In today’s episode I am sharing my client Danielle’s amazing transformation. Being a single mom like myself,  all I wanted for her was to make her life easier by getting rid of her pain. When we met, she was having chronic hip pain, tingling and numbness in her neck and shoulders, and was always uncomfortable. She did weekly chiro, massage, yoga..she felt like she had tried everything. Once we started working on correcting her imbalances, her hip pain was GONE IN 4 WEEKS!  After 12 weeks of...

Do you have low back, hip, or glute pain? Have you been told that one of your legs is shorter/longer? I see signs like this in Dental Hygienists every single week. Because you sit all day AND often lean either forward or to the side, your body develops muscle imbalances. This is because overtime, your pelvis becomes misaligned -either anteriorly, posteriorly, or laterally tilted. Each of these leads to having muscles that are overused and other muscles  that are weak. These imbalances...

Do you feel like you have muscle tightness/tension but aren’t sure how to fix it? Maybe you have poor flexibility or range of motion…and or pain. All these are signs that you have muscle imbalances. Recently when Stephanie Botts had me as a guest on her podcast,  she asked me what the common imbalances in RDHs were. Well there are many and some are overlooked so I wanted to go over the most common ones I see. In this episode  I am sharing common signs/indicators that you have upper body...

Has your chiro told you that you have one leg shorter? Do you have low back pain, glute pain, or sciatica on one side? This is because you have a lateral pelvic tilt. This happens from leaning to one side while you are practicing. And on top of that, if you are a mom, you hold your kid on one hip for years and your body adapts to this position. This leads to muscle imbalances that need to be corrected otherwise they are compounding over time. We need to assess what muscles are tight and what...

Today’s episode is part 2 of my chat with Stephanie Botts @ Polished Posture. We take a deep dive into what exercises and muscles are important for dental hygienists, strength training dos and don’ts, posture bras and common fitness myths. Listen in to get real time practical tips to build your healthiest body that is free of pain. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources:   Connect with Stephanie -> https://www.instagram.com/steph.polishedposture/ Join the FB Community-> Fitness...

Today’s episode is my all time favorite with the one and only Stphanie Botts @ Polished Posture. Stephanie and I connected online years ago and she is the reason why I specialize in working with Dental Hygienists. We both have a passion for helping hygienists feel their best to live their healthiest lives-in and outside the op. We chat about how we met, muscle imbalances, postural distortions and corrective exercise. Today is part one of our chat so buckle up and get ready for some real talk...

Being a fit chick in my 40s, there are a lot of habits that I do daily (and have for years) without hesitation. Since I’ve been in fitness for quite some time, these habits have become second nature to me, probably like a hygienist and flossing:] but I realize that this isn’t the case for everyone. And since everyone's life is different, what works for me might not work for you. However, habits compound over time and in fitness, it’s the little things that make a big difference. So today I...

Are you looking to BUILD MUSCLE? Cool, then you’re in the right spot! I have RDHs tell me this all the time so today I wanted to go over which workout split is actually best for building muscle. There are so many different options out there when it comes to fitness so I wanted to explain the different workout splits and what/ who each one is for. In this episode I’ll be going over 5 different workout splits along with pros and cons of each so stay tuned to learn which is best for you.  Stay...

I recently recorded a podcast with Stephanie Botts at Polished Posture and our conversation prompted me to record this episode. She wanted my opinion on a couple of fitness topics that she hears often from dental pros. I personally have been in the fitness industry for so long that I forget that most of these myths still exist. So today, I am sharing my top 5 fitness myths to bust them once and for all! I talk about how you can’t spot reduce body fat to lifting weights will make you bulky to...

Now that summers over and we are getting back into our routines, I thought it’d be a good time to share one of my amazing client’s testimonials. Rita was working out on her own for YEARS and had chronic pain, tension headaches, was unhappy, and ended up having to leave clinical hygiene. She temped on occasion and ran into one of my clients and was impressed by her posture and asked what she was doing. My client referred Rita to me and the rest is history. She now feels open, has increased...

Do you want to build muscle but struggle when it comes to what or how much to eat to achieve this goal?!? Today I am interviewing Shay Pascale, Founder of The Body Bulletin, to discuss how to adequately eat for our body in order to see the results that we are seeking. If you workout but you aren’t seeing the results of your workouts or you experience low energy or fatigue, it could be attributed to what you are (or aren’t) eating. Shay takes a holistic approach and explains in depth how to...

As someone who has been dedicated to fitness for a long time..2024 has not been the best year for me. In fact, I’ve worked out less this year than I have ever in the past 15 years. We all go through seasons but to take care of yourself first is and always has been my priority. So the fact that this year I “fell off” a bit didn’t sit well with me. Yes, I could get back on track on my own but by hiring a Trainer to do my dirty work for me by writing my fitness and nutrition program, I will have...

