The Healing Centre Cobourg

The Healing Centre Cobourg The Healing Centre offers Registered Massage Therapy, Vibroacoustic Therapy and Neurofeedback. We are open Monday-Friday for daytime and evening appointments.

The Healing Centre is one of Cobourg's first Registered Massage Therapy Clinics, formerly known as The Colourful Turtle's Healing Centre which was established in 1991. Currently we have 5 RMT's, 1 chiropractor, and 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist. We are a therapeutic massage clinic and each RMT has specific specialized modalities. Our acupuncturist has been practising in China and Canada for over 30 years. For your convenience we also have a receptionist who is available to do bookings and address any concerns or questions on Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. We do not accept bookings or cancellations via facebook or e-mail.

This post describes the reason we were inspired to explore Vibroacoustic Therapy!  On a larger scale, it makes complete ...
01/15/2026

This post describes the reason we were inspired to explore Vibroacoustic Therapy! On a larger scale, it makes complete sense that sound and vibration can impact our bodies in a positive way. Sound and vibration are what we are made of!

Shaped by Resonance

Before there was form, there was movement.

The universe did not begin as an object; it started as an event. A sudden expansion, a surge of energy, a vibration so immense it became matter. What science calls the Big Bang, ancient cultures understood as a cosmic breath, a sound without a name, a pulse that rippled outward and became everything. Creation did not arrive through stillness; it arrived through frequency being organized into form.

This is why so many ancient traditions speak of the world being sung, spoken, or sounded into existence. In Vedic texts, creation begins with vibration. In Indigenous cosmologies, the drum echoes the heartbeat of the Earth. In Christian belief, “In the beginning was the Word.” These are not metaphors meant to soften science, but different languages pointing to the same truth. Everything began as energy in motion.

And that energy never disappeared.

It cooled, condensed, and learned new shapes. Hydrogen, gathered into stars. Stars lived, collapsed, and scattered their elements across the cosmos. From those remnants came planets, oceans, minerals, and eventually bodies. The calcium in your bones, the iron in your blood, and the sodium that carries electrical signals through your nerves were all forged in stellar fire. You are not like the universe. You are the universe, reorganized into a living form. You are a divine creation.

This is why sound and vibration reach you so deeply. Your body remembers where it came from.

At the most basic level, you are not solid; you are a vibrating field of energy held together by relationship and rhythm. Atoms hum and cells communicate through electrical charge. Tissues respond to mechanical waves, and your nervous system does not simply react to the world; it listens to it.

Ancient people understood this through direct experience. They did not separate healing from rhythm, or medicine from ceremony. They knew that steady sound calmed the body, that low vibration grounded fear, and that repetition created coherence. They watched how song could soften grief, how drumming could reorganize the mind and body, and how chanting could hold a community together.

Modern science now echoes what was always known. The body entrains to rhythm. The nervous system synchronizes with predictable vibration, fascia conducts mechanical information across distance, and low frequencies travel through bone and water, reaching places that touch alone cannot. Energy organizes biology. Frequency shapes perception, and vibration influences healing.

This is not mystical thinking. It is ancient knowledge meeting modern language.

When sound enters the body through vibroacoustic therapy, it is not an intervention; it is a reunion. The body recognizes the pattern. It remembers how to follow the rhythm rather than resist sensation. It remembers how to release without being forced, and that regulation does not come from control but from coherence.

You belong to this story. The same vibration that shaped galaxies still hums in your cells. The same rhythm that organized stars still steadies your breath. Healing is not about becoming something new; it is about returning to a frequency that helped to shape you.

You are ancient. You are energetic. You are resonant.

Neuroptimal neurofeedback is based on the premise that the body knows how to heal itself if given the opportunity and th...
12/14/2025

Neuroptimal neurofeedback is based on the premise that the body knows how to heal itself if given the opportunity and the right conditions to do so! This is a big belief for us here at The Healing Centre and all of the treatments we offer here at the clinic support your healing journey in this way!

