January Market Perspective
The global COVID pandemic was a “black swan event” – an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences – and caused the biggest quarterly drop in GDP and increase in unemployment since the Great Depression. The collapse of the U.S. stock markets from all-time highs to more than 30% down, occurring from February 18 – March 23, was one of the fastest in history. There were other firsts – oil prices went temporarily negative, market volatility exceeded that during the 2008 financial crisis and the Federal Reserve took unprecedented measures to support the plummeting U.S. economy. In short, nothing about 2020 was normal.
Health and Wellness for Our Clients
Digital Minimalism: A Solution For An Over Connected World
Melissa Martin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Pilates Instructor
If you ask the average person, most would say that they are stressed out, have trouble unwinding, sleeping, and constantly worried about politics. We are also seeing anxiety as an epidemic, particularly in our younger populations. There are many factors contributing to this, and a big one is technology and information overload.

Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Ryan Hastie, PT, DPT, CSCS


Fibromyalgia is a chronic neurologic condition that is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and memory issues. Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers believe it amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals.


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