Ep. 010 The Treatment Element: Functional Movement Longevity Model

02/12/18 • 60 min

In this first of multiple episodes, Functional Movement Specialist, Rich O'Neill, of Elite Functional Performance joins us to discuss his Fitness Longevity Model for sustained functionality throughout our lifetime. The four pillars of movement: push, pull, twist, raising/lowering center of mass are discussed according to their functional patterns. Sitting and elliptical machines are explored for their creation of improper patterning and creation of muscular imbalance causing injury. Chronic pain is touched on with future episodes for deeper discussion.

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Ep. 009 The Treatment Element: The Water Element, Winter Season

Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and owner of Harmony Acupuncture, Amanda Nolff, joins us to discuss the Winter season and the Chinese Medicine element of Water from the Daoist Classical Chinese Medicine perspective. Traditional Chinese Medicine is differentiated from Classical Chinese Medicine and Daoist concepts of Zhi (Willpower), Shen (Spirit), and the aspect of fire reflecting on the water of your life essence is discussed. Honoring of the Daoist Classical Chinese Medicine lineage is the heart of this intriguing seasonal discussion.

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Ep. 011 The Treatment Element: Chronic Pain (Part 1)

In this multi-part episode, Functional Movement Specialist Rich O'Neill, Clinical Bodyworker Tom Archer, and Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine practitioner Crystal N. Cliff discuss chronic pain. Pain is defined according to each practitioners training and clinical practice experience. The mental aspect of chronic pain is examined from a Chinese Medicine, functional movement and structural perspective. Opioid use is explored with a full episode on this addiction in an upcoming episode.