🌞 Today's Sunday Share is courtesy of Parker Neurofeedback in Colorado...

"Ever wondered what makes NeurOptimal® different than other neurofeedback Systems?

Most neurofeedback systems tell your brain what to do. NeurOptimal® works differently. It reflects your brain’s activity in real time, letting your central nervous system self-adjust naturally.

✨ Why it stands out:

Fully automated — no protocols or EEG interpretation required

Non-directive — your brain decides what shifts it needs

Provides high-precision, moment-to-moment feedback

It is designed for wellness, flexibility, and resilience

Easy to use at home, in clinics, or wellness practices

Other systems often rely on assessments, diagnosis, and practitioner-led protocols, which can feel rigid and require ongoing monitoring. NeurOptimal® simply partners with your brain, supporting natural self-regulation.

💡 The takeaway: NeurOptimal® isn’t about telling your brain what to do — it’s about giving your brain the information it needs to perform at its best, wherever you are."

Thank you, Jennifer!


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12/13/2025

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I once heard a doctor refer to fascia as nothing more than packing peanuts, a kind of filler material with little significance beyond holding things in place. For a long time, that belief shaped how fascia was taught and understood. It was treated as background material, passive and forgettable. Yet science, when given the chance to look closely, has a way of revealing quiet miracles hiding in plain sight.

As imaging technology improved and researchers began to study fascia in greater detail, an entirely different picture emerged. Through the work of scientists such as Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Helene Langevin, and others, fascia revealed itself not as inert wrapping, but as living, responsive tissue deeply integrated with the nervous system. Under the microscope, fascia appeared less like packing material and more like a finely tuned communication network. In some regions, it was found to be even more richly innervated than the muscle itself, filled with sensory nerve endings constantly reporting back to the brain.

Rather than sitting neatly around muscles, fascia behaves more like a three-dimensional spiderweb or a continuous fabric woven throughout the body. Tug on one corner, and the tension is felt elsewhere. Stretch one area and the entire system responds. Fascia blends into muscle fibers, connects across joints, and wraps organs, transmitting force, sensation, and information in every direction. It senses pressure, stretch, and movement the way a musical instrument senses vibration, responding instantly to changes in tone and tension.

This understanding transformed how we view the mind–body connection. Fascia does not simply move the body; it informs it. When emotional stress or trauma occurs, fascia adapts alongside the nervous system. Like a seatbelt locking during sudden braking, it tightens to protect. Like fabric repeatedly folded the same way, it begins to hold familiar creases. These changes are intelligent, protective responses shaped by survival, even when they persist long after the original danger has passed.

Research helped clarify why this happens. Helene Langevin demonstrated that fascia responds to mechanical input and hydration, showing that gentle, sustained touch can influence its structure, much like warm wax can then be reshaped. Carla Stecco’s anatomical mapping revealed the continuity and precision of fascial planes, helping us understand why pain often follows predictable pathways rather than remaining in a single isolated spot. Robert Schleip’s work highlighted fascia’s role as a sensory organ, deeply involved in proprioception and autonomic regulation, explaining why changes in fascia can influence how safe, grounded, or connected a person feels.

Within the Body Artisan approach, this science feels less mechanical and more poetic. Working with fascia is like learning the language of a living landscape. Touch becomes a conversation rather than a command. Pressure is an invitation, not a demand. When safety is present, fascia responds the way frozen ground responds to spring, slowly thawing, rehydrating, and allowing movement where there was once rigidity. Breath deepens, awareness settles, and patterns that felt permanent begin to loosen.

Seeing fascia for what it truly is invites both humility and wonder. The body is not a machine padded with filler. It is a living system of extraordinary intelligence, where structure, sensation, and emotion are woven together like threads in a tapestry. Fascia is one of the primary fibers holding that tapestry intact, carrying both strength and memory.

When we honor this, healing shifts from fixing something broken to supporting something profoundly wise. Given the right conditions, the body does not need to be forced to change. It already knows how to soften, adapt, and return toward balance. Our role is to listen, to support, and to trust the design that has been there all along.

