Welcome to the Thrive blog

This is Elizabeth Hickman, owner and founder of Thrive Therapy. I scour medical journals, recent research and websites for information to share. Sometimes I curate breaking news on the neuroplasticity of the brain, nutrition’s impact on neurological health and other times I write posts that may give you a laugh. Everyone needs a little levity from time to time. Check back here for updates or sign up for email updates.

HOW ARE YOU SUPPORTING EDUCATION THIS SCHOOL YEAR?

The backpacks are packed and the pencils are sharpened, but preparing your child for a successful school year extends well beyond school supplies and curriculum nights. Foundational connections in the brain, or reflexes, shape our social, emotional and physical well-being as we navigate through life’s daily interactions. In a classroom setting, a child’s reflex integration is critical to their learning, and simple, targeted exercises can strengthen their ability to succeed this school year.

SLEEP WHISPERER

A sleeping girl

I’m often asked how quickly one might expect to see changes with the activities I teach. Some changes are immediate, while others take time. Here’s a text that I received from a family earlier this week:

“Gravy” on Top!

A girl serving a volleyball

From a clinical perspective, I often send a follow up text message to see how a client responds to our time together. Here is a message that I received from a mother of a client, with regards to her middle school-aged daughter’s response.

MICHAEL HAD A BREAKTHROUGH!

A smiling boy

I love sharing stories with you about some of the transformations my families experience. They demonstrate the amazing benefits of reflex integration. Read about Michael’s recent breakthrough after an RMTi session:

A GROWING NUMBER OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF REFLEX INTEGRATION MODALITIES

Massaging a child’s feet

I am delighted to have been asked as a Physical Therapist who consistently blends the teachings of RMTi into my professional practice, to share my thoughts and experiences. In the last 10 years, there has been a growing interest by health care providers in the United States to learn more about reflex integration.

People passing a ball