Here’s something most people don’t know about therapy: research shows it’s not the fancy techniques, trendy modalities, or brilliant interventions that make the biggest difference.It’s the relationship between the therapist and client. That connection between you and your therapist — how safe you feel, how understood you feel, how much you trust them — is the single […]

If you have a bulging or herniated disc, you know the pain isn’t just about the disc itself. It’s often the intense, protective muscle spasms that come with it. The deep, relentless tightness in your lower back that makes every movement difficult. At my practice in the Twin Cities, while chiropractic adjustments are used for […]

Sharp, shooting pain down your leg. A constant ache in your back that radiates into your feet. If you’re experiencing this, you might be worried you have a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc. Hearing terms like “bulging disc” or “herniated disc” can be frightening. But here’s the most important thing to know. Most disc injuries improve […]

If you suffer from chronic tension headaches, you’ve likely tried everything. Medications, massage, and traditional acupuncture. But if you haven’t experienced or tried dry needling, you might be missing out on the greatest of all time (GOAT) treatment for headache relief. So how does dry needling actually work to alleviate pain? The science boils down […]

Low back surgery is the last resort everyone hopes to avoid for chronic low back pain. It’s invasive, expensive, and shockingly ineffective. Yet Over 1.2 million low back surgeries are performed yearly in the U.S, costing patients and the healthcare system $12+ billion annually. The kicker? Only 60% of spinal fusion patients reported improvement, while 1 in 4 […]

As a therapist, I often hear questions like: While I’d love to offer magic answers to make tough emotions disappear, the reality is that working through our feelings isn’t that simple. Facing and processing emotions—whether they’re rooted in anxiety, trauma, or other mental health challenges—is hard work. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is […]