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From rehabilitation to relaxation, there are many reasons why people get massages. Depending on what you need, a massage can help to relieve pain, relax your muscles, improve your posture, or reduce your stress. Take a moment to consider some of the top reasons that...

Why do I need to be assessed when I already know what’s wrong with me? Patients often come to physiotherapy with a referral from a doctor. The referral may have a diagnosis on it, which often leads to the question “why do I need an assessment?”Assessments are...

Cupping is an ancient Chinese treatment method that is utilized to increase circulation of blood and lymph vessels and to help remove a build up of toxins that have accumulated in the body due to dysfunction or obstruction. By using suction the plastic or glass cups...

Infertility is considered an inability to conceive in a sexually active couple who are trying to get pregnant for one year. In 1984, the estimated percentage of couples with fertility problems was 5.4%. In 1992, increased to 8.5%, and today, the estimated prevalence...

Cosmetic Acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. In Chinese Medicine it is believed that natural beauty originates from good health. A healthy body and spirit is the foundation of a youthful and beautiful appearance.Since it...

Chinese philosophy uses yin and yang to represent a wider range of opposite forces that are complementary and contradictory that cannot exist without each other. Together, the yin and yang make up the life energy, called “Qi”. Qi is a type of energy that flows through...

  You have been diagnosed with a concussion. Now what? There are many treatment options available to you. Concussion symptoms are successfully addressed by such treatments as Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Manual Techniques, Physiotherapy to name...

  Concussions - Keep your brain safe A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI - that cannot be seen on routine x-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.  It is caused  by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and...

This is a complicated one. From my experience, there are some conditions that are very stubborn to treat. For example, tennis elbow is very easy to diagnose but usually involves a really frustrating recovery. There are many reasons why that is the case. Let’s go...

  TIP #1  Here a few tips to help choose the best pack for your kid, pack it most effectively and reduce the chances of muscle strain for your little ones. Be sure to choose a backpack with wide padded straps and always use both straps. Pack light. Organize...