SUP Tips and Safety

The sun is shining and for many of us that means longer days to spend outside doing what we love. In Seattle we have many options for outdoor activities to stimulate out bodies and minds. One great summer activity that gets us out on the water and is fun, is stand up...

My Half Marathon Journey – June/July Entry (Part 4)

Hello everyone! I have been training for the past 2 months and what do you know…life happens. You can do everything you can to research, plan, and prepare for the perfect training progression but sometimes life just has a different plan for you. I last posted when I...

My Half Marathon Journey – May Entry (Part 3)

Training has begun! I am 2.5 weeks into my Half Marathon training and it is going as well as could be expected. The initial challenges to beginning a new style and focus of workouts is to adjust your schedule and change up your habits to fit in new workouts. The game...

My Half Marathon Journey – April Entry (Part 2)

By Shawnee Perkins, PT, DPT Leading up to my half marathon training, my primary focus has been on getting back into shape following the holidays from all the wonderful, but excessive, amounts of food that comes along with family gatherings. Come the New Year, I began...

Posture Training Mis-cue

Many people often struggle with finding the right sitting or standing posture. Improper positioning can cause pain in their neck and back when sitting or standing for extended periods of time. There are many tricks or “body cues” we try as an attempt to make these...

My Half Marathon Journey – March Entry (Part 1)

Hello Everyone! My name is Shawnee Perkins and I am a Physical Therapist with a bucket list goal of running a half marathon. Now, for the big time runners out there, this may seem like a walk in the park. For others, it could be comparable to climbing Mt. Everest. For...