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02/11/2026

π—§π—›π—˜ 𝗧𝗖𝗠 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗒𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗒 𝗦𝗨π—₯π—©π—œπ—©π—œπ—‘π—š π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is associated with cold & conservation of energy.

This is not a season to push harder. It’s a season to warm & restore.

Think of winter like farming...
The ground isn’t dead in winter. It’s resting, rebuilding nutrients, and preparing for the growth that comes in spring and summer. If the soil never rests, it can’t support healthy growth later.

Your body works the same way!!

⬛ WINTER MERIDIANS: KIDNEY + BLADDER

In TCM, winter is linked to the Kidney and Bladder meridians, which play a major role in energy, immunity, hormones, and the nervous system.

⬛ PROTECT AGAINST COLD + WIND

Wind is considered one of the main ways pathogens enter the body, especially through the nape of the neck where multiple meridians intersect.

This is why wearing a scarf or hood in cold, windy weather is emphasized in TCM. Protecting the neck helps support immunity and reduce tension, headaches, and stiffness.

⬛ EAT FOR WARMTH

Winter is the time for foods that warm the body and support digestion.

β€’ Soups, stews, and bone broth
β€’ Warm, cooked meals
β€’ Warming proteins like meat and eggs
β€’ Cooked vegetables instead of raw salads
β€’ Warm spices and seasonings

Limit cold foods like smoothies, iced drinks, and large raw salads which can slow digestion and drain energy during colder months.

⬛ USE HEAT INTENTIONALLY

Cold constricts. Warmth circulates.

This is a great season to shift away from ice baths and cryotherapy and lean into saunas, hot showers, heating pads, and warm baths. Heat supports circulation, muscle relaxation, and nervous system balance.

⬛ MOVE, BUT DON’T OVERDO IT

TCM encourages gentle, consistent movement in winter. Walking, mobility work, yoga, and light strength training help circulation without depleting energy. This is not the season for constant high intensity without adequate recovery.

⬛ WINTER IS HOW YOU PREPARE FOR SPRING

In TCM, how you treat your body in winter determines how smoothly you transition into spring.

Winter isn’t meant to exhaust you.
It’s meant to help you restore and prepare your body to do more in the spring/summer months!!

𝗛𝗒π—ͺ 𝗧𝗒 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗒π—₯𝗧 π—¦π—˜π—”π—¦π—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—”π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—©π—˜ π——π—œπ—¦π—’π—₯π——π—˜π—₯ (𝗦.𝗔.𝗗.)Today was beautiful and a balmy 40+ degrees β˜€οΈ but we still have a fe...
02/10/2026

𝗛𝗒π—ͺ 𝗧𝗒 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗒π—₯𝗧 π—¦π—˜π—”π—¦π—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—”π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—©π—˜ π——π—œπ—¦π—’π—₯π——π—˜π—₯ (𝗦.𝗔.𝗗.)

Today was beautiful and a balmy 40+ degrees β˜€οΈ but we still have a few more weeks of cold, gray days to get through.

If winter has you feeling low energy, unmotivated, foggy, or just off, you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder is real and there are simple things you can do right now to support your mood and energy.

⬛ GET DAYLIGHT IN YOUR EYES
Natural light helps regulate your circadian rhythm and serotonin. Even a quick 10 minute walk around the parking lot at lunch can do wonders. Morning light is best when possible. Skip the sunglasses if it’s safe to do so, but please don’t stare directly into the sun!!

⬛ CHECK YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS
Low Vitamin D is strongly linked to fatigue, low mood, and immune issues. Testing matters because dosing should be personalized. Supplementing as needed can make a big difference and yes, we can help with this.

⬛ WARM YOUR BODY AT HOME
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, colder months are a time to focus on warming the body. This means choosing warm liquids instead of cold drinks, eating warming foods like soups and meat, and swapping raw salads for cooked vegetables. Now is also a great time to shift away from ice baths and cryotherapy and lean into saunas, hot showers, and other forms of heat to support circulation.

⬛ MOVE YOUR BODY CONSISTENTLY
Movement boosts endorphins and circulation even when motivation is low. Walking, light strength training, yoga, or mobility work all count. It doesn’t have to be intense to be effective.

⬛ SUPPORT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Stress tends to build up during darker months. Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and breathing exercises help calm the nervous system which can improve sleep, mood, and energy.

⬛ KEEP SLEEP CONSISTENT
Going to bed and waking up at the same time daily helps regulate melatonin which is often disrupted during the winter months. This can drastically improve your mood and energy throughout the day.

