Women’s Health
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…
Read Morewritten by Kristie Norquay, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist The intention of this post is to give all women a basic understanding of their pelvic floor and core system, as well as other important considerations for exercise and activity in pregnancy…
Read MoreDid you know that you can incorporate treatment of the breasts into your massage treatment to help with breast health? Breasts are an area that often gets overlooked during massage, but they are such an important part of our bodies. Breast…
Read MoreA woman’s body goes through a multitude of changes during her childbearing years. Luckily, we live in a time where there are lots of resources and support available to assist in all these transitions. Often there is uncertainty, however, as…
Read MoreWhen planning a pregnancy it is important to be proactive. More and more studies are showing the connection between a mother’s (and father’s!) nutrition before conception to not only an infant’s health, but also his or her health when reaching…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreChildbirth is a time of intense change for a new mother, whether it be her first, or a subsequent birth. Massage has many physical and emotional benefits that can make this transition easier. After I received my first postnatal treatment, I…
Read MoreIt is never too late to begin massage. Whether your baby is a newborn or several years old, massage can bring immediate and lasting results. Benefits for parents and primary caregivers include: Provides all of the essential indicators of intimate parent-baby…
Read MorePregnancy is a time of great change for a woman, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Massage can help with all of these changes. As a massage therapist myself I have known and experienced the benefits of massage…
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