With a strong presence and a knack for sparking new and creative ideas, Dr. Emily Kiberd truly lives out her own spirit animal in her everyday life. As Founder of the Urban Wellness Clinic located near in New York, New York, Dr. Emily talks about common injuries she sees in people that have primarily computer-based jobs. Kiberd and her team’s mission is to optimize every patient’s health by focusing on essential movements, breathing techniques and proper sedentary positions. In this episode of Meathead Hippie, Dr. Emily also discusses how our bodies tend to overcompensate with injuries, as well as the benefits of strength training for rehabilitation. Dr. Emily Kiberd’s expertise in her work highlights the importance of functional movement patterns that offer long-lasting results. “That’s our whole goal: the idea of movement longevity!”Finding home in New York while still appreciating the outdoorsBringing out the “good hustler” in peopleMaking your job work for YOUThe “corporate warriors” behind desks Huge chest breathers typically have back pain, headaches, weak core, etc. “We never let our pelvic floor relax if we are always sucking in.”The steps to take when learning how to belly breathe Breathing while squatting - “You want your breath to match your exertion and your load.”The Essential 7: The movements you need to do to be a human being How certain parts of the body overcompensate for others with injuries “I think a great physician creates a collaboration as if you are their partner in health.”Assessing clients and getting them onto strength programs“We are not meant to sit for hours on end. Life’s meant to be dynamic.” How to correct your sitting tendencies and posture How Dr. Emily started in business and grew to expanding her own company “Certain muscles and movement patterns don’t get turned on until you have to pick up something heavy.”Common to see adrenal fatigue and hypothyroid issues Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing.PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/Find more on Em here:@emilyschrommwww.emilyschromm.comyoutube.com/emilyschromm