply put, OA is the...

As I write this, I gaze out the window at the beautiful, white, fluffy snow falling, signaling that herring season is upon us. It’s...

If you haven’t, there is a good chance you will.  Studies show that Low back pain is an extremely common problem that most people...

February is in full swing here in Sitka, and we've had some amazing weather to kick it off. A bit on the chilly side, but who can...