Janet Matthies
JANET MATTHIES is a Boston-based Integrative Bodyworker, specializing in strength and flexibility. Since 2002, she has worked with highly disciplined adults, teens, and children who depend upon physical dexterity for their work or their chosen lifestyle, but who may be struggling with injury, pain, or lack of strength and flexibility. People call her the 'Crazy Stretching Lady' because of her unique, unconventional way of combining Asian yoga with western resistance training. Janet started on this path when she saw young children getting injured in school sports programs due to insufficient knowledge about stretch training. Over the years, she's helped many athletes and other active people improve their performance, gain confidence and eliminate injury issues from their lives. Her personal mission is to educate her clients so they can become independent, rather than dependent, upon doctors, chiropractors, and other physical therapists – including herself.
Everything You Need to Know About the Immune System and Lymphatic Drainage
You do not need to be sick to take care of your lymphatic system. It keeps the immune system clear...
Janet Matthies,
3 years ago
9 min read
Kidney Meridian Deep Dive: The Depths of the Fool
Learn more about the kidney meridian including its western medicine functions, archetype of the fool, and exercises to restore meridian...
Janet Matthies,
3 years ago
9 min read
The Liberator: A Liver Meridian Archetype
Learn more about the liver meridian including its western medicine functions, archetype of the liberator, and exercises to restore meridian...
Janet Matthies,
3 years ago
8 min read
Make Better Decisions with the Pioneer And Gallbladder Meridian
Learn more about the gallbladder meridian including its western medicine functions, archetype of the pioneer, and exercises to restore meridian...
Janet Matthies,
4 years ago
7 min read
The Engineer: A Brain Meridian Archetype
The engineer archetype typifies the brain’s control over the mind and body. The engineer is driven by their need to...
Janet Matthies,
4 years ago
10 min read
Why Do Athletes Dislike Stretching So Much?
There is definitely a better way to stretch, one where you will see the benefit. In this article, I would...
Janet Matthies,
10 years ago
8 min read
Five Exercises for Gardeners
Integrative bodyworker Janet Matthies explains her family’s love of gardening and her 5 favorite resistance exercises to keep you fit...
Janet Matthies,
10 years ago
12 min read
Managing Anxiety with the Meridians
Anxiety is a huge problem in our society, and can be debilitating for those who suffer from it. Integrative bodyworker,...
Janet Matthies,
10 years ago
7 min read
How To Fix Your Low Back Pain
Janet Matthies explains why lower back pain often originates in the hips and hamstrings, not the back at all. She...
Janet Matthies,
10 years ago
7 min read
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- Flexibility & Strength (13)
- Healing for Meridians (10)
- Holistic Lifestyle (5)
- Lymphatic Drainage (7)
- Massage (4)
- Meridian Archetypes (19)
- Spiritual (1)
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (12)
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