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.

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.

From School Refusal to School Readiness: A Child’s Phenomenal Transformation

A child in a corner

Have you ever known a child who has struggled with school/separation anxiety?

People passing a ball