Kinship Wellness

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05/07/2023

A reintroduction for the new followers 👋🏼 I’m Jill, clinic owner and face behind the account. Below is my bio taken from our website!

Jill Stewart graduated with honours in 2010 from the Everest College massage therapy program in Ontario. She has lead an active practice for over ten years and runs successful clinics in both provinces. Jill’s passion for massage therapy began when seeking treatment for herself, and finding the right practitioner who facilitated relief through dedication and focus. This has been the inspiration behind how she treats, applying thorough and informed techniques while tailoring every treatment to her clients specific needs. Her speciality is deep tissue therapeutic massage, using pin point pressure to break down adhesions found within connective tissue and muscle. She has successfully relieved clients from chronic neck and shoulder pain, mid and lower back strains, TMJ, just to name a few. Meditation and mindfulness is also a big part of her life, and having an understanding of the nervous systems role in informing pain, she approaches every treatment with this in mind, ensuring techniques are applied in a manner that can be well tolerated. Jill strives to provide a therapeutic treatment in a relaxed, comfortable environment, allowing her clients to leave feeling well cared for!

05/02/2023

Fav client was in. She’s definitely getting more tactile 😄

04/29/2023

I can generally spot this condition as soon as I walk into the treatment room, and oftentimes people aren’t aware they’ve been dealing with it. This will usually start showing up in adolescence and is more common in girls. Most of us know what this is - a lateral curve of the spine. There are structural and functional varieties and both have their own implications. Luckily it can be managed if caught early and treatment modalities put in place. For some severe cases, surgery may be required. If your child starts complaining of back pain, it’s a good idea to have them assessed! Early intervention is so key (I wish I’d had it!).

03/14/2023

Prenatal session coming up 🤰

03/03/2023

Do you live with chronic pain that doesn’t seem to dissipate with traditional massage, physio, exercise etc? Did you notice the pain showed up or was exacerbated after a period of intense emotional stress or trauma? (Note: the degree of “trauma” is only measured by how our bodies react to the stressor - it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t seem overly substantial from a social or outsiders perspective).
I can help facilitate the rehydration of your connective tissue by applying specific techniques that will then allow for a major increase in range of motion and decrease in pain. Two treatments within 10 days is usually recommended and then we will reassess and likely put you on a 4-6 week maintenance schedule if your benefits or budget permits! Homework will include breathing exercises to stimulate the vagus nerve (note: activate your rest & digest or parasympathetic nervous system) and regular stretching to prevent recurrence. DM if you have any questions!!

01/30/2023

I think after ten years of practice my hands have become the brains of the operation. I rely mostly on instinct now - my ability to discern when structure and soft tissue aren’t as they should be. I make it my mission to feel some shift in tone, before I move on to another area. You won’t get a cookie cutter treatment from me! Everyone I see is treated with their own individual needs addressed. And if that’s simply to relieve some stress, I’ve got you! Appreciate all the support and word of mouth so many of you have provided while I grow my new practice here in St. John’s. Truly grateful to be able to do what I feel called to 🙌🏼✨

01/25/2023

Follow my friends .cycle to check out a giveaway they are offering that includes a free treatment from me, as well as a month long membership at their gorgeous studio and over $800 worth of amazing offers from other local businesses! 🥳🥳🥳

11/08/2022

Already have some full days in December! Not bad for my first full year in practice in NL. I highly recommend getting your appointments booked now, for the last 6 weeks.