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Intuitive Eating – Part 3 – Honor Your Hunger

 

Intuitive Eating Part 3 Allison Marco Dietitian CCPW Blog 300x300 Intuitive Eating   Part 3   Honor Your HungerWith so many different diet trends and fads displayed on social media it can be hard to know what is real or fake. Many diets have you cutting out certain food groups or labeling food as “good” or “bad.” I am not entirely sure where these notions come from, but one thing is for sure – the public tends to listen to it. What we see on the internet or on television often comes from unreliable sources and people who are tying to make money off of this multi billion dollar industry. What is important to remember is that if it seems to good to be true it usually is.

This leads us into the next principle of Intuitive Eating, Honoring your Hunger. Hunger is your body’s physiological response to needing more energy in the form of food. This includes all food groups: protein, carbohydrate and fat. It is important to remember that carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body and the brain. Without it, your body starts to take energy from your muscles, decreasing your muscle mass and slowing your metabolism. Therefore it is important to incorporate carbohydrates at each meal as well as the other food groups.

Without eating a balanced diet, or if we consume too little calories and don’t listen to our hunger cues, we are more likely to overeat later on. Many times individuals will skip meals or decrease their intake throughout the day only to find that they are starving by evening and have no “willpower” so they will overeat. If your body tells you it is hungry, then it is important to listen to prevent this. Overeating at dinner because you didn’t eat enough throughout the day is completely normal and serves as a reminder for us to eat a balanced breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks in between to nourish our bodies, keep our metabolism working properly and prevent feelings of intense hunger or deprivation.

For more information or for help identifying your hunger levels and eating according to your body’s signals, please feel free to reach out and set up an appointment. Intuitive Eating takes time and I am here to help you begin on your journey to more mindful eating.


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Allison Marco is a Registered Dietitian in the DC Metro area licensed to practice in both Maryland and Washington, DC. Allison has extensive counseling experience working with clients with needs ranging from weight loss, weight gain, nutrition therapy for disease states, emotional eating, food allergies, disordered eating and more. Allison is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each individual. Her focus is not on weight loss, but creating healthy lifestyle changes through mindful eating, where the additional benefit is achieving a desirable weight. Contact Allison to inquire about nutrition counseling services here at Capital Center for Psychotherapy & Wellness.

How to Cope with the Unimaginable

Pride month is about celebrating our diversity, community, and all that the LGBTQ community has overcome in the fight for equality. No one expected to wake up Sunday morning to the news of a massacre fueled by hatred. The facts coming in over the media were impossible to believe at first; twenty dead, then fifty dead, and fifty-three injured. The deaths of our fellow LGBTQ brothers and sisters is a loss we can not even begin to measure, and one that is impacting all of us. Terrorism is about instilling fear in the daily lives of those it targets. Gay bars and nightclubs have historically been the place to go to feel safe for being who you are, where holding hands, kissing, dancing with someone of the same sex, is not looked down upon, but celebrated. This attack was meant to tear the community up, but as a community we will come together stronger and louder than ever before.

Coping with this tragedy is incredibly difficult,  but as a community we can come together to hold each other up. Terrorism has the ability to make people feel helpless, but we are never helpless. Take the opportunity to write your representative about your opinion on gun control or other strongly connected issues, sign petitions showing your support for change, donate blood, donate money to the survivors and the families of those we lost. There will be countless vigils held across the country to mourn those that we have lost, but also to reconnect our community. Take the opportunity to attend to your feelings: journal about your reaction, talk to friends and family, attend the vigils, and remember we are not alone.

Another factor that makes this attack hit closer to home was that it could have been any of us. I myself have been to this nightclub and have a visual engrained in my mind about what it may have been like to be there at the time of the shooting that I will not be able to get rid of. As we celebrate pride at our local parades, bars, nightclubs, festivals, and other related events we are reminded that until we rid the world of hate we are all at risk. Take this opportunity to teach about love, acceptance, and the true spirit of humanity so our children’s’ generation may not have to experience such violence and hate.

Each person we lost in this tragedy has a family, friends, and loved ones who are all going through their grieving process. Each person represented a color of our rainbow and will be greatly missed. As you mourn, please engage in self care: when feeling angry go for a run, when feeling sad reach out to a friend, and when feeling overwhelmed know when to tune out and take a break from social media. Strong emotions are often a call to action, so take action in ways that will honor the victims, and help eliminate messages of hate.

