FUNCTIONIZE BLOG

February is not just about that special heart-shaped holiday we know as Valentine’s Day; it’s also dedicated to American Heart month....

“I’m just not motivated!” “I just need to quit talking about it and make myself do it!” “I have to be more disciplined and GET IT DONE!”...

It’s that time of year again...THE HOLIDAYS For some, those two words are anxiety inducing; for others it “sparks joy.” Either way it’s...

You can have all the motivation in the world, but if you have too many things in your life holding you back, you are not going to make...

As a busy mom of three kids, staying motivated to workout can sometimes feel like a chore. I roll out of bed to the alarm, change into my...

Blood pressure is a key measurement that healthcare providers and patients can track to get an idea of cardiovascular health. The...

As an active woman in healthcare, I often hear women say, “I don't want to get bulky” as a reason not to lift weights. I’m here to tell...

The lazy days of summer always seem to pass by too quickly, especially here in Georgia, where our kids go back to school in early August....

What you may not know about me is that I played volleyball in high school, competed for and won Georgia state championships, and was...

“No pain, no gain,” right? A timeless adage used by coaches, physical therapists, and training partners that sometimes does more harm...

Growing up, I used to love sitting down on the couch and flipping through channels until I found the TBS channel–and for a short time the...

Being in the healthcare industry and seeing a diverse array of clientele, I see something new every day. This is what makes healthcare...

Is Your Running Cadence Holding You Back? If you are a client of ours or have attended one of our running workshops, you have heard us...

ME: “PERMISSION TO ‘GO THERE’” NO ONE: “PERMISSION GRANTED” Let’s talk, yet again, about skeletal muscle mass ( SMM )! If you follow...

Today I want to discuss the concept of “training in the in-between,” living with intention and reframing our mindset about fitness,...

If you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you have more than likely read all about my struggles with low back pain. This has been an ongoing...

Discover a heartfelt lesson on perspective and gratitude through a personal story about being a 'brat' at Big Blue Bookstore. Embrace life’s

Swimming is a passion of mine for many reasons. There are very few things in life that can teach the lessons that sports can. People...

Even if you're not a client of ours, you can probably tell by the name Functionize Health & Physical Therapy that we are, in fact, a...

One of my favorite populations to treat are the lifelong athletes, especially those who share a love of one of my favorite sports:...