Massage Therapy can have a positive impact on the state of your mental health. Although actively assisting with mental health is outside the scope of practice for Registered Massage Therapists, massage therapy can inadvertently have a positive influence on your mental health. A few ways that Massage Therapy can have a positive impact on your mental health are: Decreasing your…
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Massage Therapy for TMJ Disorders
Many people live with painful jaw issues and do not know that Registered Massage Therapy care can offer some relief and correction for these debilitating issues. What are TMJ Disorders? TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, can refer to a variety of conditions of the jaw where your temporomandibular joint is not able to hinge as it should. This can result…
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Massage Therapy for your Digestive Health
People think of booking a massage appointment to treat their muscle aches but did you know that massage can also help manage digestive issues? Massage therapy can play a significant role in aiding your digestive health. Massage therapy has a positive impact on your digestion through: Direct massage of the abdominal area Stress management Overall Improvement of Circulation Abdominal Massage…
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Skincare 101
What you should know before starting a new skincare routine. Maybe you’ve skirted through with a minimalist skincare regiment but as you get older you’re thinking that your skin is something that you should invest in. With all the products on the market, it can be overwhelming and hard to know where to start. Shopping for cosmetic products can sometimes…
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INJURY PREVENTION FOR DESK WORKERS
DESK JOB GOT YOU DOWN? You would think that the majority of the workplace injuries that our Registered Massage Therapists treat would be related to heavy labour jobs, but the opposite is often true. Most of the workplace conditions that we treat develop because of employment that does not allow for much movement during the workday. COMMON INJURIES RELATED TO…
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Deep Tissue Massage?
What is all the buzz about? There has been more buzz around the term “deep tissue” in the past few years. We often get calls from clients inquiring whether we do deep tissue. Often when asking about deep tissue treatments, what the caller really wants to know is if the massage therapist uses a significant amount of pressure. The answer…
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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT USING ESSENTIAL OILS
1. EVEN THOUGH AN OIL SAYS IT IS PURE DOES NOT MEAN IT’S GOOD QUALITY Essential oils can be labelled pure but not be the best quality. Plant products can have very different chemical compositions depending on the conditions or geographical areas that they are grown in. Quality can also be affected by the way the oil is extracted…
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7 SKINCARE TIPS FOR COOLER WEATHER
Now that the cooler weather is upon us, you may notice that your skin is having a difficult time adjusting to the change in temperature. With the colder weather and dry air, our skin often becomes dry and prone to irritation. In addition, most of us don’t get as much fresh fruit and veggies during these months which can also…
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