Restore Health and Sport

05/22/2025

🚨 Welcome Jesse Van Blarcom, RMT! 🚨

We’re excited to officially welcome Jesse Van Blarcom, Registered Massage Therapist, to the Restore Health & Sport team!

A graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Jesse brings a unique blend of clinical skill and athletic insight to his practice. With over a decade in healthcare and certification as a personal trainer, he’s no stranger to understanding how the body works – and how to help it feel its best.

Jesse grew up right here in the Annapolis Valley, staying active through sports and now training for a triathlon (yes, he swims, bikes and runs!). His passion for helping others was sparked during his years as a Continuing Care Assistant, and today, he’s focused on deep tissue techniques and restoring functional mobility for clients of all backgrounds.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic tension, or looking to optimize performance, Jesse is here to help.

👐 Book your massage with Jesse today and experience care grounded in both compassion and expertise.
📍 Now accepting new clients at Restore Health & Sport!

Let our chiropractic, massage and pelvic floor physiotherapy clinic help FEEL and MOVE better. Don’t let PAIN and DISCOMFORT hold you back.

10/29/2024

We're thrilled to welcome Misty Hemphill to the Restore Health and Sport team!

With 21 years of experience as a skilled massage therapist, she brings extensive expertise and a personalized approach to each patient’s wellness journey.

Misty is now accepting new clients, offering the perfect chance to relax with evening massages on Mondays and Wednesdays or rejuvenating morning sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To book your next massage click here.

Helping you FEEL and MOVE better so you can do anything you want to do without letting PAIN and DISCOMFORT hold you back.

09/17/2024

We’re thrilled to welcome Joanna Hills to the Restore Health and Sport team!

Dr. McVarish first met Joanna years ago at her Windsor clinic and was immediately impressed by her presence and dedication. Joanna’s passion for helping others and commitment to excellence made her a perfect fit for our team.

After careful consideration, Joanna has decided to join us, and we couldn’t be more excited! She’ll be starting as our new massage therapist on September 23rd.

Get ready to experience Joanna’s exceptional skills and caring approach. Book your appointment now and see why we’re so excited to have her on board!

Click the link in our bio to book

09/17/2024

We're thrilled to welcome Joanna Hills to the Restore Health and Sport team!

Dr. McVarish first met Joanna years ago at her Windsor clinic and was immediately impressed by her presence and dedication. Joanna's passion for helping others and commitment to excellence made her a perfect fit for our team.

After careful consideration, Joanna has decided to join us, and we couldn't be more excited! She'll be starting as our new massage therapist on September 23rd.

Get ready to experience Joanna's exceptional skills and caring approach. Book your appointment now and see why we're so excited to have her on board!

Book here ⬇️
https://restorehealthandsport.janeapp.com

09/12/2024

Today is April's last day at the clinic. Both patients and staff are going to miss her, a lot. She is an amazing and kind person, who helped shape this clinic. If you were lucky enough to have a massage with April, you know how great she is. Leave a message in the comments to let her know how much she will be missed.

06/23/2024

So happy with the results.

06/17/2024

Finding the time to get a massage just got a whole lot easier.

Our amazing massage therapist, Kirby Greenman, will now be offering massage appointments on the weekends.

Start your weekend off right with appointments available between 9-2.

Use the link to book

Book your appointment online with Restore Health and Sport.

06/10/2024

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL? 👇

Is that you must remember that movement is crucial even when we are sore. Movement tells our brain that we are okay and safe. When we don’t move, our brain thinks something terrible is happening and pain will intensify because our brain’s number one goal is to keep us safe, even when it’s not life or death.

This means that gentle, consistent movement can help reduce pain and improve our overall sense of well-being. So if you want to manage your pain better, keep moving, but do it in a way that listens to your body.

Do you have any questions about these tips? If so, drop them in the comments, and I will answer you back!

05/07/2024

We are welcoming, Kerry Sutherland, who is a Clinical Occupational Therapist, to our team.

She provides counseling in an accepting, trauma informed and compassionate manner. She works with you, drawing upon her experience of evidence based treatments to tailor strategies for you. She works alongside you to look at emotions, functional behavior patterns, and thoughts to help guide you towards effective changes you want to make.

Kerry holds a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Dalhousie University and is a registered Occupational Therapist and certified clinician with the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. She has been working in mental health with adults in the public health sector for over a decade. During this time she has offered counseling and psychotherapy sessions covering stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, managing emotions and trauma.

Kerry is trained in many different treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Good Psychiatric Management, Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-T).
When not working, Kerry can be found running a trail, gardening, reading a book or spending time with her family.

To book in with Kerry, click the link in our bio.

04/19/2024

Feeling tight, stressed or just need some time that is just for you?

Book your massage appointment at Restore Health and Sport in New Minas now and experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.

Our expert therapists are here to melt away your tension and restore your body's balance. Don't wait any longer to prioritize your well-being. Call us today or book online to schedule your appointment.

Book your appointment online with Restore Health and Sport.

03/26/2024

Take an hour that is just for you.

Massage at Restore Health and Sport.

03/23/2024

For so long women’s health has been put on the back burner.

P*e your pants when you sneeze?

We were told to “Just wear panty liners.”

Or, we had to WAIT for months and months to see a specialist for them to only offer a surgical option. And of course, wait a bit longer for surgery after that.

Or, we were given, no advice and told “You’re just getting older”.

Fast forward to today, there is luckily so much more we can do now.

Because of: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

👉 It is NOT surgical
👉 There is NO waiting
👉 Gives YOU the know-how to control your symptoms.

We only wish that more people knew that pelvic floor physiotherapy can help. So we are here to spread the word and help more women live without the worry of leaking.

Because having urinary incontinence is NOT, and we repeat NOT, part of the female journey.

Women do not have to put up with it. Even if it is only when you have a bad cold, having a bad cold is enough to deal with. Let’s not add unexpected p*eing on top of it.

Even if your symptoms are severe enough to require surgery, pelvic floor physiotherapy can also help before surgery. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you build up strength so you have optimal outcomes.

So next time you think to yourself, oh “It’s just a little p*e”, remember you should only p*e when you go to the bathroom.

PSSST: Our experienced pelvic floor physiotherapist, Christina Levine, is currently taking new patients. Click the link below to book an appointment and start having the control over your body you were always meant to have.

https://restorehealthandsport.janeapp.com