Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the benefits of MAT?

Reduced pain from injury. When MAT is used during the rehab process from an injury, the individual will experience noticeable improvements in pain usually in a short amount of time. Improved everyday movement and athletic performance. Inhibited motion and malfunctioning joints increase potential for injury. When the body is closer to symmetry—meaning the muscles are functioning correctly—the performance of the whole body improves.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is such a buzz word these days. Many do not really know what it means when they hear it. In the context of MBSR, mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations with compassion and nonjudgement.

Do you provide online MBSR classes and Mindfulness Mentoring?

Yes! I provide phone or videoconferencing for individuals from all over the US.
I also provide in-person classes and sessions for those in the Denver CO area.

What if I can’t make each session of the 8-week MBSR course? Can I still take it?

It is recommended that if you need to miss more than 2 classes, it may be best to take the class at a another time.

Do I need experience in meditating to take the MBSR or Mindfulness-Based classes?

No, not at all. You will learn it as we go.

How many Mindfulness Mentoring or MAT sessions will I need?

It varies for everyone. Factors include how often you come and what we are working on. Some clients only need to come for a handful of sessions, while others continue to find a benefit for a number of years.

How long are Mindfulness Mentoring and MAT sessions?

They are both one hour in length.

How is MAT different from chiropractic or massage therapy?

Though often compared to chiropractic care and massage therapy, MAT is quite different from both techniques. The sole purpose of MAT is to identify muscles that are not working correctly and improve their function and activation through the use of manual therapy by the practitioner. The goal is to make the body more symmetrical, balanced and efficient.

What are the benefits of MAT?

Reduced pain from injury. When MAT is used during the rehab process from an injury, the individual will experience noticeable improvements in pain usually in a short amount of time.
Improved everyday movement and athletic performance. Inhibited motion and malfunctioning joints increase potential for injury. When the body is closer to symmetry—meaning the muscles are functioning correctly—the performance of the whole body improves.

How often should MAT treatment be performed?

Someone experiencing pain from long-term injury may require MAT treatments up to twice a week to find relief and return the body back to proper symmetry. Someone who does not have existing issues but wants to maintain range of motion, flexibility and strength may have an MAT session once a week to once a month.

MAT is like getting a tune-up for your car. If you understand the value of having your body working better, you will place more importance on incorporating MAT sessions into your health and fitness routine.