A massage table sets the tone for how a massage is going to go. If a client climbs up on an uncomfortable massage table, there’s a good chance they’re not...
New IASTM practitioners still improving their knowledge may inevitably make some understandable mistakes. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is still unfamiliar to many Canadians, both to alternative medicine circles and...
IASTM technique is an easy, effective treatment for sports injuries and soft tissue rehabilitation. As with any new alternative therapy or treatment, there are doubts among some about whether it...
Gua sha is an innovative, time-tested TCM therapy focusing on improving blood circulation. In its most basic definition, gua sha tools are used to gently scrap at the skin which...
A massage done right can work to remedy chronic and acute pain, help an athlete or worker recover from injuries, and perhaps most importantly, allow a person to relax. Perhaps...
Massage therapists and practitioners help clients every day with their physical woes but did you know massage can also potentially be a tool in the battle against unresolved physical, psychological,...
Myofascial pain is a condition affecting muscles and connective tissues. Usually caused by repetitive stress on the muscle, it is characterized by the development of trigger points, which when pressed...
If only it was as easy as just picking all your favourite scents! Part aromatherapy and part perfumery, finding a perfect, signature essential oil is a tricky task. This three-part...
As a professional massage therapist or acupuncturist, we believe you’ve already acquired the skills and experiences related to your professional treatments that will really make a difference in how your...
Ariana Huffington’s new book, the Sleep Revolution, came out today. Her work brings attention to an issue that so many of us suffer from, but that’s rarely addressed: in her...