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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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Unlocking Core Strength: Yoga Poses for a Pain-Free Back
While working as a physical therapist for many years, the number one complaint that people will come into clinic for is BACK PAIN! It...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Nov 12, 20236 min read
Understanding Fertility: Causes, Factors, and Potential Solutions
Fertility is a topic that often remains unspoken until it becomes a personal concern. Whether you're experiencing difficulties conceiving...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Revolutionizing Physical Therapy with LYT Yoga: My Journey to Healing
Hello, I'm Sarah Apple Kingsley, a dedicated physical therapist with years of experience since earning my Doctorate in 2014. During the...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Sep 8, 20232 min read
How to Relieve Hamstring Tightness and Low Back Pain the Right Way
Have you ever experienced low back pain, worked with a coach or trainer, or gone to physical therapy? Chances are, you’ve been told (or...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jul 27, 20233 min read
ALLERGIES & ASTHMA: The Effects of Yoga
Asthma is termed as a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways. It is characterized by hypersensitivity to stimuli and...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
May 1, 20235 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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 20232 min read
ALZHEIMER'S: The Importance of Diet, Nutrition and Exercise
Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of Dementia that is more specifically diagnosed by the presence of beta amyloid plaques within the brain....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 2, 20234 min read
5 Outdoor Activities to Help Stay in Shape
It feels as though spring has definitely sprung here in North Carolina and we are celebrating all month long at IVY Integrative with our...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 7, 20236 min read
How Gestational Diabetes Affects Heart Health in Moms – What You Need to Know
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s Talk About Heart Health and Motherhood February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s full of...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Feb 7, 20233 min read
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke
You might be familiar with the term “stroke” from a relative, friend or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 6, 20235 min read
THYROID: Connection to Increased Injuries?
Happy Thyroid Awareness Month! January is a great month to talk about muscles and exercise. According to a survey of those who plan to...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Jan 14, 20232 min read
THYROID: Association and Risks for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a disease or disorder in which you begin to lose the function and range of motion...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 14, 20233 min read
6 Yoga Poses to Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious health condition that often shows no symptoms. However, it puts you at a greater risk of...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Nov 29, 20224 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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Oct 3, 20224 min read
Balance Implications For Health and Aging
Scientists, physical therapists, and physicians have always known balance to be an important health aspect. Falls and fall related...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Oct 3, 20223 min read
INFLAMMATION: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that can not only affect your joints but many other body systems...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Sep 11, 20223 min read
BACK TO SCHOOL: Sedentary Posture
As the kids head back to the classroom, parents may also be finding themselves spending increased time seated at a desk. We tend to live...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Aug 13, 20223 min read
Eccentric Exercise for Tissue Repair
***This blog is intended for medical professionals If you are familiar with the LYT yoga method, you know by now that we LOVE eccentric...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jul 13, 20224 min read
Vibration Plate Exercise: Benefits, Risks, Implications
Vibration Plate exercise and therapies are spreading throughout the nation due to the many benefits they provide the body. Research has...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Empowering Your Lungs: Managing Asthma for Active Living
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lung health has not only been the focus for healthcare workers but for teachers, parents, elderly and...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Nov 21, 20215 min read
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