Myofascial Decompression (MFD) is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that has been around for thousands of years and has recently re-gained popularity. Many viewers of the Olympics may recall seeing round bruises or red marks on athletes and wondering what they were from? Myofascial Decompression...
Importance of Diaphragmatic Breathing What is diaphragmatic breathing? Diaphragmatic breathing is essentially deep breathing (belly breathing), using your diaphragm muscle. When you use your diaphragm muscle to breathe, it is the most efficient way of breathing and requires less work from your body than upper chest breathing. Why...
In today’s high-tech society, many of us spend time on a computer, sometimes for hours at a time! Working on a computer may cause some issues, including wrist injuries. Here are some tips to help prevent injuring your wrists while working on a computer: BE...
Fitness 101 is a total of 8 classes. Focused, individual topics are introduced for the first four classes and then cyclically repeated to address corrections, modifications, and questions. Small group with individual attention to answer all of your questions! Class 1: Start Smart Class 2: Core and...
What is it? Aquatic therapy is performed by licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who will provide each patient's treatments in a safe aquatic environment with the end goal of transitioning the individual back to their land-based functional activities. Benefits? In water, the pull of...
At Agape Therapy, we offer a six session series that teaches individuals how to engage their trueCore. The principle idea behind this class is to teach you how to initiate your stabilizers. These are your deep intrinsic muscles that also initiate stabilization of your spine....
Whether you’re a beginner or a long time runner, you can be a part of Agape's running clinic. You will learn helpful information about your running movement, posture and habits. This is a 3 part - 90 minute session clinic. First part: education on form,...
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body; this is process helps to treat a variety of mental, physical and emotional conditions. It is a component of traditional Chinese medicine and is now widely...
Like a well-oiled machine, you require some sort of fuel to run. While there are different fuels for different vehicles, such as diesel, E85 and so on, there are different kinds of fuels that may work for your body. Whether your goal is to manage...
Types of Headaches Causes of Headaches Sinus: generally caused by infection and/or inflammation of nasal passages. Tension: generally caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck. Foods, activities and stressors can cause these headaches. Migraine: generally triggered by hormones, food, drink, stress and...
Welcome to a post that can offer an opportunity for you to take action and feel better! My name is Luke, and I am a Functional Movement Specialist and Wellness Specialist at Agape Therapy. My goal with this series is to empower you and assist you...
This April Agape will be holding a 6 session class called Strong and Balanced. This class is meant to build strength and challenge your balance. We want you to build confidence for your every day movement. If you have questions email spaustian@agapetherapy.com. Also you will receive...
Theory #1: Reflexology works with the central nervous system. This theory builds on research done in the 1890s by Sir Henry Head and Sir Charles Sherrington, who began to show through their research that a neurological relationship exists between the skin and the internal organs, and...