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5 Reasons NOT to Straighten Your Spine

5 Reasons NOT to Straighten Your Spine

If the end of summer is inspiring thoughts in you of “straightening up” and getting your act together, these tips are here to lighten the load and make the process more relaxed and easefull…  photo by AlexaRazma.com More than two-thirds of the folks who come to see me about chronic back pain share these two characteristics: They claim to have bad posture, and therefore They try to… read more

Secrets of Strength Training

Secrets of Strength Training

He’s rock solid, this figure carved into the stone of Petra. He couldn’t flee when earthquakes destroyed the city and his upper half, he’ll never climb the steps or explore this amazing place that he graces… Nearing the end of a long, arduous Winter and with intense longing for the Spring, my people have been coming in to my studio and inbox and telling me: I need to get stronger. And I can… read more

Hey Ophra, are you still doing bodywork?

Hey Ophra, are you still doing bodywork?

I’ve been getting this question regularly enough in my inbox recently that I figured it’s time to air it out on the blog. The answer is, YES! In fact, I’d reckon I’m a more effective and effulgent bodyworker than ever these days. The caveat is that I’m not so available for drop-in bodywork anymore. You see, I’m increasingly reserving the lion’s share of my time for folks who are invested in… read more

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