Pediatric Massage and Lymph Drainage Can Help!
Written By Michelle Gilbert, RMT, LDT, CPMT, CIMT, CIMI ~ Lymph Balance Centre The stress that kids feel are one of the many reasons why pediatric massage is essential in their well being. Adults sometimes forget that children feel the stress of others around them. Children also have various...
Harmonizing Energy Work and Lymph Drainage Therapy for Optimal Wellness
Written by Danielle Thompson The human body is a complex web of energy, and maintaining its balance is essential for overall well-being. When it comes to holistic health, combining energy and lymph drainage therapy can be a powerful synergy. Let’s explore how these two approaches work together to promote...
Energy and Colour Healing
Written by therapist Danielle Thompson Energy healing and colour healing are holistic approaches that aim to promote well-being and balance in the body and mind. They are often used together to enhance their effects, and the combination typically involves the use of specific colours or visualizations to influence the...
Lymph Drainage for Knee Surgery
By Julie Kundrik Knee surgery can be a daunting idea, and many patients feel overwhelmed and stressed about the prospect of such a huge procedure. However, there are some great ways to help with making the process simpler and more comfortable. Hi my name is Julie and a fun...
How does Craniosacral Therapy help my baby?
Written by Fiona McDevitt Did you know Babies are born hard-wired for bliss? Would you like your baby to be content and comfortable? Craniosacral therapy has a proven track record at easing and relieving what makes babies upset, as experienced by thousands of babies and people all around the...
What is the Difference between Physiotherapy and Craniosacral Therapy?
Written by Fiona McDevitt In a sentence Physiotherapy works from the outside in and Craniosacral therapy works from the inside out! Although both are very evidence based and scientific, physiotherapy is more structured. After a thorough assessment the injured structure or movement dysfunction is identified. With this diagnosis, the...
What Did You Miss?
This evening, the Alberta Lymphedema Association held an amazing talk presented by Catherine Bowman and Dr.Stanley Rockson, MD, FACP, FACC. Talking about “Research at Stanford – Bringing a Drug to Lymphedema Patients and Outcomes within the Health System for patients”. Have you heard of the Alberta Lymphedema Association? If...
Why Is There A Discontinuity for Lymphedema Care?
One of the biggest frustrations for most lymphedema patients, and health care professionals, is the lack of continuity of care available. If you are officially diagnosed with lymphedema, which can be a difficult task on its own, you are given two choices. First is the government health care system...
How Prices Are Adjusted
Written by Robin Devine, RMT, CLT, LBC Owner The always fun part of running a business (I saw sarcastically) is when we have to look and re-evaluate our prices and fee structure. What do we take into consideration when we do a fee increase? Well.. to be honest.. everything....
How Reflexology Helps During Winter
Sheila Harriman is a gifted Massage Therapist, Lymph Drainage Therapist, Craniosacral Practitioner and REFLEXOLOGIST. She shows you in this video how you can work with different points around the feet to help with respiratory and congestion, with the minimally invasive or painful process of reflexology. Click here to learn...
A Great Approach to Stretching
Written by Jennifer Strukoff Because of my background of teaching yoga for almost 14 years, clients can expect that I understand how to release muscles in different ways. A guided stretch can help the muscle fibres remember that they can move further and more efficiently than they usually are....
What I Love About Treating People
Working with the body is fascinating! By integrating my various skills, fine-tuned over 27 years, I facilitate a person to allow their body to relax in a safe environment. Only in this safe space can true healing and repair occur. This supports the body in the healing process leading...