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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture & Eastern Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine that involves inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to treat various health problems.
The classic Eastern explanation for how acupuncture works is that channels of energy or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) run in regular patterns through the body and over it’s surface. These channels or meridians are like rivers flowing through the body to nourish the tissues. There are 14 major acupuncture meridians and each of these is believed to be associated with a particular part of the body. An obstruction or blockage in the movement of Qi creates imbalance and/or pain in the body and can lead to disease. By manipulating the needles in a certain way, the practitioner is able to bring energy to areas that are lacking or create flow in areas that are blocked, bringing a sense of balance back to the body. Most people feel very relaxed during and after the treatment.
Somatic Movement
A regular somatic movement practice will take you on a journey of self exploration, helping you to connect better with yourself, finding ease in your body, and attuning to your emotions. Hanna Somatics uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of physical or emotional pain, discomfort, or imbalance.
Every time we experience emotional or mental stress, it manifests as tension in our muscles. Chronic stress leads to chronic muscular contraction. This muscle tension eventually becomes habitual and we are no longer aware that it’s there. Through this practice you will learn to become aware of how your reflexive responses to stress, patterns of physical compensation, emotions, and mindset are all interconnected. Somatic movement can help you learn more efficient and effective ways of moving and replace older, less helpful patterns of movement.
Naturopathic Medicine
According to the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors: Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and unfavourable lifestyle habits. Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than as an entity.
Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient – their physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, may also be used during treatments.
Physiotherapy - General
Orthopaedic physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions; aiming to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall function. Services often include tailored exercise programs, manual therapy techniques, and patient education to promote recovery and prevent future injuries.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic health physiotherapy specializes in the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the pelvic floor. Through personalized interventions like pelvic floor exercises, manual therapy, and education, this therapy aims to restore optimal pelvic function and improve quality of life.
Counselling / Psychotherapy / Mental Health
There are many different reasons why people seek psychotherapy. You might want some help with specific emotional problems such as depression, loneliness or anxiety. You might have difficulty coming to terms with past trauma or a painful personal history. Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns that prevent you from feeling fulfilled . Therapy can be a very rewarding experience. Our practitioners would like to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental, private space to talk things through with the goal of gaining improvements in relationships, release from painful symptoms, a greater sense of empowerment, feelings and an overall improved sense of health and wellness.
Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture stimulates blood flow or Qi (pronounced “chee”) circulation increasing collagen production, reducing muscle tension (which contributes to the formation of wrinkles) and increasing circulation. It is a safe, painless effective and relaxing treatment for the face and whole body.
Benefits:
· Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being
· Improves muscle tone and dermal contraction
· Increases collagen production
· Reduces bags under the eyes
· Reduction of sagging, jowls and drooping eyelids
· Decreased puffiness around the face
· Improves metabolism
· Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
· Helps balance hormones improving hormonal acne or dry skin
· Improves local blood and lymph circulation
· Moistens the skin through increased circulation to the face
· Tightens pores
· Improves facial color and radiance through increased circulation
· Reduces age spots,
· Reduces muscle tension and stress in the face
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues (muscles, connective tissue, joints, tendons, and ligaments). It is clinically-oriented to help provide relief from chronic or acute pain or injury, discomfort from occupational stresses, and enhance overall well-being. The relaxation component of a massage works on the body’s central nervous system to help manage stress and emotional wellness. Massage also enhances mind-body awareness, bringing a person’s attention into their body in a way that invites healing and improved function.
A massage therapy appointment begins with a brief discussion about your overall health and treatment goals, and an appropriate assessment performed by your RMT. The bulk of the appointment time is spent on manual therapy, where the massage therapist will perform techniques tailored to your specific goals. A treatment can range from a full-body light-pressure relaxation massage to a deep myofascial treatment in a specific area- it really depends on you. You can be nude or clothed, as you’ll always be securely draped with the sheets. Your therapist will check in with you about comfort level and pressure throughout the massage. At the end, your massage therapist will re-assess as needed, and communicate a follow-up plan and self-care as required.
Nutrition
Holistic and customized Nutrition uses food and supplements to address your health conditions, concerns and wellness goals. Meal plans, recipe recommendations and specific food suggestions are made to fit your unique health history, lifestyle, dietary restrictions and food preferences. All dietary recommendations are evidence-based and catered to your needs.
Life Coaching
Transformational Life Coaching helps those who are searching for answers or those who have tried many different avenues and still haven’t found the solutions for what they are looking for. If you find yourself coming up against the same issues over and over and yet can't seem to see shift things or keep attracting the same people or situations again and again, you may have unconscious beliefs that are keeping you stuck. Through Transformational Coaching, we look to identify key barriers or hidden blocks (your :inner glass ceiling") that have been keeping you stuck and holding you back in specific areas of your life. Once identified and transformed, it can transform multiple areas of your life simultaneously freeing up creativity, life force and energy.
Your life awaits.
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