Happy Spring from your Therapy Lounge team! March 20th, 2021 Today we welcome the first day of spring. Warmer and brighter days are ahead. So take a deep breath in and out! We’ve survived winter, and if we continue to have courage and be kind to ourselves and each other, we will get through this […]
Our Spring Theme is 6 Things to do to feel Amazing after your Massage! 1.Drink Plenty of Water, or try relaxing with some herbal tea! Massage promotes the breakdown of metabolic waste, and your body requires water to flush this through the lymphatic system. Your kidneys will be working harder than usual, which will […]
Spring Stretch: Hip Flexors: The Psoas + The Iliacus The psoas and the iliacus are muscles that originate from the front of the lumbar spine and the hollow of the hip bone respectively. They share a tendon that ends in the front of the leg and together form the primary hip flexor. These muscles help […]
Spring Recipe: Homemade Hummus By Melissa Macchione RHN An easy classic hummus recipe that I’ve been making for years. I always have some sort of dip ready in my fridge for quick easy snacks, spreads for wraps and heaping dollops for my fish dishes. I hope you enjoy! 1 can (425g) garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 2 […]
Happy Winter from your Therapy Lounge team! Megan and Your Therapy Lounge Team thanks you for 13 years of support! December 21st, 2020 Today we welcome Winter! The weather might be cold and damp, but only together we can keep our hearts warm and bright this season. We need to show our Beach love by […]
Our Winter Theme is When Our Body is “Tuned Well” it Performs Well. By Yazdan Raees DOMP Need to improve posture? Improve Circulation? Promote deeper breathing? Reduce sleeplessness? Reduce back pain? Did you know that an Osteo can help?! Osteopathy recognizes the relationship between structure and function. A simple analogy is the garden hose. If […]
Winter Recipe: Sweet Potato, Lentil and Turmeric Stew By Melissa Macchione RHN I’m all about simple, one-pot, hearty, wholesome meals. This is a stick-to-your-ribs kinda meal but without the couch-potato crash that follows. Add a slice of fresh warm whole grain bread to scoop up the stew and you’re all set for a cozy supper. […]
Happy Fall from your team at Therapy Lounge! Megan and Your Therapy Lounge Team thanks you for having our back! September 22nd, 2020 Today we welcome Fall! At Therapy Lounge we take your health and safety seriously. We’ve got your back.. (and your neck and shoulders)!! Thanks for having ours. It was a long 3 […]
Our Fall Theme is Have you Fallen into old habits? With our 4 simple steps, you can feel Fall fresh again. By Megan Evans RMT, CRHP So long sweet summer and hello to a fresh fall start. Like many of us, you might have slipped out of routine over the past three months of summer […]
Fall Recipe: Warm Golden Almond Milk By Melissa Macchione RHN The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits 600 potential health benefits of turmeric – which include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Adding black pepper to turmeric enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 […]
