Healthy Balance Massage Therapy

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Healthy Balance Massage Therapy

Specializing in Therapeutic, Deep Tissue and Injury Management. Let me help you move & feel better!

02/16/2025

This is SO important folks!

If nutrients can’t get in or wastes can’t get out, you stay inflamed.

Think blood flow and lymphatics.

Think Movement + hydration + diaphragmatic breathing.

Add in lymphatic massage to improve it even more. Did you know that during a lymphatic massage we can help to reroute lymph if there is an area that is low / non functioning.

The goal is not only to optimize healing, health and wellbeing, but to help you THRIVE!

02/03/2025

I am super excited to share that very soon I be exclusively using massage products, proudly made in Calgary Alberta. You are going to LOVE this!

01/08/2025

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? There’s a massage for that! 😴

I’ve got you!
Booking link in bio.

In the meantime, here are some tips for getting a restful sleep:

No screens 1 - 2 hours before bedtime.

Sleep in a cool and dark room, use a sleep mask if you like.

Try a warm bath before bed.

Don’t eat close to bedtime, if you must, eat easy to digest food.

Go for an evening walk outside (at sunset if possible).

Go outside in the morning to get some morning sun (5-30 min).

Exercise during the day.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Dim the lights or use lamps / avoid bright lights in the evening + during the night (especially between 11pm and 2am). I love the salt lamp night lights for the bathroom.

Fun fact: many of these tips (along with a good night’s sleep) also support your mitochondrial health!

12/18/2024

THANK YOU!🙏❤️

12/15/2024

IAST what?…..

IASTM - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation.

We often think that these tools mechanically:
• Break up scar tissue
• Remove adhesions
•Release knots

But they actually work with your nervous system by:
• Stimulating the nervous system to alter tissue tone.

The goal -> Stimulate your nervous system to alter tissue for a desired outcome

A better name might be IANSM: INSTRUMENT ASSISTED NEUROSENSORY MODULATION.

So yes, IASTM can definitely help with scar tissue, adhesions and tight tissues, but it MUST work via your nervous system, hence the importance of proper training for manual therapists😉.

As an RMT using IASTM, it’s important that the technique is soft, even though the tools are hard.

There are 72 km of peripheral nerve in a human body and every cubic cm of skin has a nerve or portion of a nerve embedded in it. ~ Diane Jacobs.

12/06/2024

I am SO excited to share this with you! As of Monday December 16th I will be working with the amazing group of practitioners at Riverside Sports Therapy FULL TIME. You can expect similar hours, the same high level of massage therapy care, and great energy clinic wide! 🙌

Riverside Sports Therapy is located at 239 Griffin Road East.

Can’t wait to see you there!

12/04/2024

Self care between massages can go a long way. I love massage balls because they are so simple and effective. Sore feet? Roll them on the ball for a few minutes a day and notice the difference! Sore upper traps? Place one ball on each side of your upper back (like below) and lay on the balls on the floor, then move slowly rolling into the balls or slowly move your arms up / down to find that sweet spot. Hold for up to 30s and move on to the next spot.

12/03/2024

I am making some exciting changes to my business! Same great services will still be available, stay turned for updates.

12/02/2024

Rapid NFR, a technique that really hits the spot for those in pain as well as those who like a really deep massage.
I learned this technique right out school and haven’t stopped since. I am currently leaning some more advanced neck and knee techniques, as well as some specific nerve work, including for trigeminal neuralgia.
I use this technique when indicated during a regular massage treatment but also offer separate 30 min Rapid NFR treatments.
Feel free to message me with any questions!

11/29/2024

It’s not only our body that’s moving; our cells are being moved as our limbs push and pull to locomote us around, and each movement moves our cells uniquely.

The above is a quote from Katy Bowman’s book, Move your DNA. She is a fabulous resource for a movement based lifestyle.

11/27/2024

Friendly reminder to book your December massages now! Appointments fill up really quickly this time of year.

Head to the link in my bio to book your next massage with me.

11/12/2024

I am SO happy to be offering Lymphatic Drainage massage. I recently completed the level 1 Dr. Vodder School training in Vancouver. I will complete level 2 in August 2025 🙌. This course required 40 hours of theory + exam passed beforehand and consisted of 4 days, 8am - 5:30pm, hands on / receiving treatment all day! Short lunch + no breaks + phenomenal instructors = priceless upgrades to my current skills 🙌.

Some conditions MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) can be beneficial for include:
Acne
Dental work
Sinusitis/ allergies
Headaches
Triennial neuralgia / Bell’s palsy
TMJ
Sunburn
Tired / puffy eyes
Eczema / rosacea / psoriasis
Insomnia
Torticollis
Swollen lymph nodes (idiopathic)
Pre-op (mld is fantastic before surgery)
Anterior complement syndrome
Growing pains
Shin splints
Varicose veins
Tired / restless legs
Contusions / hematomas
Post workout soreness / DOMS
Raynauds Syndrome
Scleroderma
Bakers cyst
Bursitis
Burns
Scoliosis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Rib fracture
Disc pathology
Stretch marks
Piriformis syndrome
Fibrotic breasts / breast pain / cysts
Endometriosis PCOS (symptom relief)
Arthritis

Level 2 will bring on the ability to treat more serious conditions, such as long COVID and neuro degenerative disorders.

Kindly keep in mind that I have many tools / skills to help you with all conditions that massage therapy is indicated for; MLD compliments many of these. It is also Incredibly RELAXING ☺️.

Hit up the link in my bio to book your next massage!

Address

Cochrane, AB

Opening Hours

9am - 3am

Website

https://www.healthybalancemassagecochrane.com/

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