14 years a therapist I still remember my first ever client. Summer, 2006. A man from Toronto, in town on business, coming in with his longtime girlfriend (a regular client). I was the New Therapist, having received my certification only days before, and I was the perfect one to massage…
Hello everyone! Yesterday was my first day back to work as a RMT and it was …something else. I went in feeling nervous and anxious because this was the longest time I would be away from my home AND my dog. It was scary. So, to cope I decided to…
UPDATED June 12, 2022 BOOK NOW **NEW AS OF JUNE, 12 2022: - Do I have to wear a mask to my appointment? As of June 12, 2022, masking is no longer required in Ontario outside of the following: Long-term care and retirement homes Ottawa Public Health clinics Under current federal travel…
Do you suffer from Tech Neck? What is Tech Neck?? A term coined by a chiropractor, ”tech neck” refers to overuse syndrome or a repetitive stress injury in your neck from looking at your mobile electronic device for too long. It sounds crazy, but this is the world we live…
Concussion or whiplash, whiplash or concussion. Do you know the difference? Check out this video to get the info! And if you're still unsure, feel free to give us a call at 613-599-2311 or email us. Concussion management appointments and Chiropractic adjustments with Dr. Turner are available now. Book yours…
This experience was amazing!! If you ever have the opportunity to be in the presence of Jen Wright, it is a blessing. Not only is Jen a colleague, she is also my boss and what a warrior of a person she is! In our treatment today, I got to experience…
We have all seen when a person shows up with circular hickey-like bruises on their body. I remember witnessing this for the first time and thinking “What the heck is that?! And why would anybody do that to themselves?!” Or even, “What happened to that person?!” Well guess what, you…
Are you feeling sluggish, perhaps run down? Is that seasonal slump hitting you? Yep, you guessed it. Winter Is Coming Self care is KEY during the winter season! Longer nights and shorter days means less vitamin D and sun rays. At this time of year, it is crucial to step…
Are you experiencing tired eyes or a raccoon mask of pain wrapping around from your eyes to behind your ears? You may be experiencing a suboccipital trigger point. These 8 small muscles pack a punch and can cause some serious headaches around and behind the eyes. Sitting in a head…
To recap from my previous blog post, the three principles of Osteopathy are: The body is a functional unit (parts of the body work in unison, not isolation) Form and function are interrelated The body has self-healing properties So, how does that help me, a Massage Therapist, help you? I'm glad…
