The Science Behind Massage Therapy: How It Works and Why It Matters

In today’s fast-paced world, the quest for relaxation and relief from stress is more prevalent than ever. Many turn to massage therapy not only for its indulgent and soothing qualities

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

Getting a massage is an excellent way to reduce tension in both the body and the mind. Add hot stones to the mix, and you’ve got a highly effective form

Find The Right Kind of Massage For You

Massage has been a healing practice for thousands of years. Today, massage therapy is recognized as a legitimate aid in the medical community when it comes to reducing stress, pain,

The Scoop on Prenatal Massages

A candle-lit room, calming music and cucumber slices. These are the images that flood people’s minds once they hear the word “massage,” and for the most part, they are a

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‘Conservative Care’ vs. Surgery

“Will I Need Surgery?” When we suffer an injury, whether acute or long standing, the pain and loss of function can be a distressing experience. On top of that, the

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Hot Stone Massage helps with stress and anxiety

Little bit of history Massage as a practice is as old as humanity.  It’s an instinct to “rub the pain away”.  When you were little, didn’t your banged knee fell

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What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a manual therapy treatment that applies sustained pressure on fine points of the feet, hands and ears. The technique has origins in countries like India and China; and

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Tax Season and Paramedical Expenses

Many of us have extended health coverage for health providers like Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Naturopathic Doctor. In many cases, our health plans cover most of these expenses annually

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Do you not manage to stretch after the gym either?

How often are you feeling that you have a “tight” muscle that has been aching, and you just can’t seem to find the right stretch? Are you going to the

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What is Arthritis and How Can Massage Therapy Help

The “What” About Arthritis: Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of any joint in the body. There are hundreds of types of arthritis. Some are caused simply by wear & tear