A lot of people don’t drink as much water as they should each day. Experts say the human body is comprised of approximately 60% water and each person should be drinking at least 8 cups of fresh water per day but most don’t even have 1 cup. A lot of people chalk it up to being busy or forgetting to …
Post Therapeutic Massage Therapy Self-Care
You just had the BEST massage of your life. (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 …
Cupping Therapy with Liz Ruggles
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 series of cups) that is …
Travelling with Kids
With the holiday’s right around the corner, there will inevitably be time spent navigating airports. If you have little ones, this can sometimes be a daunting experience. Living across the country from my family (and a once in a lifetime trip to Australia earlier this year!), my two girls have taken their fair share of flights. Although I’m certainly no …
