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Learn simple, functional movements that will restore and maintain your physical fitness, overcome your physical limitations, and regain your CONFIDENCE!

Helping you age with strength, mobility & confidence 💪✨
Simple, feel-good movement to support your body, brain & nervous system — so you can stay active, capable and fully engaged in life. 💛 Get back to living YOUR LIFE! Private and semi-private training custom-designed and modified for students of all fitness levels. I meet you where you're at! Available by appointment.

📞 Ready to chat ? Book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/restorativestrength/success-session

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day from Gracie! 😻🐾

10/27/2026

💙 October is National Physical Therapy Month! 💪

And I want to give a BIG shout-out to the incredible physical therapists who help people recover from injuries, manage pain, restore mobility, and get back to doing the things they LOVE! 🙌

Here's something you might not know about me...

I'm often asked, "Are you a physical therapist?"

Nope! I'm not a PT, and I don't pretend to be one! 😄

But here's what I AM...

👀 I'm a movement watcher! Yep! I LOVE watching people move!

How they walk. How they stand. How they get up from a chair. How they turn their heads. Even how they hold themselves when they're NOT moving!

Because our bodies have a fascinating way of telling stories through movement. And sometimes the smallest movements reveal opportunities to help someone move with greater ease and confidence.

Through my training as an Original Strength™ Certified Pro and Yoga Wellness Specialist, I've learned to recognize movement patterns, notice compensations, and help people rediscover movement possibilities they may have forgotten they had!

And here's where physical therapy and my work can make a wonderful team! 🤝

Physical therapists bring clinical expertise to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating movement-related conditions.

I bring a complementary approach focused on foundational movement, mobility, strength, body awareness, and helping people feel more capable in their everyday lives.

Different approaches. Shared purpose. Helping people MOVE BETTER! 💙

I LOVE collaborating with PTs, and I'm always happy to refer someone when their needs call for clinical expertise.

Because at the end of the day, it's not about who gets the credit.

It's about helping people regain confidence in their bodies, maintain their independence, and KEEP DOING THE THINGS THEY LOVE! 🥰

Here's to all the wonderful physical therapists making a difference every single day! 👏

✨ Move Better. Age Stronger. Expand Possibility.

10/25/2026

🌎✨ HAPPY WORLD TAPPING DAY! ✨🌎

Feeling stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Or has life been throwing a few too many curveballs your way lately? 🙋‍♀️😜

Well, have I got something for YOU!

TAP INTO FEELING BETTER! 👆💙

If you've known me for a while, you probably know I'm a HUGE fan of EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and The Tapping Solution app!

Tapping is a simple practice that combines gently tapping on specific acupoints with acknowledging whatever you're feeling. And while it might look a little woo-woo, research suggests it can help reduce stress and anxiety!

But here's why it's so personal for me. 💕

After losing both of my parents, I eventually realized I hadn't really processed my grief. I'd simply buried it deep inside and kept moving forward.

Then I discovered a 12-minute guided tapping session called "Releasing Grief" in The Tapping Solution app.

GAME CHANGER!! 🙌

After just a few sessions, I experienced an incredible emotional release that I could actually FEEL physically. It was as though I'd finally given myself permission to experience the grief I'd been holding onto for so long.

And I still return to that tapping session whenever those feelings of loss resurface. 💙

I've also introduced tapping to friends and acquaintances who now use it faithfully. Some have told me they honestly don't know how they would have navigated some of life's toughest challenges without it!

And here's the BEST part!

You don't need special equipment, previous experience, or an hour of free time. Just a few minutes and a willingness to give it a try!

The Tapping Solution app offers guided sessions for stress, grief, anxiety, focus, sleep, and so much more. And YES, there's FREE content available! 🎉

You know how I'm always encouraging you to MOVE your body to FEEL better?

Well, sometimes feeling better starts with slowing down, tuning in, and giving your nervous system a little TLC. 💙

So, on World Tapping Day, why not give it a whirl?

A little tapping might make a BIG difference! ✨

Have YOU tried tapping? I'd love to hear your experience!

10/24/2026

NASHVILLE FOLKS! TODAY'S THE DAY! Come join me for my workshop...

