Don’t Miss Dustienne!

By Riva Preil Although she is physically miles away, Dustienne Miller, former physical therapist at Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, is and forever will be an integral part of our family! Not only has Dustienne developed an incredible Yoga DVD, “Your Pace Yoga:...

Stuck on Acupuncture, Part 2

By Riva Preil Pelvic Pain Disorders consist of a wide range of problems that affect multiple facets of a person’s quality of life. Since acupuncture works on many levels simultaneously, many of these problems can be addressed in a single session. From a...
More than Baby Blues

More than Baby Blues

By Riva Preil The first two weeks post child birth can be like a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Feelings during this time period span the entire spectrum ranging from joy and elation to sadness and feelings of inadequacy regarding caring for the newborn. THIS IS...

To Medicate or Not to Medicate?

By Riva Preil Perhaps this would have been Shakespeare’s question had the medical technology at our disposal been available to him. The questions we are able to ask nowadays far surpass those asked even one generation ago thanks to the vast amount of research...
Lymphatic Drainage and Diet

Lymphatic Drainage and Diet

By Roseanne C. Schoen, PT, DPT, LLCC There is no specific lymphedema diet, but there are some general guidelines to follow: -Limit salt intake- try to avoid processed foods or foods with high sodium content which can cause fluid retention and increased swelling...