Winter Blues

Winter Blues

Let’s face it – the dark, cold days of winter are a major energy zapper! It’s important to be conscious of this energy shift and keep on top of it if it starts plunging downward.  Diet, exercise and self-care are key right now so you can glide through winter with...
Winter Blues

Lazy days of Summer

Well….maybe not. For me, summer is filled with appointments related to summer warrior injuries and aliments! Our winter hibernation is long and our summers short and we can’t wait to throw ourselves into our activities to make the most of longer days and warmer...
Winter Blues

Work Area Analysis

I treat many people that suffer from chronic shoulder, neck and back strain that is aggravated by improper positioning at work.  While they experience temporary relief from their symptoms after a treatment, returning to work in an unhealthy work station is...
Winter Blues

Benefits of Stretching

Stretching is a natural response – we feel our muscles are tight, we move around and we stretch = we feel relief. Aside from leaving you feeling good stretching: Increases your flexibility and range of motion Improves Posture and body awareness (decreasing your...
Winter Blues

How Massage Helps you Heal

I’ve posted an excellent article and video clip from CBC regarding the role massage plays in decreasing pain, speeding up muscle healing and maintaining healthy tissue. It’s wonderful to have scientific evidence and results to back up what I see with my patients on a...