We all have fitness goals. Some of us want to be strong, healthy, pain free, age gracefully..the list goes on. But how do we actually achieve these goals? There’s one key component that will help ensure your success-tremendously! That is having ACCOUNTABILITY. Statistics show that when you hire a fitness coach, you are 95% more likely to hit your goals!!!! There’s many reasons for this but if you’re serious about your health and fitness goals, listen in to hear how accountability might be the...

Having a strong, balanced body is the key to living a healthy life. While of course we want to correct imbalances and build a solid foundation first, we have to take it a step further. Since we are 3D beings and our bodies are 360 degrees, it’s crucial that we train our bodies in this manner by working in all 3 planes of movement. Doing this will allow us to have strength in all areas as well as decrease our risk of injury. If we only work in the same plane(s) by doing certain exercises, our...

After working in fitness for 15+ years and now being in my 40s, I have learned a thing or two about the human body and how it works. This has allowed me to grow and evolve my approach to fitness numerous times over the years not only for me but for my clients. If I were to go back in time and start over, there are some things I would do differently knowing what I now know. I am a person who is all about efficiency so it’s crucial that we are lifting as efficiently as possible in order to...

Today I am chatting with my client Lori’s on her awesome transformation. Lori was referred to me by another client because her hip pain was so bad, she wasn’t able to hike or cycle which she used to do regularly. She worked out all the time, would push through pain because she thought that meant she needed to get stronger but would end up pooping naproxen to manage her pain. Fast forward to two months into doing my Lift for Longevity method, she has ZERO PAIN, can hike and cycle as much as...

If you are confused about what to do at the gym or if you aren’t sure what you are doing is beneficial, then listen in!  In today’s episode I share specifically what to avoid at the gym and why. If you are dealing with pain and muscle imbalances, it’s crucial that we are being intentional with our workouts so that we make sure we are lifting efficiently, not doing more damage. My goal is for you to alleviate pain, not make it worse so tune in to hear my top 5 reasons why to skip the machines...

2024 is halfway over. If you’ve been in pain these past six months, I don’t want you spending the next six months of this year in pain! Today I am sharing my 3 steps to correct muscle imbalances that I use with my clients. We start by assessing WHY we are having pain so we know what to fix. Just like when you get a new patient and do a comprehensive exam, we have to gather information. We can’t just guess, especially with your body! So if you want to learn how to correct your imbalances to...

Do you workout but still have pain? Is your goal to be strong and healthy? Well in order to achieve both of these, we have to make sure we are working out efficiently. We can’t just do the same program or the same exercises over and over. On the other hand, we can’t switch up and do different workouts every day or every week. Both of these are signs you're NOT working out efficiently. Don’t waste time and energy just going through motions, move with purpose and intention. Listen in to learn...

Do you feel like your ergonomics aren’t great? Or better yet have you invested in ergo loupes and a saddle stool but still have pain? Your “poor” ergo isn’t what you think it is. It’s really just muscle weakness.  Just like brushing and flossing go hand in hand, so does strengthening and ergonomics! We need to correct our imbalances by building our weak muscles to have a balanced body. Then, as a result, your ergo will naturally improve and you won’t even have to think about it. Listen in to...

In today’s episode I am sharing my client Lisa’s amazing transformation. Lisa is approaching her 40th year anniversary and is now able to do so WITHOUT PAIN!! Lisa came to me 3 months ago and had discomfort every day that she worked. She was working out on her own consistently and felt like she needed to push through her exercises. Lisa started correcting her imbalances with me and now has no pain, her posture looks incredible, and she feels like a whole new person ...

MACROS is such a buzz word nowadays in the fitness industry. The funny thing is that it’s been around forever (formally known as IIFYM). While tracking macros is a tool that can help you achieve your goals, it’s not a long term solution. Tracking can be very tedious and time consuming and most people don’t track accurately. My goal as a coach is always to make a hygienist's life easier, not more difficult. So today I am sharing another way to manage your portions that is way easier and takes...

If you are into fitness, chances are you have done a fitness challenge before. While it may be fun or exciting, at the end of the day, fitness challenges are just another quick fix. Hygienists have enough quick fixes you don’t need any more! On top of that, if you have an all or nothing mentality, a challenge is going to make you go 0 to 100 which is not sustainable. As well as any results you get, they won’t last long either. This is not my fitness philosophy. My goal for all of my clients...

Do you workout consistently but don’t see the results you strive for? Do you still have pain despite putting in the effort to get fit and healthy? There is one reason why this is. While muscle imbalances play a part in this (because your body is not working together optimally), you’re not able to execute exercises properly. Your body is compensating. I see this daily! Just like you see a patient doing a simple task like brushing their teeth incorrectly, exercise is SOOOOO much more complex!...