A DEDUCTIBLE DESSERT
Maybe you wrapped everything up weeks ago. Or maybe—like me—you’ve heroically chosen to procrastinate until the very last legally allowed minute, fueled by equal parts denial and caffeine. Either way, you’ve earned a little reward for your efforts. So here it is: one dessert, one victory, one deliciously deductible moment of joy!
SHOULD I DO A DIGITAL DETOX?
We’re all guilty of being tied to our phones. These mini-computers keep us informed about the work around us, let us maintain contact with family and friends, and provide entertainment. Other screens like laptops and TVs can also dominate a lot of our time. But when is it too much?
LEMONY MUSHROOM PASTA
Who doesn’t love a quick pasta recipe? Art gave it an A++!
MASSAGE FOR RUNNING RECOVERY
It’s training season for the Pittsburgh Marathon. While most runners will have a plan for their running workouts, most don’t incorporate plans for their recovery. Rest, regular sleep, and proper nutrition all work to improve training and performance. But what about massage? In this blog, let’s look at how massage may help sports performance and running recovery.
ONE-PAN ROASTED FISH WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Who doesn’t love a one-pan dish? We love this recipe for those times you don’t want to clean up!
SELF-CARE BETWEEN MASSAGES
Self-care is as important as getting a massage or having an exercise/movement routine. Massage Therapist Jason Bye has a recommendation that he offers to a lot of his clients for self-care that you can do at home in between massages. He also uses this for his own self-care.
ASPARAGUS FETA PASTA
This week’s recipe is great and full of greens for the Spring!
SPICED PEA STEW WITH YOGURT
Here's a vegetarian recipe from NYT Cooking that has a Persian flare!
WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING?
The American Physical Therapy Association defines dry needling as “a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues to affect change in the body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of NRM conditions, pain, movement impairments and disability.” It first appeared in research studies in 1947.
MAPLE-BAKED SALMON
Here is a quick fish recipe for Lent, if you happen to observe it.
MASSAGE THERAPY FOR STRESS RELIEF
Recharging Your Body and Mind
We all need down time. We have been told that taking time for ourselves can be a great benefit to ourselves, but we do not always follow that advice. Massage can help with stress by allowing you the time you need to disconnect from everything else going on in the world or just allowing you some down time. Your massage therapist can be quiet or you can feel free to talk with your massage therapist, please just speak up for what you need or want because this is your time. There some physiological effects that also will benefit you.
CHARLIE BIRD’S FARRO SALAD
This one is borrowed from the Barefoot Contessa! A yummy salad that’s great for lunch!
MY EXPERIENCE WITH DRY NEEDLING
As a young kid, I hated needles. So, when our new PFP physical therapist, Diana Jordan, DPT, said she also offered dry needling services, I didn’t exactly jump at the idea. However, a sore hamstring muscle from an overly enthusiastic running schedule changed my mind. I wanted to give it a try. Here’s my experience with dry needling.
SMASHED KEBAB WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT
Who doesn’t love a kebab wrapped in a warm pita or surrounded by a bed of rice?!
PHYSICAL THERAPY IS AT PFP
Hi All! I’m Diana Jordan, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and newest member of the team at Pittsburgh Fitness Project. I earned my DPT degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 and specialize in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. I’ve been training and competing in powerlifting and weightlifting for 8+ years and I’m passionate about helping lifters and active individuals feel stronger and more confident during their training.
BEANS, GREENS, & GRAINS
Here is another quinoa recipe for the week from NYT Cooking!
WHY MASSAGE THERAPY IS YOUR BFF IN RECOVERY
Imagine this: you're lying on a comfy table, relaxing while a skilled therapist works their magic on your tired muscles. Sounds like heaven, right? But here's the thing— massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation (though that's a nice perk). It actually plays a key role in how quickly you bounce back from physical exertion.
VEGAN MUSHROOM SOUP
After Pittsburgh’s brief warm weather tease, it’s clear that the cold weather is here a bit longer—so why not embrace it with a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness? Inspired by Live Eat Learn's original recipe, this soup is your perfect excuse to slow down and savor the season.
SELF-CARE IN FITNESS
We all know the drill: you hit the gym, get super motivated, and then—bam—soreness. After all that squatting, lunging, and running, your body’s like, “What did we do to deserve this?” That’s where massage therapy comes in, the unsung hero of recovery.
QUINOA & BROCCOLI BOWL
A warm, hearty, and yummy quinoa and broccoli bowl from NYT Cooking.