Supercharged Wellness: Treating the Physical, Mental and Emotional (Katie Estridge, PT, MPT, PYT)
Jan 18, 2023
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Physical therapist and yoga therapist Katie Estridge shares her holistic approach to treating patients with chronic pain, incorporating techniques like meditation and gentle yoga flows. She discusses her own battle with chronic pain and how the Curable app helped her find relief. The podcast explores the integration of physical therapy and yoga therapy for overall wellness, overcoming migraines through self-discovery, and the connection between personal wellness and professional practice.
Katie integrates yoga therapy and meditation for whole-body wellness.
Incorporating Curable app helped Katie gain control over chronic pain and improve quality of life.
Deep dives
Holistic Approach to Treatment
Katie Astridge, a licensed physical and yoga therapist, combines integrative physical therapy with holistic wellness practices in her treatment approach. She focuses on whole-body wellness, incorporating physical healing along with discussions on nutrition, sleep, meditation, and spirituality to promote overall well-being. By integrating yoga therapy into her sessions, including a five-minute meditation at the end, she emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and its positive impact on physical and mental health.
Benefits of Meditation
Katie Astridge's journey into meditation, influenced by her training at a specialized institute, highlights its significance in promoting overall well-being. Starting with a 10-minute daily practice, Katie experienced improved sleep patterns and enhanced mental health. Her incorporation of meditation into her practice aims to empower her clients, emphasizing the transformative effects of regular meditation on mental and physical health.
Empowerment through Curable App
Katie's experience with the Curable app and its pain management strategies revolutionized her approach to chronic pain. Through expressive writing exercises and self-reflection, she gained insights into the emotional aspects of her pain cycle and childhood trauma. By utilizing Curable's resources, Katie achieved a newfound sense of control over her migraines, leading to significant improvements in her symptoms and overall quality of life.
In this fan-favorite episode from 2018, Laura interviews Katie Estridge, a physical therapist and yoga therapist who treats her patients as whole-minded individuals. Depending on a patient’s needs, her unique approach draws from pain science, traditional rehabilitation exercise, meditation, gentle yoga flows, and more. Though her techniques have helped many to live a better life, Katie still struggled with her own chronic pain battle until she found Curable. Join us to hear what she learned from working with the Curable app and how she’s paying it forward to her patients.
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