Brookside Massage

07/15/2022

I am very happy to announce my appointment book has finally reopened. After almost a year of being away for school and training, I’m ready to start up my massage practice with my amazing clients.

I am so thrilled to be back in Saskatchewan and to reconnect with all of you!

Online booking:
www.brooksidemassage.ca

04/29/2021

Last call for joining me for my virtual business launch tomorrow at 7:30CST!!
Yoga, laughter, connection, education, prizes and a scavenger hunt!
You won’t want to miss this!

12/30/2020

How about we skip all of the January punishment and regret this year.
How about we don’t promise to be better, thinner, more disciplined.
How about we look at our slightly larger selves and accept that this is the way, every year.
And it’s totally ok.

Maybe this year, we should not tell ourselves what we ‘should’ be doing and instead we should commend ourselves for being here at all...
We should congratulate ourselves for fighting so hard throughout this diabolical year, for facing our demons in the lockdown and for handling the waves and waves of bad news and change.
We have been through so much.

Give yourself a pat on the back and if you must resolve to do anything for the new year, resolve to enjoy every minute of your life whenever you can.
Live more in the moment.

This year has shown us that the world can change overnight. We can only rely on a few things: our friends, our family and our courage.

Who knows what next year will bring, so be kind to yourself little one.
You have done well.

Maybe this year we should just say ‘well done’ at the stroke of midnight.
Well done to us all.
Each and every one.

Donna Ashworth
Author of ‘To The Women’ and ‘History Will Remember When The World Stopped’
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LRGWY74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_OLr6FbZDY5SG4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Image Daria Shevtosa

08/29/2020

Learn why a holistic approach to fertility is better

08/24/2020

Lots of great information here!

Learn what to do if hormones are out of balance.

08/18/2020

Posted • Do you experience menstrual cramps? Give me a 🙋🏻‍♀️ if you do. ⁣
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The only way to truly help relieve cramps is to understand what causes them! ⁣
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Then you’ll gain an understanding as to how you can best support your body in preventing them. ⁣
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So instead of reaching for painkillers or hormonal contraceptives which only suppress symptoms short term, the key to eliminating cramps for the long term is to address the root cause. And the root cause of cramps is to do with hormone like compounds called prostaglandins. These exist in all human tissue & are involved in the constriction of blood vessels in your uterus, which causes contractions & in turn the shedding of your endometrial lining (hello period). ⁣
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So the thing with prostaglandins is that there are different types! And cramps occur when your body isn’t producing sufficient amounts of the right type of prostaglandins (PgE1 and PgE3) and instead too much of PgE2 which is involved in pain and inflammation. ⁣
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This is why the foods outlined above are beneficial for period pain - because they help reduce the production of PgE2 inflammatory prostaglandins that cause your cramps. (FYI, foods that increase inflammation & cramps are processed, refined, sugary foods, dairy products & alcohol.) ⁣
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I encourage you to approach every meal and ask yourself, “how can I make this as period friendly as possible?”, THEN refer to this image and try adding at least one of the foods to your plate. Which are you going to consume today? ;)

05/14/2020

I am so excited to be offering treatments next Tuesday, May 19th. Online booking is open at www.brooksidemassage.ca

I am asking clients to not book an appointment or reschedule an existing appointment if:
* you have a new onset of cough, fever, or shortness of breath.
* if you have travelled internationally within the last 14 days.
* if you have had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.
* if you have COVID-19.

To keep myself and you as safe as possible, I will be practicing high standards of disinfecting/cleanliness and wearing the required PPE for my profession.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

05/02/2020

What does a "normal period" look like? Is there a normal?⁠
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Yes, there is a normal and it is a range.⁠ Here's what I explain in my book :⁠ While many of have been taught that a period should arrive every 28 days, that's actually not the norm. Yes, there are women who have their period every 28 days, but then there are women who get them every 26 or 32. Also normal.⁠
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Cramping - None to light cramping is normal. You may even have a moment where it's more moderate. You are shedding the lining of your uterus, which is a muscle that is flexing 💪 during this time. 😉⁠

Bleeding - If you feel like it is a scene straight out of Carrie or that you can't leave the house then it is too much. Normal periods last 3-7 days.⁠

Clots - There may be clots, which can be normal or indicative of hormone imbalance or nutrient deficiencies. Clots bigger than a quarter are not normal.⁠

Spotting - Totally normal to kick off that period party with some spotting and finish with it too. Also, that thing where you're bleeding, bleeding, then not bleeding, then bleeding again is normal. ⁠

Color - It should be red. Not black or brown, not orange, not pink. Yes, all of these colors can show up and they can indicate a possible issue. Pink at the beginning is less of an issue BTW and if you have brown, it's probably showing up beginning or end and is due to oxidized blood. You can NOT diagnose a hormone imbalance, infection, or any other medical condition by period blood color alone. It is one piece of data that needs to be considered and then lab testing needs to follow with a licensed provider.⁠

Fatigue - Girl, you're about to shed tissue that you spent close to a month growing. Of course you're going to be a bit tired! You may want to take more time to yourself. Also normal. Not being able to function or get out of bed? Not normal.⁠
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Curious how your menstrual cycle works? Check out this article: https:// drbrighten.com/understanding-menstrual-cycle-works/

03/21/2020

As much as I love what I do, I am sad to say I am currently closed for any massage and Arvigo sessions. It’s a government mandated closure. I will keep you all updated for when this changes. Be safe and take this time to slow down and enjoy the extra time at home with your loved ones.

03/08/2020

I am beyond grateful today and everyday for the amazing women in my life. The many experiences and relationships I’ve had/have made me into the woman I have become. I am so proud of that. And I am so proud of you!
Happy International Women’s Day!

02/01/2020

It’s finally here! Check it out!

https://www.brooksidemassage.ca

has been busy this month making my dream website a reality. She is amazing to work with and I highly recommend her!

01/13/2020

Posted • When working on the posterior body, particularly on sacrum, many clients ask me why the work on sacrum matters regarding to the reason they see me - chronic constipation, digestive problems, and frequent infections in the reproductive organs.
Well, this is why.
Everything is working in harmony.
Our Arvigo®︎ abdominal Massage isn’t just “Abdominal” Massage but also the therapeutic massage to balance physiological and psychological flow.
We don’t treat the disease.
We treat the person.
While ATMAT can indeed help people with various conditions, we hardly see a complete healing result until they understand that they also need to do the work especially when old emotions are relaxed from the treatment.
In other words, you may be amazed how quickly you see the result once you commit to the self care and emotional healing work.
Consult Arvigo®︎ Therapists to see how they can help you and your healing journey!
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12/18/2019

12/16/2019

This is just one of the amazing things I learned from reading Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden. I highly recommend reading this book, such valuable information for women.
This is such an important concept as it can take at least three months to see any progress and improvement with natural period repair.
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