Winter doesn’t have to completely control how you feel. Small, consistent habits add up.

What do you struggle with most this time of year? Energy, mood, motivation, or sleep?

𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š π—₯π—”π—–π—˜ π—–π—›π—˜π—–π—žπ—Ÿπ—œπ—¦π—§Spring race season always feels far away… until it’s suddenly not.After running 11 marathons, one t...
02/06/2026

𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š π—₯π—”π—–π—˜ π—–π—›π—˜π—–π—žπ—Ÿπ—œπ—¦π—§

Spring race season always feels far away… until it’s suddenly not.

After running 11 marathons, one thing I’ve learned is that the runners who stay healthy and actually enjoy race season aren’t doing anything crazy. They’re just getting the basics dialed in early instead of scrambling once mileage ramps up.

This checklist is all the stuff I wish I had been more consistent with earlier in my running days. Simple things, but they make a huge difference over a long season.

Save this and start checking boxes.

What races are you training for this spring? πŸ‘‡

Hey πŸ‘‹Been a little quiet over here lately, but we’re still very much doing our thing behind the scenes.Seeing patients, ...
02/02/2026

Hey πŸ‘‹

Been a little quiet over here lately, but we’re still very much doing our thing behind the scenes.

Seeing patients, having real conversations, and helping people move better and feel better so they can get back to doing what they love.

Sometimes life gets busy, but the mission hasn’t changed.

More helpful info, tips, and behind-the-scenes are coming your way soon.

Anyone else feeling that winter stiffness… or is spring motivation kicking in? β„οΈπŸŒ·

01/22/2026

π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗨𝗑𝗖𝗧𝗨π—₯π—˜ π—”π—–π—§π—¨π—”π—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—¬ π——π—’π—˜π—¦ π—œπ—‘ 𝗬𝗒𝗨π—₯ 𝗕𝗒𝗗𝗬

𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗨𝗑𝗖𝗧𝗨π—₯π—˜ π—œπ—¦ π—‘π—˜π—¨π—₯π—’π—Ÿπ—’π—šπ—œπ—–
Acupuncture stimulates specific nerve endings in the skin and muscle.
This sends signals to the brain and spinal cord that influence pain processing, inflammation, and autonomic nervous system balance.

π—œπ—§ π—₯π—˜π—šπ—¨π—Ÿπ—”π—§π—˜π—¦ π—§π—›π—˜ π—‘π—˜π—₯𝗩𝗒𝗨𝗦 π—¦π—¬π—¦π—§π—˜π— 
Acupuncture helps shift the body from a constant β€œfight-or-flight” state into a β€œrest-and-digest” state.
This is why it’s effective for pain, stress, sleep issues, digestion, and hormonal imbalance.

π—œπ—§ π—œπ—‘π—–π—₯π—˜π—”π—¦π—˜π—¦ π—•π—Ÿπ—’π—’π—— π—™π—Ÿπ—’π—ͺ
Needle stimulation improves local circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while helping clear inflammatory byproducts.
Better blood flow = better healing.

π—œπ—§ π—”π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—¦ π—–π—›π—˜π— π—œπ—–π—”π—Ÿ π—¦π—œπ—šπ—‘π—”π—Ÿπ—¦
Research shows acupuncture can influence neurotransmitters and hormones like endorphins, serotonin, and cortisol.
This is a big reason it helps with pain, mood, anxiety, and chronic stress.

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π—¦π—¨π—£π—£π—Ÿπ—˜π— π—˜π—‘π—§π—¦ π—œ π—ͺπ—’π—¨π—Ÿπ——π—‘β€™π—§ π—§π—”π—žπ—˜ π—ͺπ—œπ—§π—›π—’π—¨π—§ π—§π—˜π—¦π—§π—œπ—‘π—š π—™π—œπ—₯𝗦𝗧It’s frustrating to see blanket supplement advice online.β€œEveryone shou...
01/09/2026

π—¦π—¨π—£π—£π—Ÿπ—˜π— π—˜π—‘π—§π—¦ π—œ π—ͺπ—’π—¨π—Ÿπ——π—‘β€™π—§ π—§π—”π—žπ—˜ π—ͺπ—œπ—§π—›π—’π—¨π—§ π—§π—˜π—¦π—§π—œπ—‘π—š π—™π—œπ—₯𝗦𝗧

It’s frustrating to see blanket supplement advice online.

β€œEveryone should take vitamin D in the winter” β€œAll runners should take iron”.

