home remedies, Q&A, self care
Q: Is it better to apply hot or cold to an injury? Do you ever use both? A: The answer depends on the type of injury, it’s severity and when it was sustained. Within the first 24-48 hours of being injured, there’s almost always inflammation so stick with...
massage therapy, self care
I’ve had a lot of massage treatments over the last couple of decades. Some of them were before I trained as an RMT when I was a professional dancer and had no money but most happened later. I have occasionally been blown away by my experience but mostly not. Granted,...
home remedies, massage therapy, Q&A, self care
Q: Why is it important to drink water after a massage? A: It’s not only important to drink water after a massage but before as well and for many reasons. Drinking water in general is incredibly beneficial to your body’s systems – essential really....
home remedies, massage therapy, self care
ABOUT AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure essential oils extracted from many parts of natural botanicals to enhance wellness of the body, mind and spirit. It is an all-encompassing treatment, and incorporates the senses of touch and smell....
body mechanics, injury prevention
Training errors most commonly seen are those that result in excessive loads on the body. These include volume/distance and intensity. Many recreational sports performers often do not realize that the elite sports performers they sometimes try and emulate have devoted...
body mechanics, injury prevention
Golfing is an a great form of exercise because it includes walking, lifting and repetitive arm movements giving you the benefits of aerobic and strengthening exercise programs all at once. As with any exercise, however, it can also lead to strain or injury. Simple...
