Wilson Optimal Wellness

09/15/2025

Hey all! It's come to my attention that my account has unfortunately been compromised and someone is using my posts and photos and pretending to be me.

It makes me absolutely sick to think about, as they have used a photo of my child. Unfortunately, they've blocked me so I can't report them myself but if you could all do me a solid and report them, I would be forever grateful!

I've certainly learned my lesson to not share photos I wouldn't want cloned and will not be posting family photos anymore.

If you could report them and share this so more people can see to report them as well, that would be amazing. I appreciate you all for helping me with this! ❤️

09/11/2025

Sitting all day is the new smoking! 😱 These 6 exercises counteract desk work:
EXERCISE 1: Neck Releases (every hour)

- Gentle side bends (15 sec)
- Chin tucks (10 reps)
- Shoulder blade squeezes

EXERCISE 2: Seated Spinal Twists

- Rotate left/right holding chair
- 10 reps each direction
- Feel gentle stretch

EXERCISE 3: Hip Flexor Stretches

- Step back in lunge position
- 30 seconds each leg
- Feel stretch in front of hip

EXERCISE 4: Calf Raises

- Rise on toes, hold 2 seconds
- 15-20 reps
- Boost circulation

EXERCISE 5: Desk Marching

- Lift knees alternately
- 30 seconds to 1 minute
- Gets blood moving

EXERCISE 6: Deep Breathing

- Hand on chest, hand on belly
- 1 minute reset
- Mental and physical refresh

Try one right now - which feels best? ⏰

09/02/2025

❗️Please sign to help us hopefully get rid of GST/HST that massage therapists are still required to charge❗️

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are licensed and government-regulated health professionals, just like chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists. But there’s ONE big difference: RMTs still have to charge GST/HST—others don’t!

Massage therapy is a recognized medical treatment, covered by insurance and used to treat real health issues—not a luxury. Taxing it unfairly raises costs for patients and creates barriers to care and treat others.

This isn’t just about helping RMTs—it’s about making healthcare more affordable and fair for everyone!
Ending the tax on RMT services will:

-Lower costs for patients
-Remove unfair double standards
-Help more people access the care they need

We call on the Government of Canada to remove GST/HST from RMT services and support equal treatment in healthcare.

We also call on YOU NOW while scrolling, take a moment to stop the governments outrageous taxing and make treatments and helping your community more important.. all it takes to fill out is general understanding of technology (clicking, scrolling, reading), 4 clicks in 2 minutes.

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06/13/2025

Are you seeing patients caught in the trap of "V.O.M.I.T."?
(Victim of Medical Imaging Technology)

Before they convince you they’re “broken,” help them consider the bigger picture.

Many people living pain free have the following findings on imaging:

✅ Backs
80% have bulging discs
38% have two or more bulging discs
20% to 57% have spinal degeneration

✅ Shoulders
34% have rotator cuff tears
54% of people over 60 have rotator cuff tears
96% have shoulder abnormalities

✅ Hips
69% have labral tears
24% have chondral defects
13% have labral or paralabral cysts
11% have acetabular bone edema
11% have rim fractures
20% have osseous bumps
22% have fibrocystic changes at the head and neck junction

“Bad” imaging is common and often poorly correlated with pain.
Let’s help patients see beyond the scan.

05/28/2025

Saw this on a RAPID page and had to share 🤣🤣

YES I do work the orbital bones but NO this is not how I do it 🫣

05/21/2025

05/21/2025

Hahaha some massage humour 😂

04/22/2025

Any clients with OA that want free treatments?? Check it out 👇🏼

04/11/2025

We say this in every class. If there’s no progress after months with the same therapist -even with a RAPID therapist, it’s time for a change.

The goal is to get better and move on.

www.rapidnfr.com

03/22/2025

This happens often!! I love to celebrate these wins with my clients 🎉

RAPID for the win! Seriously if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

03/09/2025

While I believe in empowering every person and the freedom of their own choices - I think it is important to be fully educated in your own health and wellness decisions before making them. Injections are just one of many areas that are still in practice even though the science is becoming outdated and new methods have been found more effective.

An interesting read and a good way to hop down this rabbit hole!

Thinking about getting injections for back pain? You may want to reconsider.

New research suggests these widely used treatments are no more effective than placebos, despite their increasing popularity and high costs. A panel of experts has reviewed the practice and raised serious concerns about its effectiveness and financial incentives driving its use.

Back pain is a global health issue affecting millions, leading to disability and economic strain. Many turn to spinal injections, such as epidural steroid shots and nerve blocks, for relief. However, a recent study published in The BMJ analyzed 81 trials with nearly 8,000 participants and found no strong evidence that these procedures provide significant pain relief.

Despite the lack of proof, the demand for spinal injections continues to grow. Researchers suspect that confirmation bias plays a role—doctors who administer these treatments often report more favorable results. Financial incentives may also be a factor, as these procedures generate substantial revenue.

This disconnect between research and practice raises concerns about the overuse of ineffective interventions. Experts recommend shifting focus toward evidence-based treatments, such as physical therapy, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy, which have shown better long-term results in managing chronic back pain. Healthcare systems may need to reconsider funding spinal injections in favor of approaches that truly improve patients’ quality of life.