Schie Health

05/29/2026

Your posture, stress levels, and hormones are deeply connected — for BOTH men and women.

When the body stays stuck in stress mode, muscles tighten, breathing changes, and posture begins to shift. Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, jaw clenching, shallow breathing, and tension through the neck/spine can all signal a nervous system under strain.

Over time, chronic stress may impact hormones like:
• Cortisol
• Testosterone
• Estrogen
• Progesterone
• Thyroid hormones

And hormones can influence posture too. Fatigue, inflammation, muscle tension, pain, sleep issues, and low energy often change the way we hold our bodies.

This is why full-body care matters. ✨

Craniosacral Therapy (CST), fascial work, breathwork, and postural awareness can help support:
✔ Nervous system regulation
✔ Reduced muscle guarding
✔ Better breathing mechanics
✔ Jaw + neck tension relief
✔ Improved body alignment
✔ Stress recovery

When the body feels safer, posture changes.
When posture improves, breathing and nervous system function often improve too.
Everything is connected. 🤍

Schedule a CST visit @ Schie Health.

05/27/2026

Singers: vocal fatigue is not something you should just “push through” 🎤

If your voice gets tired before rehearsal is over, feels strained after performances, or needs more effort to hit notes, your voice may be working harder than it should.

Voice therapy focuses on:
▫️ Breath support
▫️ Vocal efficiency
▫️ Reducing throat tension
▫️ Building stamina and recovery

A speech therapist is not there to replace your vocal coach — we help support the *health and function* of the voice so singing feels more efficient and sustainable ✨

Your voice should not feel exhausted all the time. Book a voice evaluation today 💛

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Schie Health will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day as we take time to remember, reflect, and spend time with loved ones.

We are deeply grateful for those who served and sacrificed. Wishing our community a safe and meaningful holiday. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

Clenching and grinding are not “normal” 😬

A nightguard may protect your teeth… but it does not fix *why* the muscles are clenching in the first place.

Grinding and clenching are connected to:
▫️ Jaw muscle tension
▫️ Tongue posture
▫️ Mouth breathing
▫️ Sleep breathing patterns

Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the muscles for better resting patterns and more efficient breathing ✨

The goal is not just protecting the teeth — it is helping the whole system work better.

Ready to get to the root cause? Book your evaluation today 💛

05/20/2026

🌟 Is Tummy Time a Struggle? You’re Not Alone! 🌟

Join our Tummy Time! Method Class and learn simple, effective ways to help your baby build strength, improve head control, support feeding development, and meet important milestones — all in a calm, supportive environment. 💛

👶 Perfect for:
• Newborns & infants
• Babies who dislike tummy time
• Parents wanting confidence with positioning & play
• Little ones with feeding, tension, or developmental concerns

✨ In this class, you’ll learn:
✔ Easy tummy time positions
✔ Play-based strengthening activities
✔ Tips to reduce fussiness
✔ Ways to support motor & oral development
✔ Bonding techniques for you and baby

Led by experienced pediatric specialists who understand babies AND parents. 🫶

Class Details
When: Tuesdays (4-Week Series)
Dates: June 16, June 23, June 30, & July 7
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Schie Health

05/19/2026

The owner of Schie Health will be presenting for The Breather this Thursday! Join us to learn more about the jaw and airway.

TMJ symptoms don’t always start and end with the jaw.

Join Katelyn Swiader, MSEd, CCC-SLP, and Leah Schie, MSEd, SLP, IBCLC, CFT, for a live clinical discussion exploring how airway dysfunction, mouth breathing, sleep-related breathing concerns, and bruxism can intersect with TMJ symptoms and orofacial pain.

This conversation will look at the bigger clinical picture behind jaw pain, clenching, grinding, and airway-related dysfunction in both pediatric and adult patients.

📅 May 21 at 12:30 PM ET
Live discussion + Q&A
Click below or Register in bio
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05/18/2026

Hoarseness and vocal fatigue are not “just part of the job” 🎙️

If your voice feels tired, strained, raspy, or effortful by the end of the day, your voice is probably working harder than it should.

Your voice depends on:
▫️ Breath support
▫️ Muscle coordination
▫️ Efficient voice use

When breathing and muscle tension are off, the throat starts overworking.

Voice therapy helps improve breathing, reduce tension, and make speaking feel easier and more sustainable ✨

You should not have to push through vocal strain every day. Book an evaluation today 💛

05/16/2026

Neck tension is not always *just* neck tension ✨

Your neck connects to your jaw, tongue, voice, breathing, and swallowing muscles.
So when the neck is tight, the whole system can feel off.

People may notice:
▫️ Jaw tension
▫️ Headaches
▫️ Voice fatigue
▫️ Difficulty taking a deep breath
▫️ Swallowing discomfort

Myofascial release is a gentle hands-on technique that helps reduce tension and improve how these areas work together.

Sometimes we are not just treating pain — we are improving function 💛

Ready to feel the difference? Book your evaluation today.

05/14/2026

Professional speakers: your voice runs on airflow 🎙️

If your voice feels tired, strained, or tight by the end of the day, you may not need to “push harder” — you may need to breathe better.

A lot of professionals speak fast, think fast, and barely pause to breathe.
So the throat starts doing the work your breath is supposed to do.

That can lead to:
▫️ Vocal fatigue
▫️ Throat tension
▫️ Hoarseness
▫️ Effortful speaking

Voice therapy helps improve the coordination between breathing, voice, and muscle tension so speaking feels more efficient again ✨

You do not have to power through vocal strain. Book an evaluation today 💛

05/11/2026

Your tongue, jaw, and neck work as a team ✨

So if one area is struggling, the others often compensate.

Jaw tension can lead to neck pain.
Tongue tension can affect your voice.
Neck tightness can impact swallowing and breathing.

Sometimes the issue isn’t just one muscle — it’s how the whole system is working together.

That’s why therapy looks at the full picture 💛

Ready to stop chasing symptoms and start finding the “why”? Book your evaluation today.