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New Therapy Available – Thai Massage
Lisa J. Rutherford, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Thai massage is a therapeutic practice that originated in Thailand and is becoming...
wellnessforthebody
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Physical Activity Guidelines - How much exercises do we need to stay healthy?
Oleksii (Alex) Gorobet, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist “Sit less, move more, sleep better, eat healthier”. Everybody knows that. The...
wellnessforthebody
Apr 4, 20231 min read


Knots Vs. Trigger Points
Andrea Nederveen, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist I have been asked a lot lately what a ‘knot’ in the muscle is and how it compares to...
wellnessforthebody
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Finding the Right Massage Therapist for You
At Wellness for the Body we get a lot of calls asking if our massage therapists are Registered. Sometimes it is to make sure the...
wellnessforthebody
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Therapeutic Effect of Massage Therapy on the Elderly
Zheng Zhu (Jason) Li, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Physical Effects of the Aging Process The aging process is normal. The body...
wellnessforthebody
Jan 3, 20232 min read


What Do We Know About Alzheimer’s Disease?
Oleksii (Alex) Gorobet, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist, first described the symptoms of...
wellnessforthebody
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Self-Care Tips for Healthier Happier Knees
Cynthia Luo, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Our knees are one of the most important joints in our body. However, they also seem to be...
wellnessforthebody
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Evolution Is Inevitable
Lisa J. Rutherford, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Sometimes I can get caught up in all the chaos and messes that life can bring me....
wellnessforthebody
Oct 1, 20225 min read


Scoliosis and Massage Therapy
Andrea Nederveen, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist The human spine has 3 natural curves in it. These curves are in the cervical,...
wellnessforthebody
Aug 12, 20222 min read


The Pains of TMJ Dysfunction
Amanda Tune, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist The last few years have been stressful for everyone. During this time, there has been an...
wellnessforthebody
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Effect of Therapeutic Massage on Mental Health
Zheng Zhu (Jason) Li, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist The major mental health dysfunctions that affect Western society are trauma and...
wellnessforthebody
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Reiki: Love, Harmony and Healing
Lisa J. Rutherford, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist In traditional western Usui teachings, Reiki is translated as “universal life...
wellnessforthebody
May 1, 20222 min read


The Healing Nature of the Vagus Nerve
Thomas Caves, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist The VAGUS NERVE should be celebrated for its innate healing qualities that are vital in...
wellnessforthebody
Apr 11, 20223 min read


Sitting All Day for Work? Easy Exercises to Help!
Cynthia Luo, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Often clients share with me how they are experiencing daily pain including a tight neck,...
wellnessforthebody
Mar 11, 20224 min read


PPE Pain
Andrea Nederveen, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist For the last 2 years we all have been subjected to wearing various types of Personal...
wellnessforthebody
Feb 9, 20222 min read


The Catch and Correct Method: Work Posture
Amanda Tune, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Many people are currently still working from home. In my practice, I have seen an...
wellnessforthebody
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Effect of Therapeutic Massage on Illness and Injury
Zheng Zhu (Jason) Li, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist Illness and Injury People can become ill or suffer injury. Illness occurs when a...
wellnessforthebody
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Being Proactive with Your Healthcare
Lisa J. Rutherford, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist The end of this year is fast approaching! And believe it or not, the summer of...
wellnessforthebody
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Is Running a Good Exercise for You?
Cynthia Luo, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist In Canada, running is a very common and popular exercise during all seasons. We All Run...
wellnessforthebody
Sep 20, 20213 min read


Beating the Summer Heat
Gord Fyfe, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist & Osteopathy Student Welcome to summer along with the heat and humidity that comes with it....
wellnessforthebody
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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