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Stress Management and Resiliency Training Biofeedback
For more information and to schedule a free half-hour biofeedback experience, call 520-209-1755. See ad, page 3.
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Dr. Emily Takeuchi-Miller, at Transformational Medicine, is offering a stress management and resiliency training biofeedback program. Biofeedback is a safe, noninvasive, evidencedbased method to help people develop greater awareness and the ability to regulate their physiology by using signals from their own bodies with the goal of improving their wellbeing, health and performance. In biofeedback, sensors connected to the body provide information in real time about its Emily TakeuchiMiller functioning, such as muscle tension, sweating, temperature, respiration and heart rate. This eight-session training also incorporates breath work, meditation and guided imagery. “In these current times, where each day can seem more tumultuous than the last, it seems words like mindfulness, meditation and self-care are everywhere. But these concepts can seem lofty and at times intimidating. You may be left wondering, ‘Where do I start?’” says Takeuchi-Miller. “Numerous studies have shown that mental and emotional stress can cause physical changes in the body, leading to other health problems. When our nervous system is in a state of balance, the immune system operates better, the body heals faster and we can achieve optimal health and performance.” Takeuchi-Miller uses biofeedback to help retrain a client’s nervous system to be more resilient and produce more helpful responses in the long term, such as: healthy stress coping skills; increases in exercise and restful sleep; positive changes in relational dynamics; reductions in anxiety and depression; and decreases in muscle tension, chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, food cravings and unhealthy eating habits.
t Reverence Personal Training and Movement Therapy, Jason Cummings, a credentialed physical therapist assistant, personal trainer and long-time yoga practitioner, specializes in giving individualized attention to clients. He helps those with common age related conditions such as osteoarthritis along with other post acute and chronic medical conditions causing discomfort and abnormal movement. He is currently offering 25 percent Jason Cummings off the initial consultation fee of $60. It is natural for the human body to experience degenerative changes as we age. Cartilage that allows our joints to move smoothly and sustain force wears down, and osteoarthritis often follows. Our muscles naturally weaken over time. Some muscles shorten due to sustained poor posture common with sedentary lifestyles, while other deep stabilizer muscles become weak. The body can become stiff and weak, leading to dysfunctional movement patterns, poor balance and pain. All of us could use some help along the way in dealing with these very human conditions. “Have you been experiencing pain or maybe feel out of shape and tired? Could you benefit from help with your body in order to feel and move better?” questions Cummings. “Reverence Personal Training is offering individualized fitness programs to fit your needs and aspirations.” The programs incorporate use of strength training, myofascial release and stretching, increasing cardiovascular endurance, balance training and potentially the mind/body integration movement practices of yoga and tai chi. Training is available at a well-suited private therapy space or in-home. For more information, call 520-979-8118 or email JPC2178@yahoo.com. See ad, page 13.
