Still Point Massage & Wellness

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07/25/2022

Have an amazing day, everyone!

07/19/2022

Great news! As a "thank-you" to my clients, I have created a Loyalty and Referral program. Check out my main website for terms and conditions.

As always, reach out if you have any questions.

07/18/2022

My lovely client had been visiting family for the last 6 weeks, and came to me with a severe headache, and neck and back pain (after a doctor had ruled out anything serious). The day after her treatment, the headache and neck/back pain were gone. After 2 treatments, 3 days apart, her headache hadn't returned, and she was able to make the drive home in relative comfort.

I am so glad that I was able to help her.

07/15/2022

You know that feeling, when you have so much to do, you are caught in a seemingly endless loop of "busy-ness"? But you never seem to make progress?

Believe me, I can relate. It's counterintuitive to step back, focus on something else (fun) and relax, but I find I am so much more productive after I disconnect.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, play safe, and have fun.

And if you're in Calgary, Happy Stampede!

07/12/2022

Massage Therapy is a common, go-to modality to relieve headaches.

We all either know someone who suffers from headaches, or we’ve had them ourselves. And they can make our lives miserable.

Headaches can happen for a variety of reasons – stress, hormonal changes, illness, environmental (Calgary – think barometric pressure changes from chinooks), postural or structural imbalances, accidents, exposure to allergens or toxins, etc.

Massage therapy can assist to relieve pain by releasing tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back, and providing clients a quiet and darkened environment with reduced stimulus.

Worst case scenario, a sudden, severe headache can be a symptom of a stroke or aneurysm, so please call 9-1-1 or go to your local urgent care centre to get immediate, medical attention. Better safe than sorry.

Stay well!

07/11/2022

Whether you (think you) are a rodeo king or queen, whether the bull is real or mechanical ... if the rides are just "too much", OR if you are escaping Stampede to go hiking in the mountains ... Massage Therapy can help you get back in the saddle 😂

07/07/2022

What do you mean, you want me to fill out a health history form?

I get this question a lot, and I did a video, but it won't upload. So here it is in writing:

Your health history, filled out truthfully and to the best of your ability, is a legal and professional requirement of your massage therapist. AND ... it is to ensure your safety, and the best possible outcome of your treatment.

Different health conditions may require modifications to treatments to keep you safe.

Some health conditions may actually be contraindicated for a massage.

Keep in mind that as therapists, we deserve to be safe as well - so in the event of anything that is potentially contagious or toxic, we need to know about it. (I am thinking of shingles, among other health concerns)

Your information is confidential, and will never be disclosed unless you provide written consent to release, OR we are required by law to provide a copy to authorities (I have never seen this happen, to be honest)

Knowledge is power, so the more information you give to your massage therapist, the better chances of a successful treatment outcome.

07/06/2022

Happy Hump Day, everyone!

07/05/2022

Somehow I doubt I am this cute when I go out for coffee ...

07/04/2022

In case you need to recover from Canada Day AND weekend shenanigans, massage could probably help with that.

06/29/2022

Is stress affecting your sleep, and making you feel just so doggone tired All. The. Time?

We all know that stress affects our quality of sleep, this is because the increase in cortisol puts us in a “fight or flight” state of being. Also adding to the poor quality of sleep is the tendency when we are stressed toward “sleep bruxism” – clenching or grinding of your teeth. NOT fun.

On the AMTA (American Massage Therapists Association) website it states:

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): "Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression—which threaten our nation’s health. Notably, insufficient sleep is associated with the onset of these diseases and also poses important implications for their management and outcome. Moreover, insufficient sleep is responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related crashes, causing substantial injury and disability each year. In short, drowsy driving can be as dangerous—and preventable—as driving while intoxicated."1
Massage therapy can help reduce cortisol and increase endorphins, leading to better quality of sleep.