My Wellness Toolbox
Real tools. Evidence-informed. Personally tested.
Explore the non-drug wellness tools that have become part of my own daily routine. Learn why I chose them, what current science has been studying, how I use them, and what I've personally experienced. If you'd like to explore further, you'll also find links to the exact products I personally use.
Wellness Is More Than What You Take
The body is always listening. Light, sound, vibration, movement, sleep, and nutrition are all forms of input — each one influencing how the nervous system organizes itself, how tissues recover, and how energy is produced and used.
When we begin to see these inputs as information rather than interventions, our approach to wellness naturally shifts. We stop chasing symptoms and start noticing patterns.
The tools below are ones I've chosen to explore personally. They aren't prescriptions or promises—they're simply tools that have earned a place in my own wellness routine.
What I'm Currently Using
Each of these has earned a place in my routine through observation, curiosity, and time. I share them here so you can consider whether any of them resonate with what your body may already be asking for.
Weighted Tuning Forks
What it is: Precision-tuned forks that produce specific vibrational frequencies applied to the body, often on acupressure or trigger points.
Why I chose them: I wanted a quiet, portable way to work with vibration and sound as inputs to my nervous system.
What research has been studying: Investigations into vibrational and mechanoacoustic stimulation have explored possible effects on relaxation, muscle tension, and parasympathetic response. Evidence continues to develop.
My personal experience: I originally became curious about tuning forks because I wanted another gentle way to support my nervous system. Over time, they've become part of my regular self-care routine, especially when I'm winding down in the evening or when I feel tense. More recently, they've also become one piece of the broader approach I've been using as my hip discomfort has steadily improved.
Where to begin: Start with a single weighted fork and a few minutes each evening. Observe what shifts over a couple of weeks before adding more.
Red Light Therapy
What it is: A device that emits specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light, often referred to as photobiomodulation.
Why I chose it: I was drawn to a non-invasive way to support recovery and skin health that fit easily into my morning routine.
What research has been studying: Studies have examined red and near-infrared light in relation to cellular energy production, skin quality, joint comfort, and recovery. Findings vary by wavelength, dose, and application.
My personal experience: I began using a red light belt as part of a broader approach to supporting my hips. Along with other changes I've made—including collagen, hormone support, movement, and other wellness tools—it has become one of the practices I use most consistently. While I can't separate the contribution of any one intervention, my hips are dramatically better today than they were before I began this journey, and red light has earned a permanent place in my routine.
Where to begin: Short sessions, consistent placement, and honest observation over several weeks tend to reveal more than sporadic use.
Red Light Vibration Plate
What it is: A whole-body platform that combines gentle mechanical vibration with red and near-infrared light. It provides a simple way to incorporate two forms of physical stimulation into a short daily wellness routine.
Why I chose it: I was looking for a practical way to combine two wellness approaches I was already exploring—red light therapy and vibration—into one easy daily practice. It fit naturally into my routine and has become one of the tools I use most consistently.
What research has been studying: Whole-body vibration has been studied for its potential effects on balance, muscle activation, circulation, mobility, and bone health. Red and near-infrared light have also been studied separately for their roles in photobiomodulation, cellular energy production, tissue support, and recovery. Research continues to evolve for both approaches.
My personal experience: This has become one of the most valuable tools in my own wellness routine. After breaking both ankles, I appreciate the gentle vibration as part of supporting strength, mobility, and long-term bone health. It has also become an important part of the broader approach I've taken to improving my hip discomfort, which is dramatically better today than it was when I began.
Where to begin: Begin with short, low-intensity sessions and allow your body time to adapt. Consistency is more important than intensity. Pay attention to how your body responds over several weeks rather than expecting immediate results.
A Note on Evidence and Experience
Where I'm Exploring Next
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I'm continually exploring, researching, and refining the wellness tools I personally use. If you'd like to know when I add new tools, share new research, or publish related articles and podcast episodes, I'd love to keep you informed.
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