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Stuck on Acupuncture…In Utero!

Stuck on Acupuncture…In Utero!

By Riva Preil Pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful time, but with the many physical and hormonal changes that occur, it can also be a time of extreme discomfort. Many pregnant women suffer from fatigue, nausea, reflux, and back pain. Acupuncture is a safe, gentle...

Could a Massage a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

By Riva Preil Who doesn’t loooooooove a good massage? Not only does one feel more relaxed afterwards, but the release of “knots†and trigger points allow the muscles to achieve a better resting tone. But could there be more involved in the process? Get excited,...
Free Pilates Intro Class!

Free Pilates Intro Class!

By Denise Vidal Free Pilates Intro Class Have you been enjoying our Pilates’ exercise blogs? Would you like a chance to try out a class for free? Well, here’s your chance! On Tuesday April 23rd at 6:30pm, physical therapist Dania Kafka and myself will be...

March to the Beat of a Healthy Drum

By Riva Preil Celebrate March, the National Nutrition Month, together with us at Beyond Basics Physical Therapy! In this day and age of Super Size Me and fast food, it’s more challenging than ever to maintain a healthy diet. In fact, bagel diameter sizes are...
On Laurie Edwards and WISH

On Laurie Edwards and WISH

By Riva Preil Kudos to Laurie Edwards for her recent contribution to The New York Times regarding gender differences in experiencing pain and in responding to medications! Ms. Edwards, a writing teacher at Northwestern University and author of “In the Kingdom of the...