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Movement Tutor

Movement Tutor is a private studio/method created by Peggy Church. Specializing in guiding people along the journey of self-care. By appointment only.

Whatever your goals, mobility issues or personal growth needs. Peggy will empower people by helping them find solutions. Currently taking clients for
privates - just me, you and your goals - Monday to Friday
duet - you and a friend - Monday ro Friday
group classes - Wednesdays 6pm - dates vary
workshops - dates vary

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email movementtutor.peggy@gmail.com and
website https://movementtutor.2go.me/

Thank you for wearing fresh socks. Hand sanitizer is provided. If you are not feeling well please cancel your appointment.

11/17/2025

In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act.

Liking yourself means taking care of yourself, tuning out the noise, and choosing to show up as your authentic self — even when people judge what they don’t understand.

And honestly? Their opinions aren’t the ones that matter.

So here’s to some of my “crazy” rebellious self-care:

🥚 I can eat 6 eggs in a day and people act shocked.
🍞 But 6 slices of bread? Totally normal.

🧘‍♀️ I stretch between meetings and suddenly I’m “obsessed.”
🍩 Sit and eat a donut with a double-double? Zero judgment.

🥗 I avoid foods that make me feel terrible and I’m “trendy.”
🥫 Eat processed, fried everything? Absolutely acceptable.

So yeah… I’m good with being the rebel.
Actually — I love being the rebel.
And forget perfect… I’m here for 1% better, every damn day.

To the 1%ers ✌️❄️
To the rebels choosing self-love in a world that profits when we don’t.

11/07/2025

It’s not muscle memory.
It’s fascial memory.

Your fascia learns what you repeat — good posture, bad habits, stress tension, ease, flow…
it doesn’t judge. It just adapts.

The question is — what’s your fascia learning today? 😉

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11/06/2025

A resounding YES — it matters.
I want to hear everything.

With me, it’s not “whining” or “winging”… it’s informing.

Your body tells me what it needs — no matter your age, injury, or dysfunction .

So if you think something isn’t relevant, maybe ask if I think it’s relevant…
Because 90% of the time, it is. 👀

And YES — for the love of everything holy — getting shot in the leg with a .22 absolutely matters.
(Yes, this was actually said to me in a session 🤯)

Your story matters. Your body matters. All of it. Always.

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11/04/2025

You began as a single cell — complete, intelligent, whole.
Before you thought, you felt. Before you had a brain, you had fascia aka connective tissue.

Connection came first.
Maybe that’s where healing begins too. 🌙

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10/28/2025

"A healthy body consists of the proper play and correct relation of all the integral parts of the organism."
~ John Martin Littlejohn 🌿

Your environment should inspire playfulness 🌞 If it doesn’t, maybe it’s time to reevaluate your surroundings — or come play with Vinnie and me! 🐾💫
We know how to help you rediscover the joy of play again ❤️

🌳 💆‍♂️ 🧘‍♀️
✨ 🐾 🏖️

10/26/2025

"Nature has no apology to offer. It does the work if you know how to line up the parts. Then food and rest are all that is required."
~ Dr. Andrew Taylor Still
Founder of Osteopathy

The Movement Tutor, approach is grounded in the principles of manual osteopathy. We understand how to align the bodv's structures so that nature can restore balance and function. More importantly, we teach you how to recognize and maintain that alignment for lasting results.

When structure is balanced, healing and performance follow naturally. With proper rest and nutrition, your body does exactly what it was designed to do - thrive

10/22/2025

“We must remember too that, while there is a norm of anatomy and physiology, every individual is to some extent a law unto himself.”
~ John Martin Littlejohn

YOU might NOT be the problem.
It could be the environment. 🌿

People said we were crazy for moving:
🚗 Extra driving
⛽️ More gas
💸 Higher cost

But we stayed focused on what WE KNEW we needed:
☀️ More time outside
🔕 Fewer sirens
🐶 A space where my dog wasn’t scared to just be a dog

Look at him. Look at us.
Relaxed. Grounded. Happy.

Our environment has been part of the solution:
🌱 Less stress
🌊 More nature
😊 Daily joy—not just on weekends or holidays

Yes—sometimes the environment that needs changing is within us...
But don’t forget: your external environment seeps in too.

✨ Take notice of the environment you're trying to grow in.
YOU might NOT be the problem. It could be the environment.

10/20/2025

○ Listen to Your Body:
The most important factor is how you feel after treatment. If you're experiencing discomfort, fatique, or soreness, it's a sign that your body might need more time to recover before the next treatment

○ Work with Your Practitioner: Professionals often tailor the timing based on your personal needs, so they'll provide quidance based on your treatment plan.

○ Avoid Overloading:
Too many treatments in a short span can lead to overstimulation, inflammation, or a prolonged recovery period.

○ Timing Between Sessions:
Osteopathic treatments typically allow for 24-48 hours of recovery time between sessions. If it's an ongoing issue like musculoskeletal pain, multiple sessions might be necessary in a short period.

○ Visceral manipulation works deeply and subtly. After a session:
• The body needs time to integrate and respond
• Effects can unfold over several days or even weeks.
• Too-frequent treatment might overwhelm the system or mask your natural healing rhythm.

