Five facts you need to know about Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy that has its roots in ancient Eastern medicine. During a cupping therapy session, a therapist will create a suction effect on the skin using cups specially designed for cupping therapy. The therapist uses the cups to create a vacuum effect, which pulls the area of the skin that is in contact with the cup into the hollow of the cup.
Read moreMidwife and Antenatal Services
Midwives are healthcare professionals specializing in providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for pregnant women and newborns
Read moreAromatherapy
As forms of healing that are alternative to Western Medicine are becoming more recognized and practiced, the medicine world has seen the growth of Aromatherapy as a way to better physical and psychological health. Aromatherapy is a practice that is based on natural, essential oils that are gathered from various plants, leaves, roots and other parts of the plant to be inhaled. The essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin.
Read moreMyotherapy vs. Massage Therapy: Understanding Their Roles in Health and Wellness
Discover the differences between Myotherapy and Massage Therapy, their unique techniques, and how to choose the right one for your health needs
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Naturopathy Every day we are reminded about the harmful things we exposed to; hormones in our food, toxins in the air and damaging chemicals in our medicine. Naturopathy is an alternative practice that fights against all these unnatural toxins and chemicals and focuses on healing the body in a way that is non-damaging and essentially only based on natural and organic methods. A Naturopath treats the body as a spiritual being as well as a physical being, placing a large amount of focus on lifestyle change, diet and exercise. Naturopaths also wo
Read moreCommon Hair Care Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting a Hairdresser
Clear communication, hair health, and realistic expectations are key to a successful visit to your hairdresser. Learn how to avoid common mistakes for beautiful, healthy hair.
Read moreThe Benefits of Permanent Makeup: Saving Time and Enhancing Your Look
Permanent makeup offers time-saving benefits and long-lasting beauty enhancements. Say goodbye to daily makeup application with perfectly shaped brows, defined eyes, and a natural lip tint.
Read moreComing up vegan
Vegan options are seen more and more on everyday menus and new vegan restaurants have opened their doors throughout the city. Defining a vegan diet would be as follows: A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, dairy products, eggs and honey, but includes a wide variety of plant foods. Reasons for ‘going vegan’ include avoiding the killing and suffering of animals, and the killing of wildlife for profits.
Read moreAerobics
Aerobics I’m pretty sure that I can guess what came to mind: neon, leg warmers and some I-wonder-if-that-will-come-back again blue eye shadow. However, aerobics is far more of a vigorous form of exercise than the spandex-wearing ladies of the 80’s would lead you to believe. What is Aerobics? Aerobics is a specific form of cardio that focuses on upping your heart rate and hopefully lessening the scale. The upbeat practice focuses on cardio-vascular based exercises as well as combining strength training, muscle toning and flexibility. It’s p
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Everyone noticed the spots on all the swimmers in the Olympics a few years ago
Read moreHow can Thai massage improve your lifestyle?
Thai massage combines a variety of disciplines to make for a uniquely relaxing and restorative massage experience. Thai massage combines traditional healing techniques that include acupuncture, assisted yoga postures, reflexology, and more. In contrast to many other types of traditional massage, Thai massage does not involve the use of oils or lotions to lubricate the body or reduce friction.
Read moreAn introduction to body therapy
Body therapists can perform a wide variety of services that include therapeutic massage, massage for relaxation, and skin treatments for cosmetic purposes. Examples of different body therapy treatments include foot reflexology, back massage, and body exfoliation. Body therapy can also be described as an energy-based therapy as some forms of body therapy focus on tapping into a clients ‘chi’ or the paths of their life force.
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If you're feeling out of kilter, don't know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out. EUNICE INGHAM, physical therapist
Read moreAshtanga Yoga: Advanced yoga for those who love a challenge
Ashtanga yoga is an advanced discipline of yoga that is known for being highly structured and demanding on its students. This specific discipline of yoga was developed by Sri Pattabi Jois, who established a yoga centre in India and crafted Ashtanga yoga into what it is today.
Read moreRecovery – time to rescue your body
Although a quick light rub down on race day will be very beneficial in flushing toxins from the muscles, day two post race day is a good time to consider a sports massage
Read moreExploring Neuro Focus Therapy for Optimal Brain Health
Neuro Focus Therapy represents a cutting-edge approach to optimizing brain function and unlocking your mind's full potential.
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