Is Music Good For Our Health? Every human has the ability to create music. You may or may not play an instrument, but you absolutely can hum, whistle, sing, tap or clap- music! Maybe you prefer to listen or move to music rather than create it. Whether a trained musician, an amateur singer, a dancer […]
Every human can create music. You may or may not play an instrument, but you absolutely can hum, whistle, sing, tap or clap! Maybe you prefer to listen or move to music rather than create it. Whether a trained musician, an amateur singer, dancer or a passionate listener- you have a relationship with music. And, regardless of […]
Allied Wellness believes strongly in the importance of mental health care as well as physical. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S. Depression rates in the U.S. tripled in early 2020 from 8.5% to 27.8% and increased even more to 32.8% in 2021. We are committed to providing the tools […]
With summer officially here, sunshine (and vitamin D) is in full effect! However, with added sun exposure comes increased risk of skin health concerns. According to the CDC, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The main reason for this is due to the ultraviolet light that we can […]
What are antioxidants? Fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods made from plants contain antioxidants. A number of vitamins also work as powerful antioxidants to combat free radicals, which are harmful to our health. Sources for Antioxidants: REFERENCES Antioxidants.TheNutritionSource.https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/antioxidants/.PublishedMarch3,2021.AccessedSeptember2,2021.InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel-VitaminandMineralsChart.U.S.Food& DrugAdministration.https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/assets/InteractiveNFL_Vitamins&MineralsChart_March2020.pdf.AccessedSeptember2,2021.
The Mediterranean diet (MD) blends the basics of healthy eating with traditional flavors in the countries that surround the Mediterranean. But don’t worry, you don’t have to travel any further than your local grocery store to discover it’s delicious flavors and fresh foods.
What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating is defined as eating in response to emotions or using food to cope with difficult feelings. Emotional eating can be in response to positive emotions, like eating a special meal to celebrate an accomplishment. Or, it can be in response to negative emotions, like eating a large amount of low nutrient-high […]
When looking to manage your weight, focus on creating healthy dietary habits that are safe and sustainable. It is easy to fall for a fad diet that promises quick weight loss results, involves eating a very low amount of calories, or eliminates entire food groups from the diet. Fad diets can be unhealthy and insufficient […]
Did you know that approximately 50 million Americans live with some type of food allergy? According to the CDC, these typically develop during early childhood, however, adults are not immune to developing an allergy in later years of life. The way a food allergy develops is quite interesting. The human body’s immune system is created to fight off any harmful infection or foreigner not recognized. This is seen when your body overreacts to a […]
Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast. The group of cancer cells can then invade the surrounding tissues and spread to other areas of the body 60 to 70% of people with breast cancer have no connection with risk factors […]
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.
