Jessica Ryan Massage Therapy

10/14/2023

Thank you for the nomination!

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08/30/2022

It’s always great to get updates from clients. Today I am feeling especially lucky to be in a position where I can meet and help so many wonderful people. Thank you to my clients for their trust and dedication to their own health. The client who sent this email shared this beautiful photo from one of their canoe trips, and it makes me so happy to help you all continue to move in ways that bring you joy.

06/14/2022

I am a couple weeks late, but the beginning of June marked the four year anniversary of the longest I’ve ever been able to keep a plant alive.

It also marked four years of business for myself, being able to work with many amazing clients on their health goals 😊. Thank you so much for the support and opportunities for growth!

04/26/2022

The Ontario Government has extended the mask mandate in high risk settings such as health care until at least June 11th, 2022.

Please continue to wear a mask to your massage therapy appointments as usual. Thanks Everyone!

12/19/2021

Thank you so much for the nomination again this year! Very grateful to my wonderful clients ❤️

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11/05/2021

Fully booked for 2021!

For existing clients still hoping to book a session in November or December 2021, you can add yourself to my wait list by following the booking link in my bio. As well, I am happy to make recommendations/referrals to other providers who may be able to help you sooner.

Thank you for your patience and support!

06/01/2021

Hi Everyone, sorry for the delay in part two! This video is a follow up on the self-treatment for vocal tension I did a couple weeks ago. The techniques in this video address common areas of compensation such as the jaw, neck and diaphragm. These should be done pain free, and if not they may not be right for you.

Masseter Pin & Stretch: this exercise is designed to decrease tension in your masseter, a muscle which closes your jaw. Begin by placing your fingers on the lower edge of your cheekbone just in front of your ears. Walk your fingers about an inch towards your nose and clench your jaw to confirm you’re on the muscle. Lightly hold this finger placement while opening your jaw to stretch the masseter muscle. You can also follow the muscle down your cheek as you open if it feels good.

Neck Rotation SNAG: this exercise is to help maintain or increase your range of neck rotation. It is only done in pain free ranges, discontinue if this causes any discomfort. Place the edge of a towel against the back of your neck under your hairline. Cross your hands and grab the edges of the towel.

If your seeking to maintain/increase rotation towards the left, use your right hand to pull the towel down towards your chest and your left hand to pull the towel up towards your left eye. If you’re addressing rotation towards the right, use the left hand to pull the towel downwards as the right hand pulls towards the right eye.

Hold for three seconds and repeat five times.

Diaphragm Self-Massage: this exercise helps to reduce tension of the diaphragm. To begin, place your fingers at the bottom and middle of your ribcage. Walk your fingers out slightly towards the sides of your body and hook them under your rib to access your diaphragm. Take a deep breath in and on the exhale lean forward. Continue with this pattern of breathing and leaning forward until you reach a comfortable depth. Hold for 30 seconds.

As always, I’m here for you if you have any questions!

05/23/2021

Unfortunately due to technical issues, the Facebook Live Yoga class is no longer accessible on my page! If you’d like to access the class, you can send me a message and I’ll forward it to you. Donations to Khalsa Aid International for Covid Relief in India can be made in my previous pose. Thank you!

05/23/2021

Donate what you can for Covid-19 relief in India

05/21/2021

CONTEST TIME ✨✨✨✨✨

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you get the chance to enjoy some sunshine this weekend! I am a couple weeks away from my third anniversary of starting Jessica Ryan Massage Therapy (as well as coming up on five years practicing as an RMT). I’ve decided to mark this occasion with a contest and a chance for one of you to win a 90 minute massage therapy session (or the equivalent value towards other appointment lengths).

To enter, please leave a review on my Google Business page. All you have to do is google “Jessica Ryan Massage Therapy” and leave your review! Contest closes midnight Tuesday May 25th. Participants will be entered into a random drawing generator and the winner will be contacted Wednesday May 26th.

Good luck and thank you for your support these past few years!

Jess

P.S. This Sunday May 23rd at noon I will be streaming a pay-what-you-can donation yoga class on Facebook Live. 100 per cent of proceeds going to COVID-19 relief in India through Khalsa Aid International. Head over to my page to stream the class live or replay at a later time if you cannot make it for noon. Completing my yoga teacher training over 7 years ago was part of what sparked my massage therapy career. Given everything that the yoga has offered me personally, I hope to provide some support to Indian pandemic relief measures.

05/16/2021

Sunday May 23rd at Noon: Yoga Facebook Live (pay what you can) with all proceeds going to COVID Relief in India through Khalsa Aid.

Donate directly here: https://www.khalsaaid.org/donate-canada

Head over to Jessica Ryan Massage Therapy’s page for the event. See you soon!

05/15/2021

One condition that I see a fair bit of in my practice is Muscle Tension Dysphonia. This disorder is a general term for an imbalance in the muscles and breathing patterns used to create voice. MTD is often a consequence of an upper respiratory illness, however, periods of stress and anxiety can cause the disorder as well. Research shows that when a person is under stress, the muscles that control the larynx (voice box) become tense. Prolonged tension of these muscles can lead to symptoms such as hoarseness, vocal fatigue and pain, unreliable voice and inability to sing.

As well, individuals with vocal tension who may not have MTD might relate to the following:

- Jaw clenching, grinding or pain
- Tension headaches
- Achy neck
- Stress/Anxiety
- Singers, professional or shower variety
- Jobs that require a lot of speech

A good test for vocal tension is to sing a few lines of something, then try this self massage treatment before signing those same lines again.

For the treatment in the video, use light pressure and breathe. Build up the pressure as you become more comfortable.

- Approximately 1 minute on each sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. Use a pincer grip and either hold or lightly shake the muscle from above the clavicle to the base of your ear. Hold and breathe on any areas that are tender/recreate a headache until the sensation goes down.

- Fascial Stretch to the anterior neck. Use the side of your index and thumb to gently create a downward pull on your neck towards your chest. Lift your gaze and jut your chin out. Hold for 30 seconds or change your hand placement and create more of a dynamic stretch.

- Manipulation of the voice box bad throat. Gently grasp your throat and shake it from side to side for about ten seconds. You may feel some clicking.

- Tongue tension treatment, place your thumb just under your chin and hold for 30 seconds to a minute.

And that’s it! At least until next week when I upload part two.