Vancouver Massage Therapy: What is Fascia? Fascia has been a hot topic for many years, at our clinic and in general. We decided to update and revamp this article from one of our previous blogs on Fascia for your interest. Under the umbrella of Vancouver Massage Therapy, there are many techniques for working with…
As Summer is quickly coming to an end, why not pre-book your RMT appointments at Broadway Wellness in Vancouver. Fall and Winter are often the busiest times in the Health and Wellness industry. Booking massage appointments at the last minute can often lead to not being able to see your therapist when you need to….
You may already be aware that the skill a Registered Massage Therapist wields can help you to improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce pain related to tight, knotted, and torn muscles, release nerve compression, improve circulation, heal scar tissue, and enhance your overall energy and vitality, but you may not know that massage therapy…
We are excited to introduce Vancouver Registered Massage Therapist, Kitti Ami to the Broadway Wellness team! Kitti graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy 2007. Her career has led her on a journey of discovering the resilience of the body, and the miracle that it is….
Massage Therapy Article: Fascial Contraction and Musculoskeletal Dynamics According to a paper by Robert Schleip PhD et al, Fascia Is Able to Actively Contract and May Thereby Influence Musculoskeletal Dynamics. Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the body. Does fascia possess the capacity for cellular contraction? Could it play an active role in musculoskeletal…
Vancouver RMT Article: The Fascia Research Congress 2022 The Fascia Research Society (FRS) supports collaboration between clinicians, researchers and academicians. This is to further our understanding of the properties and functions of fasciae. The FRS has been offering a Fascia Research Congress since 2007 in cities internationally. Boston, Amsterdam, Washington DC, Vancouver, Berlin. Upcoming is…
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…
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…
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…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Registered Massage Therapy for Post Op Recovery and Accelerated Healing Full link to article here Having surgery can be a stressful experience that can leave the body feeling tense and uncomfortable. As the body finds its way to heal from the experience there may be…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Massage Therapy for Headaches Headaches come in 3 common categories: Tension headaches, often related to neck tension; Sometimes very painful migraines headaches; and sinus headaches. Massage therapy can help, and a treatment approach can be focused based on the type of headache presenting. A craniosacral, osteopathic, or muscular…
What comes to mind when you hear the term “Massage Therapy”? Do you think of an occasional treat for yourself at a hotel spa after a hard week of work, or are you more inclined to imagine a focused treatment of a bothersome health condition or injury that may be causing you headaches, stiffness, or…
Vancouver Massage Therapy Article of the Week: Many women miss the importance of caring for themselves after undergoing a cesarian section procedure. Of course, with a new born to care for it is understandable that self-care might take a back seat for a while; but hopefully with awareness, more women can achieve speedier recoveries and more…
Trigger points are hyper-sensitive, tightened areas that can occur in any of the more than 400 muscles in the human body. These spots (or nodules) are located within taut bands in the muscle. They can cause pain, burning, stinging, weakness, numbness, and other symptoms. They have a unique property called referred pain, meaning they can…
Foam rollers are on the rise as an effective form of self-massage treatment and self-care. You’ll notice more gyms and fitness centres are equipped with long cylindrical foam rollers. It is also an inexpensive option for you to continue muscle care at home through a number of exercises!
A Canadian study has shown that massage therapy reduces the pain associated with damaged muscles by sending anti-inflammatory messages to muscle cells. Scientists at McMaster University in Hamilton have found evidence that massage therapy dulls muscle pain in a biologically similar way to anti-inflammatory pills and should be considered a viable alternative to pain medication. The…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week Are you seated at a desk for the majority of your day? With your arms up typing, and your head orientated towards a computer screen? There are certain discomforts that can result from spending the day-to-day in the same position. Click the link or read the excerpts below or some…
Vancouver RMT Article of the Week We have all had instances where we have moved, not as our usual graceful selves, or slept funny and realized we’ve possibly strained a muscle. When we refer to having “pulled something” or “thrown out our back or neck” this can often be because of muscle strain. So, what does that…
Has your massage therapist ever suggested that you take a bath with a cup or so of Epsom salts following your massage treatment? Ever wondered why? In addition to their effect on sore muscles there is a lot of great uses for Epsom salts!