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.

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

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

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

IMPROVING FOCUS, ATTENTION, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING

It’s that time of year where many of our older children are finishing up their semester. Some recently completed their final exams, projects and papers. Others will begin the process in the coming weeks. Parents watch as their kids take on the demands of cumulative study: creating an organizational plan, prioritizing what to complete first, being forced to focus for long periods of concentrated work, and figuring out how to manage the stress of it all. 

Let Go of the Guilt

“Be gracious.”  Many of my friends, family members, colleagues and clients hear me saying this all the time.

Meaning of a Logo

syn apse

\’si-naps

noun

a region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received. the junction between two nerve cells.
verb

to join together or the act of joining

People passing a ball