by Marie Wood | Nov 6, 2025 | (no category)
With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to add a healthy twist to your family traditions. Here are 5 ways to create new experiences that make your holidays more memorable and joyful! 1. Crafts – Look What I Made! Plan a craft day. Crafts are a...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | (no category)
Expert Advice from Allison Petzel, PT, DPT: Physical Therapy for Athletes From 2021-24, Hayden Ekern led Minnesota State University-Mankato as a standout quarterback. Football taught him life lessons in adversity, resilience and perseverance. When he got knocked down,...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | Physical Therapy
As a physical therapist, I love working with athletes of all ages – beginning at age 12. Open communication between the physical therapist and patient plays a key role in recovery. A successful treatment plan keeps the athlete moving forward without compromising...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | Breast cancer, FAQs
It’s important to know the facts about breast cancer, personal risks, and early detection. Your primary care provider and the Breast Health team work together to help you understand your risks and stay on track with screenings. When cancer is caught early, successful...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | (no category)
With fall upon us, now is a great time to experiment with the many varieties of squash! Spaghetti Squash offers a mild flavor and separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked. When roasted and shredded into strands, it can be used as a pasta substitute and tossed...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | Children
Falling and staying asleep can be so tricky! It’s important for humans of all ages to set the stage for sleep. We call it sleep hygiene – the practices and routines that promote good sleep. School-age kids need 10-11 hours and teens need 8-10 hours on average. Most...
by Marie Wood | Oct 2, 2025 | Children
Getting both enough sleep and good sleep affects children’s safety, alertness, memories, moods, behavior and learning. Healthy sleep routines benefit children and parents! As we all know, when children sleep well, so do parents! Toddlers need about 12-14 hours per day...
by Marie Wood | Oct 1, 2025 | Children
Sleep is one of the biggest challenges of early parenthood. Every baby is different, but understanding the basics of infant sleep and safety can help bring more rest and peace to your whole family. Babies sleep 16-17 hours per day; the catch is they may only sleep 1...
by Marie Wood | Oct 1, 2025 | Healthy Lifestyle
Aging doesn’t mean slowing down – it means adjusting and thriving in new ways. Think of movement as medicine for your body and mind. Here are a few ways to support healthy aging: Keep up with regular checkups and health screenings Fuel your body with healthy foods and...
by Marie Wood | Jul 22, 2025 | Patient Stories
Motivated to meet her goal to lose weight and keep it off, Shannon Martin of Mankato has found the right team to support her all the way to the finish line. Her team is a nutrition specialist, exercise specialist and medical provider from Enara Health, a program...
