What's New At Healing In Motion!?

What’s New At Healing In Motion!?

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Rehabilitation based Pilates is now being offered by Lisa Wiley OTRL CHT. Unlike “fitness” Pilates we focus on modifications to limit the often reported “neck pain” associated with performing Pilates, in addition to other modifications so your body can get the most out of your movement experience. Often people find that the modifications allow them to target their problem areas and have a more positive movement experience. If your goal is to develop a home practice, attend group classes in the community or you would like private sessions we are happy to help you establish confidence for the movement that makes your body feel and move better.

Running Coach. For the love of running and for the sake of running! We can help you develop a program for getting you in shape to run vs suffering through the common injuries new and experienced runners encounter. With the use of a short video clip and three exercise movement screening's provided us with enough information to make suggestions and recommended exercises that can make significant positive changes in your running form and post-run feeling. 

We have added these additional programs because we feel they are beneficial, motivating and gratifying. 

Come check them out and I hope you will feel the same!

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Gazpacho

How would this pair with some sangria?? thoughts for a warm summer day. Just a thought.-Lisa

Chilled Gazpacho has ancient roots. It is thought to be brought over to Spain by the Moors or Romans. It can be either rustic and chunky or smooth and elegant. There are several variations adding avocado, corn, or even crab meat. Great served on a hot summer day. -Keith

Chilled Gazpacho Soup

Serves 6-8

1 large tomato, peeled and seeded

½ medium red onion

½ cucumber, peeled and seeded

½ green pepper, seeded

1 large stalk of celery

2 tsp. parsley, minced

2 tsp. chives, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

4 cups V-8 juice (or tomato juice)

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 tbs. olive oil (extra virgin)

1 tbs. lemon juice

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. white pepper

¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1) Quarter inch dice all vegetables and set aside.

2) Combine the rest of the ingredients mixing well.

3) Fold vegetables in with liquid mixture and refrigerate until cold.

4) Serve as is or garnish with any of these, chopped hard boiled egg,

finely chopped green onions, avocado, bacon bits, blue lump crab meat, cut corn or 

croutons.

Myofascial Self- Treatment Guidelines-Read This First!

When it comes to myofascial self-treatment there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. Often people become over zealous with their treatments thinking if a little was good more is better? This is not so, just like medication has an ideal does so does self treatment. I have compiled a list of indications (ideal conditions to utilize the techniques) and contraindications (conditions that should not be treated with these techniques), it is recommended that you talk to your doctor or medical professional before starting with these techniques. If you would like to work more closely with a myofascial release therapist, resources are available at John F. Barns Myofascial Release Approach Therapist.

Please seek a medical opinion before beginning this or any exercise program. Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns you may have. Make sure myofascial self treatment is right for you.

If there is a condition not listed on the indication or contraindications list please consult with a medical professional before starting myofascial self-treatment. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding utilization of the conditions listed under the 'Indications' list please consult your physician or healthcare provider. 

So why would one peruse myofascial self-treatment? For one, it is empowering. Imagine using simple tools to help you reach your goals of decreased pain and improved movement. It's an opportunity to get to know your body better. Quite often you may feel pain in one area of the body but realize the problem may lie elsewhere. This happens when during your treatment sessions your are feeling sensations or pulling in areas not in the area you are addressing rather they are in areas further away. Take note of the 'other' places your are feeling something and treat that area next. 

Another reason to pursue self treatment is to learn patience when it comes to your body. In exercise classes when they take a moment to stretch, by the time you get into the stretch position the instructor cues to move on to the next 

thing. No real stretching or change took place. Below are some things to keep in mind when starting out with myofascial self treatment:

Keith's Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

So again, chef turned massage therapist Keith Matherly, is sharing one of his favorite recipes with us. Taking something simple and turning it into a culinary work or art! Well, not really. But it is a wonderful summer dish that is sure to satisfy on these hot summer days. -Lisa

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is detox type salad that is not off-putting like army-green smoothies. It has a wonderful nutty flavor that compliments vegetables. Make any changes you deem necessary. Quinoa is a complete protein and contains all 8 essential amino acids. Makes for a great main course or side dish!-Keith

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad 

Serves: 8

Prep time: 30 minutes

2 cups water or vegetable stock

1 clove of garlic crushed

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 large red onion, diced

1 large green bell pepper, diced

½ cup chopped kalamata olives

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup chives, chopped

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

2/3 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1) In a saucepan bring stock to a boil, add garlic and quinoa  and stir 

reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and 

the liquid has been absorbed. Roughly 15-20 minutes.

2) Gently fold in the remaining ingredients until evenly mixed. 

3) Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

4) This can  be made  2-3 days prior.

Chicken & Spinach Burgers

I don't know about you? but when I can combine two good things and make something even better, I am all for it. Our massage therapist and former Chef shares with us chicken and spinach burgers. Just in time to throw them on the grill.-Lisa

Chicken & Spinach Burgers a healthier and nice alternative for burgers. Use either chicken or substitute turkey in  its place. Both will give you a very flavorful and moist burger. Add delicious toppings like tomato, avocado, red onion, salsa and a mayonnaise-mustard blend. Enjoy-Keith

Chicken Spinach Burgers

Makes: 8-3oz. burgers 

Prep time: 15 minutes

5 oz. baby spinach (roughly ½ bag)

16 oz. ground chicken or turkey (white meat or dark meat)

1 heaping tablespoon of Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon of powdered ranch dressing mix

1/3 cup dried tart cherries (opt. chopped)

1/3 cup shredded parmesan or any Italian-blend cheese

1) Sauté spinach in 1 teaspoon of  olive oil, add more if needed

Until limp (a term most men do not like to hear) and let cool.

2)  In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix by hand thoroughly.

3) Lightly oil shaped  patties and grill over medium heat, about 6-8 minutes a side

Or until thoroughly cooked to 165 degrees.

4) Optional top with cheese and melt.

5) Serve with mayo-mustard blend on pretzel rolls.

To schedule an appointment with Keith at Healing In Motion, PLLC 

call 734-913-4816 or email: therapy@healing-in-motion.com

10 Years Therapist Owned & Operated

Welcome to our blog.Healing In Motion has been providing hands on treatments in the modality of the John F. Barnes Approach since May 2005!! Myself, Lisa Wiley, have been owner of Healing In Motion since June 1, 2010. Making today my 5 year anniversary! I think it is about time I got this blog up and running?

All clinic staff at Healing In Motion are trained to treat a variety of diagnoses, often we get people that have failed to yield improvement in the traditional therapy setting. Here, they find a different approach that gives them long awaited relief.

Through this blog, I hope you will find that we are of the non intimidating type. Like you, we like finding a morsel of information online that can enhance our lives. In future posts you will find some self treatment techniques, designed to contribute to your recovery from training too hard or sitting at your computer into the wee hours of the night. Keith Matherly, our esteemed Chef turned massage therapist (John F. Barnes trained as well), will also be sharing some of his favorite recipes. We may not change the world but if we manage to bring small changes to you and your life we will be grateful to be a part of that.

Enjoy.