AcuPoint Release™ Technique

By Ashley Osier MA, HHE, CPS, CSMT, CAMT, CAYT, CWHP It brings me great joy to live in a body that is fifteen years older and no longer limited by moment-to-moment pain. Posture Chart showing progress over a 9 month period Posture therapy has been a bit of an obsession with me since being injured in 1997 and working with a posture specialist twice a week for six months. He was able to open my eyes to the repetitiveness of my sliding back into incorrect posture, the need for strengthening the core to support a lengthened spine, and the micro-practice of awareness, stretching and strengthening needed to maintain a corrected posture. I had no idea how much of an impact he would make on my life both personally and professionally, but am ever thankful.  My challenge was that the work itself was incredibly painful and often put me into spasms that prevented me from practicing. So when I created Point Release™ Technique, I was thankful to get reli...

Managing Pain for Thanksgiving by  Ashley Osier MA, HHE, CPS, CSMT, CAMT, CAYT, CWHP   It brings me great joy to live in a body that is fifteen years older and no longer limited  by moment-to-moment pain. I have many clients who travel during the holidays and often find themselves stiff from poorly made seats on planes, sore from beds at various locations, worn out from lack of down time and heavier from eating the extra food. If you find yourself in one or more of these categories, make sure you pack a care bag for your body. It will look different for each person, but here is a quick list I have put together for your travels. If you are already at your destination, don't lose heart. You should be able to easily pick up most of these items  at the local drug store. Travel pillow to support your neck Tennis ball (1-3 depending upon if you use one on more than one point at a time) Support braces Ice pack Biofreeze Tiger Balm Zhe...