Woof — The Power of Emotional Support Animals

therapy and emotional support dog 225x300 Woof    The Power of Emotional Support AnimalsThere are quite a few differences between an emotional support, therapy, and service dog. Each type of registration provides the animal and its owner certain rights that otherwise are not granted to pets. Service dogs help with performing a function for a person that is limited by a disability. Emotional support dogs help individuals with emotional problems by providing comfort and support. Therapy dogs provide affection and comfort to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Service dogs are protected under the Americans with Disability Act, while Emotional Support Dogs are protected under the Fair Housing Amendment Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. These protections allow service and emotional support dogs to be able to fly with and provide emotional support for their own and not be charged by the airline, to be able to reside with their owner even in buildings with pet restrictions, and to be able to take their animal to public places. The only questions the owner is legally allowed to be image3 300x300 Woof    The Power of Emotional Support Animalsasked is the dog a service dog required because of a disability, and what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Outside of those two questions, all other information is considered privileged. In order for your dog to be certified as a therapy/emotional support dog a doctor’s note is required. The doctor’s note should generally be on the doctor’s letterhead to identify the doctor and show legitimacy, and provide the doctor’s name and contact information. The note will state that you have been under the care of the doctor, that the doctor has determined that you have a disability, and that the doctor believes that an emotional support dog would assist you with your disability.

Picking the breed of your Therapy/Emotional Support dog is quite important. The choice of a Corgi as our office dog, was image4 300x300 Woof    The Power of Emotional Support Animalswell thought out, as most decisions in getting a companion animal should be. Corgis are known to be extremely friendly (they literally always smile), have a wonderful temperament, and are very loyal dogs. Corgis were breed to be sheep herding dogs, so they stick close to you and may have a tendency to nip at an ankle every now and then (especially if they don’t agree with where you are walking to). Corgis are longer dogs with very short and adorable legs. They will weigh anywhere from 22-30 pounds full grown and will only be 10-12” tall. The combination of these factors make the Corgi an ideal therapy/emotional support dog. It is important to assess your needs  when deciding what breed to get, as some dogs are much better suited for some needs over others.

If you feel you could benefit from having an Emotional Support/Therapy dog any of our mental health clinicians would be more than willing to do an assessment to determine if it would be appropriate and beneficial fit for you. We will gladly supply the appropriate documentation image2 300x225 Woof    The Power of Emotional Support Animalsneeded for living situations and/or for airlines to make sure that your Emotional Support/Therapy dog can be loyally by your side at all times.

 

Creating Your Wellness Plan – Part 1

Creating a Wellness Plan Paul Robison 300x300 Creating Your Wellness Plan   Part 1I often thank my patients for letting me have the opportunity to become a part of their wellness plan and for most people it’s the first time they have been introduced to the concept. So what is a wellness plan?

A wellness plan helps you make an assessment of the current state of your health, a determination of the quality of your health and lifestyle you want to attain, and a plan to put your goals into action. It brings greater awareness to the small choices you make everyday that ultimately comprise the wholeness of the health of your mind, body and emotions. It’s my belief that bringing greater awareness to the small choices you make everyday is when your health begins to flourish.

You can start working on your wellness plan today by taking the following steps.

1. Assess your current state of wellness and the factors influencing your health.

Basic parameters used to assess your wellness include: current weight, quality of sleep, levels of energy throughout the day, mental clarity, stress levels and causes, and results from a physical from your medical doctor.

2. Determine your health goals and decide on time frames to attain those goals.

Based on your assessment, decide on the areas of health that you want to cultivate. It could be improving your physical stamina, bolstering daily energy, or reducing stress. Be realistic with the time frames you give yourself to reach these goals. For example, planning to run a marathon next month might be a too ambitious if running one mile is a stretch for you today, but I like your attitude.

3. List all of your health resources and find the resources you don’t already have.

Acupuncturists, psychologists, doctors, massage therapists, dietitians, organic grocery markets, gyms, personal trainers, and yoga studios can be considered health resources. These people and places will help you maintain your quality of health.

