Have you ever had a shoulder that seems to get stiffer and stiffer? No clear injury or obvious reason exists for your discomfort. You may have even cut back on things like lifting your kids, going to the gym and doing household chores in hopes of getting some relief. Yet the pain still lingers, and your motion is getting worse.If this sounds familiar, please hear this: you are not imagining it, and you are not alone.

Should you choose the 5, 10 or 12.5 pound dumbbell? When do you progress to a heavier weight? Is there an easy formula you can use so you aren’t so lost in a gym or in your favorite class? You've come to the right place, because this is a topic I LOVE to teach and hope you’ll walk away with greater clarity and confidence!

It was 2011. I was in my mid-forties. I co-owned the first women-owned strength training gym in Alexandria. I was a hard-charged business owner and seeking the title of best mom of twins. Yet inside I was dying. In retrospect, I was giving it all to my work and my kids. Nothing was left for me—and my body—which was still weary from a difficult conception and childbirth experience. And boy, did my body show for it.

Peptides are suddenly everywhere. Wellness conversations. Doctors’ offices. Group texts. And no, they are not new. Bodybuilders have been using peptides forever. The difference now is not who is using them. It is why they are gaining momentum. Peptides work. And recent breakthroughs have made that impossible to ignore.

The start of a new year often brings a desire to feel energized, clear-headed, and fully yourself again. January isn’t just about a fresh calendar—it’s a chance to rebuild momentum and choose habits that support how you want to feel in the months ahead.

I am thrilled that women are now aiming to eat MORE, not less. I encourage my own members to count their grams in protein daily to help understand how they are often undernourishing their bodies in their overwhelmingly busy lives (and workouts!). But here’s where I’m starting to get concerned.

When the new year rolls around, I always like to write about a few things that have nothing to do with the store. Let’s be honest—we probably all need a little reset after holiday shopping. This time of year also brings resolutions about being healthier and happier in 2026. That’s part of this post, but only part of it.

Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just about treating “women’s health” issues—it’s about empowering people to move, live, and love without pain or fear. These three women’s stories show what’s possible when we start talking about the muscles no one talks about.

‘Tis the season for toasts, cocktails, and cozy pours by the fire with friends and family! Yet, before we raise our glasses, let me raise a question: what does (extra holiday) drinking mean for our brain health?

For women in perimenopause and menopause and post menopause, the stories are the same, and they’re heartbreaking. I applaud those women who have courageously come to me to express their intimacy concerns. It’s time we talk about just how important these issues are to our midlife health and wellness.

Today, I’m handing the microphone to the team. These are the gifts they love to give and the pieces they’re using in their own homes. I hope their picks spark an idea, solve a list, or simply make you smile.

We’re endlessly inspired by the women in our lives. They are busy, brilliant, generous, and juggling more than most will ever know. Whether she needs rest, rejuvenation, or a little everyday luxury, these gifts deliver something she’ll truly love, and absolutely never re-gift.

We all remember the era when red wine was touted as the shortcut to better health and longer life. Turns out, much of that buzz stemmed from studies in yeast and mice—not humans—and the latest research is setting the record straight. Here’s what you really need to know now.

Between travel, jet lag, and nonstop family plans, the holidays can make it tough to stay on track with fitness. But what if you could feel strong and energized no matter where you are? I’ve discovered the key to doing just that. It all comes down to one surprising item I pack every time I travel.

As the pace of life quickens and the holidays approach, many of us start to feel the pull between excitement and exhaustion. It’s that in-between space, full of celebration but short on rest, where our inner balance begins to shift. And one of the first places we feel it? In our digestion, our sleep, our mood, and even our skin.

We’re surrounded by “anti-aging” everything — creams, treatments, filters, touch-ups. It’s almost as if showing signs of growing older is something we should apologize for. But here’s the truth: every wrinkle, every silver strand, every shift in how we move or look is a story.

For many, the newest round of weight loss medications, including the GLPs, has been a godsend and a relief. It has represented, for many, a new lease on life. Individuals taking weight loss medications must prioritize strength training to ensure their weight loss is healthy and sustainable. 

October is the month of cozy cravings, pumpkin bread, chili, and a little Halloween candy “sampling.” But those comfort foods can quietly stir up inflammation, leaving you stiff, puffy, and tired. You don’t have to give up comfort food to feel better. Just make a few small swaps.

Snoring isn’t just annoying. It’s a health issue. A snoring partner can be a huge obstacle to achieving good quality sleep. Your snoring partner negatively impacts your (and your partner’s) cortisol, growth hormone, weight, metabolism, cravings, melatonin, sex hormones, ability to grow muscle and to detox your brain – it really is everything.

Physical therapy has a unique place in the cancer continuum. While other providers focus on treating the cancer itself, PT is where we focus solely on you—your comfort, your function, and your quality of life. As a physical therapist who walks alongside patients during their journey, there are a few things I wish every single breast cancer patient knew from time of diagnosis.