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Welcome to our integrative health blog, where our team of holistic practitioners shares their expertise to help you achieve optimal well-being. Each month, we delve into a new theme, providing you with insightful articles, practical tips, and the latest in holistic health trends. Whether you're interested in nutrition, natural remedies, mental health, or physical fitness, our diverse team of experts offers a wealth of knowledge to support your wellness journey. Join us as we explore the multifaceted world of holistic health and empower you to live your healthiest life.
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Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Feb 8, 20246 min read
Mastering Emotional Regulation: A Guide to Transforming Your Life
The ability to regulate your emotions is one of life's most important skills. People who can regulate their emotions have higher...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Feb 2, 20245 min read
Harmony Unveiled: Nurturing the Interconnected Dance of Body, Mind, and Spirit for Holistic Health
As a society, we have steadily grown to appreciate that health is not just about what we eat, and not just about how much we exercise. We...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 8, 20243 min read
The Psoas: Unraveling the Emotional Tapestry of Your Core
In the intricate dance between mind and body, certain muscles play a crucial role not only in physical well-being but also in the realm...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Sliding Through the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Self-Care and Stress Management
Welcome to the Holiday Season – Again. This time of year can be extremely demanding. Support your health and remain well during this...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Mastering the Morning Madness: 3 Healthy Back-to-School Habits for Easy Mornings
It’s hard to believe that summer is already drawing to a close, and that another school year is right around the corner! Although you may...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
Jul 2, 20231 min read
ALZHEIMER'S: Potential Causes and an Integrative Approach
Alzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. It is the cause of 70% of cases of dementia. There are...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Jun 1, 20235 min read
PRIDE MONTH: The 6 Stages of “Coming Out”
June is here and it is national LGBTQ+ month. Also known as Pride month, it is celebrated annually to commemorate and honor LGBTQ...
Mickey Hardy
Jun 1, 20236 min read
PRIDE MONTH: LGBTQ History in a Nutshell
As an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect on the history of this wonderful body of people in our...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 20232 min read
AUTISM: Bowen Therapy
April kicks off Autism Awareness at IVY Integrative! Autism diagnosis has become more common in recent years and now covers a broad...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Apr 2, 20234 min read
AUTISM: Reframing the Way We Understand and Support Autism as a Society
Autism is characterized as a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts behavior, speech, social interaction, and sensory processing....
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Mar 6, 20236 min read
Emotional Spring Cleaning
Spring is emerging from the dark, cold slumber of winter. The grass is turning green, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and there is a...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Healthy Hacks to Get Through the Holidays
It’s December and it’s the time for New Year’s resolutions, ugly holiday sweaters, family vacations, presents and a variety of other...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Oct 12, 20223 min read
DEPRESSION: Common Misconceptions
Did you know that there have been significant breakthroughs in understanding depression in the past few years? There are multiple new...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Oct 10, 20222 min read
DEPRESSION: Methylation Station
The best holistic approach to depression considers the mental/emotional as well as the biochemical. Let’s talk for a moment about the...
Patti Rumsey
Oct 4, 20222 min read
DEPRESSION: Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum
I was on a train recently and I spotted a mother and daughter. The mother was sitting behind her daughter as the train wasn’t crowded....
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Ahhhhh…Fall!
Of the Five Elements fundamental to Chinese philosophy and medicine, Fall is the one closest to my heart. The energy of the natural world...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Oct 3, 20223 min read
DEPRESSION: Is Posture Affecting Your Mood?
Depression rates have continued to rise in America, and these rates were especially increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. While social...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Sep 11, 20225 min read
SLEEP: Morning Sunlight & Mental Health
Most people know that they need to get enough sleep every night to promote overall health. In fact, “good sleep hygiene” has become a...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Sep 6, 20224 min read
SLEEP: Are These Your Culprits?
Sleep is one of the most underestimated components of healthy living and success in life as well as exercise performance. In today’s...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Aug 13, 20222 min read
BACK TO SCHOOL: Mommy Burnout
Does this sound familiar? You can’t wait for summer to get here and before you know it you’ve overbooked yourself, you’re staying up...
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