4. Incorporate wellness activities that you ENJOY to benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Wellness activities include much more than exercise. They could include meditation, drawing, cooking, healing retreats, gardening, vacation, dancing, counseling or therapy, or community service. Despite popular belief, getting healthy doesn’t just mean your physical health, and doesn’t have to be agonizing or painful. It really can be easy and enjoyable if you incorporate activities that bring you joy.

5. Set your wellness plan in motion.

Make it easy. Start on an area of your health that is easiest to make a positive change. It might be as simple as drinking more water until it becomes a part of your everyday routine. It’s achieving the small goals that allows you to make giant leaps.

In this blog series, we will go through each point of a wellness plan to help you begin understanding your health holistically and take actions to positively impact your health. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to help you find your own plan to rediscover your wellness and vitality.


capital psychotherapy paul 150x150 Creating Your Wellness Plan   Part 1Paul Robison, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in Washington, D.C. His diagnosis with cancer as a teenager offered him the incredible opportunity to transform his body from a state of terminal-illness to robust wellness. He is passionate about helping his patients live to their full potential and facilitating their transformation towards a healthy lifestyle.

Intuitive Eating – Part 2

 

Intuitive Eating Part 2 Allison Marco Dietitian CCPW Blog 300x300 Intuitive Eating   Part 2It’s the same story I hear from my clients. They try a diet and do great, losing 15-20 pounds in the first week or two. Then they become hungry, irritated – mad that they are missing out on parties and events because of the diet they are on. They become resentful of the plan and feel deprived of their favorite foods, spiraling into negative thoughts and eventually giving up on the diet. These negative thoughts and “screw it” attitude lead to overeating on the foods they were restricting and can possibly lead to binging. A few weeks of this all-or-nothing mindset around eating, and any weight that was lost on the diet is back, plus some. Feeling defeated and unwell, they find the next diet to try, bringing them into a constant cycle of dieting and overeating and then dieting again.

If you’ve ever been on a diet you know the feelings around it. At first it is exciting, you feel motivated, and you are ready to make a commitment. You do well for a couple of days and although you’re a little hungry you may see some results and stay motivated. Then you might slip or cheat and feel some guilt around it. Sometimes you can bounce back, but other times that guilt makes it hard to commit and you end up “falling off the wagon.” If you make it through the diet you enjoy your success, but then become stressed about keeping the weight off. This sometimes leads to obsessive thoughts about calories, food intake, and your weight. Overall this situation is stressful and anything but a mindful approach to food intake. As a consequence, this can wreak havoc on your self image, confidence and overall body acceptance.

If you are currently in this dieting cycle you may know that it is hard to break from, but in order to live a healthy and happier life, it is key. Rejecting the diet mentality is the first step in intuitive eating and bringing you closer to listening to and accepting your body and your needs. If you are reading this, you are probably tired of dieting and trying the next big thing that will help you lose weight. If that is the case, it is time to get rid of any thoughts around quick diets. Throw out any diet books, magazine articles, or bookmarked diet pages that have promised results only to leave you stressed out and dissatisfied. Get angry about the diets that you have tried that made you feel like a failure once you were off of them and gained the weight back. Diets don’t work and the first step to reaching a healthier relationship with food is letting go and being free of them.

It can be scary to let go of the diet mentality, but once you do you will quickly find that your stress will decrease and you will start to learn more about yourself and your personal needs. If you need some support during this process, feel free to set up an appointment with someone certified in Intuitive Eating to learn more about the next steps and how to succeed with your new mindset.


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Allison Marco is a Registered Dietitian in the DC Metro area licensed to practice in both Maryland and Washington, DC. Allison has extensive counseling experience working with clients with needs ranging from weight loss, weight gain, nutrition therapy for disease states, emotional eating, food allergies, disordered eating and more. Allison is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each individual. Her focus is not on weight loss, but creating healthy lifestyle changes through mindful eating, where the additional benefit is achieving a desirable weight. Contact Allison to inquire about nutrition counseling services here at Capital Center for Psychotherapy & Wellness.

Anger in Romantic Relationships–Navigating Emotional Expression With Your Partner (Part I)

Anger in Romantic Relationships Navigating Emotional Expression With Your Partner Part I 300x300 Anger in Romantic Relationships  Navigating Emotional Expression With Your Partner (Part I)Have you ever found yourself in an argument with your partner that started over something silly or small, like the toothpaste cap being left off or not bringing your significant other a latte after you made a personal stop at the coffee shop on the way home? Maybe you and your partner were in a car headed some place new and the co-pilot informed the driver that you guys have just missed a turn, which irritated the driver and he/she made a passive-aggressive comment about the co-pilot’s navigation skills. The co-pilot became defensive and yelled at the driver and you two were off to the races! Resonate at all?

