Trigger Point Therapy: Know Where to Touch
A 2017 survey found that more than half of Canadians had attended at least one session with a massage therapist. This number has even increased in recent...
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Fascial and Myofascial Therapy for Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
During myofascial therapy, practitioners treat the myofascia (myo means muscle fiber) - a subset of fascia. A massage therapist will target the fascia (t...
Using and Applying Kinesiology Tapes: Relieving Muscle Pain
To put it simply, kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. In essence, kinesiology focuses on the musculoskeletal system - mainly the move...
Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not bee...
Hot and Cold Therapy - What do you use when?
What should you apply when you are injured - ice packs or a heating pad? Which one will provide relief from aches and pain? Today, we talk about these ...
Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How
What is Heat Therapy?
Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tiss...
10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep
Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night?
Are you or your client one of these individuals that struggle with sle...
What Can I Expect During Chakra Balancing? Your First Time Guide
Have you ever heard of Chakra therapy? It’s based on the ancient Indian belief designed to promote health through the body’s 7 major energy centers or Ch...
When to Offer Deep Tissue Massage
When a client thinks about massage therapy, they probably think of soothing, gentle touches to work away stress or anxiety. But some types of massages ar...
Float Therapy: Joe Rogan Vouches for It, would You?
Approximately one-third of people throughout the world suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder.
There are lots of natural treatment options that these ...
Does Cupping Therapy Work?
Have you ever noticed small, circular bruises on the skin of your favorite Olympians or athletes? These marks were an especially hot topic following the ...
Exploring Gua Sha Scraping
Gua Sha is a powerful stress reliever. Just like massage, acupuncture, aromatherapy, and other holistic treatments.
