Let’s take the brighter weather as a sign to tune into our bodies and take care of our health.
Homecare is an important part of my massage therapy treatment plans. Different homecare assignments are tailored to individual goals. And for almost every patient I see, stretching is incorporated into their treatment plan. In general, we don’t move our bodies enough. Stretching is taking one or more of our joints to the furthest range it … Continue reading Massage Therapy Homecare – Yes, You Need to Stretch
Massage therapy can help active people maintain flexibility and can help them feel better after strenuous activity. I’ve seen numbers as high as 60% faster recovery with massage therapy.
Action Read is running a great wellness program at the moment. Yesterday I joined in with a simple 20 minute yoga session suitable for almost any age and ability. Their group is fun and talkative, we had a lot of laughs doing yoga in such a small space. This routine is perfect for a novice … Continue reading Easy Yoga In a Chair
Dear Patients, I'm delighted to announce that I am on a leave of absence, effective February 1, 2020. I'm expecting my first child this month, and I appreciate how many of you have wished me luck with this new adventure.
The lymphatic system helps to filter excess fluid and return it to your circulatory system. Manual lymphatic drainage is a specialized massage technique (taught in Canada by Dr. Vodder School International) which systematically stimulates your lymphatic system to reduce congestion and swelling. Even before we had research demonstrating the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) … Continue reading Should You Try Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Surgery
Chronic pain can affect workplace performance by limiting your work duties, interfering with sleep/leaving you fatigued at work. You might not be performing regular work tasks like sitting comfortably in a meeting, or being able to stand for long periods. In a physical job, you could be completely unable to work. A big part of … Continue reading Is Pain Affecting Your Work?
If your lymphatic system doesn't have enough capacity to carry fluid away from an area, you end up with chronic swelling: lymphedema. As a Vodder-certified lymphedema therapist, I am trained to assess lymphedema using a series of measurements. ,I treat patients using manual lymphatic drainage (slow rhythmic massage that increases the action of your lymphatic system) and bandaging to bring down swelling.
Massage therapy can help active people maintain flexibility and can help them feel better after strenuous activity. I've seen numbers as high as 60% faster recovery with massage therapy.
Let's take the brighter weather as a sign to tune into our bodies and take care of our health.
As with anything else, there are benefits and risks with Massage Therapy. Because Massage Therapy falls under the Health Care Consent Act, it is absolutely mandatory that your massage therapist explains what they will do during the treatment, how your massage will help you to set healthcare goals, and risks or side effects of the … Continue reading Safety and Consent for Massage Therapy Patients
Finding a conscious and responsible balance between caring for my health, caring for my patients, and most importantly, never putting my patients at risk is a delicate balance. Like many of my patients, I have a chronic disease. In my case, it's neurological and not contagious, and 95% of the time is so well under … Continue reading When Your Healthcare Team Isn’t Available
My patients are used to having "homework" as an important piece of their treatment plan. Hands-on massage therapy time is important, but to make progress, I ask my patients to be active participants. I assign different exercises and hydrotherapy depending upon the patient's condition, lifestyle, and stage of healing. A common first step is range … Continue reading Massage Therapy Homecare – Range of Motion Exercises
