Most people finish a deep tissue massage feeling totally relaxed and rested. The low lighting, soothing music, and aromatic lotions even put some people to sleep! So why do your muscles feel sore the next day, as if you did a strenuous workout? Does this mean your massage therapist did something wrong? As long as […]
Jan 3, 2022
If you’re interested in scheduling a massage, you may not realize how many types you have to choose from. Making the right selection is about more than just your preference for light pressure or deep pressure—the massage you get should be based on your health and physical condition. For example, are you hoping to relax, […]
Dec 28, 2021
Results of the study showed that 65% of patients who received acupuncture during surgery achieved a low-dose or opioid-free postoperative experience. Acupuncture reduces pain and opioid use for total knee replacement surgery patients
Oct 25, 2021
Staying as active as possible with RA has actually been shown to reduce pain & improve symptoms. Exercise can help improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – here’s why
Oct 25, 2021
Are you suffering with effects of isolation, lack of touch, quarantine or other stress-inducing situations due to COVID? “In whatever population one explores, the incidence of anxiety and depression has increased at alarming rates,” says author Douglas Nelson, LMT. What role might massage therapy play in response? https://www.massagemag.com/touch-deprivation-post-covid-a-tsunami-of-need-for-massage-129803/?fbclid=IwAR2bLsewO7DVkzBZIJ4rBzHo-NqHdF8fxeKDHUOOg4bIvO1hDBAE8olIJEs
Jul 18, 2021
Applying ice to injuries used to be a no brainer. New research is suggesting otherwise. To Ice Or Not To Ice An Injury?
Feb 9, 2021
Yesterday afternoon, UCP Minister of Health Tyler Shandro in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that some government restrictions are being lifted in regards to Massage Therapy. This is such great news for many massage therapists in Alberta as well as all of our patients, who rely on massage treatment to maintain […]
Dec 24, 2020
“Being deficient in vitamin D may increase your susceptibility to overall infection and disease by harming immune function. This is especially worrisome given that many people are deficient in vitamin D, especially older individuals who are most at risk of developing serious COVID-19-related complications.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-coronavirus#bottom-line
Nov 22, 2020
With cold & flu season upon us… here are 12 remedies you need to put into practice now more than ever! 12 Flu Natural Remedies, Including Best Foods
Nov 22, 2020
We are all maintaining our social distancing, but what else can we do to help ourselves during this pandemic?
Apr 17, 2020