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Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the practice of manual therapy to the soft tissue and joints of the body for the purpose of preventing or correcting dysfunction, maintenance of bodily health, relieving pain, augmenting physical function, and promoting health and relaxation. In its current modern incarnation, it employs scientifically supported techniques to treat symptoms of orthopedics, systemics, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, and other clinical conditions. The most common method used in treatment is the Swedish massage but each practitioner may also integrate different techniques in their practice.
Benefits of massage therapy include (but not limited to) pain relief, reduced muscle tension, soothing nervous system activity, increasing mobility and range of motion, improved quality of sleep.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a form of therapy that utilizes instruments containing rows of thin needles that penetrate the dermis to a uniform depth, creating a controlled skin injury. This controlled skin injury induces rapidly-healing micro-punctures with subsequent stimulation of collagen and elastin fiber production, resulting in skin remodeling.
Microneedling is used for a number of indications, which include: various forms of scars, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, hyper-pigmentation, stretch marks, and more.
Therapeutic Stone Massage
Discover the revitalizing power of a therapeutic stone massage. This treatment utilizes basalt stones, created by volcanic activity and smoothed out by river erosion, which are placed and moved around the body. Combined with massage techniques, the temperature of the stone distributes itself into the surrounding areas and deeper structures.
While the initial sensation upon contact with the skin may be intense, this sensitivity gradually diminishes as the body adjusts to the temperature.
The effects of a stone massage can include stimulating blood circulation, increasing lymphatic flow, calming the nervous system,
and easing the soft tissue. Ideal for relieving muscle tension, stiffness, pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety, and promoting wellness.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific spots (acupoints) on the body in order to facilitate healing. It works by unblocking meridian pathways to promote the free flow of qi and blood in the body. As the TCM saying goes, when there is free flow there is no pain, when there is no free flow then there is pain. In addition, cupping is used to release muscle tension and relaxes the body by promoting better circulation. Acupuncture works to bring the body back to balance by promoting the body’s harmonious function.
Counselling / Mental Health
Counselling is the skilled use of relationship to facilitate self-knowledge, emotional
acceptance and growth and the optimal development of personal resources. The overall aim is to provide
an opportunity to work towards living more satisfyingly and resourcefully. Counselling can explore topics such as developmental issues, addressing and resolving
specific problems, making decisions, coping with crisis, developing personal insights and knowledge,
working through feelings of inner conflict or improving relationships with others.
Vanessa Coady RMT has just finished her practicum for clinical counselling, and is now a Registered Clinical Counsellor. In addition to massage, she will be offering counselling appointments starting in mid August. Her approach incorporates CBT, Mindfulness, and compassion- and person-focused theories, to assist with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and chronic pain. She is happy to offer free 15 minute consultations by phone or internet to make sure she is the right person for you. Call the clinic for more information and early booking inquiries. 604-368-8799
Naturopathic Treatment
Naturopathic Medicine is a form of health care that aims to treat the underlying causes of illness, rather than just the symptoms, using a combination of conventional methods and natural therapies. Some principles of Naturopathic Medicine also include: minimizing the risk of harmful side effects, encouraging the body's self-healing processes, treating the person as a whole, and the prevention of disease.
You would see a Naturopathic doctor for the same reasons you would see a family doctor. They do the same diagnosis, exams, but take the time to do a detailed intake. Rather than a pharmaceutical prescription or referral to a specialist, the Naturopathic Doctor will directly treat the condition through a physical therapy, natural remedy, or lifestyle change.
Naturopathic Doctors formulate a treatment plan that is personalized to each individual. It is safe and effective for anyone, and an excellent choice for treating and managing chronic diseases or health issues that have not responded to other forms of treatment.
Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy is a hands-on technique that involves a gentle rolling motion over the muscles, tendons, and fascia. It works by retraining the nerves that go to the muscles, and rapidly releasing tension from the body. Benefits of Bowen Therapy include: relieving body pain, restoring mobility to injured muscles and joints, and relaxation.
The Bowen Therapy treatment is offered by our Naturopathic Doctor & Advanced Bowen Therapist. The appointment is covered by extended health plans under Naturopathic Doctors.
Osteopathy
Osteopathic treatment uses palpation and manual techniques when treating structural and mechanical imbalances to release and realign the body. This hands on approach not only works with the body framework: bones, muscles, joints, connective tissue and tendons, it also works with internal organs to aid in your general health.
Osteopathic treatment effectively relieves pain, improves posture, restores mobility and significantly improves the quality of life for many patients. Osteopathy restores proper body mechanics and health is the focus instead of the symptoms.
Reflexology
Reflexology uses foot massage to effect physiological changes which then may have psycho-emotional benefits. The stimulation applied acts to clear nervous and tissue congestion, removing accumulated toxins from them and encouraging the body’s own innate healing ability.
In working the reflex areas corresponding to other areas of the body on the feet it is possible to detect imbalances in the energy zones and though pressure be able to help correct the previously reduced or blocked flow of energy. When the reflex areas are worked there is an increase in blood circulation; which is beneficial since this circulation supplies various parts of the body nutrients and a way of removing waste products from body tissues to organs to be excreted.
Reflexology induces deep relaxation allowing the nervous system to calm down and de-activate the ‘fight or flight’ syndrome reducing the bodies’ adrenaline levels which allows healing to begin.
In some areas of the feet it may be possible to feel the presence of crystal deposits which represents an imbalance in the corresponding part of the body. By massaging these crystals it is possible to cause them to breakdown and be eliminated from the body. In opening up the energy path-ways the self healing properties of the body are stimulated and allows neurological and circulatory systems to do their work. Energy starts to flow correctly again, the mind, body and spirit and brought back into balance and harmony.
Botox
The ideal candidate for Botox is typically an adult who is looking for a non-surgical solution to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially those that are dynamic in nature—meaning they occur with facial expressions like frowning, smiling, or raising the eyebrows. While there’s no perfect age to start Botox, it’s commonly used by individuals in their 30s to 60s. However, some people begin treatment in their late 20s as a preventive measure against wrinkles.
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