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Resilience is a Process

Resilience is a Process

This post explores the quiet, often unseen resilience behind every comeback—whether you’re in the ring or simply fighting to feel like yourself again. Drawing inspiration from women in combat sports, ... ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook pain management &Pain Cycle

September 03, 20255 min read

Not All Fights are Loud

Not All Fights are Loud

You don’t need to be in a boxing ring to relate to the fight. This post explores what it really means to come back from pain—and why recovery is just as much identity work as it is physical healing. ... ...more

Personal Training ,The Pain Playbook pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress

August 28, 20254 min read

The Comeback Blueprint

The Comeback Blueprint

Your first workout back after pain, injury, or time away isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. The Comeback Blueprint explores the hidden fear, guarding, and self-doubt that often surface when trying to... ...more

Personal Training ,The Pain Playbook pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System

August 20, 20255 min read

Pain Personalities

Pain Personalities

After careful consideration and tons of conversations with my community, I organized pain responses into six (6) umbrella categories: The Pleaser, The Cold Shoulder, The Pusher, The Constant Patcher, ... ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

May 08, 20245 min read

Pain: A Love Story

Pain: A Love Story

The IASP reframed the definition of pain in 2020. This definition expands the meaning of pain to include physical, emotional, and mental dimensions. How does this change our relationship with pain? ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 30, 20242 min read

"Good" Pain & "Bad" Pain

"Good" Pain & "Bad" Pain

Thinking about quotes we use when talking about pain, inspired a deeper dive into how we think about pain -- the good and bad of it. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 23, 20246 min read

We All Have Pain

We All Have Pain

Pain is a tie that binds. We have all made its acquaintance at some point in our lives. Let's explore our relationship with pain. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 16, 20244 min read

Welcome to The Pain Playbook

Welcome to The Pain Playbook

This is The Pain Playbook and we will talk all things pain. We invite you to explore and converse with us. Welcome in. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy &The Pain Playbook

April 09, 20245 min read

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

Strength training is an important part of any exercise program, and it is especially beneficial for women. Some of the benefits of strength training for women include... ...more

Personal Training

January 09, 20231 min read

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Resilience is a Process

This post explores the quiet, often unseen resilience behind every comeback—whether you’re in the ring or simply fighting to feel like yourself again. Drawing inspiration from women in combat sports, ... ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook pain management &Pain Cycle

September 03, 20255 min read

Resilience is a Process

Not All Fights are Loud

You don’t need to be in a boxing ring to relate to the fight. This post explores what it really means to come back from pain—and why recovery is just as much identity work as it is physical healing. ... ...more

Personal Training ,The Pain Playbook pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress

August 28, 20254 min read

Not All Fights are Loud

The Comeback Blueprint

Your first workout back after pain, injury, or time away isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. The Comeback Blueprint explores the hidden fear, guarding, and self-doubt that often surface when trying to... ...more

Personal Training ,The Pain Playbook pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System

August 20, 20255 min read

The Comeback Blueprint

Pain Personalities

After careful consideration and tons of conversations with my community, I organized pain responses into six (6) umbrella categories: The Pleaser, The Cold Shoulder, The Pusher, The Constant Patcher, ... ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

May 08, 20245 min read

Pain Personalities

Pain: A Love Story

The IASP reframed the definition of pain in 2020. This definition expands the meaning of pain to include physical, emotional, and mental dimensions. How does this change our relationship with pain? ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 30, 20242 min read

Pain: A Love Story

"Good" Pain & "Bad" Pain

Thinking about quotes we use when talking about pain, inspired a deeper dive into how we think about pain -- the good and bad of it. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 23, 20246 min read

"Good" Pain & "Bad" Pain

We All Have Pain

Pain is a tie that binds. We have all made its acquaintance at some point in our lives. Let's explore our relationship with pain. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy The Pain Playbook &pain management

April 16, 20244 min read

We All Have Pain

Welcome to The Pain Playbook

This is The Pain Playbook and we will talk all things pain. We invite you to explore and converse with us. Welcome in. ...more

Personal Training ,Massage Therapy &The Pain Playbook

April 09, 20245 min read

Welcome to The Pain Playbook

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

Strength training is an important part of any exercise program, and it is especially beneficial for women. Some of the benefits of strength training for women include... ...more

Personal Training

January 09, 20231 min read

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women
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