Brian’s Blog
How to use a neti pot
Neti pots or other vessels that flush the nasal passages are a wonderful invention. Here is a video tutorial on how to use one. They're fun, They're weird, They're amazingly helpful and make my life my tolerable, sane and keeps me away from the doctor....
How to Open a Young Thai Coconut
The above picture is what a young thai coconut looks like, if you crack it in half. So, my video cut short and ends mid sentence, technology glitches. What I was going to continue with, is that it's a very refreshing drink, to be enjoyed at any time, or...
Slow Down—Self Care
Slowing down is something I have been trying to do for awhile now. I recently found a new, lower gear, I didn't think existed. And I want to say, it's not that I never go on walks, I go often. It's not that I never slow down to enjoy them, I do. Something felt...
What Is It, You Do Here?
I love this question, and I love how it's not a simple answer. I am very mechanically minded, almost like an engineer. I view the body as a complex system of hydraulic pumps, pulleys and levers. So, I am always looking for causes and solutions, not chasing the pain....
How Did I Get Here?
People occasionally ask me, how did you get into bodywork and massage? The answer isn't that unique really. To answer this question, I have to go back to 2008, where I was living and working in San Francisco as a plumber installing new systems (water, sewer, gas, fire...
Getting Started
So, what's this healthy eating about anyway? Why should I do it? Why should I care? Two words, self love. My journey of food has been a long one. Yes, I've been eating since the day I was born, true, but the importance of food didn't come quickly for me. For me it...