The Danica Center for Physical Therapy & Movement Education offers holistic, empowering forms of healing and movement in Sharon, CT
Above photo by Lindsey Clark.
A physical therapist for nearly four decades, Dr. Bente Dahl-Busby has always had a passion for health, wellness, and movement. As a gymnast, horseback rider, gymnastics teacher, and dancer throughout her upbringing and adolescence in Denmark, she desired a career that would combine academics with these interests, empowering her […]
Choosing meditation over afternoon coffee
Did you know that Americans are consuming coffee on a daily basis nearly 40% more than they did 20 years ago? Might it be the notorious Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino, Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, or just a plain old black coffee, the National Coffee Association reports a […]
Float Mind @mend
Because I am both the first-born son of a preacher and a writer, it was no surprise that I found myself afloat in a body-temperature pool of water on a Sunday morning in January when I might have been in church. That pool, about the size of Thoreau’s Walden Pond cabin, is nested beneath the […]
Making movement and dance accessible at Berkshire Pulse
Photo above by Avida Love Photography
“Having an outlet to express yourself in a way that is creative and meaningful to you, and to connect with other people is important,” said Veronica Bone, the community and in-school program manager for Berkshire Pulse. “Everyone should have access to that if it’s something they’re interested in.” […]
The connection between cortisol and chronic stress: Learning about cortisol’s role in the body and why everyone’s talking about it
If you’re anything like me, your social media feeds have been inundated with videos about fitness, stress, and what to do to promote your physical and mental health. And if you’re anything like me, your mind has been filled with important-sounding concepts and a laundry list of tasks to complete if you want […]
Keeping mindfulness in mind: The importance of tapping into your awareness and being present
The idea of mindfulness has become incredibly mainstream in recent years, meaning that more and more people have had access to this vital concept. But with more discussion about what it means to practice mindfulness and “be mindful,” it’s important to clarify the intention behind mindfulness and highlight how it can benefit your […]
The pros and cons of distance running vs. sprinting: Which is right for you?
If you’re at all like me, then at the start of each new year, you get the grandiose idea that you’re going to take up running. Now up to this point – for me – this resolution has never lasted. I consider myself to be a pretty active person; I work out between […]
It’s all about what you eat: Making nutrition understandable, enjoyable, & achievable with nutritionist Michelle Sisk
When nutritionist and dietitian Michelle Sisk RD-N, CD-N, LD-N began her career, it wasn’t directly related to food at all. After attaining a BA in English from Williams College, she taught English for a few years at a boarding school while coaching cross country running and leading a fitness class.
Soon, though, […]
Prebiotics, probiotics, supplements, oh my! Understanding the distinctions & how to boost your gut health
Although I take a handful of supplements and a probiotic each night, it recently dawned on me that while I know these are good for me to take, I don’t really know what they do, or why I should be taking them. In general, I know that probiotics are […]