With the 2026 Winter Olympics drawing (sorry, too much curling) to a close, we toast (Italy is, after all, the land of all things food and drink) the success of the Canadian Olympic team with our own Winter Games, the Snow Shovel version. The Snow Shovel Games include …
This weekend, Black Friday, is the most coveted shopping weekend of the season. It’s busier than Christmas and Boxing Day. Sorry not sorry that Active Healing Centre is not offering any Black Friday specials, Cyber Monday discounts, or any other deals. What we do offer is the same great care you …
Many people who visit registered massage therapists (RMTs) have office jobs. Whether they work in an actual office, from home, or a mixture of both, they spend most of their days sitting at a computer, which can lead to various musculoskeletal concerns. Incorporating more movement into …
Registered massage therapists (RMTs) are among the few health professionals in Canada required to charge and remit harmonized sales tax (HST)? Whether it is in addition to or included in the price that you pay, HST is part of massage therapy fees. But why? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) indicated that …
It’s that time of year again when many of us return to work or school. Be aware of some common causes of neck or back pain. They include lifting heavy loads, long periods of sitting or standing, poor posture, poorly fitted chair, computer screen at the wrong angle. If you drive for extended periods of time, then …
Most pain is from being in a sedentary position while at work, specifically in the areas of the neck, arms, shoulders and low back. Upwards of 66% of back problems occur in those individuals under the age of 30! Pain may occur due to injury (lifting a heavy object, twisting, turning), poor posture …
An increasing number of social media influencers are claiming that sunscreen is bad for you to protect yourself against the rays of the sun. It is best to get your health information from a qualified health professional, such as a dermatologist, instead. Sun exposure is cumulative and …
Get into golf-shape by focusing on your core, which helps improve balance, leading to consistent shot-making and contact, faster club speed, and longer distance. Sit on a stability ball (appropriate for your height), with arms in a forward position. Hold a medicine ball (appropriate to your strength) straight out, then …
Massage is a hands-on type of therapy that treats the whole body, primarily targeting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints to optimize health. It has a therapeutic effect on muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. Swedish massage is the most massage type and the foundation for other types of …
As our thoughts turn to spring, it’s time to get into shape so we can enjoy playing sports while minimizing the risk of injury. Here are some suggestions to make getting into shape more enjoyable without the pain. For all programs, you should check with your …