Student Relaxation Massage
All our Student therapists are doing their practicum with Newleaf Total Wellness. They are currently in school doing their training.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT DIRECT BILL FOR THESE SERVICES, HOWEVER, IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE PROVIDER TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET REIMBURSED
STUDENT RELAXATION MASSAGE BLOGS
FAQs About Massage: What You Need to Know
Massage therapy, a cornerstone of holistic health and wellness, offers a multitude of benefits, from pain relief to stress reduction. If you’re new to this practice, it’s natural to have questions or concerns before your first appointment. This comprehensive FAQ...
Is The Challenge of Sciatica Making Your Life Miserable?
Sciatica! It sends shivers down your spine quite literally. If you're wincing from pain that shoots through your lower back down to your legs, you may be one of many grappling with this common culprit of agony. But what exactly is sciatica, and how can you alleviate...
Top Five Things to Make Your Massage Better
When it comes to receiving a massage, the experience should be therapeutic and rejuvenating. Massage therapy is a harmonious blend of professional care and personal comfort. At Newleaf Total Wellness Centre, your well-being is our priority. There are several things...
Frozen Shoulder – How To Regain Your Life Through Mobility
Navigating the Chill of a Frozen Shoulder – A Personal Journey to Thawing and Recovery Frozen shoulder – the term itself may suggest images of arctic calm and stillness. But if you have this condition, you'll quickly discover the metaphor extends far beyond the...
What is Visceral Manipulation Massage?
By definition, a visceral manipulation massage is a slow and gentle process of massaging the viscera, or internal organs, to promote better function, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Sometimes internal organs, such as the kidneys and the stomach, will hold onto...
How often should you get a massage?
When it comes to massage therapy, we often only think to book an appointment when we’re injured or are experiencing pain or stress. Then we might schedule another session (or maybe a few) until we start feeling better and forget about it again. But is there a better...
Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is a term that describes a specific type of injury to the neck resulting from an intense, rapid force, typically from a motor vehicle accident. Damage to the muscles, joints and connective tissues in the neck occur when the head...
Gardening and lower back pain
Its that time of year again when the temperature starts to warm, the birds begin to chirp and the flowers arise from the soil. Spring is here, and with it comes the nurturing of your plants and gardens after a long cold winter. Its important to take advantage of warm...
Hop to it!!!
Spring break is here, which means I will be watching my nephew and niece for a couple of days. Time to get creative and prepare for the wiggles and giggles. Lots of activities geared to kids can also be be used to help common trouble spots for adults, so here are a...
Foam Rolling
Everyone has heard of it, but how many people are doing it the right way? I don't claim to be an expert, but with just a small bit of research there are A LOT of opinions and ideas of the best way to roll out those nasty trigger points. Here is a list of tips that I...
HEAT VS. ICE: A Guide of When to Use Each
 Heat and ice can both be used to treat pain, and can be a very effective addition to any treatment plan. However, it can be terribly confusing to establish when to use either therapies. Here are few simple rules to help you determine when to use heat or ice - and...
Following the Clues
Many clients come in for a massage and wonder why we ask so many questions, or give a brief assessment before we begin treatment. As health professionals, we are trained sleuths. Our first priority is to figure out what underlying health conditions may be present. We...
Can you induce labor with Massage?
Can you induce labor with massage? I get asked this question pretty frequently. My answer? If I could I would be a millionaire! I know you can google a lot of ways to naturally induce Labor, and I've tried lots! (None of them worked until baby was ready!) I have four...
