waning crescent blog

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Kirstin Hoops Kirstin Hoops

neuromuscular? i hardly know her!

A very nerdy look at neuromuscular therapies and reprogramming strategies, muscular reflexes, PNF and strain-counterstrain techniques, and how massage therapy can improve proprioception, facilitation and balance to provide ideal tensegrity and structural harmony!!!

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Kirstin Hoops Kirstin Hoops

fascia— what is all the hype??

an in-depth discussion of the fascial system— what it is, where it is, what it does, and how its functions relate to your pain— with a particular focus on myofascial release and connective tissue disorders / joint hypermobility (hEDS, HSD, etc.)

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Kirstin Hoops Kirstin Hoops

what the heck is craniosacral, anyway?

a brief but beefy overview of craniosacral therapy: history, anatomy, physiology of the system, and intention/description of this incredible healing modality

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Kirstin Hoops Kirstin Hoops

dysautonomia: autopilot on the fritz

a deep dive into the autonomic nervous system, its functions (and dysfunctions!!), and how its inner workings contribute to chronic pain, stress, sleep disturbances and much more!

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Kirstin Hoops Kirstin Hoops

vagus, schmagus!

here’s an overview of the many functions of the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory, and how that relates to your stress cycles and pain patterns!

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