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Ossum Wellness

Athletic Therapy, Massage Therapy and Fascial Stretch Therapy Clinic in Ancaster, ON.

03/19/2026

Like Kara, Michael works with many clients experiencing ongoing neck pain and stiffness.
🚨 In many cases, it’s not just one cause: it’s the accumulation of daily stress, posture, and repetitive movement patterns over time.
💆🏻‍♂️ Through a variety of targeted massage techniques, Michael helps reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and support overall recovery.
Many clients also notice a reduction in overall stress as their body begins to move more freely.
If your neck tightness keeps coming back, it may be time to address what’s contributing to it. Book with Michael to address the cause ☝️

03/17/2026

If your neck constantly feels tight, it’s often a result of the daily demands placed on the muscles that support your head and posture.
Throughout the day your neck adapts to many different positions: sitting, exercising, looking at your phone, and even the way you sleep.
Over time this can lead to increased muscle tension and stiffness 😣
Kara works to reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility and help restore comfortable movement through the neck and shoulders.
If your neck tightness keeps coming back, addressing the cause can make a significant difference.
💙 What are you waiting for? Book a session to get started.

03/16/2026

At Ossum Wellness, our clinicians work toward the same goal: helping you move better, stay active and remain pain free🏃🏻
Athletic Therapy, Registered Massage Therapy, and Fascial Stretch Therapy each bring a slightly different approach to treatment. When used thoughtfully, these approaches complement one another and can support both recovery and long-term movement health.
👨🏼 Michael focuses on reducing muscle tension and restoring tissue mobility through massage and fascial stretch work.
👩🏻 Kara specializes in helping clients recover from injury and return to sport or activity through a combination of manual therapy and movement-based rehabilitation.
Megan uses a variety of manual therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy and exercise to help her clients overcome their musculoskeletal pain and injury. She also offers TPI Golf Movement Screens to identify areas of tightness and/or weakness that could impact the golf swing ⛳️
Different tools but same objective: helping you feel and move your best.
📅 If you’re unsure where to start, book a session and we’ll guide you from there.
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03/10/2026

🤔 Have you ever wondered what an Athletic Therapy treatment session actually looks like?
It always starts with a thorough assessment. From there, treatment is guided by what we find.
With conditions like golfer’s or tennis elbow, the muscles along the forearm often become chronically tight. That tension increases stress on the elbow joint and can contribute to irritation and pain 💪
Here, Kara is using mobilization techniques to improve joint movement while also addressing muscle tension in the forearm.
✅ Following treatment, you’ll receive a home program of exercises and stretches based on the findings from your session to help reinforce the results.
📅 If elbow pain has been bothering you, book an appointment with Kara to have it properly assessed.

03/05/2026

Mobility is only part of the equation, and once you’ve improved range at the hip, the next step is building strength to support it.
🏁 The clamshell is a common starting point. This progression increases load on the lateral hip and challenges control in the range you’ve just restored.
If it burns, that’s the point 🔥
If hip stability has been missing from your routine, try this movement!
And if your hips still don’t feel right, we’ll take a proper look at what’s going on 👩🏻‍⚕️

03/03/2026

👀 Who doesn’t love traction?
When hips feel tight, it’s often not just a flexibility issue. Creating space at the joint can make a significant difference.
Kara uses traction techniques during treatment to help reduce compression in the hip. Pair that with targeted hip flexor work, especially for those who sit for long periods 🪑 and tension starts to ease.
If hip mobility has been limiting you, this is your sign to address it 🗓️ Book online with Kara and let’s treat what’s actually driving the restriction.

