What is Graduated Compression and How Can It Assist You?
By Susie Stockham Graduated Compression, aka Gradient Compression, means it is most compressed in a specific area and moves to less compression above. In the case of compression garments; they are most compressed at the lowest point of gravity such as the ankles or wrists and move to less...
Brain Therapy – Why it is GREAT for EVERYONE!!
By Robin Devine RMT, CLT and Heidi Bradley RMT, CLT When your brain is overlooked, your body can misalign itself. This could be a reason why some treatments and attempts at body corrections do not stay in place. Let’s look at the most central body part that controls everything...
Compression Garments and You
So you want to know more about compression garments… Do you occasionally swell when it is hot out or when you fly? Do you wake up with ‘normal’ ankles and then go to bed with puffy, swollen ankles? Do your socks dig into your ankles and legs at the...
The Impact of Scars on the Lymphatic System
Many people are aware of the impact of scars on the body. For example scars can affect the nervous system causing pain or create restrictions of movement when it affects fascia. Did you know that scars can also affect the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a mesh network...
Some Benefits of Massage Therapy
If you have ever looked around at your friends and family, and wonder, why are they getting massages, and you aren’t… Maybe you don’t understand the many benefits of Massage Therapy. Among the numerous reasons to receive a massage, these are some of the main points to consider. Attention...
Brain Reflex Therapy
Find the natural treatment to help integrate reflexes that are holding you back. Many brain reflexes are created in utero, and then, they should dissipate as you age. Reflexes, like sucking your thumb, arching your back with head extension and many more, are suppose to integrate (which means they...
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy – A Specialty
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a specialty that manual therapists learn to work with clients who have stagnation or fluid congestion. Most massage therapists learn very basic lymphatic techniques while in school, however, they do not create a specialized therapist. Details associated with working and training to perform Lymphatic Drainage...
Lymphedema and Garments
The value of garments in the treatment of Lymphedema can not be overstated enough. They are what create a new skin adaptation, and create strength, where the consistent swelling of a limb or body area can be weakened. The art of fitting a garment to each Lymphedema patient, and...
Diversification is our Motto… While keeping the therapy strong!!!
All of our team members have 2 things in common… All of the therapists are 2200 Hour Registered Massage Therapists and all of them have a strong interest and skill in performing Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. We have been blessed with a strong team of 10 therapists, who have found...
Why Lymphatic Drainage?
I have enjoyed my 15 years of practice in Massage Therapy here in Calgary. I really have. I was so excited when I found my joy in Massage Therapy, and working here in my home town, brought me such happiness. I was even more surprised, when I found my...