Talk of removing HST from Registered Massage Therapy treatments has been going on for years and years as other Healthcar...
12/12/2025

Talk of removing HST from Registered Massage Therapy treatments has been going on for years and years as other Healthcare Professionals are not required to charge HST. It looks like it may happen at some point in the near future thanks to The Registered Massage Therapy Association and it’s advocacy efforts!

If you feel drawn to support RMT’s in HST exemption please sign the petition with the link provided below!

Thaks everyone!

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QUEEN'S PARK — NDP Shadow Minister for Health, France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) announced the tabling of a new bill: Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. The Bill would remove the unfair tax treatment levied against services provided by Registered Massage Therapists (RMT). Registered Massage Therapists are...

This is a yoga posture we often suggest to clients and this great post discusses the why 😊
12/10/2025

This is a yoga posture we often suggest to clients and this great post discusses the why 😊

🌿 Legs Up the Wall: A Simple Pose with Powerful Benefits for Your Lymphatic System

When it comes to supporting lymphatic health, sometimes the most effective tools are also the simplest. One of these is the restorative yoga posture known as Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani). This gentle inversion is accessible to most people and offers profound benefits for both circulation and relaxation.

💧 How It Helps the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system relies on muscle movement, breath, and gravity to keep fluids circulating. When you elevate your legs, gravity naturally assists in:
• Reducing fluid build-up in the lower limbs (helpful for swollen ankles, heavy legs, or long hours of standing).
• Encouraging lymph and venous return toward the heart.
• Relieving pressure from overworked lymph nodes in the groin and lower body.

This makes it an excellent self-care tool for those managing inflammation, lymphatic congestion, or simply seeking a way to “reset” the body.

🌀 Other Benefits of Legs Up the Wall Pose
• Boosts circulation: Enhances both blood and lymph flow.
• Supports digestion: Gentle abdominal decompression can aid gut motility.
• Slows heart rate: Helps balance the cardiovascular system.
• Calms the nervous system: Promotes parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) activity.
• Relaxes the mind: A mindful pause that eases stress and tension.

🌸 How to Practice Safely
1. Sit sideways against a wall, then gently swing your legs up as you lie back.
2. Place a small cushion or folded blanket under your hips for comfort.
3. Extend arms out by your sides or overhead to open the chest.
4. Breathe deeply, letting your belly rise and fall.
5. Stay for 5–15 minutes or as long as feels comfortable.

👉 Avoid if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, acute eye conditions (like glaucoma), or recent leg injuries unless cleared by your healthcare provider.

✨ Final Thoughts

Simple yet powerful, Legs Up the Wall is more than just a stretch — it’s a therapeutic posture that assists lymph flow, calms the body, and restores balance. Adding this into your daily routine is an easy way to support both physical and emotional well-being.

Bianca Botha CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

The brain learns through repetition and feedback. Neurofeedback taps into this process by giving the brain real-time inf...
12/08/2025

The brain learns through repetition and feedback. Neurofeedback taps into this process by giving the brain real-time information about its own activity.

When the brain produces a more balanced or efficient pattern, it’s rewarded. Over time, these tiny adjustments build lasting change—much like forming a new habit.

This is why neurofeedback can help with stress, focus, mood, and sleep. It teaches the brain to move toward healthier patterns.

More evidence to support the benefits of sound therapy and what specific frequencies of sound can achieve! We are only b...
12/03/2025

More evidence to support the benefits of sound therapy and what specific frequencies of sound can achieve! We are only beginning to understand what is possible!

Focused sound waves can reopen the brain’s ability to remember

Scientists are testing a powerful new approach for Alzheimer’s treatment using nothing more than sound. These are not regular sound waves. They are highly focused ultrasound pulses that can move through the skull without surgery. When these pulses reach the brain they temporarily open the blood brain barrier allowing the body to clear out toxic plaques that attack memory. In early studies patients showed improved recall and better cognitive performance after treatment.

