Facts
According to the Five Element Theory Spring is associated with the Wood element, which governs the Liver and Gall Bladder. It is very important, especially during spring, to cleanse the liver and lungs and to bring a balance among them and other body organs. Drinking dandelion tea or water with a bit of lemon juice, eating leafy green vegetables and doing the Liver/Gall Bladder meridian stretch will benefit the liver’s overall well-being.
Stretching the Whole Body:
Shiatsu therapists learn these Meridian stretches as well as Qi-Gong. These exercises are designed to help increase the circulation of qi & blood in the body, open up the meridian channels and stretch the connective tissue within the muscles being stretched.
Shiatsu therapists learn these Meridian stretches as well as Qi-Gong. These exercises are designed to help increase the circulation of qi & blood in the body, open up the meridian channels and stretch the connective tissue within the muscles being stretched.
No more HST?
The Massage Therapy profession is underway seeking tax exempt status. For more information go to the Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA) website: www.RMTACT.ca
The Massage Therapy profession is underway seeking tax exempt status. For more information go to the Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA) website: www.RMTACT.ca
How well are you aging?
This sit-to-rise test is a powerful predictor of later health.
This sit-to-rise test is a powerful predictor of later health.
What is my rotator cuff?
The rotator cuff is not one muscle but a protective cuff over the shoulder joint made up of four muscles:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
Massage therapy can be of benefit for any injuries or soreness in this commonly injured muscle group.
The rotator cuff is not one muscle but a protective cuff over the shoulder joint made up of four muscles:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
Massage therapy can be of benefit for any injuries or soreness in this commonly injured muscle group.
Sciatica is an umbrella term for pain associated with the sciatic nerve.
*Treatment: massage therapy, exercise, yoga, physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, stretches during pregnancy induced sciatica
- *the sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body
- *pain can start in the low back and be felt in the glutes/hips, back of the leg, knee and even into the foot
- *it is often worse when sitting
*Treatment: massage therapy, exercise, yoga, physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, stretches during pregnancy induced sciatica
New Written Consent Requirements for Treating Sensitive Areas
As of October, 2017 massage therapists are required to get written consent to treat the four following areas:
As of October, 2017 massage therapists are required to get written consent to treat the four following areas:
- Buttocks (gluteal muscles)
- Chest Wall Muscles (pects)
- Upper Inner Thigh(s) (adductors)
- Breasts
Glutes Pects/Chest Wall muscles Hip Adductors
Acupressure Facts:
- *There are over over three hundred acupoints on the meridians
- *There are twelve main meridians made up of six yin yang pairs
- *Each meridian corresponds to the organs in the body: Lung/Large Intestine; Spleen/Stomach; Heart/Small Intestine; Kidney/Bladder; Heart Constrictor (Pericardium)/Triple Heater; Liver/Gall Bladder
- *Meridians are like "rivers" that connect the acupoints
- *The longest meridian in the body is the Bladder meridian which has 67 acupoints
Facts about bones:
*There are 206 bones in the human body
*Bones produce blood cells and are continuously breaking down and rebuilding
*Bone is formed by putting stress on it - so use your muscles!!
*To build and strengthen bones do weight bearing exercises such as squats
*The most commonly broken bones are: clavicle, arm, wrist, hip, ankle (in that order)
*The smallest bone is the stapes, found in the middle ear
*There are 206 bones in the human body
*Bones produce blood cells and are continuously breaking down and rebuilding
*Bone is formed by putting stress on it - so use your muscles!!
*To build and strengthen bones do weight bearing exercises such as squats
*The most commonly broken bones are: clavicle, arm, wrist, hip, ankle (in that order)
*The smallest bone is the stapes, found in the middle ear
Insurance Fraud:
Did you know asking your massage therapist to alter your insurance receipt may seem innocent but is illegal? You may actually be asking them to commit insurance fraud!
Did you know asking your massage therapist to alter your insurance receipt may seem innocent but is illegal? You may actually be asking them to commit insurance fraud!
Get the most out of your insurance benefits!
Booking ten massages in December is not the best use of your benefits.
Plan and spread out your appointments throughout the year.
Talk to your therapist to figure out the best massage therapy schedule for you to stay on top of your condition all year long.
Booking ten massages in December is not the best use of your benefits.
Plan and spread out your appointments throughout the year.
Talk to your therapist to figure out the best massage therapy schedule for you to stay on top of your condition all year long.