

The smoke alarm and the burnt toast
Our smoke alarm used to go off in the bedroom every time we made toast in the kitchen. Pain can work the same way. Here’s why the spot that hurts isn’t always the real problem, and a simple way to start working out where it’s coming from.
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Should you be sleeping on your back?
Most of my clients think sleeping on their back is the safest position. It’s one of the better options, but it’s not the gold standard. Here’s when it works, when it doesn’t, and why comfort matters most.
3 min read


The stretches I keep recommending (now in one place)
“I know I should stretch more” might be the most common thing I hear in clinic. So I put together a simple 5 minute series for the spots that come up again and again. No rules, no guilt, just five minutes when you can find them. Plus, what’s happening at Casa Bloom this month.
3 min read


Getting Outside Is Medicine (and Golf Counts)
Stiff from winter? You don't have to feel perfect before getting back outside. Here's why movement, fresh air, and doing things you love are some of the best medicine around.
3 min read


Golf season is here…I think?
Barrie hasn’t exactly delivered on spring, but this slow start might be a gift. If your body took a beating this winter, there’s still plenty of time to ease back into movement, sort out those new aches and feel ready for your first round. Plus, what’s on the books at BLOOM this month.
2 min read


Your tongue has a resting position. Are you using it?
Your tongue has a resting position, and it affects your jaw, neck and breathing. Try this quick 30 second check, plus what’s new at BLOOM.
2 min read


The 10‑second habit your joints will thank you for
If you’re sitting more than you’d like, you’re not alone. I’ve been testing one tiny habit: 10 squats every time I stand up after sitting for 30 minutes. Here’s why it works, and how it’s going so far.
3 min read


Did January feel extra long for you, too?
If January felt endless, you’re not imagining it. Winter changes the cues your nervous system takes in, which can stretch your sense of time and leave your body feeling a bit off. Here’s what’s going on, plus a few easy ways to shake things up.
2 min read


