I write about massage therapy, fitness, and integrative health coaching.
My blog shares insights from over 20 years in the field along with lived experience, travel, and recovery.
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The Best Nama J2 Juicer Loading Order for Smooth, Balanced Juice Every Time
Mastering the Nama J2 is about more than just ingredients, it’s about the order you use them. In this guide, juice specialist Rebecca Collinsworth shares how to build your own blends with clarity, confidence, and flow.
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Why I’m Temporarily Pausing Orthopedic Bodywork: A Personal Health Update from Rebecca
Due to a recent biotoxin exposure and a resulting inflammatory cascade, I’m currently unavailable for in-person orthopedic bodywork. Virtual assessments and one-to-one wellness appointments through my secure portal are still available.
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CIRS Emergency and Inpatient Care Protocol Summary
Clinical summary for emergency and inpatient care of CIRS patients, based on Shoemaker Protocol. Supports safe antibiotic use, hydration, and monitoring to prevent inflammatory escalation.
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How to Talk to Doctors Who Don’t Know What CIRS Is
If you are living with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS, you may find yourself needing to communicate with doctors who are unfamiliar with the condition. This can be especially challenging when you are experiencing active symptoms, seeking support for…
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When Blood Work Tells a Clear Story but Some Still Refuse to Listen
When Blood Work Tells a Clear Story but Some Still Refuse to Listen There is something I still do not fully understand.And honestly, I am not sure I ever will. When you walk into a room with full transparency, openly…
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How to Know If You’re Biotoxin Sensitive – Before the Diagnosis
Biotoxin sensitivity can feel like you’re falling through the cracks of conventional medicine—living with symptoms that don’t respond to typical treatments, while being told everything looks normal. If you’ve ever wondered whether your body might be reacting to environmental toxins…
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Why I’m Telling My Story Now
I didn’t expect to become a case study in medical failure.I didn’t expect to be hospitalized twice in one week.I didn’t expect to explain my diagnosis—biotoxin illness, also known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)—to a team of providers who…
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Biotoxin Illness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Why I’m Speaking Up
When you hear the word biotoxin, most people think of food poisoning or a bad reaction to mold. But biotoxin illness—especially a condition known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)—is something far more complex. It’s often invisible, deeply disruptive, and…
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Once Not Standard: 50 Now-Accepted Practices That Used to Be Questioned (2025)
In 2025, many clinical practices now recognized as standard care were once dismissed as unconventional or lacking physiological foundation. This list highlights 50 evidence-informed approaches that were initially questioned but are now transforming how we understand and support chronic illness,…
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Give the Gift of Wellness: 2024 Holiday Chair Massage + Balance and Bliss Program
The holidays are a time of celebration, gratitude, and connection—but they can also bring stress and exhaustion. This year, show your team or guests how much you value their well-being with an unforgettable gift: relaxation today and wellness for tomorrow.…
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