Candace Grant, RMT

11/18/2025

Thanks Grey Bruce Benefits for publishing. Awareness is the key to creating changes in your posture.

Posture Is Declining at the Speed of Technology

11/17/2025

Posture Reframe Time

Most people think posture is just how you sit or stand. Shoulders back, chin tucked, feet flat.

But true posture is so much more than a position — it’s a reflection of how your entire body has adapted over time.
Posture lives in your fascia, the connective tissue that wraps and links every muscle, bone, and organ. It forms tension lines that run from your head to your feet.

So when one area is tight or misaligned… the whole system compensates.
Let’s talk hips as an example ⬇️
If your hip is tight, weak, or rotated, it’s not just a hip problem.
Your knee may ache. Your low back might complain. Your posture shifts.
That’s not coincidence — that’s whole-body imbalance.
It’s human nature to Zoom in on the pain:
🔸 "My hip hurts — fix the hip."
🔸 "My shoulder burns — what stretch do I need?"
🔸 "My back is tight — what’s wrong with my spine?"
But pain is a symptom, not the root cause.

To transform how you feel and move, we have to zoom out and treat the body as one connected system.

When we do that? That’s when real, lasting change happens.
🌀 Posture isn’t about forcing yourself into a position.
It’s about restoring balance, flow, and alignment — from head to toe, inside and out.
Start treating the system, not the symptom — and watch what transforms.

My belief is that full body massage, and posture exercise that target the whole body is the best course of action to release what you call a symptom or a localized pain.

If you are ready to start treating your health on a whole body level rather than just chasing symptoms, let's talk and get you on the right track for the new year.

11/14/2025

Do you go for massage?

People ask me all the time if I go for massage as well.Yes, I believe in self care. Doing 5-6 massage a day can be both physically and mentally exhausting for me. I do my posture therapy exercises and sometimes when stretching my clients I feel like I wish someone could stretch me.

I have a few different therapists I see for massage, because I find they both give me something different in their techniques.

Then a client mentioned Stretch Therapy. Curious of what is was I booked a session ( even though it was over a month away). Stretch Therapy is more about stretching your fascia that can create restrictions in the rest if your body. Remember, the symptoms you feel are not the cause.

Massage, Posture and Stretch Therapy are all very different modalities and yet they all compliment each other very good.

I feel great and have some extra tools for my toolbox in techniques. Plus I have rebooked for January after my busy season.

Time to take Your health back into your own hands.

11/13/2025

Can you believe there are only 49 days left until we welcome 2026? Where did the time go?

As this year comes to a close, I just want to say thank you for your continued support and for allowing me to be part of your health and wellness journey. It’s been an amazing year helping so many of you reach your goals — and I’m excited to keep guiding you in 2026!

Next year comes with a few exciting changes — including some price adjustments to reflect the new training and courses I’ve taken to help you better understand your posture, movement, and body biomechanics.

I’ve learned that when you unlock your body’s blueprint, it becomes so much easier to restore your mobility, reduce pain, and regain posture confidence. 💪

🗓️ Holiday Schedule:
I’ll be away December 24–28 and December 31–January 5 to recharge for the new year.
Appointments are still available in December, but they’re filling up fast — so be sure to book soon if you want to get in before the holidays!

✨ Coming in January:

A new booking system (easier for both of us!)

A new website with updated services and resources

Openings for 3 new Posture Therapy Program clients

If you’ve been curious about how posture therapy could help you move and feel better, start with a Massage with Posture Consultation — we’ll explore whether it’s the right fit for you.

Thank you again for being part of this amazing community. Here’s to a new year of movement, progress, and posture confidence! 🙌

11/13/2025

What is Posterior Pelvic Tilt?

A posterior pelvic tilt happens when the pelvis rotates backward, the tailbone tucks under and the front of the pelvis lifts upward. Think of your pelvis like a bowl of water tipping backward, spilling water behind you.

Effects on the Body

1. Low Back:
When the pelvis tilts backward, the natural curve in your lower back flattens. This reduces shock absorption and can create stiffness or compression. Over time, it may lead to tightness, disc pressure, or limited hip mobility.

2. Hamstrings:
Your hamstrings attach to the bottom of the pelvis. When the pelvis tucks, they shorten and tighten, pulling the pelvis further out of alignment. They often feel tight because they’re constantly shortened, not necessarily weak.

3. Quads & Hip Flexors:
The quads and hip flexors become lengthened and underactive, weakening their ability to stabilize the pelvis. The body compensates by overusing the lower back or leaning forward during movement.

Forward Head Posture Connection:
A posterior tilt rarely happens alone. As the pelvis tucks, the chest rounds, shoulders roll forward, and the head shifts forward to stay balanced. This creates forward head posture, neck tension, and rounded shoulders.

👉 **Chain reaction:** Posterior Pelvic Tilt → Flat Low Back → Rounded Upper Back → Forward Head
Feet Everted (Left > Right):
When both feet turn outward—especially the left—it signals asymmetry through the hips and pelvis. Everted feet mean internal hip rotation and collapsed arches. The left turning out more suggests pelvic rotation to the left, reinforcing imbalance up the chain.

**Posture Therapy Focus:**
We look at the whole body to restore balance:

* Lengthen: Hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
* Activate: Hip flexors, quads, and core stabilizers.
* Realign: Pelvis first, then head and shoulders.
* Feet: Rebuild arch strength and alignment for full-body stability.

