Dr. Beth Scott, PT, DPT

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Benefits of fiber-rich diets are supported by more than a century of research. see.nf/47x6iO8

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Does this speak to you?

Where Your Body Stores Emotions

Our bodies are intricate vessels, not just for physical experiences but also for emotional ones. Each part of our body can serve as a storage space for various feelings, often reflecting unresolved issues or internal conflicts that we may not even be aware of. Understanding where these emotions are held can lead to deeper self-awareness and healing.

The hips, for example, can be a repository for unresolved grief and buried feelings. Many people find that when they allow themselves to move and express through dance or stretching, they release pent-up emotions that have been held for too long.

Shoulders often carry the weight of responsibility and stress. Those who feel overwhelmed frequently experience tension in this area, which can lead to discomfort or pain over time. Acknowledging this can be the first step toward relieving emotional burdens.

The lower back is commonly associated with fears of instability or uncertainty. When life feels unpredictable, we may unconsciously tighten up in this area, leading to physical strain. Recognizing this connection can help foster a sense of security and comfort.

Many carry repressed anger and unspoken words in their jaws. This tension can manifest as clenching or grinding of teeth. By learning to express emotions constructively, individuals can alleviate this discomfort.

In the chest, emotions like sorrow and unexpressed sadness can become lodged, making deep breaths feel difficult. Opening up through communication or creative outlets can ease this burden.

The neck signifies suppressed truth and inner conflict. When we struggle to speak our truth, tension builds, affecting our overall well-being.

Anxiety and emotional trauma often reside in the stomach, leading to discomfort and digestive issues. Acknowledging these feelings and practicing mindfulness can promote healing.

Hands are linked to issues of control. When we feel powerless, it often reflects in how we use our hands. Engaging in creative pursuits can help regain a sense of agency.

Finally, knees can symbolize resistance to change and progress. If one feels stuck in life, it may be reflected in tightness or discomfort in the knees. Embracing adaptability can create significant shifts in emotional well-being.

Recognizing where emotions are stored in the body can be a transformative journey. It encourages individuals to address these feelings, leading to a healthier, more balanced life.

01/26/2026

"You cannot breathe your way out of patriarchy. You cannot cold plunge your way out of structural oppression. You cannot meditate, journal, or yoga your way out of conditions that were designed to dysregulate you.

This is not to say that nervous system regulation tools aren't valuable. They are. I use them. I teach them. I believe in the body's capacity to settle, to find ground, to return to itself.

But when regulation tools are offered as the solution to chronic activation without naming the cause of that activation, they become a form of gaslighting. They locate the problem in your body rather than in the conditions your body is responding to.

The message becomes: if you're still anxious, you haven't tried hard enough. If you're still activated, you haven't found the right technique. If you're still struggling, the failure is yours.

But what if your nervous system isn't broken? What if it's accurate?

What if your chronic activation is a correct response to living in a world where your body has never been fully safe? Where your rights can be legislated away? Where your value has been tied to your appearance, your compliance, your ability to serve? Where violence against women is endemic and normalized. Where the mental load is invisible and unpaid and never ending?

You're not dysregulated because you're doing something wrong. You're dysregulated because your body is reading the environment correctly.

This is the problem with nervous system work that doesn't include political analysis. It pathologizes accurate perception. It tells you to calm down when calm would actually be a form of denial. It trains you to regulate your way into tolerating conditions that should not be tolerated.

What if regulation isn't always the goal?

What if sometimes the goal is testimony?

What if your body's activation is not a problem to be solved but a truth to be witnessed? What if the shaking, the racing heart, the inability to settle is your body saying: this is not okay. This was never okay.

And I refuse to pretend it is.

There's a reason oppressed peoples have always used the body as a site of protest. The body that refuses to be calm is a body that refuses to comply. The body that stays activated is a body that is telling the truth about what it has survived.
I'm not saying don't regulate. I'm saying regulate with your eyes open. Know what you're regulating for. Notice if your regulation practice is helping you show up more fully for your life, or if it's helping you tolerate conditions you'd be better off changing or leaving.

There's a difference between settling your nervous system so you can be present and settling your nervous system so you can continue to be extracted from.

One is healing. The other is sophisticated dissociation.

Your body knows things. It knows what's safe and what isn't. It knows what's sustainable and what's depleting. It knows when you're in the wrong relationship, the wrong job, the wrong room.

The question is not how do I make my body stop reacting. The question is what is my body trying to tell me that I haven't been willing to hear.

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is not calm down. Sometimes the most radical thing is to let your body speak. To let it be a witness. To refuse to regulate yourself into compliance with conditions that are slowly killing you.

Although you cannot breathe your way out of patriarchy, you can listen to the body that has been registering its impact all along."

—Ailey Jolie

Art by Arna Baartz

01/13/2026

✨ Food freedom starts at home. ✨

Raising healthy eaters isn’t about counting every calorie or chasing perfection—it’s about balance, nourishment, and a positive relationship with food. 🌱💚 Brandi Doming’s story is a powerful reminder that plant-based eating can be simple, satisfying, and rooted in compassion—for our bodies and our kids.

When meals are built around wholesome ingredients and joy (not restriction), everyone wins.

💬 How do you encourage balance and confidence around food in your home?

01/10/2026

ALL plants have ALL the amino acids!!!
Let’s shift!

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice and always consult a physician before changing your diet. This talk only represents the spe...

01/07/2026

New class day/time!!!
Awareness Through Movement(r) at Collective Wellness of Summerville is now on Mondays at 10:30 am.
Come join us to move smarter, not harder!!!

Feldenkrais Method® isn’t about pushing harder

It’s about learning how you move.

Through gentle, conscious exploration, the Method helps reorganize your nervous system for greater ease, efficiency, and comfort in everything you do.

👉 Discover more: https://feldenkrais.com/what-is-the-feldenkrais-method-of-somatic-education

01/03/2026

When negative emotions take over, and your reactive brain overwhelms your thinking brain, it can be hard to stay in control.
However, staying calm helps your brain function better and allows life to run more smoothly.
To be your best and maintain balance, our brain, body, and heart must work together in harmony.

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01/03/2026

“…we don’t want dependency, we want to reward hard work…”