Self Care & Health Maintenance

Prenatal Massage Therapy

October 3, 2023

Element Therapeutics now has a pregnancy cushion that is designed primarily for prone lying. What does this mean? It means you can lie on your front during pregnancy safely and comfortably WITHOUT any pressure on your bump or breasts as…

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Avoiding Running Mistakes: Tips for a Safe and Successful Start

April 21, 2023

Running is a fantastic way to improve both physical and mental health and as the snow melts around town, many of us will want to return to or pick up running this spring.

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Tips to be Successful with your Home Exercise Program

March 31, 2023

There are a few helpful hints to help you adhere to your prescribed program.

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Golden Ultra Race Recovery Plan

September 13, 2019

Recovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as an ultra runner. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injuries and will be able to be back on the trails faster and healthier. …

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Golden Two-Four Recovery Plan

June 14, 2019

Recovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as a mountain biker. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injury and will be able to be back on the saddle faster.   1-Cool…

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Bonked on the head? You may have a concussion.

September 3, 2018

Head injuries are no laughing matter. Concussions, however slight, should be monitored closely. View or download our concussion handout.

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Myofascial Cupping

May 19, 2018

Myofascial cupping involves the combination of massage and gliding of negatively pressurised cups over the body. It is a different technique to traditional cupping, such as with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Marking the skin is not part of the desired treatment outcome…

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For the Sun Worshiper in All of Us

July 10, 2017

In ancient times the Sun was the most revered natural object of worship.  In Roman, Greek, Celtic and many other “pagan” religions the sun was seen as the most powerful god, giving light, heat and life to the crops and…

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Breath, Core, Pelvic floor

March 28, 2017

What is the pelvic floor? Why is it important? Should I do kegels? Is leaking when I cough/sneeze/jump/run a normal part of aging? How does this relate to my back pain? Why is breathing part of this? Is my core…

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Massage Therapy and Body Maintenance

January 16, 2017

Although the history of its therapeutic benefits dates back centuries ago, massage therapy has only gained popularity and recognition in North American health care in recent decades. What once was a luxury at a spa, is now part of most…

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