Let’s Talk About Consent
2024-01-02T21:49:16+00:00Did you know that Massage therapists are expected to obtain consent from clients prior to commencing any treatment? Did you also know that there is no specific age that determines [...]
What is Thai Massage?
2024-01-02T21:49:28+00:00Looking for a change from your traditional Swedish massage? Or maybe you are particularly stiff or sore due to exercise or arthritis? Thai massage may be just what you're looking [...]
Do You Accept Insurance? (Part 2)
2024-01-02T21:49:43+00:00To follow up on my previous blog post, I found a handy info-graphic which nicely illustrates direct-billing availability in Healthcare clinics, as well as usage by the patient population! This [...]
Do You Accept Insurance?
2024-01-02T21:49:56+00:00When booking patients, I'm often asked "Do you accept insurance?" Many people don't realize that this is a much more complicated question than they think. In short the answer is [...]
Why does it hurt when I put my hand up?
2024-01-02T21:50:23+00:00One of those signs that we think indicates that we are aging, is when simple tasks cause you pain. Like when you raise your arm above your shoulder to put [...]
Winter Walking
2024-01-02T21:50:48+00:00This blog was developed as a collective effort by the Southwest Region (Ontario) Falls Prevention Network (SWRFPN). Safe Winter Walking Resource Information Physical activity throughout the year is a part [...]
Plantar Fasciitis – say what?
2024-01-02T21:51:48+00:00When we hear the term ‘Plantar Fasciitis’ the question that comes to our mind is: what is this and what does it mean to me? First off, let’s look at [...]
Stress distress? De-stress!
2024-01-02T21:52:18+00:00Yep, easily said, tough to do. Speaking as someone who came from a 60-hour work week, and being basically on-call 24/7, including while on vacation, I know what stress feels [...]
Weight Loss: The REAL Secret
2024-01-02T21:52:32+00:00So you've heard every bit of advice. Eat less. Eat more. A calorie is a calorie. Cardio, HIIT, strength training. Yoga, mindfulness, get enough sleep. Get still more sleep. High [...]
The Latest Risk Factor: Sitting
2024-01-02T21:52:43+00:00So we've all heard it by now, "sitting is the new smoking". But is it really? The short answer is... well... there isn't a short answer. Let's look at smoking: [...]
