*ED Trigger Warning* What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is an illness that causes people to experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors related to thoughts and emotions. Preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape may signal an eating disorder. Disturbances in eating behavior often lead to further health problem including mild anemia, […]
Allied Wellness is committed to raising prostate cancer awareness. We are doing more to inform our members about prostate cancer, its risk factors, early signs, and prevention during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September as well as the rest of the year. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in men in the United States […]
Heart disease is currently the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. However, the risk of heart disease can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle and diet choices. Seeing as February is American Heart Month, we wanted to encourage 3 simple steps to improve your heart health! 1. Take a 10-minute […]
Giving you the real scoop. At Allied Wellness, we know it can be confusing to make health decisions when new nutrition diets and fads are being promoted every day. We want to equip you with the most up-to-date, science based information so that you can make the best decisions for your health. Below you we […]
WHAT IS INTUITIVE EATING? Intuitive eating is characterized by eating in response to internal cues of hunger, satiety, and appetite. Intuitive eating promotes a healthy relationship with food and one’s body image. There are 10 principles of intuitive eating, which we dive into below. 10 PRINCIPLES Reject the diet mentality: Diets often lead to false […]
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) reports that each year, nearly one third of the population will experience neck pain. This number seems to be continuing to rise with more people working from a desk and the increased use of screen time. There are a few different types of neck pain, but the most common […]
Want to learn more about meal prepping? Check out this blog to get the basics!
Fast food generally has a negative connotation in terms of health because it is typically high in sodium, sugar, saturated fats, trans-fats, and calories. However, at Allied Wellness, we understand how hectic some days can be, and sometimes fast food may be your only option. We are here to offer you some helpful tips on […]
Mealtime Memories August is national Kids Eat Right Month which focuses on the benefits of healthful eating and active lifestyles for kids and families. The importance of family mealtime has been studied since the 1970s, particularly on how it influences child language development and parent-child interaction. It has been demonstrated that the conversation that takes place at […]
Improper ergonomics, such as bad posture or poor lifting techniques, can result in the development of long-term health issues. Let’s learn how to prevent that from happening!
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Taylor Ann is a licensed, Doctor of Physical Therapy and is certified in dry needling. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance with a focus in Exercise Science and Wellness from the University of Tennessee and her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Taylor Ann has worked with a variety of populations throughout her career as a Physical Therapist – from pediatric to geriatric patients. Her professional background includes assessing and treating a wide range of conditions, including general orthopedics, chronic pain, sports rehabilitation and neurological disorders. Her experience treating individuals in various stages of life and health has solidified her approach to assessments and treatments to be highly individualized to each patient. Manual interventions and implementations of dry needling are a few of Taylor Ann’s favorite techniques to utilize in the clinical setting. She also values addressing all aspects of health in her client’s plan of care in efforts to effectively enhance their quality of life. Utilizing her experience and insight as a clinician, Taylor Ann is passionate about working as a Health Coach and with the Allied Wellness team to provide individuals with evidence-based recommendations and resources to promote an overall improvement in health and wellbeing.
Elizabeth’s path to becoming a Registered Dietitian was not a straight path. She earned her first bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Texas State University with the intention of pursuing law school afterwards. However, there was an inner voice in her that told her she needed to follow her passion for nutrition and wellness. So, she went back to school to study human nutrition and dietetics. Elizabeth earned her second bachelor’s degree and graduated Magna Cum Ladue from the University of Houston in 2019 and came to complete her Dietetic Internship at the same university. In addition to learning about nutrition, Elizabeth became a Certified Personal Trainer and has been helping people achieve their fitness and wellness goals since 2015. When she’s not working with her patients, Elizabeth enjoys spending her down time working out, reading and being with her family and dog, Rascal.
Patty is a Licensed Dietitian and Allied Wellness health coach. She earned her first bachelor’s degree at the University of Manizales in Psychology. She then earned a second bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Patty is fascinated with the relationship between the mind and body. One of her main pursuits involves identifying and learning about the most effective therapeutic techniques for achieving lasting behavioral changes, which leads to healthier and more fulfilled lives for individuals. Some of Patty’s other interests include cooking, traveling and learning about other cultures. She shares Allied Wellness’ firm belief that every person’s health and wellness journey is unique and there is no “one size fits all” approach to healthcare. She enjoys one-on-one interactions and strives to build and maintain solid relationships with her clients in order to offer them the best quality of treatment.
Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Texas State University and her master’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Hawaii – Manoa. Throughout her career, Julia has been able to work with individuals of all ages and with highly diverse health statuses, including the chronically ill, disabled, injured, elite athletes, as well as the general population. After spending several years working in a clinical setting, she decided to venture into population health management in hopes of being able to reach and create a positive impact amongst larger groups of people by utilizing her knowledge and skills to help individuals improve their health in a holistic way. In her practice, Julia focuses on guiding individuals in establishing and maintaining strong support systems, better understanding their body and unique health needs, and motivating them to reach their full potential.
