Posture Perfect Health

04/17/2026

Fascia is a dense weblike wetsuit of connective tissue found all throughout the body.
There are four types of fascia making up these layers: superficial, deep, visceral, and parietal. It is made from collagen, elastin, and hyaluronan. There are proprioceptive neurons in the fascia as well. This is a direct line to your brain signaling unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation.

This elaborate and multilayered wetsuit wraps around muscles, organs, and bones providing structural integrity while allowing tissues to slide over one another. Impact and injury can damage the fascial network in the body causing it to become tight, dried and adhered--which often leads to chronic pain and reduced mobility.

Regular massage and myofascial release can separate these adhered tissues, reduce the ripple effect of tension along lines of force and restore mobility with decreased discomfort in affected areas.

04/13/2026

A chronically shortened psoas muscle can create fascial restrictions that not only pull your body out of alignment but also keep you there. Regularly addressing your fascia and muscles through Massage Therapy helps bring your posture back into alignment.

04/10/2026

Massage Therapy increases blood flow, boosts your body's immune system and reduces muscle tension. Doesn't that sound like a therapy you should be receiving?

04/06/2026

Massage Therapy is associated with an increase in endorphin release contributing to pain relief, improved mood and sense of well being. Repeated findings show Massage Therapy reduces cortisol, a stress hormone.

04/02/2026

Studies of Massage Therapy continually demonstrate massage as an effective treatment for muscle tension, balance, and gait. Massage can help you move with ease as we move into spring.

03/07/2026

Compression Garments maintain results after Lymphatic Massage. They reduce swelling, Improve mobility, Prevents fluid buildup, Support skin health, Lower infection risk, including cellulitis and Enhance overall quality of life. Unfortunately, they are incredibly expensive and should be replaced every 6 months.

03/06/2026

Approximately 350,000 Canadians are living with cancer‑related lymphedema.
This includes breast, gynecologic, melanoma, genitourinary, sarcoma, and head & neck cancers. Numbers are often under represented because of poor diagnosis and education around Lymphedema.

03/05/2026

PRIMARY LYMPHEDEMA
In Canada, primary lymphedema is one of the very few congenital, progressive diseases with no federal disability recognition, no national strategy, no guaranteed financial support and no inclusion in rare‑disease frameworks
This makes it exceptionally under‑recognized. It is estimated that 21,000 people in Canada are living with Primary Lymphedema.

03/04/2026

Cellulitis is a vicious cycle. Evidence shows a bidirectional relationship where
lymphedema predisposes to cellulitis due to impaired immunity and protein‑rich fluid.
Cellulitis damages lymphatics, worsening lymphedema and increasing future infection risk. This is why recurrent cellulitis is considered a red flag for underlying or worsening lymphedema.

03/03/2026

Approximately 690,000 Canadians are estimated to have obesity‑related lymphedema .
Your risk of lymphedema rises sharply with a rising BMI:
- BMI 40–49 → 17% risk
- BMI 50–59 → 63% risk
- BMI 60–69 → 86% risk
- BMI ≥80 → 100% risk

03/02/2026

Did you know there is estimated to be over 1 million Canadians who have Chronic Edema/Lymphedema? Lymphedema can be managed, we can teach you how.

02/26/2026