One Eleven Health Hub

12/20/2025

Our clinic will be closed for the Christmas holidays, allowing us time to rest, restore, and honour the natural pause of the season. We will reopen refreshed and ready to support you in the new year.

As we pause and reflect on the year we wanted to share a moment of gratitude with you.

To every person who chose our clinic this year THANK YOU, Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your bodies, your healing, and your vulnerability. It is a privilege to walk alongside you, whether your path this year has been one of relief, resilience, or quiet perseverance.
We hold special care in our hearts for those of you who are still navigating health challenges, uncertainty, or pain. Please know that you are not forgotten during this pause.

In Chinese medicine, winter is not a time to force change, it is a time to conserve, to protect what is precious, and to trust that healing continues even in stillness.
Winter belongs to the Kidneys, the storehouse of our deepest reserves, our essence, our courage, our will to continue. This season reminds us that rest is not weakness, and slowing down is not failure. Even when nothing seems to be “happening,” the roots are being nourished. Growth begins in the dark.

As you move through the holidays, may you give yourself permission to do less, to breathe more deeply, and to listen inwardly. Warm your body, protect your energy, and allow yourself moments of quiet, this is medicine too.

We are deeply grateful to be part of your lives and your care. Thank you for allowing us to serve you, Thank you to those who took time to write such beautiful reviews, Thank you for the Christmas wishes, cards and gifts we are so grateful for each and every one of you.
Wishing you a gentle, nourishing holiday season,
Merry Christmas.

With warmth and gratitude
Neil and Maria

12/14/2025

Neil has a couple of early morning appointments available this week if you were hoping to get in for a massage before the new year!

Neil holds strong convictions regarding freedom of choice in healthcare, the advantages of holistic approaches, and the body’s innate healing capacity. He recognizes how tissues can be guided toward a healthier trajectory, often diverted by illness or injury. Massage represents one of many holisti...

12/08/2025

REMINDER - 5pm Tomorrow ( Tuesday December 9th) is Community Acupuncture at River Roots Wellness.

11/27/2025

***Winter Season Reminder & Cancellation Policy***

As we move into the winter months, we know that weather can sometimes make travel unpredictable. Your safety is important to us and so is the sustainability of our clinic.
We want to gently remind everyone that our 24 hour cancellation policy remains in effect year-round, including during winter. This policy is a flat standard we enforce to help protect appointment availability, practitioner time, and the health of our small business.
In most cases, snowstorms and severe weather are forecasted well in advance. If a storm is expected and you decide you prefer not to travel, please ensure you cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours prior. If notice is not received within that window, the 24 hour cancellation fee will apply, as usual.
If a major storm is forecasted, we may reach out ahead of time to confirm your appointment or offer the option to move it, but ultimately, it is your responsibility to adjust your booking if needed.
Thank you for understanding and for helping us continue to provide dependable, accessible care for all of our patients.

Many Thanks,
Neil & Maria

11/17/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

You asked — and we listened!

ONLINE BOOKING AND DIRECT BILLING NOW AVAILABLE FOR MASSAGE THERAPY WITH NEIL THOROGOOD RMT!!

We’re excited to announce that Neil Thorogood, RMT, is now set up to direct bill with most major insurance companies, making your massage therapy experience smoother and more convenient than ever.
Direct Billing Now Available For:
* Blue Cross
* Sun Life
* Manulife
* Canada Life and many others through the TELUS Health network

Whether you're looking for support with pain, stress, swelling, or recovery, Neil offers a range of therapeutic and restorative treatment options, including:

* Massage Therapy - General Swedish, Deep Tissue.
* Myofascial Release Therapy
* Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Neil is Vodder Level 1, 2 & 3 trained and is a certified Lymphedema Therapist, offering specialized lymphatic treatment for swelling, post-surgical healing, fluid retention, and lymphatic system support.

You can now conveniently book online at the link below:

https://oneelevenhealthhub.janeapp.com/ /3

Neil Thorogood registered massage therapist at One Eleven Health Hub. Serving Bridgewater and the South Shore community with individualized, compassionate care.

11/02/2025

My apologies for posting this late - Tomorrow ( MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 5PM) is Community Acupuncture!!!

10/25/2025

The Real Flex: Balance, Boundaries, and Nourishing Yin

Somewhere along the way, our culture decided that busyness and overwork were badges of honour. That exhaustion somehow equates to success. But in truth, running ourselves into the ground isn’t strength. It’s depletion.
The real flex is knowing when to stop.
It’s setting boundaries.
It’s protecting your energy, saying no when you need to, and allowing space for rest and replenishment.

