Constipation? Gas and Bloating? IBS? Challenges with peristalsis? This short Medical Therapeutic Yoga practice guided by Dr. Jessie from The Healing Collective Functional & Integrative Medicine offers Vagus Nerve toning, self-massage, pranayama (breathing) and asana (postures) to support your optimal digestion. Enjoy this brief sample of the power of Medical Therapeutic Yoga to bring your body, mind, heart, and spirit into harmony.

WHAT IS THE VAGUS NERVE? The vagus nerve is one of the most profoundly influential nerve complexes in the human body. It is both a cranial and peripheral nerve - a unique feature that links its function intimately between the brain & emotional states to digestion as well as the viscera throughout the body. The vagus is actually two nerves on each side of the body with many, many branches.

There are a number of ways you can help optimize your FSM treatments of abdominopelvic adhesions. Here are two to get you started at home. (1) Dr. Jessie demonstrates self-visceral mobilization using a Courgeous(R) ball (available at https://bit.ly/CorgBall ) for concurrent use with the Frequency Specific Microcurrent visceral programs tailored to her patients.

PHILOSOPHY: We believe the body contains infinite healing capabilities. We are devoted to identifying and correcting imbalances so your body’s intelligence can heal—and sustain—a life of optimum wellness. MISSION STATEMENT: We offer more than just physical medicine. We support you to be the very best version of yourself. With the latest in evidence-based holistic medicine, we are here to help you thrive using the tools of functional medicine, integrative medicine, movement science, and group classes. We know that it’s difficult to thrive when you’re simply not feeling or performing well. We partner with you to identify what is contributing to disease or illness: we find the root of the issue and guide you through the specific medical & lifestyle treatments you need to reach—and maintain—optimum health. Our greatest satisfaction is in our harmonious partnership with you, where we get to do the work we so love and you get to achieve and even surpass your highest goals for your overall health and wellness. The Healing Collective is not only referring to a collective of healing practitioners—it also refers to the impact of one person’s healing on the greater collective, which includes their immediate family, their friends, the community in which they live, and even the greater good of the world. When each of us is thriving, our presence in the world is more positively impactful. This then supports the whole collective of life.