How does integrated health actually work? Join us for a multi-part blog series, written by our experienced providers, exploring integrative care at Jade Integrated Health. This blog features physical therapist Melissa Belcher, MSPT, CAPP-OB and acupuncturist, James Constantine DAIM, L.Ac. and their work with a runner who came to Jade with complaints of hip pain.

How does integrated health actually work? Join us for a multi-part blog series, written by our experienced providers, exploring integrative care at Jade Integrated Health. First up, physical therapist and co-owner, Nancy Charlebois MSPT, LMT and therapeutic yoga instructor, Julia Redman E-RYT and their work with patient, Maddie.

For all of you who have made fitness goals in the new year, here's a bonus: living in Maine IS like a workout in the winter! So whether or not you consider yourself an athlete, consider doing a few dynamic warm-up stretches prior to going out to shovel, for a ski, or for a skate.

We all try our best to manage our health and stress levels in general and especially during these times. The pandemic has added an element to an already challenging lifestyle for most, and getting or staying healthy is key.

Diet is one of the Eight Branches of Traditional Oriental Medicine or Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM). Learn more about how your dietary habits can impact your pain levels.

Acupuncture needles are not the only tool in an acupuncturist toolkit. Moxibustion is compressed aromatic warm herbs which are used to improve circulation along with many other benefits.

Traditional East Asian Medicine has a simple therapeutic technique known as Gua Sha or stroking to raise petechiae, which boasts the immune system and provides lasting health benefits.

This breath pattern is very beneficial to balance and ground yourself as the weather and your patterns change with the season. It is both calming and energizing. This quality can be helpful for anxiety relief but won’t make you sleepy.

Join Grace Bedard DPT, CYT as she explored a new season in a time of COVID-19. Fall is coming and its going to look a little different this year. How will you adjust to the transition?

Find yourself doing the same sequences over and over again? We can help!! Our providers can advance your home yoga practice, while being mindful of any injuries or restrictions. We design personalized yoga flows, which can be tailored as your practice progresses, keeping you injury free and active.

Aquatic Physical Therapy is a great tool for strengthening in a low impact environment. Being in the water will reduce the weight bearing on all joints. Learn more about Aquatic Therapy at Jade!

One of our physical therapist/yoga instructors has a mindful and inspiring alternative to setting specific New Year’s resolutions. Join Grace Bedard DPT, CYT as she explores a new yearly tradition!

One of the really amazing things about yoga is that it can be modified to fit any body, activity level and skill level. When practicing yoga, age is just a number.

At Jade Integrated Health, we talk a lot about the effectiveness of yoga 1-on1s. You might be wondering ….What is the difference between a yoga class and a yoga 1-on-1 at Jade Integrated Health?

In the hubbub of a holiday with family, it is challenging to find space and time for self care. It is easy to let the little moments pass you by without actually enjoying yourself. This is a lovely opportunity to realize that your self care doesn’t have to be something that takes you away from your life. It can be something that adds texture and enjoyment to life.

As the hot summer air cools, children go back to school, the trees start to change, and the state of Maine moves into the Fall season. Whether your schedule changes with the transition into Autumn or not, it is likely you will feel the effects of seasonal change, and can capitalize on it.

For cancer patients, self-care can take on new meaning. A diagnosis can instill a strong desire to exercise, eat well, rest, or make space for quiet. It also might mean considering new treatment options like acupuncture. 

Getting into the yoga studio when the summer weather is calling you outside can be difficult. Maine summers are short and we need to enjoy every moment of it. Letting your yoga practice take a back seat in the summer may hold you back from doing the things you love.

As summer comes into full bloom, some may be dreading the raise in temperature. If you’re someone who deals with mild swelling during the winter, summertime can make it much worse. Why is this?

The sun is here and gardening season is underway! This five part blog series focuses on how Jade Integrated Health's collaborative approach to health can make your gardening experience better! From protecting your back to sunscreen updates to reconnecting with the Earth, we give our take on the wonderful world of gardening.