September greetings!

It's back-to-school time! Thus, this newsletter is dedicated to supporting a strong back, soft front and wild heart.

Check out:
  • DPT, Esther Smith's best practices for carrying a backpack.
  • Yoga, Meditation & LPF trainer, Turi Hetherington's videos on how our breath impacts our posture.
  • Free Qigong classes and Ambiguous Grief presentation sponsored by the Concussion Resource Center. A local non-profit doing good things for our clients and our community.

We wish all students, teachers, administrators, and our community the best year yet! One that allows you to be strong and tender, scared and brave, curious and content--all in the same moment.

We've got your back.

Steph Sand
Office Manager Extraordinaire
(406) 585-4642
Back-to-school back care
By Esther Smith, DPT, Cert MDT

Posture is key when carrying loads like a backpack. 

DON'T
  • Carry the backpack on one shoulder
  • Stand in a slouched posture with forward head position
  • Overload the backpack- the recommended load that your child should be allowed to carry is between 10-15% of their body weight

DO 
  • Stand up straight- ears over shoulders, shoulders stacked over hips, knees and ankles.
  • Carry the backpack on both shoulders
  • Load the backpack strategically – place the heaviest items in the bottom and distribute weight evenly over both shoulders
  • Choose a backpack that fits – adjust the straps so that the bag fits snug to the back, the bottom of the pack should rest comfortably in the curve of the lower back

Special thanks to our backpack model. We hope you have a wonderful school year!
It can be helpful to understand the basic mechanics of the diaphragm and lateral costal breathing as well as what the LPF apnea & vacuum are before beginning LPF.

Check out the short videos LPF certified trainer, Turi Hetherington, made below. Then scroll down to see the list of our upcoming small group classes, workshops and series to learn more.
QIGONG IN THE BACKYARD
with Noah Visscher, Master of Science in Acupuncture
Sept 21 - Oct 26
Thursdays
5:00 - 5:45 pm

This series is sponsored by the Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals who have experienced concussion.

As someone familiar with the road blocks and hurdles of post-concussion syndrome, Noah continues to find grounding and healing in his Qigong practice.

In this series Noah blends empathy and compassion with his skills and knowledge of the ancient practice.

Studies show Qigong can help with depression, anxiety, fatigue, TBI, and other physical injuries.

Curious to learn more? Join Noah in our backyard oasis. Bring a mat or something to sit on.
A free community event:
The Concussion Resource Center presents
with Ashely Olson, LSCW
Thurs, Sept 14
5:30 pm
at the Bozeman Public Library

Join the CRC to learn about ambiguous grief, the neuroscience of why it feels so raw, and how to navigate through the unknown.

Contact the Concussion Resource Center with any questions or if you'd like to attend the session via zoom.
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