Is your Healthcare working for you? – Erica Whitman
Something that I have been thinking about lately is how we, as health care providers, need to collaborate more for you, our client. I often have clients ask me if it is ok to receive Physio while...
View ArticleTrigger Points – Nicole Gillett
Trigger points are a very common part of a massage and I’m sure that about 90% of you know what they are when we hit one but some people aren’t aware of what they are and how it’s supposed to feel....
View ArticleRotator Cuff – Sarah Fischer
The group of muscles known as your rotator cuff is probably my favorite set of muscles and area to treat. Not sure why, it just always has been. It’s a common area for injury, normally due to...
View ArticlePiriformis Syndrome – Nicole Gillett
Piriformis syndrome is a very common thing with a lot of people that sit for long periods of time. Piriformis syndrome is what happens when the piriformis muscle is compressing the sciatic nerve. The...
View ArticleInfant Massage – Nicole Gillett
Did you know that massage isn’t just for adults? Infant massage can either be done by a registered massage therapist or, right at home, by you. Doing it at home can help build the bond between baby...
View ArticleSprain and strain, what’s the difference? Sarah Fischer
Sprain and strain, the two sound pretty similar but they actually are two different injuries. Some people aren’t sure which is which, or what the difference is, as there are similarities between the...
View ArticleShin Splints (Compartment Syndrome/Periostitis) – Sarah Fischer
Compartment syndrome, along with periostitis, tibialis posterior tendinitis may all be known or referred to as “shin splints”, something I am personally quite familiar with. This may occur due to...
View ArticleScars and Burns – Erica Whitman
A lot of people have gone through intense surgeries or have been the victim of a traumatic injury, such as burns or accidents. Many of these situations result in scarring and most of the...
View ArticleStay hydrated! – Sarah Fischer
HEAT WAVE!! This is the season we’ve all been waiting for ….summer. Along with summer comes lots of heat and outdoor time. As great as it is to be outside, enjoying the sun, and oh how lovely it is,...
View ArticleImportance of our health history form – Nicole Gillett
When a new client comes in for a massage, they have to fill out a health history form, which a lot of people see as annoying and a “waste” of time. But what a lot of you don’t realize is that...
View ArticleSprain – Nicole Gillett
A sprain is damage to one or more ligaments in any joint, usually caused by direct trauma or the joint being taken beyond it’s range of motion. The severity of the sprain can range from minor (only...
View ArticleAdductor Muscles – Nicole Gillett
Your adductor muscles are found on your inner thigh. Your adductors are made up of 6 small muscles: Adductor magnus (this muscle has a hamstring part and adductor part), gracilis, adductor longus,...
View ArticleRotator Cuff – Sarah Fischer
The group of muscles known as your rotator cuff is probably my favorite set of muscles and area to treat. Not sure why, it just always has been. It’s a common area for injury, normally due to...
View ArticlePiriformis Syndrome – Nicole Gillett
Piriformis syndrome is a very common thing with a lot of people that sit for long periods of time. Piriformis syndrome is what happens when the piriformis muscle is compressing the sciatic nerve. The...
View ArticleInfant Massage – Nicole Gillett
Did you know that massage isn’t just for adults? Infant massage can either be done by a registered massage therapist or, right at home, by you. Doing it at home can help build the bond between baby and...
View ArticleWhat is the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain? – Sarah Fischer
Sprain and strain, the two sound pretty similar but they actually are two different injuries. Some people aren’t sure which is which, or what the difference is, as there are similarities between the...
View ArticleShin Splints (Compartment Syndrome/Periostitis) – Sarah Fischer
Compartment syndrome, along with periostitis, tibialis posterior tendinitis may all be known or referred to as “shin splints”, something I am personally quite familiar with. This may occur due to...
View ArticleScars and Burns – Erica Whitman
A lot of people have gone through intense surgeries or have been the victim of a traumatic injury, such as burns or accidents. Many of these situations result in scarring and most of the...
View ArticleStay hydrated! – Sarah Fischer
HEAT WAVE!! This is the season we’ve all been waiting for ….summer. Along with summer comes lots of heat and outdoor time. As great as it is to be outside, enjoying the sun, and oh how lovely it is, we...
View ArticleImportance of our health history form – Nicole Gillett
When a new client comes in for a massage, they have to fill out a health history form, which a lot of people see as annoying and a “waste” of time. But what a lot of you don’t realize is that...
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