Being healthy is a way of life
Everyone deserves to be happy, healthy, and free. May this site serve as a resource for all. I am primarily a bodyworker with many wellness certificates such as Plant-Based Nutrition (Cornell), the Science of Well-being (Yale), dynamic fitness foundations (Onnit), natural movement (MovNat), personal training (ACE), Communicating with Presence (Stanford) and transformational coaching for trauma/addiction with psychedelic preparation/sitting/integration elements (Being True To You).
Bodywork
My mixed modality bodywork skills use reflexology/acupressure, sound healing, acupressure/deep tissue, with elements of craniosacral work. The core is relieving tension from Raynor Bands, lines of interconnected fascia, that when too tight cause localized pain and dysfunction.
I started with deep tissue massage, which I rarely do now. Deep tissue is more like “feel good,” and my sessions now are more intense but make people “feel better.” I also offer gua sha (lymphatic drainage) and cupping.
Fitness
I advocate bodyweight exercises, dynamic movement, and getting outdoors in defiance of our sedentenarian society. I enjoy trail running, hiking, gymnast rings, swinging 10-25-pound maces from Onnit, kettlebells, martial arts training, hiking, biking, and kayaking. These practices are gym-free and preferably paired with nature, which has additional benefits. I’ll use saunas at a gym or a place to hang gymnast rings in the rain occasionally
Workshops
I host workshops such as “Self-reflexology 101: DIY Healing,” “Don’t Be Trashy, Get Zero Wasted” and “Health is Freedom: Sickness is Slavery.” Recently I completed training in addiction therapy, and psychedelic sitting/integration through Being True To You.
Inspirations
I read books often, mostly on wellness, here are some favorites. For instance the NYT bestseller, “How Not To Die,” by Dr. Michael Greger, on the top 15 causes of death and foods that can defy them. Enjoy Greger’s gratuitous wordplay as he pun-tificates in his other books and on the bountiful articles of his Nutrition Facts website. “Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement,” by Katy Bowman (IG @nutritiousmovement), is another silly read on the absurdity of modern exercise compared to the activity human bodies evolved doing. “The Body: A Guide for Occupants,” by legendary humorous writer Bill Bryson teaches the history of our understanding of human physiology and the body’s power to heal itself. The chapter on bad medicine is exceptional. “Be More Human,” by barefoot enthusiast Tony Riddle (IG @thenaturallifestylist) is also relevant. Also notable is Dr. Michael Gershon‘s “The Second Brain: The Scientific Basis of Gut Instinct and a Groundbreaking New Understanding of Nervous Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines,” which explains the maladies stemming from the brain and bowels not working together properly.
I’ve attended a slew of conferences and workshops. Additionally I have done an array of Dr. Greger’s webinars on topics such as How Effective Are Statins and Stents?, Choosing the Safest and Most Effective Sunscreen, Are Potassium Salt Substitutes Safe and Effective?, Health Implications of Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat, How Not To Age, and What Is the Role of Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Products in the Diet?. I was honored to have Dr. Greger respond to one of my questions while attending Plant Stock 2021 and interviewed him for my local radio station.