Episode Details

In this transformative episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with two extraordinary guests whose work bridges the gap between science, empathy, and hands-on healing. Kiara McBain, creator of The Rubber Band Method and author of Hands-on Yoga Assists, shares how consent-based touch can become a powerful tool for nervous system regulation and trauma recovery. Dr. Alex Hilario, founder of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Source, reveals how holistic chiropractic care can help people avoid surgery, reduce chronic pain, and restore the body’s natural healing capacity.

From honoring personal boundaries in yoga to understanding the root causes of physical dysfunction, this conversation offers practical strategies for reconnecting with your body, reducing stress, and building resilience—whether you’re recovering from trauma, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking a deeper mind-body connection.

About the Guests  

Kiara McBain
Yoga educator, trauma survivor, and creator of The Rubber Band Method—a consent-driven, anatomy-informed approach to hands-on yoga assists. Author of Hands-on Yoga Assists, she empowers teachers to use touch ethically and skillfully for nervous system regulation.
Website: rubberbandmethod.com

Dr. Alex Hilario
Chiropractor and founder of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Source in Yonkers, NY. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Hilario helps patients avoid invasive surgery and chronic medications through chiropractic care, acupuncture, and a holistic mind-body-spirit approach.
Website: https://chirorehabsource.com/

Key Takeaways  :

• Consent in touch is essential for creating safety, especially in yoga and wellness spaces.

• The nervous system’s state directly impacts overall health—regulated touch can help reduce stress hormones and increase oxytocin.

• Many people carry undisclosed trauma, making respectful consent crucial in any hands-on practice.

• Holistic chiropractic care addresses the root cause of pain by restoring spinal alignment and nervous system function.

• Healing is a process—quick fixes often mask symptoms without resolving the underlying issue.

• Quality of touch involves reading body cues and adjusting pressure based on individual needs.

• Chronic stress is often an upstream cause of multiple physical and mental health issues.

• Integrating safe, non-invasive practices like chiropractic, massage, yoga, and breathwork can accelerate recovery.

• Hope and belief in the body’s capacity to heal are integral to the healing journey.

• Adults, like children, still need regular, healthy touch for emotional and physical well-being.

Connect with the Guests  

• Kiara McBain: Website | Instagram, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn @rubberbandmethod | Book on Amazon: Hands-on Yoga Assists

• Dr. Alex Hilario: Website 

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