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Lymphedema: Prevention First
Shauna Perry October 5, 2016 MassageI have no personal experience with breast cancer. The women in my family have been mostly blessed with good health and perhaps good genes. My maternal grandmother battled bone cancer that metastasized from breast cancer, but I was only five at the time. My only real memory is of the last time I spoke to her and she told me that I was her favourite.
Helping Youth Cope With Mental Illness
lavallee May 5, 2017 Massage, Nutrition, WellnessMay 7, 2017 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, and this year we’re challenging you to connect with youth in our community. Currently 15% of Canadian youth are facing mental health challenges. That number significantly increases when we look at how this crisis impacts the family unit and in turn our community.
Reducing Arthritic Pain in the Hand and Wrist
lavallee September 8, 2017 Massage, UncategorizedAs a massage therapist, I work daily with clients that suffer from chronic pain associated with arthritis. Particularly troublesome is arthritis in the hands and wrists, as it is not only painful, but limits one's ability to do the activities of daily life like opening doors, writing and picking up kids and grandkids. It is important to understand that although arthritis is a degenerative condition.
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Beating Holiday Stress
lavallee December 22, 2017 MassageThe Holidays are coming! For many people, this could mean hours of planning, late night wrapping, the In-law’s shitsu (Sir Elton the Third) who pees on your brand-new carpet every time someone enters your house or driving in terrible conditions.
Stress Related Jaw Pain and Massage Treatment of the TMJ
lavallee January 5, 2018 MassageDo you notice yourself clenching your teeth during the day? Does your partner wake you up telling you that you were grinding your teeth? Do you wake up with headaches in the morning? If so, you may be experiencing TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues caused by stress.
