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Monthly Challenge – Move Your Body

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:23:58 +0000

This months challenge is to get your body moving consistently throughout the ENTIRE day. This challenge is for those of you who are stuck in front of the computer, or perhaps you are moving throughout your work day, but your … Continue reading →

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Deep Tissue Massage

admin — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:52:06 +0000

What is deep tissue massage? The term can encompass several different techniques such as trigger point therapy , myofascial release, shiatsu, and neuromuscular therapy to name a few. Therapists often apply deep pressure with their fingers, knuckles, forearms and … Continue reading →

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Proper Workstation Ergonomics

admin — Sat, 17 May 2014 06:44:34 +0000

An average working day is 8 hours long. For an office worker, the majority of that time is spent at a computer. With the advancement of technology, we are also spending our spare time interacting with screens. Poor ergonomics and … Continue reading →

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5 Common Massage Therapy Techniques

admin — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:26:46 +0000

Registered massage therapists here in British Columbia have been trained to use many diverse techniques. There are dozens of techniques to be learned and variations of each of them. As a therapist grows into their training, they typically drift towards … Continue reading →

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Breathe Like A Kid

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:04:41 +0000

Breathing is a fairly simple act. You rarely need to think about it. You inhale in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide effortlessly from the moment you’re born. In fact, newborns are probably the best breathers out there. Infants and young … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Running Injuries and Treatments

admin — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:47:04 +0000

Running is one of the oldest and most rewarding sports. It’s relatively cheap to do and there are a variety of ways to run! You can run short distances, long distances, sprints, on treadmills, roads or trails. There are many … Continue reading →

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Ask A Massage Therapist: When To Apply Heat or Ice?

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:23:14 +0000

As a registered massage therapist, under certain circumstances, I will suggest that my patient(s) apply heat or ice after their treatment and/or between treatments. In response I often get asked, “Why heat?” or “Why ice?”. Let me explain. Muscles have … Continue reading →

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