Couples will tend to find themselves in the same conflict cycles despite different triggers being the instigating factors. Inability to share more vulnerable feelings (humiliation, fear, inadequacy, etc.) contributes to couples becoming stuck in unhelpful attack-defend cycles as a protective mechanism, which creates distance and a disconnection between partners. If you reflect on and pinpoint what it is you are truly angry about in an argument, you will often find a larger or different issue behind what seems to present. When we struggle to communicate our needs or feelings with our partners, an emotion that feels most comfortable to express is often anger. However, anger is often a cover-up for deeper, more vulnerable feelings, such as: fear, hurt/reject, anxiety, shame, loneliness, disappointment, guilt, worry, embarrassment, or being overwhelmed.

The way couples handle their disagreements, disappointments, and anger have a significant impact on the satisfaction of the relationship. We begin to learn styles and forms of communication at a very early age through our observations and interactions with our families and the world around us and we bring these accumulated experiences and techniques into our romantic relationships. While sometimes couples’ communication styles complement each other well and are almost effortless, for the majority of the coupled world – it may take a little more work to jell. If you find yourself in the latter category, the good news is that the unhelpful conflict pattern can be changed. Even better news: change can occur with only one individual in the relationship responding differently. Below are some suggestions to help you soften the conversation and/or diffuse the emotionally reactive intensity when you feel a storm brewing.

  • Being mindful of your reactivity and role in the cycle is the groundwork to changing your conflict dynamics. Become aware of your thoughts and emotions throughout an argument and notice how what you are feeling influences what you say and do. This interpersonal exchange is what contributes to the current cycle.
  • Respect and value your partner, even when you are angry with him/her. Give him/her the benefit of the doubt – your partner is probably not intentionally trying to send you over the edge. Pause to reflect on what it is that gave you a knee-jerk reaction to anger, and ask yourself, “Why? Why does this matter so much to me?” Be honest with yourself.
    Validate your partner’s anger – do not match the anger. Resisting or denying that his/her anger is justified only perpetuates it because he/she will not feel heard or understood. When individuals within a partnership feel invalidated, it only adds fuel to the fire and increases feelings of disconnect.
  • Avoid blame-talk and using the words “always” and “never”. When trying to make a point, we often turn to generalizations when our argument lacks a solid foundation. For example, “You are always late!” or “You never help me with laundry!” This type of talk takes subjective perceptions and paints them as undeniable truths that attacks the person’s personal qualities and integrities. With these words present in your communications, it is likely that the blamed partner will begin to feel defensive and less likely to want to work collaboratively to resolve the conflict.
  • In the same vein, use I-statements instead of You-statements. When communicating with your partner, use the sentence structure “I feel _______ when X, Y, and Z happen.” For example: “I feel unimportant and lonely when we’re out to dinner together and I see you on your phone.” Each person’s emotions are valid and who better than ourselves can communicate how we feel at any moment? Rather than trying to mind-map or assume what your partner is thinking, feeling, or intending (which is a slippery slope into an attack-defend exchange), share your experience by expressing how you are feeling to open the dialogue with a sensitive start up.

These few tools can help you to develop honest and respectful communications by expressing sensitive or difficult feelings with your partner which can significantly impact your relationship and life satisfaction. Stay tuned for a later segment on how to repair and reconnect after an argument to help build a more fulfilling connection.

Contact any one of our psychotherapy clinicians to schedule an appointment today for more personalized treatment. Each of our clinicians can help you and your partner acquire essential skills to have a more fulfilling and successful relationship.


 Anger in Romantic Relationships  Navigating Emotional Expression With Your Partner (Part I)Jayla Fincher is completing her final year of Virginia Tech’s Marriage & Family Therapy Master’s program. She is supervised by Dr. Gregory Jones and provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families that are looking to strengthen their relationships, develop or improve skills to enhance mind-body connectedness, and increase overall life satisfaction.

