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Reiki I & II Intensives
Reiki workhops. Level I, August 8-9; Level II, August 15-16. Register by July 24th and receive $50 off each class. For more information contact us.
Refer a Friend, Get $10 Off!
Refer a friend and receive a gift certificate for $10 when they book their first session. Give them to a friend, use them towards a massage, personal training or a class, or just save them up! Offer does not include retail products.
is now offering 1 week of free unlimited classes to all
new students.
Benefits of Bodywork
• Relieves stress.
• Promotes relaxation.
• Re-energizes mind & body.
• Increases blood & lymph flow.
• Reduces edema.
• Detoxifies the body.
• Helps dissipate scar tissue.
• Improves muscle & joint function.
• And it just Feels Good!
Referrrals
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Beach Community Acupuncture
4993 Niagra Ave
Suite 206
San Diego, CA
619.448.5515
beachcommunityacupuncture.com |
Warming Up In
The Warm Weather
Summer is here and everybody is out trying new things, traveling and just
enjoying the beautiful weather. With all the fun in the sun, it's easy to
forget to take a moment and make sure you're taking care of yourself,
including drinking enough water and wearing sunscreen. That isn't all we
need to think about. If you're trying new activities or old ones you
haven't done in a while, make sure you prepare yourself. Taking a few
minutes to warm up and stretch your muscles will help you to remain injury
free as well as improving your performance. Even if you're just playing
some volleyball on the beach just take the time to stretch. Weekend
warriors are usually the ones who get hurt. You remember how you used to
play and forget that your body hasn't trained in a bit.
For those who are trying something completely new, you may take a little
more time to develop the muscle memory to perform the way you'd like. My
latest new adventure has been golf. I've said for ages I wouldn't play but
after all the clients I've seen that love to play I thought it would be a
good idea. I was right. Golf can be fun and extremely detailed. There are
so many factors that come into play but the first are body mechanics. My
good friend Traci is an avid golfer and suggested I take a lesson so I
didn't learn any bad body mechanics to start. I scheduled a lesson with
Scott Engelland, a Golf Instructor/PGA apprentice at the Balboa Golf Course.
The lesson was fun and extremely informative. Scott was excited to teach
and very knowledgeable. He covered stretches and warm up exercises and then
went into the mechanics of your grip and swing. There are so many things to
focus on and one little area of imbalance can throw off everything. I
realized taking it slow and getting the form down first would make
everything more enjoyable. Of course that was after I tried to kill the
ball and all the surrounding grass a few times.
After the lesson, I hit a few balls at the range and went home. By the next
day I noticed all the sore areas in my back and arms. The soreness felt
good but definitely made me aware of patterns of tension and muscles I
hadn't used that way in a while. If I hadn't stretched and warmed up
properly things would have been much worse. Instead I was able to continue
practicing that week and I look forward to more lessons. I'm sure I can use
them.
Pets Need Rubbing Too
Active dogs are happy dogs but it’s our job to make sure our four legged exercise companions stay healthy and injury free as they start to get in shape. First, make sure your dog is old enough to start an exercise program that includes jogging or intense cardiovascular workouts. Many dogs bodies don’t fully mature until they are 12-18 months old so stressful exercise before that can cause long term joint damage. Once your dog is of age, build any exercise program slowly to give your pup‘s body time to adjust to their new routine. Start with a one mile run instead of ten! Secondly, as your dog starts working out with you, make sure to carefully watch for any injuries. Dogs want to make us happy and many won’t show signs of joint pain or muscle injury during exercise. So check your dog everyday for soreness or tenderness especially on their legs, hips, and paws (remember they aren’t wearing the new air cushioned tennis shoes like you!). Third, beware of overheating. Dogs can’t cool their body as effectively as humans so Fido will start to feel the afternoon heat before you. Make sure to watch your dog for signs of heat stroke on warm days and carry plenty of water. Finally, remember that fuel is key! As your dog starts to exercise, his nutritional needs may change as his body starts to burn more fat and increase muscle. Your vet will be able to help you make sure that your dog is eating the proper food and getting any needed supplements.
- Pawtopia Dog Training Center
For more information in the San Diego area contact
Zoe Stathis at 619.502.0082, or you can email her. |
