Articles & Inspiration to Support Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
Scar Tissue: Why Treatment is Important
Written by our Massage Therapist, Monica Bradley What do acne, surgery, stretchmarks, cuts and the COVID 19 vaccine injection all have in common? They all form scars. I recently took the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release course and learned a lot about scar tissue. When a...
What is Tensegrity Medicine?
Shared by our Massage Therapist, Monica Bradley The definition of tensegrity from wikipedia is: "the characteristic property of a stable three dimensional structure consisting of members under tension that are contiguous and members under compression that are not"....
Connection: The Forgotten Human Necessity
"Human connection is the most vital aspect of our existence. Without the sweet touch of another being, we are lonely stars in an empty space waiting to shine gloriously." ~Joe Straynge Blog shared by our Founder, Jen Owen, N.P. One of our core values at The Flourish...
Stress and Your Vagus Nerve
Written by our Bowenworker & Massage Therapist, Monica Bradley In today’s society, stress has become a common state of being and one that many of us deal with on a day to day basis. Especially when COVID first started and the isolation began, we heard a lot more...
Water and Your Fascia
The importance of water and the fascial system with Monica Bradley, our Massage Therapist and BowenworkerKeeping hydrated is an important component in the health of your fascia. Since fascia is made up of 70% water, it is crucial to keep your body hydrated. When...
Food and Mood
The connection between gut health and mental health with Peggy Fisher, our Functional Nutritionist Did you know that what we eat can affect our mood and how we feel? Interestingly, there is a connection between a healthy and diverse microbiome, the bacteria in our...
4 Keys to Setting Healthy Intentions
Written by our new Functional Nutritionist, Peggy Fisher. Many of us start the new year with resolutions, intentions, or goals in mind – often related to improving our health by eating better or exercising more. Yet these resolutions frequently fall to the wayside...
An Introduction to Bowenwork
A blog by our Fascial Bodyworker, Monica Bradley, LMTWhat is Bowenwork? This modality is named after Tom Bowen who created this unique technique in the 1950's in Australia where he lived. He used a gentle soft tissue stretch and roll over the fascial system that is...
Functional Nutrition at Flourish
Written by our new Functional Nutritionist, Peggy Fisher Hello! I’m excited to join the Flourish Team and share a little about myself as well as how I can help you in your wellness journey. My mission is helping others discover the transformative power of food to...
Teen Nutrient Tips
Shared by Jen Owen, N.P., the Flourish Nurse Practitioner This past week, I was treating a teen for some possible nutrient deficiencies. I was looking in Rosemary Gladstar's book, "Herbal Healing for Women", and I was reminded of her wonderful nutrient...