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A conversation with clinical dietitian Dima Katrib. “Exercise and nutrition work best when they support each other.” At SANA, we often talk about movement as a foundation for long-term health. But the way we fuel our body before and after exercise can strongly influence how we perform, recover, and maintain muscle as we age. To explore this topic, I spoke with Dima Katrib, clinical dietitian and wellness coach, about how to approach pre- and post-workout nutrition for everyda

Insights from my latest podcast with Dr. Tawny Kross, Physical Therapist specializing in Chronic Pain. After working with countless patients stuck in chronic pain cycles, Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist specializing in chronic pain, has seen one discouraging pattern again and again: people finishing rehab, getting “normal” scans, but still living with pain. Often for many years. And perhaps the most heartbreaking part? “They start to believe the pain is their identity,”

In my recent interview with Rafal Matuszewski, Kinstretch Level II Instructor and FRC Mobility Specialist, we discussed the difference between flexibility and mobility, as well as the missing gap in the fitness industry which holds you back from full recovery. Have you ever completed physical therapy, been told “you’re good to go,” only to re-injure yourself when returning to your activities? According to Rafal, a mobility specialist, you’re not alone. This pattern led him to

WHY "NORMAL" ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK In my recent conversation with Daphne Kostova, a certified holistic nutritionist specializing in hormonal balance and metabolic health for women over 40, she shared a perspective that was very empowering. “Just because a symptom is common does not mean it’s normal,” Daphne emphasized. This insight from Daphne reveals a concerning trend she’s observed: women accepting discomfort as inevitable simply because it’s widespread. As she explained to