So, if you've recently received any form of treatment, it's important to give your body time to integrate and respond. Getting treatments too frequently can overwhelm your system or interfere with your natural healing rhythm.
If you're also receiving other therapies (such as massage, acupuncture, etc.), it's generally recommended to space them out by at least 2–3 days. This helps prevent overlapping effects and reduces the risk of over-treatment.
If you feel sore or stiff after a session, allow at least a full day—if not more—before seeking additional treatment. This gives your body time to process and adjust to the changes.
Too many treatments in a short period can lead to overstimulation, inflammation, or prolonged recovery. Giving yourself time between sessions supports a healthier, more sustainable healing process.
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider to determine the best timing and approach for your unique situation.

10/14/2025

○ Fever or active infection: Like chiropractic care and massage, osteopathy is not recommended if you have a fever, active infection, or other severe symptoms.

○ Acute conditions: If you have a more severe illness, particularly something that involves the respiratory system (like bronchitis or pneumonia), manipulations might not be suitable.

○ Contagious conditions: If you're sick with something contagious like the flu, cold, or COVID, it’s courteous and safe to avoid massage to prevent spreading germs.

General Recommendations:

○ Listen to Your Body: If you're sick, especially with symptoms like fever, body aches, or fatigue, it's often better to rest and hydrate rather than seeking treatments that might stress your system further.

○ Consult Your Healthcare Provider: If you have any doubts, consult your doctor before seeking treatments like massage or chiropractic care, especially if you're dealing with a more serious or contagious illness.

○ Hydration & Rest: Sometimes the best treatment for mild illness is just proper rest, hydration, and time to allow your body to heal naturally.

Conclusion:

If you have the flu, a fever, cold, congestion or similar illness, it's generally best to wait 1-2 weeks after your symptoms have fully resolved
before starting any manual therapy.

During the acute phase of illness, your body is focused on healing. Introducing manual techniques too early can interfere with that process and may prolong recovery or increase the risk of
complications.

It's important to give your immune system the space to do its job - and just as importantly, please don't share your bugs.

If you're unsure when it's safe to return to treatment, always consult a qualified healthcare provider to determine the best timing for your individual needs.

10/09/2025

Acute Injury Phase:
After a recent injury (like a fall or car accident), the body goes through several healing phases:
◦ Inflammatory Phase (0-72 hours): Swelling, pain, and redness. The body sends blood and healing cells to the area.
○ Repair/Proliferative Phase (3 days - 6 weeks): The body begins repairing damaged tissues.
◦ Remodeling Phase (6 weeks - several months): Scar tissue is reorganized and strengthened.

Manual Therapy During Healing:
○ Too Early (in the acute phase) can worsen inflammation or disrupt early healing
◦ Gentle manual therapy (e.g., lymphatic drainage, light mobilization) may be
appropriate earlier in some cases, depending on the injury and provider's guidance.
○ Waiting 4 to 6 weeks before aggressive or deep manual therapy is generally sound advice, but a blanket rule isn't appropriate - it depends on the injury type, severity, and individuals needs

Homeostasis and Healing:
◦ The bodv indeed works toward homeostasis - a balanced internal state - but healing is more accurately described in distinct biological phases, not as being "in homeostasis."
○ Disrupting these processes prematurely can lead to chronic inflammation, poor tissue healing, or scar formation. but it's not that the body "stays in healing" or "halts it completely" - it's more nuanced.

So if you've recently been in an accident or suffered a fall, it's generally recommended to wait at least 4 to 6 weeks before beginning any deep or aggressive manual therapy.
During this time, your body is undergoing a natural healing process, repairing tissues and reducing inflammation. Introducing intensive manual techniques too early can interfere with this healing phase, potentially leading to prolonged recovery or complications.
However, gentle forms of therapy — such as Manual Osteopathy — MAY be beneficial earlier, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. ALWAYS consult a qualified healthcare provider to determine the best timing and approach for your unique situation.

PLEASE contact us if you have an upcoming appointment and you have recently been in a car accident or a fall. We want you to get the care you need when you need it.

09/30/2025

READY: December schedule is live tomorrow, October 1st 2025, after 10 am.

My schedule is BUSY... I'm currently working with a waitlist as I have no openings in October OR November at this time.

Things to note.
🫣 If you are trying to "use up" your insurance before the end of 2025 please don't over book. Your body can't be rushed into healing.
🫠 I will be off from December 22nd 2025 to January 4th 2026. Returning January 5th 2026
🤗 The January schedule will be available November 1st 2025.

09/17/2025

Packed and ready to go.
Course 4 of 5 of my advanced visceral manipulation education starts bright and early tomorrow morning.

This coyrse being all about my favorite topic pelvic health aka urogenital manipulation.

Studio will be closed until Tuesday. Don't worry Vinnie's dad will take great care of him while I'm gone and upon my return I'll have that pep in my step of new and or validated knowledge.

With love
Peg your Movement Tutor

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5580 45th Street Unit C14
Red Deer, AB
T4N1L1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14035053225

Website

https://www.movementtutor.ca/

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