It is a common misconception to associate the word flexibility with Gymnasts or Yogi’s. But to put it very simply, flexibility is the ability for your muscles and joints to move fluidly through their intended full range of motion. A very big reason why it is so important to maintain flexibility, is that we NEED it […]

Get Going Gently When pain in your SI joint flares up, your physiotherapist can bring you relief, but a few moves at home can help, too. It helps to be active, but start slowly, like with a few minutes of walking, swimming, or riding a stationary bike daily if possible. If your pain doesn’t increase, […]

So you or someone you love is pregnant, congratulations! This is an exciting time full of massive changes for the whole family. With pregnancy, the body grows and changes with incredible speed. So while Mom might be happy as can be, she may be experiencing some discomfort caused by weight gain, changes in posture, and […]

Better health is on everyone’s list and cupping is a wonderful technique that can improve your health and provide numerous benefits. One way to think about cupping is that it is the inverse of massage. Rather than applying pressure to muscles, the suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue and muscles upward. I often combine […]

Sports massage focuses on areas of the body that are over worked, and stressed from repetitive and often overused movements. The benefits: Reduces inflammatory markers that minimizes Delayed onset muscle soreness or ( DOMS) Promotes flexibility and decreases the risk of injury or re-injury. Reduces post workout recovery time and improves endurance Targets muscle-tendon  junctions […]

Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, because it’s known to reduce stress and relieve muscle tension. However when it comes to massage during pregnancy the medical community has remained fairly ambivalent regarding there safety and efficacy. However, new research has shown that prenatal massage therapy can play an instrumental part […]

How does massage therapy aid in reducing stress? Massage therapy increases production of endorphin’s,your body’s natural feel good chemical, it is also an excellent way to relieve tight, sore muscles. It improves range of motion in joints, and enhances circulation,and is an excellent stress reducer. Stress is considered a risk factor or many chronic diseases […]