In Chinese Medicine, health is always about balance: Yin and Yang.
Yang is our doing energy: movement, achievement, productivity.
Yin is our being energy: rest, reflection, nourishment, and stillness.
When Yang constantly dominates and Yin is ignored, we burn out. Our body, mind, and spirit become overextended.

For me personally, especially as I navigate perimenopause, this means consciously nourishing Yin.

Resting when I’m tired (without guilt)
Eating warm, blood-nourishing foods
Maintaining gentle movement instead of pushing to exhaustion

Wellbeing isn’t just about what I do, but also what I choose not to do. I’m saying “no” to overwork, overcommitment, drama, and anything that doesn’t support my health and “yes” to peace, calm, rest and nurturing my mind, body and spirit.

Autumn is the perfect time to pause and reassess your goals.
In the rhythm of nature, autumn is the season of letting go. Releasing what no longer serves you, whether that’s old habits, beliefs, or patterns that drain your energy. As the trees shed their leaves, we too can create space for what truly supports our growth, health, and peace of mind.

Ask yourself:
What do I truly want for my Health and wellbeing?
Do my daily choices support those goals of health and wellbeing I’m aiming for?

Living in alignment with your own goals means honouring both your energy and your limits. That is where balance and real wellbeing lives.
So this fall, may you remember:

Rest is not laziness.
Boundaries are not selfish.
And slowing down might just be the most powerful act of self-respect you can practice.

10/24/2025

Massage Therapy appointments with Neil can now be booked online!

10/23/2025

Do You Suffer From Any of the Following?
* Ongoing chronic pain that just won’t go away
* Nerve pain, tingling, or numbness that keeps returning
* Pain during simple movements you used to do with ease
* Carpal Tunnel, Plantar Fasciitis, or Compartment Syndrome – and you want to avoid surgery that may not even solve the problem?
* Headaches or migraines that never fully go away
* Tightness or difficulty taking a deep breath

If you said yes to any of these…
You could experience significant or even complete relief with Fascial Therapy, also known as Myofascial Release.

This is important:
If your past “fascial work” involved oils or lotions, it wasn’t true myofascial release.

Authentic fascial therapy is performed on dry skin, allowing your therapist to engage the fascia directly and release deep restrictions.

What Is Fascia and Why It Matters
Fascia is a thin, strong web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, and organ in your body. It supports posture, movement, and structure, essentially, it holds everything together.
After injury, illness, stress, or poor posture, fascia can become tight and restricted. This tension can pull your body out of alignment, leading to chronic pain, stiffness, and recurring dysfunction.
Until the fascia itself is released, other treatments often provide only short-term relief.

What Is Fascial Release Therapy?
Fascial Release (Myofascial Release) is a gentle, hands-on therapy that softens, stretches, and restores balance to the fascia, helping your body move freely again.
Unlike stretching or yoga, this work reaches the deeper layers of restriction, creating long-lasting results.

Benefits You May Notice
✅ Reduced muscle tension and pain
✅ Improved flexibility, posture, and range of motion
✅ Easier, fuller breathing
✅ Better circulation and recovery after exercise or injury
✅ Relief from tingling or numbness
✅ Decrease in stress and emotional tension stored in the body

What to Expect During a Session
Your therapist applies slow, sustained pressure or gentle stretching, without oils, to allow the fascia to release naturally.
You may feel mild pulling, warmth, or tingling as the tissue unwinds.

Sessions are slow, quiet, and deeply relaxing, giving your body the time it needs to rebalance.

Book Your Session
Experience what true fascial release therapy can do for your pain, posture, and mobility.

📅 Book online with Neil Thorogood, RMT:
https://oneelevenhealthhub.janeapp.com
📞 Call or text 902-529-1916
📧 Email: hello@oneelevenhealthhub.com

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE UPDATE!

We’re so sorry, but we’ve had to cancel tomorrow’s Community Acupuncture session.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
We’ll announce a new date very soon, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for some collective calm and healing.
Thank you for your understanding

10/12/2025

EDIT - SORRY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE THIS WEEK - THERE WILL NO COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE THIS TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH - I will post as soon as we have a new date arranged.

Community Acupuncture is this Tuesday October 14th 5:30pm.