Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.Dr. Helen Porat is a former competitive gymnast and all-star cheerleader turned coach and Doctor of Physical Therapy. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in healing the body through assessment of the nervous system, movement, and manual therapy. Dr. Porat empowers her patients to make their bodies more resilient and less vulnerable to injuries.Dr. Helen Porat joins Dr. Adrienne Youdim to discuss her unconventional approach to physical therapy and the mind-body connection in healing pain. They explore the importance of breathwork, maintaining good posture, and using movement to regulate the nervous system. Dr. Porat emphasizes the power of education and understanding the body's ability to heal. She also addresses the impact of emotions on physical pain and the role of habits in coping with stress. The conversation highlights the need for self-compassion and the benefits of starting small when incorporating movement into daily life.What you will learn from this episode:Understanding the mind-body connection is crucial in healing physical pain and stress.Breathwork can be a powerful tool for stress relief and regulating the nervous system.Maintaining good posture can improve breathing, mood, and overall well-being.Movement snacks, and short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, can help prevent postural fatigue and promote spine hygiene"I think that education is really important, understanding that the body, no matter how long you've been feeling like this [the pain], does have an incredible ability to heal." - Dr. Helen PoratWays to Connect with Dr. Helen Porat:Website: http://activatedpt.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainbodydpt/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPAWays to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/Website:How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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