Marty E.

I went to see Linda when the pain in my shoulders and upper arms was so bad that it was hard for me to sleep on my sides (I’m a side-sleeper). Linda listened thoughtfully to my symptoms and sensed very quickly what was at the heart of my problem. Her three-part recommendation was remarkably insightful: She showed me how my posture at a computer was a major contributor to my problem (I work at a computer all day). She taught me several simple arm and shoulder movements that I could easily practice at home and at work to relieve the pain, adjust my posture, and help my muscles heal. And she explained how working gently, patiently, and attentively with the movements would produce more lasting results than attempting to “muscle through” the pain impatiently, trying to force my body to get better faster than it could.

Long story short, after only a few days of practicing the movements Linda gave me, the pain was gone — I’m comfortably sleeping on my sides once again. And I’m learning how to have greater respect for and take better care of my body. Thank you, Linda.