Childbirth 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 […]
To start off, we don’t heal patients. Patients heal themselves. As physiotherapists, we are mostly spectators to the natural healing process that is well developed to recover from injury. The body naturally mends itself with scar, stiffness and weakness. Most […]
Breathing is an essential function of life. Like the workings of your heart and other internal organs, your breathing is an automatic response- governed by the autonomic nervous system, which works without conscious effort. But the breath is unique in […]
Myofascial Release is a technique used by a variety of manual practitioners, including massage therapists. Breaking it down, “myo” refers to muscle, which is what we all think about when we talk about massage therapy. Muscles, however, are only part […]
Chronic pain is a complicated process. Any time pain lasts longer than “expected” (ex. beyond typical tissue healing time) it is considered chronic or persistent pain. Pain is designed to be a protective mechanism during acute trauma or a threatening […]
It 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 […]
Pregnancy 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 […]
Suffering from a sport injury or chronic pain? Functional dry needling brings lasting relief for a broad range of neuromuscular dysfunction. Following injuries or other degenerative process, many patients suffer from muscular tightness and spasms. This often leads to compression […]
In the cold winter months, it is nice to have a few go-to warming recipes handy. This dahl recipe is a favorite of mine as it is easy and loaded with great nutrients. Many of the ingredients are known to […]