The importance of movement in day to day life So often these days clients come in with complaints of stiffness, whether it is in the low back, neck or a different joint, the story behind it is similar. There is a lack of movement. When…
10 ways to make the most of your massage therapy session.
After more than 20 years of giving massage treatments as well as receiving them, we have some thoughts to share about how to make the most out of your session. 1. Don’t rush Take sufficient time to come for your appointment. Think of the time…
Relaxation massage: how it helps body & mind
Modern life is replete with sources of stress – everything from jobs with unrealistic expectations, to the demands of a busy family, to the overabundance of technology and stimulation. So much is happening and the pace is so fast, sometimes it feels like there’s too…
Are you sitting in front of a computer all day? Five yoga postures that can help
Many of our clients spend hours, day after day sitting in front of the computer. The intense focus on the matter at work in the digital device combined with poor posture can create the muscle imbalances that are the fertile ground for future injuries. In…
how do i resolve shoulder/neck /back/hip issues? or sitting – the new dilemma
Our lives have become sadly limited in terms of how and how much we use our bodies. Most of us do a lot of sitting, and it takes a toll on our muscular and skeletal health. No wonder excessive sitting has been called “the new…
What is fascia and why it is important to a massage therapist?
By Hannah Zabolotniuk The fascia Fascia is the biological fabric that holds us together. It is a thin, tough, elastic type of connective tissue found between the layers of muscle fibres, between muscles, around organs and connected in a web throughout the entire body. Many…
Effectively treating low back pain with acupuncture & massage
by Mariano Torres R.Ac / director of Integrated Therapies One of the most prevalent and debilitating conditions I treat is lower back pain. Here’s a brief overview of how I address and resolve lower back pain problems with acupuncture and bodywork. I have been…
Chinese New Year Tradition and advises for common cold symptoms.
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dog Happy new year everyone! (And not just the new year that started on January 1st). Happy Chinese (lunar) New Year too! Unlike the Western new year we celebrate here in North America, which is based on…
Golden Milk, a recipe for inflammatory conditions and much more.
Golden Milk recipe Its great for you! Start drinking it every evening before bed. Golden Milk is an Ayurvedic recipe. I started recommending Golden Milk to some of my clients that suffer from inflammatory conditions in the joints, from just muscle tension to more serious…
Treating Insomnia with Acupuncture
While acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions, each acupuncturist tends to have an individual style and an area of particular focus. I am most interested in alleviating psychoemotional conditions such as depression and insomnia. Psychological and emotional conditions are difficult…