2026 started off well here in Sitka. Gracing us with some spectacular weather from sunny days, starry nights, to spectacular Northern Lights shows. I hope everyone was able to sneak outside here and there and take advantage of the cold, crisp fresh air. Unfortunately, it looks like good ol'SE Alaska weather is returning. I actually welcome the rain (in doses). It helps me slow down. In these darker months we are supposed to be resting more. It reminds us of that. BUT, it certainly...

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 on hip mobility...

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 Chartier and I. ...