πŸ”ΉThe truth is: supplements should never be one-size-fits-all.

Your training load, hormones, and blood chemistry determine what you actually need.

And some supplements can even be harmful if given to the wrong person. Iron, vitamin D, and omega-3s all require the right dose and the right balance. Too little is ineffective, and too much can create real problems.

That’s why some supplements require testing first.

πŸ”ΉThe best part: blood work can easy and affordable.
We order the test, you stop by the testing center, results come back quickly, and most panels cost far less than people expect.

From there, I can make targeted recommendations so you’re not guessing, over-supplementing, or wasting money.

If you want your levels checked and a personalized plan, send me a message or ask us about it at your next appointment.

π—¬π—˜π—”π—₯ π—œπ—‘ π—₯π—˜π—©π—œπ—˜π—ͺAs a new year starts, I wanted to share a more personal look at what this year looked like for me both ins...
01/05/2026

π—¬π—˜π—”π—₯ π—œπ—‘ π—₯π—˜π—©π—œπ—˜π—ͺ

As a new year starts, I wanted to share a more personal look at what this year looked like for me both inside and outside the office.

This year was full of movement, learning connection and community and every piece of it shaped how I show up for my patients.

𝗣𝗔π—₯π—§π—‘π—˜π—₯π—¦π—›π—œπ—£π—¦ 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π— π— π—¨π—‘π—œπ—§π—¬

πŸ”ΉRun Coaching with Fit After Pink
πŸ”ΉRun Coaching with Rise and Reign
πŸ”ΉTreating athletes with Bryksquad
πŸ”ΉBringing acupuncture to Beauty Boost Cleveland
πŸ”ΉSitting on the 5K committee for Girls on the Run
πŸ”ΉBeing a Cleveland Marathon ambassador
πŸ”ΉNetworking with Women’s Working Connection Brecksville/Broadview Hts

π—₯π—”π—–π—˜π—¦ π—§π—›π—œπ—¦ π—¬π—˜π—”π—₯

πŸ”ΉTowpath Half Marathon
πŸ”ΉWomen’s Spring 10K
πŸ”ΉBayshore Marathon
πŸ”ΉKenmore 7K
πŸ”ΉAkron One Mile and 8K
πŸ”ΉWomen’s 6K Canton
πŸ”ΉMedina 4th of July 5K
πŸ”ΉGoodyear 10K
πŸ”ΉAkron Marathon Relay
πŸ”ΉWineglass Marathon
πŸ”ΉNorth Royalton Bear Run 5K
πŸ”ΉCleveland Turkey Trot
πŸ”ΉJingle Bell Run 5K

π—–π—’π—‘π—§π—œπ—‘π—¨π—˜π—— π—Ÿπ—˜π—”π—₯π—‘π—œπ—‘π—š

One of the highlights of the year was visiting the Standard Process farm in Wisconsin. Seeing firsthand how whole food supplements are grown produced and tested reinforced why quality sourcing and evidence based nutrition matters so much in patient care.

Every mile raced every partnership built and every experience learned from feeds directly into how I care for the people who trust us with their health.

Grateful for this year and excited to keep building something meaningful in the next one.

π—‘π—˜π—ͺ π—¬π—˜π—”π—₯ π—‘π—˜π—ͺ 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗑𝗗𝗔π—₯𝗗A new year is not about doing moreIt is about doing things betterMost injuries do not happen becaus...
12/30/2025

π—‘π—˜π—ͺ π—¬π—˜π—”π—₯ π—‘π—˜π—ͺ 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗑𝗗𝗔π—₯𝗗

A new year is not about doing more
It is about doing things better

Most injuries do not happen because of one bad workout

They happen when small issues are ignored for weeks or months

This year set a higher standard for how you train and recover

β—Ό LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
Early aches are signals not weaknesses
Address them before they become setbacks

β—Ό BUILD YEAR ROUND FOUNDATIONS
Strength mobility and stability are not just in season tools
They are what keep you consistent all year

β—Ό RECOVER WITH INTENTION
Sleep nutrition hydration and hands on care all matter
Recovery is where adaptation actually happens

If your goal this year is to stay healthy train consistently and hit PRs
Your plan needs to support your body not fight it

If you want help building a smarter more sustainable approach to training and recovery we are here

Call or text us at (440)661-3719
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𝗦𝗧𝗒𝗣 π——π—’π—œπ—‘π—š π—§π—›π—œπ—¦ π—œπ—‘ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯ π—œπ—™ 𝗬𝗒𝗨 π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗧 𝗔 𝗣π—₯ π—§π—›π—œπ—¦ 𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—šWinter mileage feels β€œeasy”… but this is when runners accidentally...
12/18/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗒𝗣 π——π—’π—œπ—‘π—š π—§π—›π—œπ—¦ π—œπ—‘ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯ π—œπ—™ 𝗬𝗒𝗨 π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗧 𝗔 𝗣π—₯ π—§π—›π—œπ—¦ 𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š

Winter mileage feels β€œeasy”… but this is when runners accidentally create the issues that show up during spring training.

