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Neck Exercises for Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a fancy term for age-related wear and tear in the spine [00:32]. It often leads to achiness, soreness, and stiffness in the neck. While it sounds intimidating, regular motion and stretching can significantly improve how you feel.
Before starting any new routine, it is vital to get a proper diagnosis from a healthcare professional, as some movements might be contraindicated for specific neck conditions

Nicole Longwell
Mar 10, 20162 min read


10 Tips for better sleep
#sleep #bettersleep #improvesleep #healthandsleep #painrelief #circadianrhythm #tipsforbettersleep #health #immunesystem #muscularsystem...

Nicole Longwell
Jan 29, 20161 min read


Gentle 30 Minute Yoga
I really enjoyed this video. The movements were slow and gentle enough for those who are at various levels, from the novice to the pro. I...

Nicole Longwell
Sep 18, 20151 min read


Why Back Strengthening Exercises Matter for Pain Relief and Posture- 10min Back Strengthening Exercises
The Importance of Back Strengthening Exercises: Support, Stability & Long-Term Relief - 10 Minutes to ease Back pain and tension Why Back Strengthening Exercises Matter Back pain affects millions of people—and often, the root cause isn’t just strain or injury. It’s weakness .Modern life keeps most of us seated, rounded forward, and working against gravity in all the wrong ways. Over time, this leads to: Weak postural muscles Tight chest and hip flexors Poor spinal stability

Nicole Longwell
Sep 17, 20153 min read


Blocks to Self-Love
#selfhelp #selfcare #selflove

Nicole Longwell
Aug 5, 20151 min read


Frozen Shoulder help
#frozenshoulder #shoulderROM #shouldertension #shoulderpain #health #muscularsystem #nervoussystem #flexibilityandrangeofmotion...

Nicole Longwell
May 11, 20151 min read


Neuroscience explains how Meditation changes the brain
Do you struggle, like me, with monkey-mind? Is your brain also a little unsettled, restless, capricious, whimsical, fanciful, inconstant, confused, indecisive, or uncontrollable? That’s the definition of "monkey mind" I’ve been given! If you need more motivation to take up this transformative practice, neuroscience research has shown that meditation and mindfulness training can cause neuroplastic changes to the gray matter of your brain. A group of Harvard neuroscientists i

Nicole Longwell
May 10, 20152 min read


Great uses for Essential Oils
#essentialoils #antimicrobial #antiviral #antibacterial #germs #cleaning #naturalcleaningsolution #focus #energy #relaxation #allergies...

Nicole Longwell
Apr 17, 20151 min read


Yoga for Neck Tension, Shoulder Tension, Headaches
Great stretches that can be done nearly at any time during the day, especially in the office, at home, in the car (if it's big enough, of...

Nicole Longwell
Mar 24, 20151 min read


Gentle Yoga for Neck pain
#neckpain #yoga #yogaforbeginners #neck #neckrom #necktension #neckexercises #cervical #chesttension #abdominalstretch #health...

Nicole Longwell
Mar 24, 20151 min read


Be Proud of Yourself!
#proud #self #selfhelp

Nicole Longwell
Jan 8, 20151 min read


Holiday Stress Management
The holiday season is often pictured as joyful and carefree — but for many people, it can bring stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm instead. The video “Handling Holiday Stress: Tips and Advice to Manage Stress” explores common triggers of holiday stress such as shopping pressures, social obligations, financial strain, and family dynamics, and offers practical strategies to navigate them with more ease.
Holiday stress can show up as nervousness, panic, irritability, or f

Nicole Longwell
Dec 8, 20141 min read


Client Testimonial for Longwell Massage Therapy
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Nicole Longwell
Nov 26, 20141 min read


Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive hands-on healing approach that supports the body’s innate ability to relax, release tension, and begin its own healing processes. The video “Intro to CranioSacral Therapy” provides an overview of how this subtle manual therapy works with the body’s connective tissues, cerebrospinal fluid, and nervous system to encourage deep relaxation and improved function.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 9, 20141 min read


Kai Chi Do, 5 Elements
The video “Kai Chi Do: 5 Elements — Music, Movement & Meditation” introduces viewers to Kai Chi Do, a dynamic form of movement meditation that blends simple movements, breathwork, music, and mindful focus to help participants release tension, free blocked energy, and feel more connected to themselves and others. Kai Chi Do is sometimes described as the “Free Spirit Way” because it encourages openness, inner peace, and a sense of shared human experience through rhythmic, inten

Nicole Longwell
Oct 22, 20141 min read


What is CranioSacral Therapy?
To understand how CST works, you have to understand what it is treating: the craniosacral system. Mathew Upledger explains that this system is essentially the environment surrounding your central nervous system (your brain and spinal cord).
This system is made up of three main components:

Nicole Longwell
Sep 29, 20142 min read


CranioSacral Therapy Demo to help with headaches, migraines, menopause, autism, and ADHD
In the world of holistic health, few modalities are as gentle yet profound as CranioSacral Therapy (CST) . In a recent demonstration by Michael Morgan, a renowned instructor for the Upledger Institute, we get an inside look at how this light-touch therapy can address a wide array of conditions, from chronic migraines to childhood development. What is CranioSacral Therapy? At its core, CST is about encouraging the body’s natural rhythm. By applying a very light touch—often no

Nicole Longwell
Sep 3, 20142 min read


The Top Benefits of Medical Massage for Enhancing Health and Wellness
Medical massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to address specific health issues and promote overall wellness. Unlike general relaxation massages, medical massage targets particular conditions such as chronic pain, muscle injuries, and circulation problems. This focused approach helps improve physical function and supports recovery from various ailments.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 18, 20143 min read


Yoga for Warriors: Healing the wounds of war with yoga
Beyond the Battlefield: How Yoga for Warriors Becomes Basic Training for Invisible Wounds War leaves more than physical scars. Our military service men and women often bear invisible wounds— PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), anxiety, and depression —all of which are just as real and debilitating as physical injuries. The challenge for many veterans is finding effective tools to transition from the heightened vigilance of deployment to a pea

Nicole Longwell
Jul 23, 20142 min read


Massage Therapy is not JUST massage anymore.
There is no denying that massage therapy has been growing in popularity over the past decade, both here in Florida and across the country. This means it’s fairly easy to find a licensed massage therapist—they seem to be on every corner in some cities!
This brings up a crucial point: One size does not fit all.
One type of massage certainly does not fit all problems. There are many, many different types of massage therapy available, many of which are specialties developed to

Nicole Longwell
Jul 18, 20143 min read
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