PROSPER Performance & Physical Therapy

PERFECT TIMING I've had so many pivotal conversations with my husband about it "being the right time." ❓ Is it the right time to start a family? ❓ Is it the right time to make a career change? ❓ Is it the right time to have ANOTHER baby? ❓ Is it the right time to buy the boat we've dreamed of? One thing I say is, "If we had waited for the perfect time, my 2nd child wouldn't be here." Honestly, I can fill in that phrase with any of those events I mentioned! The truth is, it is NEVER the perfect time if you don't let it be. We can always find reasons why it's not the best time to do x, y and z. Believe me, I get it! I took my time making a big step in my business. I kept pushing it down the line, telling myself I didn't have the money, time or mental energy to make the leap just yet. I was concerned that it would take me away from what I am already doing. Now just wasn't the right time. The problem is, this mindse...

 " I WOULD WALK 500 MILES…” You're singing the song now, aren't you?! 😆 I have several clients who travel up to 5 hours to see me! As the only Certified Postural Restoration Specialist near them, they will make the drive in order to get the best care for them. Many even stay overnight and see me 2 days in a row to get the most out of it. Pretty cool, huh?! The ability to provide them immediate reinforcement and review the following day is what makes their plans so successful! Retraining the brain takes continual reinforcement and consistency - ESPECIALLY when learning how to create and sustain health in your body in a completely new way. Making the changes you need to fully address the problem goes beyond each visit. It takes consistent reminders, continual mindset support, and repetition of this “new mantra”. Doubt & confusion are totally normal with this type of work and having support along the way is KEY! Now, NOT EVERYONE CAN TRAVEL THAT FAR. And NO...

  WHY AM I HERE? I am living proof that we are all created for a unique purpose. Simply put, I am living today because my older brother is not. As a young infant, he left this earth. After much heartache and years of healing, my parents really wanted to have another child…along came me. From the day I heard that story, I told my brother I would make him proud. That I would make the best of this life for the both of us. Now more than ever, I am determined to live out what I am here to do. Recent tragedies & near tragedies in my family, community & close circles suddenly pulled me back to my own personal story & my own close calls. It really had me thinking, not “why me?”, but “why NOT me?” I have been reminded how precious life is. That days are not guaranteed. That each day we have here on earth is a gift & is predetermined. These past 2 weeks have not only invigorated my passion to draw out MY purpose, but they have connected me deeply to this realization tha...

  WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? Over the past few weeks, I've had multiple friends & clients comment on how good my hair looks or that I look healthier in some way they can’t put a finger on. Maybe I’ve started a new workout or product a few say. I HAVE started something new… I’ve been feeling healthier as well. I’ve always been healthy. My blood tests, weight & BP are always good. Sometimes better than others, but always in healthy ranges. My issues have always been with my skin, hair, mood & (more recently) mental clarity. I always chalked it up to genetics, normal hormonal shifts, & aging. I didn’t realize how much all those things were a reflection of my overall health. Honestly, I haven’t been running, lifting or cycling like years past. And about a month ago, I remember thinking “Man, I FEEL out of shape, less healthy.” It is an icky feeling. But recently, I’ve been feeling more healthy - lighter, clearer, calmer, & more energetic. My ...

Want to Increase Your Chances of Getting Over an Injury for Good? In preparation for a conversation with a potential Corporate Wellness client, the research revealed 3 common themes. Though they were studies on likelihood of a worker to return to work after an injury, the really do apply to all of us. I see it all the time, delayed return to sport... to activity... to life after an injury. And the recurrence of injury or a related injury is all too great. What these studies found were 3 main factors that significantly influence the speed of recovery & long-term success of a rehab routine. 1) Quick access to "Physiotherapy" 2) Continuous Support from the therapist 3) The Time it Takes to Resolve is < 3months How often does that actually happen? Think about it... ❓ How quickly do you typically get into see the Dr... get a referral...and start working with a Physical Therapist or like specialist? ❓When you leave therapy, how easy is it to access your therapist for q...

  FROM BED-RIDDEN TO WALKING as told by a client 😀 "I'm a fitness instructor and most of the time feel pretty invincible UNTIL I bent over, didn't engage something, and pulled a muscle in my back....B.A.D. It just hurt so much! I couldn't walk, didn't want to be touched and just knew I was going to spend the next several days in bed. How Inconvenient!! This was not the time to me to be hurt. I'm very particular with who I seek for advice, especially when it comes to my back and spine. So I knew exactly who to call when I had the chance.... Kristen to the rescue! I had explained to her everything that had happened prior to getting hurt, at that precise moment of the pull and what I've done to try to self-medicate (FYI....Do Not self medicate when it comes to your muscles and posture alignment. Just stop!). Considering I couldn't make it to her office, I was sent a combination of moves and stretches, with clear instructions and even some videos to ens...

  My New Mission and Why I Love It so Much ⠀ I never thought I would get into sales. It always felt so icky & aggressive to me. I don’t like asking people for help, let alone for money! And I thought the only way to make solid income in a sales job was to be pushy & disingenuous, even if my intentions were pure. Not for me, I always thought. ⠀ ⠀ Then I came across the opportunity to not only sell incredible products that truly help increase the health of those who use them, but also in a way that allows me to stay true to my soul. It is so aligned with me, that I shocked myself one day. “Wow, I can’t believe I just let that all roll off so easily! Like I’ve been in sales for years, or something!” ⠀ ⠀ It shouldn't surprise me... when you are doing something that is fully aligned with who you are, it comes easily! ⠀ ⠀ Here is why I am absolutely loving this new “side gig”. I am as honest & trustworthy as they come. It is not my nature to convince someone to do somet...