July 13, 2022
Cupping Therapy: How to Use Cups at Home
Cupping therapy is a popular treatment used in manual therapy. This technique is derived from ancient Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine practices and has blown up in popularity due to exposure in sports and pop culture. We have seen famous Olympians such as Michael Phelps with cupping marks and in The Karate Kid, we saw Jackie Chan do what’s called fire cupping.... Learn More
May 13, 2022
3 of the Best Tips for Managing Forearm and Hand Pain
As a deep tissue Massage Therapist, I often get asked if my hands or wrists get sore at work. While my wrists do get sore at times, I have a few things that I implement daily to protect my hands and body from injury – just like a contractor on a jobsite might wear a hard hat to protect their head.... Learn More
April 18, 2022
7 Remedies for Jaw Pain
Jaw pain can be a real struggle! Some of our most important and frequent activities require the use of our jaw – talking, eating, yawning and facial expression to name a few. I see many patients in the clinic for this issue so I thought it would be beneficial to discuss seven remedies or helpful tips to get.... Learn More
October 19, 2021
3 Useful Health Tips for Hard Times
There’s no denying it, these 18 months have been a whirlwind for many of us. From the continuous announcements and updates to changes in restrictions, activities and social gatherings, many of us have had to adapt throughout this time. Having some sort of routine on a day-to-day basis.... Learn More
June 14, 2021
3 Tips to Prevent Golf Injuries This Season
Golf… the predominant love-hate game that we play in the summer. The sport is frustrating enough to play that you do not need any injuries amplifying your struggles. The following is a short guideline to follow to keep yourself hitting the long-ball and “enjoying” the game of golf this season!.... Learn More
March 5, 2021
Guest Blog: 6 Tips for Recovery After Rehabilitation
Hi! We’re Brittany and Andrea, the Founders of GymClass! GymClass is our online fitness platform which we have created to tie in our knowledge and training, as well as our love of teaching, to be able to share it with you! We have designed this space as a fitness program where we take out.... Learn More
February 11, 2021
4 Tips for Preventing Back Injuries This Winter
As beautiful as they are, winters in our province are cold and snowy! When a storm hits, so does our responsibility to go outside and clear our sidewalks and driveways from snow. Most of us have been there; bundling up from head to toe, facing the grueling cold to clear our driveway, only.... Learn More
October 30, 2020
6 Tips to Create a Comfortable Home Office
When our doors re-opened in May, I recognized a trend of patients coming in with sore necks, upper backs, shoulders and arms. The majority of these body aches and pains were related to people having to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I often found myself asking these patients.... Learn More
September 23, 2020
Home Remedies for Tension Headaches or Migraines
Many of our clients suffer from tension headaches or migraines. Often, it is difficult to differentiate between the two and the pain can be all-consuming. Here are some facts about headaches and migraines and the differences between them. What are Tension Headaches? Up to 63% of men.... Learn More
July 8, 2020
Top 5 Tips to Treat Plantar Fasciitis at Home
So, your foot hurts and you’ve been told you have plantar fasciitis - what now? For many people, plantar fasciitis can be very discouraging and disruptive to their everyday routine and for obvious reasons. Walking is an essential part of life and disruption of this task with an association of pain and.... Learn More