Pornography Addiction Can Be Treated With Some Types of Therapy


Recently actor Terry Crews came out in a public video as having a pornography addiction that has consumed his life. It is estimated that some forty million Americans download pornography on a regular basis, so when does it become a problem? There has been an intense debate over the concept of sex and/or pornography being an addiction versus a compulsive behavior. I tend to qualify pornography as a compulsive behavior rather than an addiction. The brain does experience releases of dopamine and serotonin during the search for pornography as well as all the hormones that are released through masturbation, all providing a high similar to a runners high. I qualify it as a compulsive behavior due to the lack of withdrawal symptoms one would experience like one experiences when withdrawing from drugs or alcohol. The person may experience heightened anxiety from not watching pornography or masturbating, but that does not make it an addiction.

Compulsive behaviors and/or addictions often develop as means to cope with difficult emotions, experiences, and uncomfortable situations. A person experiences one of these and as a result may engage in an unhealthy coping mechanism such as pornography, emotional eating, drinking, doing drugs, etc. Once these associations have been paired enough times together, the body and mind will start to misinterpret cues. Instead of feeling upset, the person may experience a desire to go watch pornography and masturbate. The cue to self soothe is appropriate, but the interpretation of how to cope is unhealthy. The person may feel better in the short term, but in the long term this will not address the problem at hand. Eventually, this behavior can escalate into a severely problematic situation.

In terms of pornography, use of it can be healthy to enhance fantasy life, provide a sexual release, and enhance your intimate relationships when used in healthy moderation. Beyond this scope, pornography can become highly problematic. Overuse of pornography can cause difficulty in intimate relationships, financial hardships, difficulty with sexual arousal, and an extreme loss of valuable time. Overuse of pornography can cause difficulty getting aroused without the pornography, sometimes necessitating a need to incorporate pornography into some people’s sex lives. Often as people become desensitized to pornography, they need to intensify the pornography in order to achieve a sense of satisfaction which can bleed into their sex life as well. Partners can often feel ignored and neglected when their partner is preoccupied with pornography, and not engaging with them in an intimate way or even just spending time together. If the person begins paying for porn sites this can begin to cost extreme amounts of money. Many webcam sites will allow viewers a private session if they pay, and people can develop a relationship of sorts with these webcam actors, in which they can be coerced into giving sometimes large amounts of money in order to get the sexual experience they are fantasizing about.

If you have recognized that pornography use has become problematic in your life is often the first step to improving your relationship with pornography. There are many resources that are available to help those struggling with pornography or any other sexually compulsive concerns. Outside of Twelve Step Programs such as Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, and Sexual Recovery Anonymous, treatment can include individual therapy, group psychotherapy, couples counseling, acupuncture, and both traditional and nontraditional medications. Treatment goals and interventions will vary in considering the specific needs of each person seeking treatment. Pornography addiction/compulsion is treatable with the appropriate support network, motivation for change, and willingness to learn to tolerate previously believed intolerable emotions.

Thoughts on Relationships

Thoughts on Relationships 300x300 Thoughts on RelationshipsRelationships are dynamic, and they can encompass many aspects of our health and wellness. I often hear people ask about the healthiness of past and current relationships. Although we could use many tools by which to measure a relationship’s health, for this post let’s address one construct I often hear used to gauge the successfulness of a relationship — independence versus dependency.

Society often uses a polarizing scale to compare ideas. For example, something is either good or bad, addictive or not, and healthy or unhealthy; we’re independent or dependent. This simplified scale limits our options and forces us to choose when really many things are not one way or another.

Let’s take the LGBTQ population for example. This is a marginalized group where independence is valued as a strength; however, this pride could get in the way of trusting and making ourselves vulnerable with others. People can mistake vulnerability for weakness, and many couples seek advice on how to deal with changing power dynamics.

Perhaps to be successful in a relationship, we need to learn how to need another person and let someone else need you. Over the course of our relationships, we will play different roles at different times. This can be tough but exciting and make relationships worthwhile.


 Thoughts on Relationships

Mark Borys is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC). Before receiving his Master’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, which specializes in trauma treatment, Mark had extensive training in art and design. He incorporates his experience as an artist and designer into therapy sessions. Mark offers creative approaches to support and empower clients as they navigate life’s transitions. He uses a flexible, narrative approach that focuses on how people tell their stories along with therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. He works with clients to explore personal narratives through a visual storytelling and meaning making process that involves creating and discussing the work. Although Mark can be described as reflective and takes his work seriously, he likes to laugh and routinely integrates humor into sessions.