Restoring alignment restores function—helping you move better, feel better, and reduce chronic tension.

If you think you have a posterior tilt pelvis and feeling areas of discomfort Let's book a consultation and see if Posture Therapy is right for you. (online or in person)

11/12/2025

🌿 Do You Ever Just Lay on the Ground to Stretch Out?

Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference.
Lying flat on the floor with your knees bent and palms facing up can do wonders for your body and your nervous system.

✨ Here’s why this “floor reset” feels so good:

1️⃣ Decompresses your spine – After sitting or standing all day, the ground gives your body a neutral surface to realign naturally.
2️⃣ Opens your chest and shoulders – Palms up helps release tightness through the pecs and encourages proper shoulder rotation.
3️⃣ Resets your vagus nerve – When you breathe slowly in this position, your parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system activates, lowering stress and heart rate.
4️⃣ Improves posture awareness – Gravity gives you feedback, you’ll feel which parts of your body are tight, uneven, or holding tension.
5️⃣ Restores balance and calm – Think of it as hitting the “reboot” button for both mind and body.

⏱ How long?
Stay for 5–15 minutes. Breathe deeply, relax your jaw, and let your ribs and shoulders melt toward the floor.

Your body will start to realign naturally no force, no effort just pure gravity and relaxation working in your favor.

🧘‍♀️ Next time you feel tight, tense, or overstimulated… hit the floor, palms up, and let your nervous system reset.

11/10/2025

Is Your Carpal Tunnel Really a Wrist Problem… or a Posture Problem?

Most people think carpal tunnel syndrome starts in the wrist but in many cases, the real issue begins much higher up the chain.

When your shoulders roll forward and your head shifts ahead of your body (a common posture from long hours at a desk, driving, or on devices), it creates compression through the neck, chest, and shoulders.
Over time, this posture:

Tightens the pecs and neck muscles

Weakens the mid-back and shoulder stabilizers

Narrows the space where nerves and blood vessels travel down the arm

The result? Nerve irritation that shows up as tingling, numbness, or weakness in the wrist and fingers — what many people label as “carpal tunnel.”

💡 Posture tip:
To support wrist and hand health, start by opening the chest, strengthening the upper back, and aligning the head over the shoulders. Even small posture corrections can relieve pressure all the way down the arms.

✨ The body is a connected system your wrist is only as healthy as the posture that supports it.

Join me for a Posture Ergonomics workshop (coming soon) or book a posture assessment to find out where your tension really starts and how to restore proper alignment from head to hand.

11/08/2025

I have been going live on my Personal page on Fridays 8 am EST discussing the 8 Laws of Physical Health.. yesterdays session was on Form follows Function.
Check it out. there are still a few available there that Facebook hasn't deleted yet.

11/07/2025

When we start a business out of our home we never know how people will react to our pets. Thankfully 99% are great and only the odd person has an allergy.

Since I am also a wellness coach, I am a people watcher and I think watching how my clients respond to my animals or the animals respond to clients is fascinating.

I offer more than just Massage and Posture, you also receive Pet Therapy for Free. We all could use a boost dopamine.

You will usually meet Hazzard, Koda the cat, and Sadie.

11/06/2025

Massage Gun vs. Cupping: What’s the Difference & Which One Is Better for You?

Both massage guns and cupping therapy are popular recovery tools but they work very differently and serve unique purposes for your muscles and fascia.

💥 Massage Guns
Use percussive therapy rapid, repetitive pressure to help increase circulation, release muscle tension, and improve recovery time.
Best for:

Sore or tight muscles after workouts

Increasing blood flow before exercise

General tension relief
Benefits: Quick, convenient, and great for daily maintenance. Think of it as a “surface-level flush” for your muscles.

🌀 Cupping Therapy
Uses negative pressure (suction) to lift the skin and tissue instead of pressing down. This creates space between the layers of muscle and fascia, improving circulation, lymphatic flow, and promoting tissue healing.
Best for:

Chronic tension patterns

Fascial restrictions

Detoxifying and restoring mobility
Benefits: Works deeper into the tissue layers, improving hydration and elasticity in the fascia. Think of it as “lifting and releasing” stuck areas rather than pressing into them.

✨ The Takeaway:
Massage guns push and cupping lifts.
Both can reduce tension and improve mobility, but combining them strategically can give the best results:

Use your massage gun before activity to warm up the muscles.

Use cupping after activity (or in treatment) to release deeper restrictions and promote recovery.

💆‍♀️ Want to know which approach your body needs most right now? Book a massage where we assess tension patterns, movement quality, and recovery needs.

11/05/2025

Wednesdays mean early morning BNI meetings.

BNI - Business Networking International. A group of professionals and entrepreneurs with goal to network, share business pitches, referrals and testimonials. A place to connect with other like minded individuals dedicated to growth and support. Its about givers gain and having a network of referrals.

I joined last October (2024) to network and build relationships. What i am receiving is so much more. I am gaining confidence and friendship. Taking on the president role this year has definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. But as we know you need to step out of that zone to grow in business and in personal relationships.

If you are looking for a place to grow and network this may be a good fit for you.

Send me a message if you want to visit a meeting.. we are looking to grow our chapter.