So many of us are working from home, sitting at a computer screen for many hours a day or spending endless amounts of time on our phones slouching forward. These things can have a serious effect on our posture. Poor posture can put a major strain on our physical health as well as our…
Most of us have all experienced a headache at some point. Some of us even suffer from chronic headache pain. Headaches can be extremely frustrating and often feel unbearable to deal with. Your first thought may be to grab the nearest bottle of pain medication to ease those…
We have all experienced digestive issues at some point in our lives. Whether it be trouble with bloating, nausea or acid reflux, managing this can sometimes feel like an ongoing ailment with no end in sight. Instead of heading to the nearest drugstore for that over the counter remedy, why not try to improve the…
Summer is here! This means that the days are longer and we often spend more time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather. Many of us are taking on extra activities and getting more exercise. This is why Summer may actually be the best time for you to get a massage. Here are 4 benefits to booking…
Here at Broadway Wellness, we are pleased to introduce our Interim Massage Therapy Vancouver program. This is a treatment offering from recent NON-Registered Graduates from the RMT program who are waiting to write their board exams. These treatments are discounted at $75 per hour. Our Interim Massage Therapists have all of the training and qualifications…
We are very excited to welcome Kathryn (Katie) Pattison, Vancouver Registered Massage Therapist to the Broadway Wellness team. Katie has passion for movement and the connection between the mind and body. With a background as a competitive figure skater, she knew what dedication, passion and love for sport felt like. Inspired by her own experiences,…
Have you ever wondered if seeing a Naturopathic doctor in Vancouver is right for you? Perhaps you are curious about the types of health issues a Naturopath can diagnose or treat? Here at Broadway Wellness we are very proud to have Dr. Juliet Ghodsian working at our clinic. Dr. Ghodsian is a highly skilled, energetic,…
Spring is in the air. As the weather begins to get warmer and we are seeing longer days, many of us are feeling the need to get out of hibernation. Now is the time for sunny walks in the park, enjoying tasty meals on patios and of…
Are you looking for relief from sore muscles and swollen joints during pregnancy? Look to a RMT Vancouver, Prenatal Massage! There are often many discomforts and changes that happen to a woman’s body during pregnancy. Carrying that extra weight, you may experience lower back pain, swelling, sore…
RMT Vancouver – Active release Therapy – ART Here at Broadway Wellness, our therapists are trained in many different types of massage techniques. Registered Massage Therapist, Michael Scottnicki, also specializes in Active Release Therapy – ART. What is ART? ART – Active Release Therapy, is…
Reflexology in Vancouver at Broadway Wellness Reflexology – It’s more than just a foot massage Reflexology is an ancient massage therapy that involves applying pressure to the feet, hands and face. These points correspond to different organs throughout the body. Reflexology uses targeted pressure point massage…
Vancouver Acupuncture at Broadway Wellness: What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique that treats many conditions by triggering specific points on the skin with tiny needles. Acupuncture points stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These…
Vancouver Osteopathy: Is Osteopathy the right treatment for me? As described from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, “Osteopathy is a manual form of therapy that emphasizes the relationship between the structure and function of the human body. This therapy follows a belief in the body’s ability to self-heal and self-regulate, which is why manual osteopathic…
Vancouver Massage Therapy: Myofascia In the Vancouver Massage Therapy field, there are many approaches for Myofascia. But before we get into the details of this technique let’s start with what exactly is fascia? What is Fascia? Vancouver Massage Therapists focused on Myofascia keep the following in mind with their approach: Fasciae is a very fine…
Broadway Wellness: Article of the Week: Vancouver Acupuncture: German Auricular Acupuncture. German Auricular Acupuncture is a fairly new advancement in the medical field. Developed by French Physician Dr. Paul Nogier in Germany in the 1950’s. He understood that the brain constantly projects information about the health of the body through the ear. This information is…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article: Massage Therapy for Stress and Anxiety Management As we progress further into 2020 there is still a heightened sense of anxiety and tension due to COVID19 and other global issues at hand. Many are experiencing various mental health repercussions due to the current climate which can greatly affect ones ability…
Vancouver Massage Therapist Brent Scrivner – Rolfer / Structural Integrator We are excited to be welcoming Brent Scrivner, RMT in Vancouver, to our team at Broadway Wellness. Brent is a Vancouver Massage Therapist who is a Certified Rolfer / Structural Integrator. The philosophy behind Brent’s work and the method of Rolfing Structural Integration in which…
Broadway Wellness is excited to welcome two new Registered Massage Therapists to our Vancouver massage therapy clinic! Chanel Jorsvik and Stacey Spring have recently joined our team, both bringing a range of interests and experience to the table. Keep reading to learn more about them and their areas of specialization. Chanel Jorsvik Chanel’s training includes…
Osteopathy has been a modality that was founded by a physician and surgeon named Andrew Taylor Still in the late 1800’s. He believed that in order to achieve optimal health all parts of the body needed to work harmoniously together. A school was formed, students were eager to learn and the demand was high. Fast…
It’s almost Spring in Vancouver. With the sun shining more often and the days growing longer, more people are getting outside and being active. Sports Massage Therapy can be a helpful part of gearing up for a physical fitness routine in Vancouver outdoor months. You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from a…
More light is being shone on the benefits of reflexology treatments all the time, although there remains a lot to be learned about this ancient practice. In the article “Is There Science to Support Reflexology?” David Allan, D.C. examines some of the scientific studies that provide evidence for the very real benefits of reflexology treatments….