Ep. 93 - Breath Work to Unlock Your Potential - with MPT Melanie Connell

Melanie Connell is a licensed Physical Therapist of 20 years with
certifications in Manual Therapy and Nutritional Health Coaching.


Melanie started her own clinic called "Remedy Physical Therapy"
in Orange County with a very clear mission: to provide a remedy
for athletes sidelined by persistent pain and injuries. It was
her own health journey of infertility, hormonal issues,
hypothyroid, and migraines that led her to search for holistic
practitioners that actually: spent time actually listening to my
story, had the ability to problem solve the root cause of my
issue, and educated me on the connection of my health to my body.





If there is one thing she preaches to all of her patients,
it is that “Everything is Connected.”





Click here to learn more about her practice: https://remedypt.com


 


This is also where she started to get interested in
breathing! 


 


The benefits of working on breathing covers a vast array of
circumstances whether it is on the field, off the field, in
rehab, or just overall health. Melanie gives us four main
categories when it comes to the benefits of breathing:


1. Pain


2. Posture


3. Pressure


4. Performance


Optimal breathing improves mobility in the spine and reduces body
tension. Through breathing you can gain a stronger connection
into the deep core stabilizing muscles (including the pelvic
floor). You can also improve your athletic performance and mental
focus and you can take control of your pain. 


Breathing offers direct access to our nervous system, therefore
connecting to your breath helps you connect to your body and
yourself.


 


Breath work could unlock your potential in so many way!!! Whether
it's to recover better on the field or to handle your anxiety.


 


Thank you to Unite Heath Share Ministries for making this
interview possible! Check them out at: https://www.uhsm.com


 


Follow Melanie online: @remedyoc
(https://www.instagram.com/remedyoc/)


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