10/22/2026
Ever notice your shoulders are up by your earsโeven when you think youโre relaxed?
Or realize youโve been clenching your jaw, holding your breath, or pushing through discomfort without noticing?
We can become so accustomed to how our bodies feel that we stop questioning it.
After more than 26 years as a physical therapist, one of the most important things I help people develop is awareness of their own body.
Where do you hold tension?
Do you brace before you move?
Can you feel the difference between working hard and pushing past your limits?
These things arenโt always obviousโespecially when youโre busy taking care of everyone and everything else.
Body awareness is a skill we can practice. You donโt have to feel every subtle change or have the โrightโ answer when I ask what you notice. We start wherever you are.
In my practice, that might mean noticing how you breathe during an exercise, recognizing a habit of gripping your muscles, or discovering that a movement feels easier when you approach it differently.
Those observations help us make more informed choices about your care and how you move through your day.
My approach brings together movement, hands-on care, and space to explore how your physical and emotional experiences connect. To me, caring for the whole person means making room for mind, body, and spirit.
The goal is more than relief in the moment. Itโs helping you understand your body and feel more confident responding to what it needs.
Try this now: pause for one breath. Notice your jaw, shoulders, and hands. Is there any effort you could gently let go of?
What did you notice that you werenโt aware of a moment ago?