Here are the top three performance-killers I see every winter:

β–  Skipping warm ups & mobility
When mileage is lower, you might not feel the same tightness you get during peak weeks, so warm ups and post-run mobility becomes the first thing to disappear. But this is the exact time to build the habit. Aim for mobility work 2–3 times per week and always add dynamic warm-ups before harder effort runs. Your spring legs will thank you.

β–  Not adding more strength
Your off-season is the most important phase for building power, tendon capacity, and durability. Winter strength creates the foundation your body relies on once speedwork returns. Skipping it now means entering spring training under-prepared for volume and intensity.

β–  Not practicing fueling + hydration
Cold weather makes it easy to forget nutrition, but your gut still needs training. Keep practicing hydration, electrolytes, and mid-run carbs on your long runs. The athletes who nail fueling in winter have fewer bonks, smoother workouts, and stronger race-day performances.

If you want help identifying your weak links come in for an appointment. We’ll build a clear plan to keep you healthy and running strong all spring.

π—§π—›π—˜ π—’π—‘π—˜ π—§π—›π—œπ—‘π—š π—œπ—‘π—π—¨π—₯𝗬-𝗙π—₯π—˜π—˜ π—”π—§π—›π—Ÿπ—˜π—§π—˜π—¦ 𝗗𝗒The athletes who stay the healthiest all have one skill in common: they listen to t...
12/11/2025

π—§π—›π—˜ π—’π—‘π—˜ π—§π—›π—œπ—‘π—š π—œπ—‘π—π—¨π—₯𝗬-𝗙π—₯π—˜π—˜ π—”π—§π—›π—Ÿπ—˜π—§π—˜π—¦ 𝗗𝗒

The athletes who stay the healthiest all have one skill in common: they listen to their bodies.

Not in a vague β€œtrust your gut” way, but in a trained, objective way. They understand the early physiology of overtraining. They pay attention to the subtle shifts that often show up before pain becomes an injury: elevated heart rate, unusual fatigue during sessions that should feel easy, tight areas that don’t loosen after a warm-up, sleep disruption, irritability, decreased appetite, or nagging spots that keep asking for attention.

They don’t panic at every ache, but they also don’t ignore the signs that their nervous system, muscles, and connective tissue are approaching overload.

Injury-resilient athletes respond early:
They adjust training loads.
They take recovery days seriously.
They stay on top of the β€œsmall things” : mobility, hydration, strength, and yes, getting treated when something feels off.

If you want to perform strong this season, start practicing this now. Build awareness. Intervene early. Keep your training consistent instead of interrupted.

If something feels tight, achy, or just different, we can help you catch it before it becomes a setback.

𝗛𝗒π—ͺ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯ π—”π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—¦ 𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š π—₯π—”π—–π—˜π—¦Winter creates three changes that silently raise your injury risk once spring training st...
12/10/2025

𝗛𝗒π—ͺ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯ π—”π—™π—™π—˜π—–π—§π—¦ 𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š π—₯π—”π—–π—˜π—¦

Winter creates three changes that silently raise your injury risk once spring training starts.

πŸ”ΉMobility Loss
Cold weather and more sitting reduce hip and spine mobility which alters your mechanics and increases impact stress.

πŸ”ΉDehydration
Dry winter air leads to mild dehydration that stiffens calves and the Achilles, decreasing tissue resilience.

πŸ”ΉIncreased Inflammation
Low sunlight drops vitamin D levels which increases inflammation, slows recovery, and makes overuse injuries more likely.

‼️Vitamin D Testing
If you want your vitamin D levels checked, we can send you the order. Knowing your levels gives us a clear picture of inflammation, recovery capacity, and bone health as you head into spring training. We usually recommend testing and not guessing when it comes to deciding if you need to supplement.

If you want to start spring training strong instead of dealing with the same nagging issues, come in for a pre season performance exam. We identify mobility restrictions, hydration related tissue changes, and early signs of inflammation before they develop into injury.

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