Health and Exercise Prescriptions

Grieving an addiction is real — and healing starts with finding healthier sources of comfort. In our new post, massage therapist Jaime Hernandez walks through why letting go hurts and practical steps to replace harmful coping with supportive habits. Read the full article and start building gentler, sustainable ways to soothe yourself: https://wix.to/3H0F7T0

Grieving an Addiction: How to Build Healthier Sources of Comfort Grieving an Addiction: How to Build Healthier Sources of ComfortRead the health and scope disclaimerAddiction can feel like a loyal pet waiting for you at the door.It does not ask you to explain why you are hurting. It does not care whether you succeeded or failed that day. It does not judge your lo...

Want a smarter way to measure progress on your Couch to 5K journey? Discover what your walk and run times really reveal about cardiovascular health, endurance, and functional fitness. Read the full guide for practical tips, pacing strategies, and how to interpret your times to safely improve. https://wix.to/6mFtyGB

Couch to 5K Walking Plan: What Your Walk and Run Times Reveal About Fitness and Health Educational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full disclaimer.Couch to 5K Walking Plan: What Your Walk and Run Times Reveal About Fitness and HealthMost people think of walking time as a simple number: How fast did I finish the mile? How long did the trail take? Did I beat...

Ever left a conversation and felt it more deeply than expected? In our latest blog, Jaime Hernandez breaks down a CBT- and DBT-informed approach to pausing, checking the story you’re telling yourself, and choosing a healthier response. Practical steps for managing triggers, stress, and relational patterns — useful for everyday interactions and therapeutic growth. Read more: https://wix.to/eQJlLgU

When the Past Feels Present: How to Pause, Check the Story, and Choose Your Response When the Past Feels Present: How to Pause, Check the Story, and Choose Your ResponseA Practical CBT- and DBT-Informed Guide to Relationship Triggers, Stress, Trust, and HealingEducational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full Health and Exercise Prescriptions® disclaimer...

Boost your lunch break in just 30 minutes. HEP® HIT F**T delivers coached strength, cardio, and core work in small groups (max 6) — the accountability of a group with workouts tailored to where you are. Perfect for busy schedules and better function. Read more: https://wix.to/e4VSKDQ **T

A Stronger Lunch Break: Introducing HEP® HIT F**T Small-Group Training and Improving Function at lunch time hour. Your Lunch Break Just Got Stronger: Introducing HEP® HIT F**TYou want to become stronger and improve your conditioning—but you may not have an hour to spend at the gym or feel comfortable joining a group where everyone is expected to perform the same workout.HEP® HIT F**T offers another way forw...

Finding the right care in Bellingham shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt — I made a directory to fix that. The Bellingham Complementary and Integrative Health Directory gathers local practitioners (chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage and bodywork specialists, naturopathic and functional medicine providers, mental‑health and home‑care resources) so you can compare specialties, contact info, and scheduling links from one place.

If you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or want a coordinated plan that blends medical exercise with therapeutic bodywork, start here. My practice — Health and Exercise Prescriptions® — focuses on medical exercise, post‑rehab programming, orthopedic and therapeutic massage, and progressive strength work designed for people with special conditions. When appropriate, we also offer the $155 Physical Assessment to help you begin safely.

This directory is an educational resource, not medical advice. Always check credentials, ask about scope and fees, and coordinate with your medical team when needed. If you’re in Bellingham and ready to build a personalized, integrated approach to your health, visit the directory and get connected — we’re here to help you move better and feel stronger.

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Bellingham Integrative Health Directory | Local Care Bellingham Complementary and Integrative Health Directory: Find Local Care That Fits Your NeedsEducational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full Health and Exercise Prescriptions® disclaimer.Finding the right health or wellness practitioner can feel overwhelming. Belling...

Looking for integrative and complementary health care in Bellingham or Whatcom County? Our directory highlights local practitioners across acupuncture, massage, naturopathic and functional medicine, physical therapy, therapeutic bodywork, healthy aging support, and more. Save time and find care that fits your needs — full article: https://wix.to/Tff4PIP

Bellingham Integrative Health Directory | Local Care Bellingham Complementary and Integrative Health Directory: Find Local Care That Fits Your NeedsEducational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full Health and Exercise Prescriptions® disclaimer.Finding the right health or wellness practitioner can feel overwhelming. Belling...

Discover a gentle, mindful approach to movement with Dr. Shannon Freeman’s 8-week Qigong course — The Daily Container. Perfect for anyone seeking breathwork, awareness, and restorative movement in Bellingham’s health community. Read the local spotlight and learn how to join: https://wix.to/LCMXLhu

The Daily Container: Qigong with Dr. Shannon Freeman | Bellingham Local Health Spotlight: Join Dr. Shannon Freeman for The Daily ContainerAn 8-Week Qigong Course in Bellingham’s Health & Wellness CommunityHealth and Exercise Prescriptions® shares local health and wellness resources to help you discover practitioners, educational opportunities, and complementary...

New: Affordable recovery tools you can use in-studio or at home. Add eligible in-studio equipment to another scheduled service for just $20 or continue your recovery between appointments with the right gear and a clear protocol. Read more about rentals and self-service options in Bellingham: https://wix.to/XwbMpOr

Affordable Recovery Tools—In the Studio or at Home Affordable Recovery Tools—In the Studio or at HomeRead the health and safety disclaimerRecovery support can be incorporated into the care you are already receiving—or continued at home between appointments. Sometimes you simply need access to the right equipment, a clear protocol, and enough tim...

Living in Bellingham means gorgeous scenery—and winter days that can feel heavy. In my latest blog, I share my personal journey with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and practical strategies that helped: light therapy, movement, community supports, and small habit changes. This is educational, not medical advice, but I hope it helps anyone facing the winter blues. Read more: https://wix.to/17YHpGd

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Bellingham | HEP® Seasonal Affective Disorder in Bellingham: My Journey with Light, Movement, and SupportEducational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the full disclaimer.By Jaime J. Hernandez | Health and Exercise Prescriptions®What Bellingham Winters Taught Me About DepressionBellingham is a...

New research in Nature Aging shows exercise-trained muscle ages differently — and it matters for strength, mobility, recovery, and long-term health. Discover how transcriptomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics explain why staying active changes the aging process at the muscle level. Read the full breakdown and practical takeaways for training across the lifespan: https://wix.to/qMkZRl1

Exercise-Trained Muscle Ages Differently Educational only—not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatmentExercise-Trained Muscle Ages DifferentlyNew Nature Aging Research Shows Why Strength, Mobility, and Recovery Matter for Healthy AgingMost people think aging is only about birthdays.But your body tells a more interesting story.A new Nature...