I am extremely excited to offer Cupping Therapy at Active Back to Health Center! There are many types of cupping but I practice the dry/cold cupping therapy technique. I received my training in Winnipeg about 4 years ago and have gotten amazing and positive results with my patients. Cupping therapy utilizes a cup (or a […]
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How to use Ice Therapy and Heat Therapy Effectively and When to Know the Difference. Heat vs. Ice … It’s a question most active people have mulled over during their life after they’ve sustained an injury. Like most dilemmas, there isn’t really an easy answer to this question. Whether to treat an injury with a
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This past fall (2017) my wife Nola and I were privileged to visit the Greek Islands where we enjoyed their beautiful weather, water, beaches and food. The last week we spent on the island of Crete where we were surprised by the abundance of olive groves populating the rocky, craggy Cretan terrain. Their food was
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What does that even mean? Well it probably means SNOW – more SNOW (and possibly wind and rain). There is something about spring and the thoughts of warmth, sunshine and green grass. It’s kind of like New Year’s resolutions all over again. We start thinking about activities we can do outside like gardening, cutting the
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That’s what’s important here. You. (and your health) If not for you this relationship wouldn’t exist and, quite frankly, I need you so I can eat. (and I like to eat, heck I’ve even won contests …but I digress) You reading this and hopefully, coming to get a massage, means you’re probably health conscious. You’ve
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Massage Therapy, what is it good for? Absolutely… EVERYTHING! Counting down some of my favorite top 5 reasons to get a massage. 5. IMPROVES SLEEP – lack of sleep can leave you feeling drained and unproductive at home or at work. On average, most adults need at least 7-8 hours per night to feel well
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As a multidisciplinary clinic our practitioners have a number of common threads in the recommendations for our patients. The most common one is physical fitness and we all practice what we preach in different ways. We have skiers, hikers, bikers, joggers, spinners, deep water runners, weight lifters, exercise video junkies as well Pilates devotees amongst
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What you should know to protect against Ticks in Alberta The incidence of ticks are rising in Alberta, but don’t let that spoil your fun outdoors this spring and summer. What you should know about Ticks and Lyme disease and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the pesty critters while enjoying the
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You just had an AWESOME massage. (Of course you did, because you came to see us at Active Back to Health Center). You feel relaxed, rejuvenated, balanced and that back that was giving you grief feels almost pain free! Time for a nap! WRONG!! Here are 5 of the most common things I advise my patients to
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In 2015, I discovered a new passion for bodybuilding. Inspired by my spin/yoga instructor who holds a title in women’s Muay Thai kickboxing, I became motivated to compete and reach the next level. She believed in me. So I stepped onto the stage as a Natural Figure Athlete, and the same year I crossed over
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