Spice up Your Relationship With Safe Sexting for Valentine’s Day

Safe Sexting for Valentines Day Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness 300x300 Spice up Your Relationship With Safe Sexting for Valentines DayIt is quite difficult this time of year to stroll through many stores and not be inundated with reminders that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Valentine’s Day is often a time when couples try to reignite their sex lives, but just like New Year’s Resolutions many of these attempted changes are not long lasting. Sexual intimacy is something many couples struggle to maintain during the duration of a relationship, but is vital to its longevity. A great way for couples to enhance their sex lives is through sexting.

Many people may view sexting as juvenile, inappropriate, or outright dangerous, but following some helpful guidelines can help spice up your sex life while not worrying about sacrificing your security clearance. When it comes to communication, the less direct the communication, the more honest and open people tend to be. Texting is one of the least direct forms of communication, allowing people to be more open about their likes, dislikes, fantasies, and even engaging in role playing. Sexting is an ideal form of flirtation that appeals to the sensibilities of all genders. Females are often more aroused by feeling desired and engaging in fantasy, while males respond more to visual stimuli. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about what your partner enjoys and desires. Surprisingly, when I work with couples it is often the case that they are unable to answer or incorrectly answer what turns on their partner the most, or what they enjoy the most sexually. For those, who are afraid to talk about sexual things, or brought up in a non sex-positive culture, sexting is the safest way to express their desires while minimizing feelings of shame.

Letting go of shame can be quite empowering, and what better place to feel empowered than in your sex life. A major aspect of sexting for many couples can be sending pictures, and for some this can be quite an empowering experience. Of course, people are worried about where these pictures could end up, or in a city like Washington, D.C., that their security clearance could be impacted. To deter this from happening, I encourage people to be mindful in how they take pictures and what of. Whether you are comfortable with nudity or not, you can still take some sexy pictures. If you are taking nude pictures make sure to not have your face in the picture, conceal or edit out any identifying body marks or tattoos, and be sure not to have any distinctive background that you could be identified from. When taking erotic clothed pictures and showing your face, always ask yourself if you would be ok if someone other than your partner saw this picture. If the answer is no, then make sure to conceal your face. Remember sometimes more is less, and having a flirty suggestive pose while being somewhat clothed is often more arousing than a fully nude picture. Have fun and be creative while taking pictures, it will make it more enjoyable for you and your partner. There are many apps out there that also help ensure the safety of your pictures. Try using Snapchat so your picture can only be viewed for a short period of time, use a password protected picture vault so no one can accidentally swipe in your photo album and see your NSFW pictures, or any of the other apps that help protect your image and help ensure your ability to maintain that security clearance.

Whether you are willing to try some flirtatious texting, getting adventurous with some pictures, or full out sexting, this is a definite way to spice up your love life and also helpful in getting to know your partner more intimately. Valentine’s Day is a great time to launch your sexting campaign, but it is important to continue this communication year round. Lastly, make sure your phone is password protected, so your kids or mother doesn’t pick up your phone and see your sexy texts!


capital psychotherapy gregory 150x150 Spice up Your Relationship With Safe Sexting for Valentines DayDr. Gregory Jones is an openly gay psychologist and sex therapist who provides individual, couples, and group therapy. Let us know how we can help!

Sports Massage Therapy

Sports Massage Therapy Sports Massage TherapyMassage is one of many import aspects of health and fitness for your body and mind. One of the key benefits of sports massage therapy compared to other modalities is its ability to target muscular tendon junctions. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific  to the athlete’s sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements. I work with each client on a case by case to deliver the best results. Each session will be a mix of deep tissue and stretches to reach desire results. Past clients have discovered that specially designed sports massage provides; flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, cardiovascular, improves recovery time between workouts, helps prevent injuries and repairs our body and mind for optimal performances. Sports massage therapy weekly, every two weeks or monthly depending on your level of workouts and your desire, will be a great addition to your normal regimen. Each client is treated with respect, I am passionate and give my all in every session every time. You will experience a new level of massages therapy you might have been missing in the past.

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