03/02/2026

We hear it all the time: “My hips feel tight.” 😩
With more sitting, driving, and desk time (especially this time of year) 🪑🚗, it’s no surprise. The issue usually isn’t just tightness. It’s reduced movement and lost rotation.
Michael has two favourite hip exercises for this:
1️⃣ Kneeling hip CARs help restore controlled range at the joint. Try 5-10 per side, and you can use a yoga block for support.
2️⃣ Active hip internal rotation, with a yoga block; builds strength in ranges most people neglect. Try 10-15 per side.
If your hips feel stiff after long days of sitting, start here.
However, if they feel persistently restricted or in pain, we’ll assess what’s really going on 💙

02/27/2026

Do you have extended health coverage? 🧾
Whether your plan covers Registered Massage Therapy or Athletic Therapy, what matters most is getting the right support for your body 💪
If you’re unsure who to book with, we’ll guide you based on your goals, symptoms, and coverage.
👉 Book with any member of our team and let’s get you moving properly.

02/25/2026

If you’ve been choosing between massage and stretching, you’re missing the point.
Massage helps reduce muscle tension and improve circulation. On the other hand, fascial stretch therapy works differently. It lengthens the muscle and surrounding fascia, improving joint space and mobility.
💆🏻‍♂️ When you combine both, the results change.
The 30/30 starts with targeted muscle release to reduce restriction, followed by guided fascial stretching to restore length and improve movement quality 🔥
If you’ve been choosing between massage or stretch work, this was built for you.
👉 Book the 30/30 with Michael and experience both.

02/24/2026

Most people think they have to choose the “right” massage before they book.
Deep tissue sounds more effective but relaxation sounds easier 🤔
🚩 However, but choosing the wrong approach can leave you feeling like your body didn’t get what it actually needed.
The key isn’t picking the stronger option, it’s addressing what’s presenting.
Michael can blend both techniques depending on what your body actually needs 💆🏻‍♂️ Book your session with Michael and let’s address it properly.

02/23/2026

There’s a common misconception that Athletic Therapy is only for athletes 🏃‍♂️
But that’s not true 🙅‍♂️ Athletic Therapy isn’t just for elite athletes. It’s for active people, and that includes teens in sport, adults training consistently, and individuals in their 70s who simply want to keep moving well.
🦴 We treat any musculoskeletal injuries with one goal in mind: helping you return to what you enjoy, pain-free and with confidence.
If you use your body and expect a lot from it, it deserves proper care.
💻 Check our website in the bio to learn more or book your Athletic Therapy session!

02/18/2026

❄️ Winter means more sitting, less sunlight, and colder days. And your body feels it 🥶
During this season, we naturally move less and tense up more. Shoulders creep up, the upper back stiffens, and the low back starts taking extra load. That’s when tension headaches and flare-ups show up.
RMT and Fascial Stretch Therapy help increase circulation, ease built-up tension, and let your nervous system settle out of that constant “on” mode 💆‍♂️
Winter doesn’t have to mean stiffness. Book your session with us and move better this winter!

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311 Wilson Street E, Lower Level
Ancaster, ON
L9G2B8

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 7pm
Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	2pm - 1:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 1:30pm

Website

http://www.ossumwellness.com/

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Let me introduce myself

My name is Megan and I am a Certified Athletic Therapist and Fascial Stretch Therapist. I am new to Calgary and am starting my own Athletic Therapy practice which will be operating as of November 4, 2019 (location(s) TBD). My previous experience includes working three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger Cats, followed by 3+ years in a private clinic. I have gained valuable experience in my career thus far and I am eager to utilize my knowledge and evolving skill set to help the active people of Calgary! My passion is to educate my patients on their injury and create a routine for them consisting of exercises and stretches to help them overcome their pain and to prevent recurrences!

My focus is musculoskeletal injuries i.e. muscles, bones, ligaments and joints. I treat acute and chronic injuries in people of all ages. I have a special interest in golfers, especially to help improve their mobility and their strength to help achieve results on the golf course.

Additionally, I am a Level I Fascial Stretch Therapist. Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted full body stretching technique done on a massage table. It is great for people with poor flexibility and/or chronic pain issues.

My hobbies include golf, reading and staying active! I hope to reach as many active Calgarians as I can and to provide the best one-on-one care as possible.