🤩 MOVEMENT LAB: Feel the Difference: Simple Movements, More Ease, More Strength 💪

Ever wonder how small changes in the way you move can make a big difference? 💛✨⁠
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Join me and NuSculpt/NuFlow+Core instructor, Brittany Bannon, for Movement Lab: Feel The Difference, an afternoon dedicated to exploring movement, building body awareness, and discovering what feels right for you.⁠
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Sometimes it's the smallest adjustments that help you move with more ease and confidence. This is your chance to slow things down, get curious, and pay a little more attention to how your body moves.⁠
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Whether you're a regular in the studio or someone simply looking to better understand your movement, we'd love to have you join us!⁠
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📅 Saturday, October 24⁠
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM⁠
👯 With PJ & Brittany⁠
💛 FREE for NuPower members; $35 for non-members; $15 for high school and college students
💪 All levels of fitness welcome!
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Come ready to move, learn, and feel the difference for yourself!⁠
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Save your spot at https://nupoweryogabarre.com/schedule, and we'll see you there! ✨⁠
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10/23/2026

🤩 ROCK YOUR WAY TO BETTER MOVEMENT! 💪

Remember when you were a baby and rocking back and forth on your hands and knees was just part of your day?

Turns out, those babies were onto something! 👶😉

ROCKING is one of the simplest movements we can do to help our bodies rediscover strength, mobility, coordination, and even a little CALM! 💙

Think about it. When a baby cries, what do we instinctively do? We ROCK them! And there's a reason rocking chairs never go out of style. Rocking just FEELS GOOD! 🥰

But when we rock on our hands and knees, something pretty remarkable happens!

✨ Our shoulders, arms, and core get stronger.

✨ Our hips, ankles, toes, and wrists explore their natural mobility.

✨ Our brains and bodies practice working together.

✨ We build strength and confidence for everyday movements like squatting and getting up from the floor.

✨ The gentle, rhythmic movement can help us feel calmer and more grounded.

And the BEST part? You don't have to be a baby to benefit! 😂

I love watching someone's expression change from "You want me to do WHAT?" to "OH MY GOSH, that feels AMAZING!" 🤩

Want to experience the magic of rocking and other simple movements that can help you feel stronger, more mobile, and more at ease in your body?

💙 JOIN US TOMORROW!

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE: Simple Movements, More Ease, More Strength

📍 NuPower Yoga + Barre

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 3 PM

Join NuSculpt/NuCore+Flow instructor extraordinaire, Brittany, and me for a fun, hands-on Movement Lab exploring simple movements that can make a BIG difference in how you move and feel!

Because sometimes, moving FORWARD starts with a little rocking BACK and forth! 😉💫

Move better. Age stronger. Expand possibility.

10/22/2026

💙 TIGHT SHOULDERS? STIFF UPPER BACK? LET'S GET MOVING! ♾️

Ever finish a long day sitting at your computer feeling like your shoulders have taken up permanent residence somewhere near your ears? 😂

Or maybe you've noticed that reaching your arms overhead during yoga or strength training doesn't feel quite as comfortable as it used to.

Here's something to consider...

Sometimes the answer isn't MORE stretching or MORE strengthening. Sometimes your body simply needs more MOVEMENT! 💫

Our shoulders, shoulder blades, rib cage, and upper spine are designed to move together in all sorts of wonderful directions. But between hours at our desks and workouts that often emphasize repetitive movements, we don't always explore everything our upper bodies are capable of doing!

That's why I LOVE simple movements like INFINITY CIRCLES! ♾️

I learned this playful movement from my friend Tim Anderson of Original Strength, and it's become a favorite with so many of my clients!

Here's why:

💙 Encourages gentle movement throughout your shoulders and upper back.

💙 Helps your eyes, head, arms, and body work together to support coordination.

💙 Invites your spine to rotate and move more freely.

💙 Can help ease that familiar feeling of upper-body stiffness.

💙 And perhaps best of all? It feels GOOD! 😊

WANT TO GIVE IT A TRY?

👉 Bring your hands together in front of you, palms touching.

👉 Slowly trace a big sideways figure eight (∞) in the air, allowing your shoulders and upper body to follow naturally.

👉 If comfortable, follow your fingertips with your eyes.

👉 After 15–30 seconds, reverse directions!

Keep the movement comfortable, and if following your hands makes you dizzy, keep your gaze steady instead.

Then try opening your arms wide, allowing your chest to expand as you take a slow, comfortable breath. Ahhhhh! 😌

It's amazing how a little movement can make such a BIG difference in how we feel!

✨ WANT TO FEEL THE DIFFERENCE?

Join NuSculpt and NuCore+Flow instructor extraordinaire, Brittany Bannon, and me THIS SATURDAY, October 24, at 3 PM at NuPower Yoga + Barre for:

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE: Simple Movements, More Ease, More Strength

We'll explore five simple movements designed to help you discover more freedom, coordination, and ease in your body — whether you're practicing yoga, taking barre, strength training, or simply moving through everyday life!