The process works by shaking loose the sticky amyloid plaques that build up between neurons. Once loosened the brain’s own immune cells step in to clear the debris. This gives neurons a chance to reconnect and send signals more smoothly. Researchers have also seen increased activity in memory forming regions of the brain which hints that damaged pathways may be waking up again.

What makes this breakthrough exciting is how gentle it is. No drugs. No cutting. Just precisely guided sound waves doing the work from the inside. It could become one of the safest ways to slow or even reverse early memory loss if larger trials continue to show success.

The human takeaway is full of hope. Memory is not just biology. It is identity. It is the stories we carry. Seeing scientists use something as simple as sound to protect those stories reminds us that innovation can be both quiet and life changing. The future of Alzheimer’s treatment may begin with a pulse you cannot hear but one that the brain deeply feels.

Why are you waiting??? Try neurofeedback! There are so many benefits to be had 😊
12/01/2025

Why are you waiting??? Try neurofeedback! There are so many benefits to be had 😊

The bodies tissues hold memories of past pain, physical and emotional.  It is important to heal at all levels in order t...
12/01/2025

The bodies tissues hold memories of past pain, physical and emotional. It is important to heal at all levels in order to find peace and relief 🌸

Not all pain shows up on scans or blood tests. Your body has an incredible ability to store emotional and physical traumas, which can manifest as real, tangible pain—even when doctors can’t find a medical cause. Stress, grief, past injuries, and unresolved emotional events can leave lasting imprints on muscles, joints, and nervous pathways.

Neuroscience and psychology show that trauma can alter how the brain and body communicate, leading to chronic tension, headaches, digestive issues, or unexplained aches. The nervous system essentially remembers trauma, keeping the body in a heightened state of alertness that can trigger discomfort or pain without any visible injury.

This explains why therapies that combine physical treatment with emotional healing, like somatic therapy, mindful movement, and meditation—can be highly effective. By addressing the root emotional and physical triggers, the body can release stored tension and begin to heal in ways that traditional medicine alone sometimes cannot achieve.

Understanding that some pain originates from emotional or physical trauma is empowering. It validates experiences often dismissed and highlights the importance of holistic approaches to health, where mind and body are treated as one interconnected system.

11/30/2025

Every Session is a reminder that mental well-being deserves the same attention as physical well-being. ✨ Proud to see NeurOptimal® in action, courtesy of Puerto Vallarta Neurofeedback...

"Behind every busy professional is an even busier mind. helps quiet the noise.

A 33-minute gentle, non-invasive neurofeedback session guides your brain back to its natural resilience—helping you feel clearer, calmer, and more capable, even on your busiest days.

You don’t have to strive or focus. Just put on the headphones, settle in, and let your brain do what it does best: self-correct.

Your schedule is full.
Let your mind feel spacious again. ✨"

11/26/2025

When we look at how stress affects digestion, it helps to think about what’s going on inside the body. When you’re stressed, your system shifts into that “fight-or-flight” mode. Hormones like cortisol and adrenaline go up, and your body starts redirecting energy away from digestion because it thinks you need that energy to deal with a threat. That means less blood flow to your stomach and intestines, slower digestion, and even changes in stomach acid and gut bacteria. It’s why people under chronic stress often notice things like bloating, indigestion, or trouble with regularity.

This is where vibroacoustic therapy can really support you. Those low-frequency sound vibrations help activate the parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest-and-digest” side of things. Over 40 years of research shows that these calming frequencies can lower heart rate, ease muscle tension, and help bring cortisol levels back down. So instead of your body staying stuck in high alert, vibroacoustic therapy helps it shift into a more relaxed state. And when your nervous system calms down, your digestion can get back to functioning the way it’s meant to. It’s a simple, gentle way to help your body reset.

Hop over to my website at touchofsoundllc.net to learn more about how vibroacoustic therapy works or explore booking a session. It’s a great place to dive deeper and see how this therapy might support you.

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