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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This treatment features traditional deep-tissue Swedish massage, performed by a Registered Massage Therapist with the additional benefit of cupping. Cupping is an ancient Chinese alternative medical treatment used for centuries to release stiff and frozen joints, connective tissue and sore muscles through the use of negative pressure and movement. Cups are applied to various locations […]
December 21st, 2017 Today we welcome winter. Today may be the shortest day and the longest night of the year, but things can only get brighter from here. Mother Nature has already graced us with her presence by blanketing us with all of her beautiful, feathery ice crystals. So bundle up and get outside because […]
The ancients who developed Chinese medicine believed that we should live in harmony with the seasons—so in winter we should focus on nurturing yin and subduing yang. It is a time to recuperate and revitalize, especially our Kidney energy (since winter is considered the season of the Kidneys). Canadian mothers were right to tell […]
The posterior deltoid aka rear delt is the muscle on the back cap of your shoulder. It is a strong transverse extensor and internally rotator of the shoulder. In other words, your posterior deltoid pulls your arm back behind you and rotates your shoulder. Just like when you shovel snow; you pull the shovel back […]
This broth is a combination of kitchen scraps from juicing and cooking that I’ve collected throughout the week. I store the scraps – peels, stems, veggies that are turning soft or losing their colour, in a zip-lock bag (if you have the room, a glass container with a lid is best) in my fridge. At […]
Tracey started her Massage Therapy career in 1999 after finishing the Massage Therapy Diploma program at Sutherland Chan. She has worked in a variety of settings, including spas, multidisciplinary clinics, and in the fitness industry. She is a versatile therapist treating musculoskeletal conditions ranging from postural strain and stress to athletic injuries. A strong background in […]
This is an effective way to stretch and lengthen both sides of your body. Why ‘lazy’? You don’t even need to get out of bed to do this stretch; incorporate it in your morning routine before your toes even hit the floor. Start in a laying down position with your body relaxed and flat on […]