Because moving better isn't always about working harder.

Sometimes it's about discovering a better way to move! 💙

10/21/2026

💥 OPPOSITE SIDES. POWERFUL CONNECTION! 💥

What if one of the simplest ways to improve how you move is something you've been doing since you were a baby? 🤔

Meet the CROSS CRAWL! 🙌

If you practice yoga, Pilates, barre, sculpt, or circuit training, you already know how good movement can make you FEEL! 💪

But have you ever noticed that certain movements feel awkward? Maybe your balance isn't quite what you'd like, your coordination seems a little off, or a pose that looks easy feels surprisingly challenging?

Sometimes the answer isn't to push harder.

Sometimes it's to get back to BASICS! 🤩

Cross-crawling is one of the fundamental movement patterns we explore through Original Strength™. It involves moving opposite sides of your body together, much like the natural coordination we develop through crawling and walking.

And while it may look ridiculously simple, there's a LOT happening when you practice it!

✨ BALANCE: Challenge your stability while shifting weight from one leg to the other.
✨ COORDINATION: Help your arms, legs, and brain work together more efficiently.
✨ MOBILITY: Encourage natural movement through your shoulders, hips, and trunk.
✨ FOCUS: Give your brain a refreshing movement break when you've been sitting, studying, or working for hours.
✨ BODY AWARENESS: Practice moving with greater control and confidence.

And here's what I especially LOVE about cross-crawling…

You can do it just about ANYWHERE! 🙌

Been sitting at your desk all morning? CROSS CRAWL!

Getting stiff after a long road trip or flight? CROSS CRAWL!

Need a little movement break before your next yoga or barre class? You guessed it…CROSS CRAWL! 😜

👉 TRY THIS!

Stand tall, lift one knee, and reach your opposite hand toward that knee or thigh. Return to standing and switch sides.

Keep alternating at a comfortable rhythm, and remember to BREATHE! You can even hold onto something sturdy if you need a little extra support.

Notice how you feel after 30–60 seconds.

Sometimes the simplest movements create the biggest AHA moments! 💡

💙 WANT TO FEEL THE DIFFERENCE?

This Saturday, NuCore+Flow and NuSculpt instructor extraordinaire, Brittany Bannon, and I are inviting you to join us for:

🌟 THE MOVEMENT LAB 🌟

Feel the Difference: Simple Movements, More Ease, More Strength

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 NuPower Yoga + Barre

We'll explore FIVE simple, powerful Original Strength™ movement patterns that can help you discover new possibilities for mobility, coordination, balance, and strength.

Whether you love yoga, barre, Pilates, strength training, or simply want to move through everyday life with more ease, this workshop is for YOU!

No complicated choreography. No fancy equipment. Just simple movements, playful exploration, and maybe a few surprising discoveries about what your body can do! 🤩

Because moving BETTER doesn't always mean working HARDER! 💪💫

Come explore with us! Register through NuPower and let's FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

10/20/2026

🎶 Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’… Yep, that’s me! 😄

When was the last time you rolled around on the floor on purpose?

For most of us, it’s probably been a while! But rolling is one of the first ways we learned to move — long before yoga poses, barre classes, or counting reps. 💙

And there’s still something worth exploring down there!

Rolling invites your eyes, head, shoulders, and hips to work together as you turn. It’s a playful way to practice rotation, coordination, and how the different parts of your body connect.

Think about reaching behind you, turning during a walk, or moving between poses in yoga. Your body uses rotation throughout the day. Exploring it on the floor gives you a chance to slow down and notice: Where does movement feel easy? Where am I working harder than I need to?

That curiosity is exactly what we’re bringing to The Movement Lab! ✨

Join me and my talented friend, NuCore+Flow and NuSculpt instructor extraordinaire, Brittany Bannon, for our first of three workshops:

💫 Feel the Difference:
Simple Movements, More Ease, More Strength

We’ll explore five foundational Original Strength movement patterns — including rolling — and how they can support your yoga, barre, and everyday movement.

You’ll get time to practice, ask questions, notice how you feel, and learn simple movements to weave into your day. You don’t have to arrive knowing how to do any of them. That’s what we’re here for! 😊

📍 NuPower Yoga + Barre
🗓 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3:00–4:30 p.m.
💙 FREE for NuPower members
💙 $35 for nonmembers — 90 minutes to explore, learn, and move with us!

Want to find out what a little rolling has to do with feeling stronger on your feet? Come feel the difference!

Reserve your spot through NuPower Yoga+Barre. Let’s roll! 🙌

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Nashville, TN
37220

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http://www.restorativestrength.com/

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