“Mum, I Can’t Move My Neck!” – A Real-Life Example of Acute Torticollis in Children
On Friday morning, my son walked into my room looking distressed. “Mum, I can’t move my neck.” Immediately, I noticed that he was holding his head in a guarded position. When I asked him to turn his head to the left, he could barely move it at all. The look on his face made it […]
Why Some People Get Sick Again And Again… And It May Have Nothing To Do With Their Immune System
“I’m eating healthy.” “I’m taking my vitamins.” “I’m trying to get more sleep.” “I’m doing everything I can… so why do I keep getting sick?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions during winter, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common conversations I have with patients at this […]
The Child Who’s Always Tripping Over… Is It Just Clumsiness, Or Could There Be More To The Story?
“Be careful!” If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve said those words more times than you can count. One minute your child is happily running through the backyard, the next they’re flat on the ground, skinning another knee, bumping into furniture, or tripping over what seemed like absolutely nothing. And while some children are naturally […]
Why Some Babies Struggle With Tummy Time: The Link Between Neck Tension, Flat Heads And Developmental Milestones
If your baby cries during tummy time, always looks to one side, or seems to be struggling with head control, there may be more to the story than simply “not liking tummy time.” If there’s one topic that comes up almost every day in our practice, it’s tummy time. “My baby just cries every time […]
Stop Stretching Your Lower Back… Until You’ve Tried These 3 Movements
Lower back pain can be frustrating. One minute you are bending down to pick something up, getting out of the car, lifting the washing basket, sitting at your desk, or simply rolling out of bed… and suddenly your back reminds you it is not happy. And when your lower back is sore, it can feel […]
The One Decision That Changed How I Manage Work, Motherhood and Life
“Maria… How Do You Do It All?” It’s one of the questions I’m asked most often in practice. “Maria, how do you homeschool your children, run a business, look after your family… and still find time for yourself?” Every time someone asks me that, I smile. Not because I have it all together. Not because […]
The Garden Taught Me More About Health Than I Ever Expected
A few years ago, I was obsessed with gardening. Not just planting the occasional flower or watering a pot plant. I’m talking about tending to my garden every single day. Watering. Planting. Pruning. Harvesting. Growing vegetables. Landscaping. Watching tiny seedlings slowly become food that would eventually end up on our dinner table. Looking back now, […]
