I've gone to several US Olympic marathon trials as well as Track and Field Trials. These events are full of energy and expectation and I have been very fortunate to develop a cadre of both therapists and runners/athletes in this process where we … [Read more]
Twin Cities Marathon and Paraolympic Track and Field Trials
Tyler was born without the use of his legs. I met him at the Twin Cities Marathon which I have accompanied clients to for several years. He was the first finisher in the chair division. I worked on him when he came into the elite tent and we both … [Read more]
Consciousness: Biofeedback, Indigenous ways of knowing and lucid dreaming
This paper articulates consciousness as it is manifested in biofeedback, indigenous ways of knowing and lucid dreaming. This paper also explores this interdisciplinary synthesis in the possible roles biofeedback plays in inducing lucid dreaming … [Read more]
How to Induce Lucid Dream
There is discord between Western evidence based peer reviewed knowing and indigenous ways of knowing in terms of inducing lucid dreaming. There is a need for a bridge which Jung provides. This paper examines these different worlds and … [Read more]
Adopting an Appropriate Ayurvedic Exercise Program
This paper articulates Ayurvedic views on exercise. This paper also explores the Ayurvedic herb withania somnifera or ashwagandha and exercise, looks at assessing one’s unique constitution in terms of adopting an exercise regimen, and then one’s … [Read more]
Auricular Therapy and Runners
Auricular acupuncture can facilitate the runner’s training and racing performance. The role of patterns in auricular acupuncture for both pain relief and injury prevention are addressed. This paper also offers a brief synopsis of the use and … [Read more]
A Storytelling of the Marathon: How the Integration of the Mind and Body in the Training and Racing of the Marathon is an Embodiment of the Hero’s Journey
The purpose of this paper is to explore the art of storytelling and bibliotherapy in relation to marathon running by articulating relevant definitions to establish a theoretical structure from which the telling of the marathon can take place. The … [Read more]
Protein Intake For The Master Male Marathoner
This paper explores protein intake for the master male marathoner. What is the lived experience of a master male marathon runner utilizing a whole foods diet for fitness and training in terms of protein intake? Definitions of essential terms are … [Read more]
Communication and Borderline Personality Disorder
This paper explores effective ways in communicating with those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and how relaxation techniques benefit caregivers in their communication with those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It … [Read more]
Imagery and Sport Performance
The purpose of this paper is to explore imagery and sport performance by articulating by various definitions of imagery in the sport performance context, presenting various imagery modalities that help the athlete, and exploring both external and … [Read more]