by Erika Putnam, DC | Feb 6, 2020 | Montana Life
His name is Carhartt , he is 11 weeks old. He bonks his head and rolls off of the leather couch and I catch myself thinking, lil dude, I’m gonna need to adjust you when we get to the office today. I have been in the chiropractic world since I was 15 years old. After...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Nov 24, 2019 | Yoga
Before 6:00 AM yesterday morning I was sitting in my recliner in front of the fireplace preparing a yoga class to teach on Black Friday. I decided the theme, moderation, was in order. Excesses came to mind as I envisioned myself with family and friends, a wine glass...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Nov 12, 2019 | chiropractic, functional medicine, health, Nutrition, Prevention
It can be hard to keep hope in your heart, a vision of wellness in your mind and ease in your spirit when you are in pain, sick or physically unwell. When you have to give up your favorite activities, like hiking, hunting, or riding your bike, having a moment without...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Oct 13, 2019 | Active Lifestyle, chiropractic, Yoga
One of my best friends, and road biking buddies was hit by a car on her bike. I got the daunting news of the accident from her 17 year old son. When asked, I was afraid to hear the sentence that would follow the question, “Is she okay?” I was home to Boise for the...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Sep 22, 2019 | chiropractic, Montana Life
The trees that arch in the woods capture my attention. As do the fall ferns turning from green to rust, the heart shaped rocks wedged in the dirt, and the pillowy moss patches growing on decaying tree stumps. Walks amongst the trees clear my mind and resolve worry. I...
