Key Therapy

Guess what!? The past couple of years I have been quietly taking classes to become certified in Manual Osteopathic Therapy so I am proud and excited to annouce that I am now offering it alongside traditional Massage treatments.

It's no surprise that your body needs a little love and care - it works hard to keep you moving!

Here's your daily reminder to stop and take a few deep breaths and step away from whatever you're doing for a moment.

We're halfway there! Are you getting enough sleep this week? It is so tough to shut things down and get to bed early these days with all of our commitments and responsibilities, but it's so worth it when you start to wake up feeling refreshed!

There are a lot of working parts in your body, and when some systems get run down it can affect others and your overall health. Regular massage, exercise, getting enough water and nutrition are all great ways to support your immune system.

A bit more sleep, drinking your daily water requirements or even a quick stretch before you head out the door for the day - all the little things we sometimes push to the side but know our bodies would thank us for.

It's hard to believe that a muscle in your body is working non stop without rest, but your heart is amazing and works all day every day!

Going into the weekend with a calm mind can help you enjoy your free time more. Every day you should stop and take a few deep breaths to slow down.

It's true, the impact of massage and osteotherapy is full body! That means it affects everything from your hormones and mood to your muscles and circulatory system and everything in between. It should absolutely be an active part of your overall physical and mental healthcare plan.

Think about the coming week with work and scheduled activities - should you fit a massage somewhere in there? With longer days we're starting to get outside a bit more and muscles are feeling things they're not used to after months of being cooped up in the dark. Help ease your body back into things with a relaxing massage!

Mindfulness helps us pause and recenter our body and thoughts. An easy way for children to dip their toes into mindfulness is through practicing body poses. Take your child somewhere quiet, a place they feel safe and settled, then help them to try one of these poses:
The Superman: Stand with the feet just wider than the hips, fists clenched, and arms reached out to the sky, stretching the body as tall as possible.
The Wonder Woman: Stand tall with legs wider than hip-width apart and hands or fists placed on the hips.
Help them focus on breathing deeply and feeling the little stretches throughout their body, and don't be afraid to do it alongside them - it's good for adults too!